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.
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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
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Episode 50 - Feedback & The Power of the Right App
02/22/2023
Episode 50 - Feedback & The Power of the Right App
Episode 50 Feedback & The Power of the Right App Working remotely in a multi-generational workforce has made the need for feedback more critical and complex, than ever before. We had the privilege of meeting with the Founder & CEO of a continuous performance management platform for all kinds of teams, Teamble, which helps embed a culture of continuous and effortless feedback for organisations. The Slack and MS Teams app makes feedback simple, continuous, and impactful. Guest Bio: Helpful Resources: (free trial available) https://hbr.org/2014/06/how-to-give-your-team-feedback 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
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Episode 49 - The Journey of a Lifelong Learner
02/22/2023
Episode 49 - The Journey of a Lifelong Learner
Episode 49 The Journey of a Lifelong Learner Dr Gloria Mailmela is a seasoned professional with a diverse and impressive career track record. She has demonstrated versatility and adaptability, excelling in a range of industries and roles throughout her career. Her unique blend of technical and interpersonal skills allows her to effectively navigate complex projects and lead teams to success. Dr Gloria is recognised for her innovative thinking, problem-solving abilities, and relentless drive to continuously learn and grow. Today we chat with Dr Gloria about her impressive accomplishments and reputation as a leader and how her journey of the road less travelled guided her along the way. You will leave feeling inspired and most likely want to sign up for a course or new job! Our Co-Host Dr Anne Carvalho makes for a brighter conversation https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ann-carvalho-2976318/?originalSubdomain=za Guest Bio: 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
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Episode 48 - The Blueprint of a Leader’s Psyche
05/18/2022
Episode 48 - The Blueprint of a Leader’s Psyche
Episode 48 - The Blueprint of a Leader’s Psyche There is a fine line between coaching and therapy and often leaders enter coaching to deal with emotional regulation and self-awareness, typically seen as therapy. Our guest Grant introduces us to the Schema Theory framework which provides a valuable model to use in coaching for this exact situation. The approach helps leaders better understand themselves and what drives their behaviour in the boardroom and various work situations. He unpacks fight/flight and freeze in a very insightful way. This is one to bookmark and relisten, jam packed with new and interesting content. Guest Bio: Grant Strong “I am a clinical psychologist with 10 years’ experience providing consultation, evaluation & psychotherapy. Throughout my career I have consulted with clients in hospital, clinic, private practice & organisational settings. I am experienced in psychometric evaluation, reporting and project management. In the corporate space I partner with L&D practitioners to provide leadership development & executive coaching to emerging, middle & senior leaders. As a consultant I also train front-line managers on employee wellness & managing mental health in the workplace” Helpful Resources 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
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Episode 47 - From Profit to Purpose
03/22/2022
Episode 47 - From Profit to Purpose
Episode 47 - From Profit to Purpose This episode was a global endeavour with Terri Soller dialling in from Sydney and Gaby Rajak and I in SA. Both guests are seasoned Organisational Development (OD) Practioners with whom we are currently piloting a new workshop for Coaches and OD Practioners. We discuss the changing role of the OD Practioner in the new world of work and why we can never go back to the pre-pandemic organisational structure. Disruption caused by Covid-19 has provided valuable opportunities for learning and leadership. But how do we make sure it is seen by organisations that way? Being visible in a remote workplace can be tricky, or has it even changed? We’ve shared what we’re hearing from our clients and coachees, and one theme coming out strongly is how businesses seem to have moved from profit to purpose with covid amplifying what already existed in our teams and organisations. Using deep curiosity to make sense of the change uncovers that we are all more resourceful than we know. The conversation was both reflective and forward looking, leaving me enthused and full of hope! Helpful Resources: More about our guests: More about concepts mentioned: Finally, if you would like to know more about the new OD workshop send a mail to to hear how your OD team can benefit. Please check out our website Thank you for your support
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Episode 46 - Covid, Culture & Companies
02/04/2022
Episode 46 - Covid, Culture & Companies
Covid, Culture & Companies We caught up with Colin from the happy sandpit fame for our second episode with him and as to be expected he did not disappoint. We always value the openness and authentic conversations we have, during this episode Colin reflects on the past 3 years and how he had to pivot his business to survive. Helpful ideas on the evolving world of work and engagement. BIO: Colin is the founder of Happy Sandpit, which helps organisations to interpret, define and embed culture and leadership philosophies and practices to drive employee engagement. He is the author of How to build a Happy Sandpit, the originator of the Three-Day Culture Field Trip, and inventor of the Iceberg! employee engagement game. He has lectured on the topics of culture, engagement and leadership at local and international business schools including Wits Business School, GIBS and the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland). Colin is married with three daughters and lives in Johannesburg. Helpful Resources: Find out more about Happy Sandpit at: Find Colin on LinkedIn at: Find out more about the Iceberg virtual and face-to-face game: Please check out our website Thank you for your support
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Episode 45 - Exploring the Future of Civilisation, Work, and the Welfare State with Ian Mann
12/21/2021
Episode 45 - Exploring the Future of Civilisation, Work, and the Welfare State with Ian Mann
Episode 45 - Exploring the Future of Civilisation, Work, and the Welfare State with Ian Mann We are thrilled to welcome Ian back for a second time, his claim to fame is that he reads and reviews many of the top books every year, and in this episode, he gives us the best insights from them and how he sees these ideas manifesting in the future. Ian specialises in strategy and leadership, having consulted to companies in fourteen countries. His greatest strength is his ability to communicate sophisticated and complex concepts in an easy to understand, stimulating and engaging manner. He is the author of the best-selling books “Managing with Intent” and “Strategy that Works.” Ian shares a lot about what has changed and what's going to change in the world as a whole but also specifically in the world of business. Helpful Links: Find out more about our guest: If you enjoyed this episode, it will help us so much if you share, subscribe and like. Our website has more episodes and blogs
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Episode 44 - Called to Serve
11/24/2021
Episode 44 - Called to Serve
Called to Serve Episode 44: Dr Carron Zinman is a Pulmonologist at Netcare’s Linksfield Hospital. Her 30 years of clinical experience could not have prepared her for the devastation COVID-19 would unleash. In this episode we had the privilege of hearing first-hand, how Carron was able to make it through three waves and her thoughts about the fourth wave looming. It brings you closer to the horrific trauma that nursing and medical staff have had to endure since the beginning of the Pandemic. A warning for sensitive listeners, Carron shares her experience unfiltered. Helpful Links: DM @sistermac423 If you enjoyed this episode, it will help us so much if you share, subscribe and like. Our website has more episodes and blogs
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Episode 43: Stop calling Emotional Intelligence a soft skill!
09/22/2021
Episode 43: Stop calling Emotional Intelligence a soft skill!
Episode 43: Stop calling Emotional Intelligence a soft skill! During a time when your EI (Emotional Intelligence) is as important- if not more so important than your IQ, we sat down to better understand this with Dr Karina De Bruin who teaches and measures EI for a living. Although this is a competency that can be taught, it is by no means easy. Karina wishes that we would all stop calling these skills “soft” and understand how critical they are in all areas of our lives if we want to have flourishing relationships and ultimately successful careers. Turns out that the old fashion “manners” our parents drilled into us could be the very thing we need to integrate into the world of work. BIO: Helpful Links If you enjoyed this episode, it helps us so much if you share, subscribe and like. If you would like to chat further feel free to mail us: Hilton: [email protected] or myself [email protected] Our website has more episodes and blogs
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Episode 42 - Think Big-From Omnicor to Amazon
07/14/2021
Episode 42 - Think Big-From Omnicor to Amazon
Episode 42 Think Big-From Omnicor to Amazon Our guest today is Yusuf Moola, our previous CIO & literal Omnicor OG. As the architect behind Rolefit our flagship Assessment Software and quiet co-author of the culture and values at Omnicor, we were incredibly sad when he left. Following his own aspirational career goals Yusuf moved about 3 years ago to experience a global and more complex work environment and has recently been appointed as a Software Development Manager at Amazon, we caught up with him to see how he is doing and what it is like to work at Amazon. He shares some very helpful tools and an insider perspective. Helpful Resources: https://erinmeyer.com/books/the-culture-map/ www.omnicor.co.za
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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
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Episode 40 - Permission to Speak up!
05/07/2021
Episode 40 - Permission to Speak up!
Show Notes Episode 40: Permission to Speak up! Vincent Rossignol If you coach/lead or consult I am guessing you have been in meetings recently where the topic of psychological safety inevitably comes up. This has been on Vincent Rossignol’sradar too, so much so that he opted to make it the topic of his research for his master’s degree in Organisational and Business Psychology, titled “”. The value and timing of this research can not be underestimated. Harvard business review published a study demonstrating that, despite having grievance mechanisms in place, more than 50% of the workforce of a given company did not feel safe to speak-up. This episode introduces the ideas of Employee voice and the value of both promotive and prohibitive voice. Bio Vincent has worked for Novartis for the past 17 years, across different locations (Switzerland, Spain and South Africa). Hestarted his career in Finance and was CFO for our Sub-Saharan Africa organization before moving into general management roles. He now heads up the Southern African Cluster for Novartis, a new unit that focuses on creating impact by driving patient access to quality drugs in the region. He holds a Corporate MBA from ESADE (Spain) and iscompleting his MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology from the University of Liverpool. He is the proud dad of a beautiful 2 year old daughter. He is passionate about helping people fulfil their potential, which is what has driven him towards general management roles, and business psychology/coaching. He considers himself a bit of a nerd and will spend his time reading/studying during his free time. Helpful Links: If you enjoyed this episode, it would help us so much if you share, subscribe and like. Our website has more episodes and blogs
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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:
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Episode 38 - The Full Time Optimist : Q&A with Dr Rudnick
01/22/2021
Episode 38 - The Full Time Optimist : Q&A with Dr Rudnick
Episode 38 The Full Time Optimist : Q&A with Dr Rudnick Show Notes Take a listen to our own MD Dr Rudnick in the hot seat, usually he is the co-host, putting our guests through their paces. In this episode we did something different, for one we have a guest co-host Suliman Chothia who always brings a light and fun energy to any conversation and secondly we have curated interview questions from our team and beyond. Its light, fresh and surprising at times. Find out random facts about Hilton, from his definition of leadership to how he moved from coder to psychologist! Dr Hilton Rudnick Hilton is currently the Managing Director at Omnicor. He was previously a lecturer in psychology at the University of Johannesburg where he obtained his doctorate and completed his training as a therapist. He was subsequently involved in the training of psychological practitioners during his stint at the university, and also ran a private practice for over 10 years. Hilton has published several journal articles and has a strong interest in psychological science. He is co-host a regular podcast with Colleen McLintock. Suliman Chothia: If you enjoyed this episode, it will help us so much if you share, subscribe and like. Our website has more episodes and blogs
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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:
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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
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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
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Episode 34 - The Nature of Proactivity (feat) Prof Tom Bateman
07/27/2020
Episode 34 - The Nature of Proactivity (feat) Prof Tom Bateman
Episode 34 Show Notes The Nature of Proactivity (feat) Prof Tom Bateman In this episode we have the distinct pleasure of hosting Professor Tom Bateman from the US. This is our first fully online podcast and we are thrilled to back and recording. The episode covers the construct of Proactivity as it relates to leadership, climate change and personal effectiveness in general. Our co-hosts in this episode include Dr Hilton Rudnick Omnicor’s MD and Amy Goble our current Industrial Psychology Intern. This is an inspiring message; Leadership requires more proactivity that reactivity If you are keen to find out how proactive you are, send a mail to Hilton (Hilton @omnicor.co.za) and he will send you an assessment to complete and provide you with a short feedback on your results. First person to DM Colleen on our Omnicor Twitter handle (@Omnicortweets) will be in line for a gift! If you enjoyed this episode, it will help us so much if you share, subscribe and like. Our website has more episodes and blogs Helpful Links More about our amazing guest Prof Bateman Leadership Article: Book mentioned by Prof Bateman – Proactivity at Work: Sharon Parker and Uta Bindl
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Episode 33 - The Art of Customer Experience
03/04/2020
Episode 33 - The Art of Customer Experience
Episode 33 The Art of Customer Experience We are thrilled to host Brendon Bairstow-Klopper. He is currently up from Cape town to facilitate a masterclass in Customer Experience. Brendon is a Director at N’Lighten and customer experience specialist. Brendon Bairstow-Klopper Director Brendon Bairstow-Klopper has more than 17 years’ experience in various customer service fields. He has effectively translated his insights into actionable strategies for various global clients, with a strong focus on interventions that will improve the customer experience. His understanding of how vital a role the customer experience plays in securing sustainable success for any organisation makes Brendon much sought-after as a strategic and training partner. His diverse customer service and experience background, particularly in the hospitality sector, affords him an in-depth understanding of the expectations of clients and consumers, while his strong strategic abilities, keen business insights, and change facilitation expertise give him the ability to convert theoretical knowledge into practical action with successful outcomes. (We apologise for the Sound Quality in this clip) If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and comment and check out our website for our blog and previous episodes.
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Episode 32 - Self-Effectiveness Multiplier
12/10/2019
Episode 32 - Self-Effectiveness Multiplier
Episode 32 Self-Effectiveness Multiplier In studio today we welcome Neil Bierbaum, he has been a life and executive coach since 2005 and has practised and taught meditation for more than 20 years, while operating in a business context. He specialises in coaching clients towards the practical application of mindfulness for optimal performance, a result which he calls Personal Effectiveness. He has worked with large corporates, SMEs, entrepreneurs and private clients – many of them looking to manage the enormous stress and increasing complexity in their work and personal lives and make sure they achieve their potential in an uncertain world. Today Neil discusses his new book Personal Effectiveness which is such a handy self-coaching guide. “Improve your personal effectiveness and become the best version of yourself that you can be! THIS BOOK is a perfect companion for anybody embarking on a personal development journey, especially if your aim is to develop high performance in your own life and to make sure you realise your full potential. It contains all the best coaching content and tools that the author has uncovered and/or developed for his clients during fifteen years of practice in both a personal and executive context. It’s organised sequentially to match the typical development of awareness through a coaching program” Neil Neil has linked some very helpful resources so check them out The Book / Guided Meditations: Corporate Course: Practical Mindfulness: Online Course: Public Course: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and comment and check out our website for our blog and previous episodes.
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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
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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
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Episode 29 - The Presentation Fixer
08/26/2019
Episode 29 - The Presentation Fixer
Episode 29 The Presentation Fixer In this episode we focus on business presentation and personal branding from Beth Ann Galvin. In today’s business environment, it is a given that business executives must have the ability to speak with confidence and have the skill to inspire and influence colleagues, investors and clients. Beth Ann has made it her life’s work to assist executives and leading influencers to improve their business presentation abilities, refine their presentation personas and ensure that their communication efforts are both distinctive and effective. The feedback Beth Ann receives is that her dedication to helping people make an impact every time they speak in public has earned her a reputation of being “The Presentation Fixer”. As the Founder and MD of Business Communication Skills Holdings, Beth Ann has spent the last 33 years overseeing the delivery of market-leading, top quality skills development training in Strategic Business Presentation, Communication, Sales and Influencing Skills to many of South Africa’s Top 200 companies as well as several multinationals. She has adopted tried and tested coaching techniques and training methods to help corporate professionals and senior executives to become proficient in the area of public speaking and interpersonal communication. This is a very useful practical episode that may well motivate you to revisit your presentation skills. Reach out to our guest for more info. Web: Podcast:
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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.
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Episode 27 - The Science of Heartfelt Feedback
05/20/2019
Episode 27 - The Science of Heartfelt Feedback
In this episode our guest Dr Lee provides an interesting take on why we struggle with feedback, both the giving and receiving. We unpack why it’s hard to give feedback, the idea of being resistant or sensitive to it. DR LEE CONWAY (BA, Hons, MA Clin Psych, D Litt et Phil)CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST – BUSINESS CONSULTANT is a Clinical Psychologist who consults to business, primarily at a senior and executive management level. An accomplished coach and experienced assessor, Lee also specialises in diagnostic team interventions, individual and group coaching and facilitation, experiential workshops, skills audits and conflict resolution. Her entrepreneurial qualities were honed when she successfully started her own business (focusing on assessments, workshops and consulting) which she later sold to Deloitte. She then managed the assessment division of Deloitte for four years before venturing out independently once again. Lee offers a bespoke array of leadership development services to corporate and public sector clients, primarily in South Africa but also including other African countries. Lee thus has deep knowledge and expertise with respect to the challenges facing leaders in developing countries and has worked with companies in Africa, including Malawi, Nigeria, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda and Ghana. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and comment it means a great deal to us www.omnicor.co.za
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The Solution Focussed Mindset
04/23/2019
The Solution Focussed Mindset
The Solution Focussed Mindset Episode 26 In this episode we had such fun hosting Dr Jacqui von Cziffra-Bergs, an Educational Psychologist from Johannesburg, South Africa and teaches Solution Focused Therapy to psychologists, social workers, counsellors, teachers and organisations. Jacqui started the Solution Focused Institute of South Africa which is a training organisation that aims to teach and promote world class training in Solution Focused Therapy. Dr Jacqui von Cziffra-Bergs was an associate professor at the University of Johannesburg and still teaches at universities across the country on a consultancy basis. She has lectured extensively on Solution Focused Therapy throughout South Africa and in the United States. Dr Jacqui has written four books, her latest being “Solution Focused Brief Therapy and clients managing trauma” for Oxford University Press. She has also currently released “Creative Solution Building across Southern Africa” that shares how Solution Focused therapy is being implemented in different contexts such as medical settings, school settings, community projects, organisations and universities. Dr Jacqui is married and has two young sons that keep her feet firmly on the ground. The value of this method is that focussing on what you want the solution to be as opposed to an emphasis on the problem, your time and focus is on developing action steps towards the solution and discovering the hero within your client. Where you can find Dr Jacqui : Email: Website: Twitter: @SFIfuturefocus Facebook: Solution Focused Institute of South Africa LinkedIn: Dr Jacqui von Cziffra-Bergs If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and comment it means a great deal to us www.omnicor.co.za
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The shape of Appreciative Inquiry
03/11/2019
The shape of Appreciative Inquiry
Episode 25 In this episode, we have the distinct pleasure of hosting Professor Freddie Crous, he is currently the Head of the Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management at the University of Johannesburg, and is well known for his contributions to Positive Industrial Psychology in general and in particular for applying Appreciative Inquiry in his personal life, teaching, research and consulting. He shares the details about the upcoming World Appreciative Inquiry conference in Nice and the profound impact David Cooperrider had on both his career and life. In this very problem focussed world we find ourselves in Appreciative enquiry and the invitational tentative generous method of teaching and learning seems more important than ever. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and comment and check out our website for our blog and previous episodes.
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Episode 24 - Master your Craft with the Community of Practice Methodology
02/22/2019
Episode 24 - Master your Craft with the Community of Practice Methodology
Mark Turpin is an Organisational Development Consultant, Coach and Lecturer with over 30 years experience. He has an MBA and MSc in Public Policy and Management and is a certified leadership coach. He works as an associate with Kessels & Smit, lecturing at WITS business school on programmes which focus on learning, leadership, knowledge management and organisational dynamics and facilitates Communities of Practice in different fields and this is the topic we are going to be exploring in today’s episode.
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Episode 23 - Practical Mindfulness
02/01/2019
Episode 23 - Practical Mindfulness
Neil Bierbaum is a life and executive coach, author and meditator.
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Episode 22 - Tasty Mindful Bites
12/14/2018
Episode 22 - Tasty Mindful Bites
Xenia Ayiotis to talk to us about her passion; Mindfulness Eating. Xenia has a private practice working with people who want to bring mindfulness into their lives and to help women make peace with food, eating and their bodies. She runs retreats and workshops, 8-week programmes on Mindful Eating. Xenia is a professional member of The Institute of Mindfulness in South Africa and Centre for Mindful Eating.
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