Radio Omnicor

Our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business.

Episode 52 - Unlocking Genius: Jenny Greenblatt on Mastering Creative Problem Solving 07/05/2024

Radio Omnicor Episode 51 – The Future of Work & Reward- Dr Mark Bussin 12/19/2023

Radio Omnicor Episode 51 – The Future of Work & Reward- Dr Mark Bussin We're plunging into a crucial conversation: envisioning the future work landscape and grappling with the challenge of rewarding staff in an increasingly remote and intricate setting. And who better to guide us through these waters than the esteemed Dr Mark Bussin? As the Chairman of 21st Century, Mark's insights span across diverse industry sectors. He is a beacon in the Leadership, Governance, Strategy, HR, Reward, and Compensation spheres. Not just that, he's also penned multiple books, adding another feather to his illustrious cap. We delve into intriguing subjects like pay transparency, the mysteries of vertical and horizontal pay gaps, and the intriguing question: why do so many employees feel underpaid? This conversation promises a wealth of insights for leaders everywhere. Buckle up, listeners; this is one discussion you won't want to miss! BIO Mark is the Chairman of 21st Century and has experience across all industry sectors and is viewed as a thought leader in Leadership, Governance, Strategy, HR, Reward and Compensation arena. He has held senior executive positions for several multinational organisations in Financial Services (56 000 employees), FMCG (40 000 employees), Consulting (236 000 employees), Chemical, Oil and Gas (52 000 employees) and Mining (55 000 employees). Dr. Mark Bussin boasts an impressive array of academic qualifications, including a BSc, HDPM, MM, MCom, and a DCom. His professional designations further underscore his expertise: he is a Global Reward Practitioner (GRP) with WorldatWork, USA; a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) also with WorldatWork; a Master Reward Specialist (MRS) with the South African Reward Association; a Fellow of the Institute of People Management (IPMF); a Master HR Practitioner (MHRP) with the SA Board of People Practices; and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors (FIOD). Beyond his individual credentials, Dr. Bussin plays an influential role in numerous boards and committees. He lends his expertise to listed companies such as Implats, the world's second-largest platinum mine, and Gijima, a notable IT firm. He also serves on the boards of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), Great North Transport (the largest transport company in Africa), the South African Football Association (SAFA, a FIFA chapter), and the prestigious St Davids Marist Inanda School. He holds the directorship for the Marist Schools Council, overseeing five schools with 600 staff and 3500 learners. Additionally, Dr. Bussin is a part of the Society Board of WorldatWork (USA), the South African Reward Association (SARA), the supreme audit body Auditor General, FASSET, 21st Century (one of the largest HR and Reward consultancies in Africa), the King committee for Corporate Governance, and the non-profit association WorldatWork in Arizona, USA. DM @sistermac423 if you would like to engage further. If you enjoyed this episode, it would help us so much if you share, subscribe and like. Our website, has more episodes and blogs /episode/index/show/radioomnicor/id/29147943

Episode 50 - Feedback & The Power of the Right App 02/22/2023

Episode 49 - The Journey of a Lifelong Learner 02/22/2023

Episode 48 - The Blueprint of a Leader’s Psyche 05/18/2022

Episode 47 - From Profit to Purpose 03/22/2022

Episode 46 - Covid, Culture & Companies 02/04/2022

Episode 45 - Exploring the Future of Civilisation, Work, and the Welfare State with Ian Mann 12/21/2021

Episode 44 - Called to Serve 11/24/2021

Episode 43: Stop calling Emotional Intelligence a soft skill! 09/22/2021

Episode 42 - Think Big-From Omnicor to Amazon 07/14/2021

Episode 41 - Spreading hope, one Friendship Bench at a time 06/18/2021

Episode 41 - Spreading hope, one Friendship Bench at a time Episode 41 - Spreading hope, one Friendship Bench at a time Our guest today is Ruth Verhey, a very special professional, whom we feel is doing incredibly important work, along with the organisation she represents-The Friendship Bench. If you have never heard about the concept you are in for a treat! Ruth Verhey is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with a trauma treatment focus who trained in Germany, has lived in Colombia and has been working in Zimbabwe since 2004.She has been working with Friendship Bench (FB) for 13 years co-developing the program and material, designed the group support component of FB and is researching PTSD in people living with HIV. She holds a PhD from Stellenbosch University, South Africa. She is an EMDR consultant and runs a private practice. “The mission of the Friendship Bench is to create safe spaces and a sense of belonging in communities, to enhance mental wellbeing and improve people's’ quality of life. Guided by our values of empathy and connection, and anchored in over a decade of rigorous research () we have re-imagined the delivery of evidence-based mental healthcare.The Friendship Bench clinical team trains community health workers (also known as lay health workers) to provide basic Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with an emphasis on Problem Solving Therapy, activity scheduling and peer led group support. This task shifting approach means we can deliver an effective, affordable, and sustainable solution to bridge the mental health treatment gap at a primary care level. We deliver the talk therapy intervention to people with mild to moderate level common mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression, known locally as ‘kufungisisa’- thinking too much. When people visit the Friendship Bench they are screened with a locally validated tool called the . If a person scores above the cut-off point, they are suggested to stay and receive the one-on-one problem solving therapy. In practical terms, participants are taught a structured approach to identifying problems and find workable solutions”. Helpful Resources: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: omnicor.co.za /episode/index/show/radioomnicor/id/19522262

Episode 40 - Permission to Speak up! 05/07/2021

Episode 39 - Leader as Coach 03/29/2021

Episode 39 - Leader as Coach Episode 39: Leader as Coach Show Notes During these unprecedented times, compassionate Leadership is in more demand than ever. Remote working and the new emerging ground rules have placed more pressure on Leaders to be agile and innovate their approach. Re-contracting boundaries and expectations together with the importance of really listening are just some of the skills Leader’s need to Coach their teams authentically through a pandemic. Dr Brian Chinsamy has provided many helpful tools and reminders to embrace coaching as a Leader. Bio: Brian has been involved in South Africa over the last 30 years in public education, both as a professional and an education activist, in the para-statals, as well as in corporates. In his time in the public sector he headed Educational Management and School Governance in the Gauteng Department of Education and provided leadership as Education Director for the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) implementing the District Development Support Programme (DDSP) for the National Department of Education. His experience in the para-statal world saw him extend his services as Head of Learning and Development and General Manager of HR Projects for Denel to other parastatals in the Department of Public Enterprise for training and development, including Transnet and Eskom. Brian’s venture into the corporate world was through the introduction of a new learning strategy for Absa Retail Bank in 2007 as its Head of Learning and Development. He broadened his reach to leadership and Talent management and development as Head (Director) of Learning, Leadership and Talent for Barclays Africa (12 countries in Africa). Brian has run coaching and mentoring sessions for individuals and groups, and has facilitated people deep-dives and teaming sessions in Egypt, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Tanzania, Mozambique, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa. Brian was on the Board of the Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance, as well as Leselo Assessments, and is presently the Deputy Chair of the ASHA Trust and a member of the Board of the Education Excellence Consortium (EEC). He has written widely and his most recent publication is contained in an international book, “The search for quality education in postapartheid South Africa, Interventions to improve learning and teaching.” Coaching and Facilitation Experience • Barclays Africa (facilitated coaching programmes, as well as leadership programmes eg Performance Management and Performance Coaching) for all countries in Barclays Africa - Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritius, Seychelles, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and Uganda) • Kalleo Learning (Coaching of Senior Managers) • Diplomat South Africa (Performance Consulting, team effectiveness, leadership development, Performance Coaching and executive coaching) • NMB Bank in Tanzania - developing HR Metrics to measure HR performance and facilitating the training of the HR team • Personal Discovery and Change Management for Cooperative Bank of Kenya, sponsored by the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank programme • Leadership Development Programmes and Individual Executive Coaching. Helpful Links If you enjoyed this episode, it will help us so much if you share, subscribe and like. Our website has more episodes and blogs Show Notes Practical Mindfulness: The Book / Guided Meditations: Corporate Course: Online Course: Public Course: /episode/index/show/radioomnicor/id/18506879

Episode 38 - The Full Time Optimist : Q&A with Dr Rudnick 01/22/2021

Episode 37 - Frontline Leadership 12/21/2020

Episode 37 - Frontline Leadership Episode 37: Frontline Leadership Show Notes Hospitals across the globe had to adapt and transform swiftly from the outset of the pandemic. Top of the to do list for all Leadership was to ensure continuity of care for patients and safe working conditions for the healthcare workers on the front lines. One such leader is Dr Nilesh Patel, Group Chief Medical Officer at Lenmed Health. To say this has been a challenging year for him is an understatement. We are privileged to go behind the scenes with Dr Nilesh, who openly shares the daunting leadership challenge for which there was no precedence and only changing guidelines. Bio: Dr Nilesh Patel has proven expertise and experience in efficient and effective healthcare service delivery. He has spent two decades developing and managing value-based healthcare services within the South African public and private healthcare sectors. He started his career investigating and restructuring tertiary/academic hospital-based stroke services and conducted a controlled clinical trial of stroke unit care versus general ward care for patients with acute stroke. The outcomes of this work led to the establishment of the first acute stroke unit in South Africa at Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town. He later developed the first value-based (outcomes-based) acute rehabilitation unit in the private sector at the Life Brenthurst Clinic, Johannesburg, after which he joined Life Healthcare to lead the development of a network of acute rehabilitation and mental health units within the private healthcare group. Nilesh spent two years as MD of Life Esidimeni, the largest public-private sector partnership in South African, managing community-based acute district hospitals, chronic mental health facilities and frail care units. He spent most of the past 10 years in an executive general management role at Life Healthcare, where he was responsible for several strategic support and business units including acute rehabilitation, acute mental health, renal dialysis, occupational health, employee wellness, chronic mental health, and frail care as well as clinical governance and quality. He is currently Group Chief Medical Officer at Lenmed Health, the largest independent private hospital group in South Africa, where he is responsible for clinical governance, quality, nursing, pharmacy, and human resource management. Helpful Links If you enjoyed this episode, it will help us so much if you share, subscribe and like. Our website has more episodes and blogs Show Notes Practical Mindfulness: The Book / Guided Meditations: Corporate Course: Online Course: Public Course: /episode/index/show/radioomnicor/id/17274254

Episode 36 - Re-calculating Leadership & Culture 10/16/2020

Episode 36 - Re-calculating Leadership & Culture Episode 36 Re-calculating Leadership & Culture Curtis Loehmer Show Notes Many traditional leadership and coaching providers have had to figure out if their business is still viable after the devasting impact of lockdown and Covid. These services historically done face to face and often off site have become very tricky to deliver on line. So, if these products are still relevant then how to deliver them becomes the problem to solve for. Curtis and his team have grappled with just that and have transitioned by reskilling themselves and experimenting with online training. Curtis is a real tonic; his positive and generous nature will uplift you and leave you with some tips to support your teams in this new world of work. I found his metaphor of the GPS to define the best strategy very helpful. Its time to recalculate! More about our guest Curtis Loehmer is a compelling keynote speaker and advisor on high performance and leadership. He has spoken to audiences across the African continent and advocates that few things are as powerful as building momentum that transforms the trajectory of a person, team, and organization. In addition to founding the non-profit platform, ‘The Mental Gains Network’ in which he interviews some of South Africa’s top athletes and coaches, Curtis is part of the team of Directors at LeadStrong Business Consulting with his main focus being People and Performance. At LeadStrong he is also known as ‘The Quarterback’ for his ability to take a key topic and communicate (throw) it in a way that the audience can receive (catch) the message and run with it in their lives. Helpful Links @curtisloehmer Big Shout out to: Glitch by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ If you enjoyed this episode please share, subscribe and like. Our website has more episodes and blogs ready to go /episode/index/show/radioomnicor/id/16426289

Episode 35 - The system behind Systemic Coaching 08/31/2020

Episode 35 - The system behind Systemic Coaching Episode 35 The system behind Systemic Coaching Show Notes In this episode we unpack how leadership and team coaching maintains momentum during Covid. Barbara from Metaco brings us into her currently reality and how moving online has some distinct benefits, although many challenges do present in the coaching relationship. This episode is a good one for Coaches, especially those interested in a systemic approach. Barbara, who works closely with Peter Hawkins and now David Clutterbuck, provides meaningful discussion across a number of coaching touch points. More about our guest Barbara Walsh Barbara Walsh is Managing Director of Metaco, a globally connected consultancy and the recognised leader in Systemic Leadership Team solutions in Africa. With extensive experience and a solid track record working across different industries, Barbara has an in-depth knowledge of what it takes to plan strategically in the face of an uncertain future, to build relationships at all levels, and partner across stakeholder groups in service of a common purpose. Her clients are leadership teams and individual leaders in many parts of the world, for whom success depends on their ability to navigate systemic complexity, collaborate at multiple levels, and achieve results through rapid change. Barbara has an MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change through Henley Business School in the UK and is registered as a Master HR Practitioner: Learning and Development with the SA Board for People Practices (SABPP). Her other credentials include the Master Practitioner Diploma in Systemic Team Coaching, Meta-Coaching, and she is an NLP Master Practitioner. Passionate about learning, Barbara enjoys reading and travelling and enjoys spending time outdoors and in nature. Helpful Links LinkedIn Profile: – video Website, Big Shout out to: Glitch by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ If you enjoyed this episode please share, subscribe and like. Our website has more episodes and blogs ready to go /episode/index/show/radioomnicor/id/15820181

Episode 34 - The Nature of Proactivity (feat) Prof Tom Bateman 07/27/2020

Episode 33 - The Art of Customer Experience 03/04/2020

Episode 32 - Self-Effectiveness Multiplier 12/10/2019

Episode 31 - Career Moves 11/18/2019

Episode 31 - Career Moves Title: Career Moves Episode 31 In this episode our guests Prof Zac Nel and Caleb explore the relevance and best approach for career counselling. Caleb is currently completing a dual honours in Philosophy and Film and TV at Wits, he describes his difficulty with choosing a career and what happens when you get to the end of your studies and still done know where to go in the world of work. A golden theme that dominates the life of Prof Zak Nel, is his passion for career counselling. This includes the theoretical models, practical methods and psychometric materials that are associated with career counselling. Prof Nel not only trained a generation of Counselling Psychologists, but he also developed specialised research knowledge of career counselling instruments and the use of career counselling information. These are continually being refined and are further enhanced by an intuitive dimension, which has developed through 40 years’ of personal research. Convinced of the merits of professional career counselling, Prof Nel practices as Counselling Psychologist and is registered with the South African Health Profession Council. Nature of Career Counselling Prof Zak Nel practices a comprehensive method of career counselling. In this he integrates the dominant international models of career counselling, fusing it with his life experience and his knowledge of school and university education. In addition, he also bears in mind the post-modern world of work and organisations. His comprehensive approach to career counselling incorporates the use and interpretation of psychometric instruments, focused career counselling interviewing and especially utilising tertiary study and occupational information.Grade 9-learners making subject choices; Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners positioning themselves for all formats of tertiary education and training, including studying overseas; Assisting students with the selection processes associated with into professional areas of study such as medicine University students re-aligning their study options and graduates entering the workplace and Adults re-entering the career arena, making alternative career choices and changes and the planning of post-graduate studies. Prof Nel can be contacted on 082 680 9235 If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and comment it means a great deal to us www.omnicor.co.za /episode/index/show/radioomnicor/id/12075335

Episode 30 - I’m OK-You’re OK 10/07/2019

Episode 30 - I’m OK-You’re OK In this episode we chat with Sharon Kalinko, psychologist and Transactional Analysis (TA) expert. She recently visited South Africa from the UK on a whirl wind 3-week lecture tour. This episode provides a clear and easy to understand intro to TA. Due to its inherent complexity as a topic it would be impossible to unpack this model in its entirety, but we do cover a lot of ground. From life positions, games people play, to discounting. Sharon’s excellent teaching style and use of clear examples makes the perfect combination to create a very enriching episode. One that you will find easy to apply in your own life or can be utilised as a coach, leader or consultant. BIO: I have over 30 years of experience working with many different people and issues and I can listen without getting involved on a personal level so that I can use my many skills to help you. My sole purpose is to support your growth and development to deal effectively with your life and overcome your difficulties. My passion is to help people become more functional and effective in their relationships at work and at home. Since I work integratively, I am trained in many different methods of psychotherapy. The therapeutic relationship is of prime importance and I see you in your family and social context. My therapy is sometimes long term and at other times short term depending on the client and the issue. I always make a contract for the work we will do together. I focus on being fully present with you by being attuned to your relational needs and staying aware of how you feel, think and behave, taking into account how old you are and how old you are feeling, as well as your attachment patterns. As a Transactional Analyst, I work with repetitive patterns and relationships. Call or Sharon Kalinko - [email protected] If you have enjoyed this episode please subscribe or check out our website for further episodes- www.omnicor.co.za /episode/index/show/radioomnicor/id/11542505

Episode 29 - The Presentation Fixer 08/26/2019

Episode 28 - My Father’s Coat 07/08/2019

Episode 28 - My Father’s Coat Episode 28 My Father’s Coat. In this episode we have a double treat in store not only do we have our multitalented guest Michael Charton, but Muitheri Wahome long-time friend of Omnicor, polymath compliments the conversation perfectly as our co-host Attending “My father’s coat” was a profound experience for me, I left both speechless and meaningfully engaged with my history, I am planning to take my children and highly recommend his show- especially South Africans. Michael is a South African hero, living his purpose with humility and commitment. Michael Charton completed his articles and left to work in the US in mergers and acquisitions before returning to South Africa. He then worked as a Financial Director in the media and advertising industry. It was here that his evolution from accountant to storyteller was crystalized. He resigned from his job as a financial director, in order to realise a decade-old idea: To transform the complex history of South Africa through the medium of a story: MY FATHER’S COAT. In the process he founded INHERIT SOUTH AFRICA, to reveal untold stories from the past for edutainment, understanding, and nation-building. Michael literally climbs into the shoes of five protagonists (Mzilikazi, Kruger, Rhodes, Smuts, and Mandela) and tells their respective, interlinked stories over a period of 200 years. The genius of his story is how – over a period of 90 compelling minutes – he introduces each of these characters in a way that lures you under their spell as he seemingly embraces their beliefs and biases. Our co-host Muitheri is a financial services professional with a deep interest in the history and lore of the investment industry in South (Southern) African industry. Her particular interest is in tracking the arc of history in order to be able to help facilitate the maturation of this transforming industry, by being informed by the past. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe to the podcast and share your comments are very important to us check out our website for our blog and previous episodes. /episode/index/show/radioomnicor/id/10444712

Episode 27 - The Science of Heartfelt Feedback 05/20/2019

The Solution Focussed Mindset 04/23/2019

The shape of Appreciative Inquiry 03/11/2019

Episode 24 - Master your Craft with the Community of Practice Methodology 02/22/2019

Episode 23 - Practical Mindfulness 02/01/2019

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