The Right Place The Right Place

Transforming teams one leader at a time with Yoke Van Dam

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This week Rudolf Rautenbach interviews Yoke van Dam about her work as a professional speaker and trainer, and her views of networking. They discuss the importance of adding value in networking, the power of building relationships over time, and the role of associations like the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (PSASA) in the speaking industry. Yoke also shares insights from her upcoming talk at the Irene Business Network event, where she will discuss the strategies used by Nike to compete against other shoe brands. This conversation highlights the importance of continuous growth and finding the right place in one's journey.

Connect with Yoke Van Dam:
Website: https://y-connect.biz/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yokevandam/

Connect with Rudolf Rautenbach:
Website: https://createinfinity.co.za
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-rautenbach/

Connect with John Watson:
Website: https://johnconnects.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-watson-ca/

Connect with The Right Place here:
Website: https://therightplace.co.za/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-right-place-community
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheRightPlaceCommunity
8 Apr 2024 English South Africa Business · Careers

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