Future-Fit Fridays :)
Disruption has never been a bigger issue than it is today. Every day, thousands of young people join the workforce and start businesses that are statistically doomed to fail. Future-Fit Fridays speaks to the entrepreneurially minded leader who is looking to contribute to shaping a reimagined future of opportunities. Giving insight into emerging trends and key shifts occurring in different industries that will make all the difference in becoming future-fit. Equipped with this knowledge, you can begin to engineer agility, adaptability and nimbleness into unlearning what may be holding your organisation back and consistently innovate your way into the future with confidence!
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The UnLearners Podcast
05/24/2023
The UnLearners Podcast
WELCOME TO THE UNLEARNERS SHOW! A brand new podcast - stream video episodes on YouTube: & audio versions on your favourite platform! Weekly tips, tools, inspiration & stories to keep you learning, changing & growing 🦋 Hosted by Zanele Njapha, The UnLearning Lady! In this introductory first episode, Zanele helps you understand; What to expect from the podcast Who this podcast is for How the podcast will help you on your change & transformation journey Here are some great resources to support you as we kick off this journey: Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: Take the Quiz: 'What's Your Career Phase?': Join The ‘Career Review Checklist’ Course: Apply to the Navigating Transitions Mastermind: ‘ Download the ‘2 Steps to Change’ Guide: Download ‘10 Powerful Things To Say At Work’ Audio: Free Training - ‘Level Up & Earn’: To find out exactly what The UnLearners Show has in store and how it will support you on your journey, this episode will help with just that!! Let’s Connect on Social Media (choose your favourite platform!):
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45. How To Win Entrepreneur Awards: Forbes 30Under30 with Charmaine Mbatha
06/02/2022
45. How To Win Entrepreneur Awards: Forbes 30Under30 with Charmaine Mbatha
On episode 45 we talk ‘How To Win Entrepreneur Awards: Forbes 30Under30’ with Charmaine Mbatha 😃 If you’re keen on becoming an entrepreneur who is recognised and awarded for your phenomenal work, this episode is for you!! 🤩 Our guest, CEO at BIZ NEXT STEP and Forbes 30Under30 Africa recipient, Charmaine Mbatha, will give exciting and practical insights on how to win awards, but more especially build the kind of venture that gets recognised! Ready to WIN? 😊🤩 Episode launches this Friday!! #win #forbes30under30 #under30 #businessaward #awardwinningentrepreneur #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #future #futureofwork #podcast #podcasters #innovation
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44: How To Manage Your Energy Like The Best Entrepreneurs with Simon Alexander Ong
05/19/2022
44: How To Manage Your Energy Like The Best Entrepreneurs with Simon Alexander Ong
On episode 44 we talk ‘How The Best Entrepreneurs Manage Their Energy’ with Simon Alexander Ong 😃 If you’re keen on getting the low down on the best productivity hacks, tips on enforcing boundaries and hearing on Simon’s brand new book, ‘Energise’, episode is for you!! 🤩 Our guest, Award-winning Life & Executive Coach and author of Energise, Simon Ong, will give exciting and practical insights on how to to build and maintain the energy of A Players, both at work and in life. Ready to Energise? 😊🤩 #energise #energy #highperformance #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #future #futureofwork #podcast #podcasters #innovation
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43: Museum of The Future with Anastasiia Cherkasova
05/05/2022
43: Museum of The Future with Anastasiia Cherkasova
On episode 43 we talk ‘Museum of The Future: What To Expect?’ with Anastasiia Cherkasova😃 If you’re interesting in learning more about The Museum of the Future in Dubai, how to collaborate with the museum as an entrepreneur and the events held there, this episode is for you!! 🤩 Our guest, Acting Head of Events at The Museum of The Future, Anastasiia Cherkasova, will give insights on the story behind the museum, its exciting offerings, why you must visit for the amazing experience and she helps us understand what collaboration opportunities are available for entrepreneurs. Ready to have this exciting conversation about The Museum of The Future? 😊🤩 Episode launches this Friday!! #Dubai #museumofthefuture #museumdubai #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #future #futureofwork #podcast #podcasters #innovation
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42: How To Be A Leading Woman with Seetha Speeney
04/21/2022
42: How To Be A Leading Woman with Seetha Speeney
How do the most successful women in leadership do it!!?? Let's talk about how entrepreneurs who identify as women can lead, grow & scale sustainable and impactful business, but also how other leaders can support them in doing so. Our guest, Executive coach, consultant and former head of talent planning, talent acquisition, and talent management & corporate human resources at Realogy - Seetha Speeney, will help us understand what it truly takes to create organisations where women can lead and be lead effectively. Get ready to have this exciting conversation that will help you take the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging conversation beyond just talk and into practical, measurable outputs 😊 And a peek into Seetha’s Career Transition 🤩 Resources: - Seetha’s LinkedIn profile: - Zanele's website:
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42: How To Be A Leading Woman with Seetha Speeney
04/21/2022
42: How To Be A Leading Woman with Seetha Speeney
How do the most successful women in leadership do it!!?? Let's talk about how entrepreneurs who identify as women can lead, grow & scale sustainable and impactful business, but also how other leaders can support them in doing so. Our guest, Executive coach, consultant and former head of talent planning, talent acquisition, and talent management & corporate human resources at Realogy - Seetha Speeney, will help us understand what it truly takes to create organisations where women can lead and be lead effectively. Get ready to have this exciting conversation that will help you take the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging conversation beyond just talk and into practical, measurable outputs 😊 And a peek into Seetha’s Career Transition 🤩 Resources: - Seetha’s LinkedIn profile: - Zanele's website:
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41: How To Franchise Your Business with Sean Goldsmith
04/07/2022
41: How To Franchise Your Business with Sean Goldsmith
How can you use franchising to scale and expand your business or venture? Let's talk about whether franchising is the right strategy for you, as an entrepreneur in your industry and with your specific offerings. In this episode, Co-Founder of GroeGlobal, Sean Goldsmith teaches you the steps to take to discover if franchising is right for your business model, industry and exactly what to do to kick off the journey of using franchising to grow and scale your business - taking it to the world. Get ready for practical steps that you can apply to your business the moment the episode ends & a peek into what Sean's creative children have taught him about life 🙂 Resources: - Groe Global website: - Sean's LinkedIn: - Zanele's website:
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40: How To Make Both Money & An Impact with Ntsiki Mkhize
03/24/2022
40: How To Make Both Money & An Impact with Ntsiki Mkhize
How can you have a positive social & environmental impact, while also meeting and exceeding your financial targets? Let's talk about how to successfully make both Money & Impact as a growing and expanding business and business owner. In this episode, Social Entrepreneur & Speaker, Ntsiki Mkhize teaches us exactly what metrics to use to measure & build a business that ticks the people, planet and profit boxes. Get ready for practical steps that you can apply to your business the moment the episode ends & a glimpse into Ntsiki's 'past life' as an award-winning model 😅❤️ Resources: - Ntsiki's website: - Social Impact Founders Club: - Zanele's website:
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39: How To Make Business Success Predictable with Anand Tamboli
03/10/2022
39: How To Make Business Success Predictable with Anand Tamboli
Ever wish you had a business success formula with easy steps? Let's make YOUR business success predictable well into the future of work... In this episode, Futurist and award-winning author, Anand Tamboli teaches his proven 3 steps to test, predict and ensure business success for entrepreneurs. Get ready for practical steps that you can execute from DAY 1 & a peak into what Anand teaches his children about the future... Resources: - Anand's website: - Diagnostic scorecard: - Zanele's website:
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38: Building an Inclusive Culture with Buhle Dlamini
12/09/2021
38: Building an Inclusive Culture with Buhle Dlamini
Diversity is one thing, but inclusion is a different story altogether. Our guest Buhle Dlamini helps us truly understand how to build inclusive teams & leverage inclusivity for innovation and creativity. As a member of the TomorrowToday Global team, Buhle is an Organisational Culture & Diversity Expert, helping global clients such as Coca-Cola, Unilever, Samsung and others build cultural intelligence as a certified Cultural Intelligence trainer. Using his rich experiences of helping leaders to make the most of the diversity in ‘the new world of work’, creating effective, inclusive workplaces that result in exponential growth, Buhle helps us understand how inclusion drives innovation. Ready to prioritise inclusion and grow your business? #inclusion #diversity #futureofwork #workforce #inclusivity
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37: The Future of The Workforce with Mofoluwaso Ilevbare
11/25/2021
37: The Future of The Workforce with Mofoluwaso Ilevbare
What sets the talent of the future apart? With more diverse and distributed talent than ever before, we answer this question with HR Thought Leader, Mofoluwaso Ilevbare. Mofoluwaso is a Chartered Management Consultant, Org Culture Transformation Consultant, with over 19 years of multicultural experience having worked across Europe, U.S. India, Middle East, Australia, and Africa. A Forbes HR Council Member, Mofoluwaso has been recognised as one of the Global Top 100 HR Leaders. So, are you ready to be, support and build the workforce of the future??
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36: The Future of Human Transformation with Philipp Kristian
11/11/2021
36: The Future of Human Transformation with Philipp Kristian
Feel like you've reached a ceiling to your potential or your ability to transform? Philipp Kristian helps us discuss how infinite our potential is and how, as an entrepreneur and leader, you can infuse this capacity for transformation into your team and your work. Philipp is s a global TEDx speaker, voice of Gens Y to Z and author of RESET and The Trust Economy. Drawing on a decade of intrapreneurship expertise, driving innovation and digital transformation for Fortune 500s in APAC, he teaches executive education masterclasses and guest lectures to postgraduate and MBA students. Ready to unleash your potential to move yourself and your team forward?
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35: Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs with Dr. Kaustubh Dhargalkar
10/28/2021
35: Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs with Dr. Kaustubh Dhargalkar
Are you ready to Leverage Design thinking to take your business to the next level? Design Thinker and author of 'It's Logical', Dr. Kaustubh Dhargalkar helps us dig deep into why Design thinking is a framework for ideating, innovating, connecting to customers/clients and growing your business. Dr. Kaustubh leads Potentials & Possibilities: a platform through where entrepreneurs can engage thought-provoking insights on issues related to technology, design and business. Are you ready to innovate using Design Thinking?
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34: Ethical & Authentic Leadership with Lize Moldenhauer
10/14/2021
34: Ethical & Authentic Leadership with Lize Moldenhauer
How do ethics and authenticity contribute to business success???Lize Moldenhauer helps us answer this. Lize Moldenhauer is the passionate Managing Director of Omni HR Consulting and Omni Academy for ETD. Lize also fulfils the role of Trustee at The Womans and Youth Empowerment Trust. Lize lives by the motto of Learn from the Past, Live in the present and Pay attention to the Future. To follow the impactful work of Omni HR Consulting: As an entrepreneur, do you believe yourself to be an ethical and authentic leader? Looking to improve in this area?
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33: Future of Creative Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Shane Neeley
09/30/2021
33: Future of Creative Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Shane Neeley
Can AI be #Creative? If so, what, then, is creativity really??? Author of AI Art, Data Scientist & Biologist, Shane Neeley helps us answer these questions and explore ways teams and entrepreneurs can leverage artificial intelligence to collaboratively generate creative work. Shane is also the author of . The book approaches artificial intelligence and human evolution from his perspective as a data scientist and biologist. As an entrepreneur, what are your thoughts on the creative capacity of AI and how might you leverage it to grow your business and drive humanity forward? How does it relate to the creativity of human beings like you and I?
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32: The Future of Innovative Entrepreneurship with Saleema Vellani
09/16/2021
32: The Future of Innovative Entrepreneurship with Saleema Vellani
Want to be more innovative as an Entrepreneur or Start-Up? 😃 Saleema Vellani is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, an adjunct professor, and the author of Innovation Starts With I. At the age of 21, Saleema co-founded and launched Brazil’s top-rated language school to finance an orphanage and social development programs. Currently, Saleema is the Founder and CEO of Ripple Impact, which is an accelerator and community that helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses and platforms. She also consults as an innovation strategist to the World Bank, teaches Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship at Johns Hopkins University, and is a frequent guest lecturer at business schools. Together, we explore why Entrepreneurs need to rethink their approach to Innovation before they become innovative & how to do just that! Check out Saleema's work and resources here: Access the Transition with Confidence course here:
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31: The Future of Disability Inclusion with Mandy-Jayne Lace
09/02/2021
31: The Future of Disability Inclusion with Mandy-Jayne Lace
On episode 31 we look at the Future of Disability Inclusion with Mandy-Jayne Lace. She is an Educator, Therapist & advocate for disabled employees looking to access their workplace entitlements. Through the work of her charity organization - YELL SOS, Support, Advice & Guidance Ltd., she provides critical advice and support to those with disabilities, their families and friends. Mandy-Jayne helps us explore what we can do to not only understand, but create workplaces that are inclusive and places where colleagues with disabilities of any kind can thrive. #diversity #inclusion #disability #inclusive #inclusivity #disabled #abled #inclusiveworkplace #entrepreneur #future #futureofwork #innovation
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30: The Future of Building Meaningful Connections with Prashanth Madhi
06/24/2021
30: The Future of Building Meaningful Connections with Prashanth Madhi
On episode 30 we look at Building Meaningful Connections with Prashanth Madhi. Prashanth is a University of Waterloo Computer Engineering graduate who has previously worked with Apple, Blackberry, Manulife Financial & has consulted with Deloitte on digital integration practice. He is currently with TD bank as a Technology Delivery Lead, focused on Canadian Cards Technology. They say your network is your networth, so we explore how to best network for professional and personal reasons & maintain those mutually-beneficial relationships. #connections #relationships #networking #connect #hybrid #virtual #online #remotework #collaborate #entrepreneur #futureofwork #innovation
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29: The Future of Personal Branding with Kid Chan
06/10/2021
29: The Future of Personal Branding with Kid Chan
On episode 29 we dive into the Future of Personal Branding with Kid Chan. Kid Chan is a celebrity photographer, with photography subjects including: Jackie Chan, Jimmy Choo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Heads of states and many more. Kid Chan was included in the list of ‘100 People You Must Know ln Asia’ released by Tatler magazine and is a best selling author & social commerce entrepreneur who helps young people kick start their own social commerce ventures. Drawing on his in-depth experience, Kid Chan helps us explore what the future of Personal Branding entails and some of the key things entrepreneurs can do to build formidable personal brands.
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28: The Future of The Working Brain & Neuroscience with Dr. Lynda Shaw
05/28/2021
28: The Future of The Working Brain & Neuroscience with Dr. Lynda Shaw
On episode 28 we explore the Future of The Working Brain with Dr. Lynda Shaw. Dr. Lynda Shaw is a Cognitive Neuroscientist and has presented a few TEDx talks, written multiple articles for Forbes and has featured on a range of media platforms giving value on topics around understanding the brain. Lynda is the author of ‘Your Brain is Boss’ providing business leaders with insights into how to develop influence, creativity and work satisfaction. Lynda has also published a children’s book called ‘Beat the Bullies: Use Your Brain, to help explain the difficult emotional issues being faced by so many of today’s youngsters. Drawing on her insights and research, Lynda helps us explore what the future of The Working Brain is and offering an understanding of how to best work with our brains in the intense work environments that the future of work brings.
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27: The Future of Retail with Chris Igwe
05/13/2021
27: The Future of Retail with Chris Igwe
On episode 27 we explore the Future of Retail with Chris Igwe. Chris has a long history of holding leadership roles as a member of top global trade associations, ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) and ULI (Urban Land Institute). Chris is an advisor to Global brands and has worked with clients such as Disney, Michael Kors, Nike and Ikea among many others. Drawing on his over 25 years’ experience in Cross Border Retail both from within global brands and as a Consultant to many others, Chris helps us explore what the future of Retail may bring & some of the key trends influencing this.
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26: The Future of Space Travel & Exploration with Carlos Westhelle
04/29/2021
26: The Future of Space Travel & Exploration with Carlos Westhelle
On episode 26 we explore the future of Space Travel & Exploration with Carlos Westhelle. Carlos is NASA’s Johnson Space Centre Chief Technologist and Manager of the Exploration Technology Office. In this role, he combines the Chief Technologist responsibilities with the resources of XT to work with stakeholders across the Center, NASA Headquarters, industry, and academia to develop opportunities that advance Mars mission capabilities. Drawing on 17 years experience with NASA, Carlos helps us explore what the future of Space Travel & Exploration may bring & some of the key trends influencing this. #spacetravel #mars #perseverancerover #space #nasa #future #futureofwork #innovation #marsmission #spaceexploration
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25: The Future of NFTs & Blockchain with Bronwyn Williams
04/15/2021
25: The Future of NFTs & Blockchain with Bronwyn Williams
On episode 25 we explore the future of NFTs & Blockchain with Bronwyn Williams. A partner at Flux Trends, Bronwyn works extensively in strategic management, trend research and foresight. She is part economist, part strategist, with particular areas of expertise including fintech trends, alternative economic models, and sustainable future design. Drawing from her in-depth expertise, she helps us explore what the future of Non-fungible tokens and Blockchain may bring & some of the key trends influencing this. #NFT #blockchain #future #futureofwork #podcast #podcasters #innovation
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24: The Future of Wealth Creation for Entrepreneurs with Tony Barrett
04/01/2021
24: The Future of Wealth Creation for Entrepreneurs with Tony Barrett
On episode 24, we dive into The Future of Wealth Creation for Entrepreneurs with Tony Barrett, who is one of the founding shareholders of the Activ8 Financial Services Group (). Using his extensive background in wealth management advisory & asset management solutions, he unveils what the future may have in store for Entrepreneurs who are serious about building their wealth. #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #future #futureofwork #innovation
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23: The Future of Sales & Selling with Shelley Walters
03/18/2021
23: The Future of Sales & Selling with Shelley Walters
On episode 23… we explore The Future of Sales and Selling with Shelley Walters. Shelley is the Founder of The Sales Counsel, where she assists teams and sales people find and close more deals. The Sales Counsel is currently helping sales teams leverage hybrid selling through the Remote Selling School. Shelley helps us explore what the future of Sales may bring & some of the key trends influencing this. #selling #sales #future #futureofwork #innovation
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22: The Future of Training & Coaching with Igor Ovchinnikov
03/04/2021
22: The Future of Training & Coaching with Igor Ovchinnikov
On episode 22, we explore The Future of Training & Coaching with Igor Ovtchinnikov, who is the Deputy Director of the Golubka Training Center, in Moscow, Russia. Using his extensive background in training and coaching organisations, he unveils what the future may have in store for the Training and Coaching industries. #coaching #training #future #futureofwork #innovation
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21: World-Class Ideation with Olakunle ‘The Ruckus’ Soriyan
12/10/2020
21: World-Class Ideation with Olakunle ‘The Ruckus’ Soriyan
What are the makings of a world-class idea? How do we consistently generate and go from ideation to tangible impactful business units? In episode 21, we host Transdisciplinary & Catalytic Thought Leader, Olakunle Soriyan of KENNETH SORIYAN RESEARCH AND IDEAS LLC. Olakunle helps us answer these questions and more in this final episode in Season 2 of Future-Fit Friday. If you have an idea that is pregnant with possibility, this episode is for you!
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20: News Media and Consumption with Nadia Bilchik
11/26/2020
20: News Media and Consumption with Nadia Bilchik
On episode 20 of Future-Fit Fridays, we host former CNN host, anchor and producer, Nadia Bilchik for a conversation on how individuals can become more discerning about what they consume, how they consume and even why they consume it. Nadia Bilchik, President of Greater Impact Communication, is an internationally renowned television personality who has anchored and hosted feature programs for CNN International, CNN Airport Network and MNet Television (South Africa) and reported for CNN Weekend. Nadia was formerly Editorial Producer for CNN’s Weekend Morning program, a communication and professional development training expert, author and keynote speaker.
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19: Boosting Organisational and Individual Performance with Paolo Gallo
11/12/2020
19: Boosting Organisational and Individual Performance with Paolo Gallo
In this episode, Paolo chats to us about how to encourage organisational and individual performance in disrupted workplaces where volatility thrives. Over the last 30 years, Paolo Gallo has served in roles such as Chief Human Resources Officer at the World Economic Forum in Geneva; Chief Learning Officer at The World Bank in Washington DC; and Director of Human Resources at the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development in London.
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18: Data Governance & Stewardship with Lara Gureje
10/29/2020
18: Data Governance & Stewardship with Lara Gureje
Lara is a Data Governance Specialist, CEO at DatOculi and is the person clients call when they want to turn data into valuable insights! She has worked extensively with helping organisations with data analytics, data privacy, cultural transformation and building a stewardship culture around their data assets. In episode 18, Lara helps us understand the underpinnings of data stewardship and what organisations can do to tap into the power of their data, and then manage and support it’s fruition.
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