
Episode 37: Closing Season 2 with mindfulness
Episode 36: Episode 36: How to make sense of a changing world in business
Failure is such a natural part of business and entrepreneurship. Yet, there are so many people who do not start businesses because they have fear. In this episode, I am joined by personal and leadership coach, Didier Mbayo. Didier is a certified coach from the John Maxwell Academy. Our conversation focuses on the mindset required to overcome the different types of failure entrepreneurs face including the fear of shame and embarrassment. This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Eagle Wings Consultancy, a Pan-African partnerships agency.
Episode 33: How to deal with burnout as an entrepreneur
Episode 32: Dealing with the fear of failure in business, with Didier Mbayo
Failure is such a natural part of business and entrepreneurship. Yet, there are so many people who do not start businesses because they have fear. In this episode, I am joined by personal and leadership coach, Didier Mbayo. Didier is a certified coach from the John Maxwell Academy. Our conversation focuses on the mindset required to overcome the different types of failure entrepreneurs face including the fear of shame and embarrassment. This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Eagle Wings Consultancy, a Pan-African partnerships agency.
Episode 31: Finding opportunity in the tourism sector, with Robyn Christie
The travel and tourism industry has been one of the hardest-hit and disrupted by recent changes that happened over the last year and a half. For entrepreneurs in the travel and tourism industry, it is time to take stock of these changes and find opportunities to grow your business! Robyn Christie shares how you can do this, and the mindset required to make the necessary shifts! Robyn is a thought leader in the industry and the Founder and CEO of RobynChristie.com. She is a former CEO of many industry-leading organizations. This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Eagle Wings Consultancy, a Pan-African partnerships agency.
Episode 30: How to build the mindset to disrupt yourself, with Nicky Verd
Nicky Verd is the author of “Disrupt yourself or be Disrupted” – a book about how disruption is not only happening to businesses, but also to individuals. In this episode, we speak about the mindset required for you to assess your skills, your business, and to be proactive in responding to the disruption brought about by technology, and our new world. Nicky is a digital strategist and thought leader. This episode is certainly a treat!
Episode 29: Balancing family and identity as an entrepreneur, with Edzai Zvobwo
In this episode, Edzai Zvobwo and I speak about how to navigate family as an entrepreneur and how to design synergies and boundaries that help you thrive in your entrepreneurship journey. We talk about the importance of maintaining balance such that you stay centred while navigating the challenges of growing and starting a business. Edzai is the founder and Chief Genius of MathsGee.com.
Episode 28: Your identity as an entrepreneur – “Who am I?”
Entrepreneurs push boundaries and colour outside the lines. They are often misunderstood. In this episode, I speak about how you can maintain your distinct identity as an entrepreneur while designing a life for yourself that provides you with both comfort and strength to continue colouring outside the lines. You will hear about how human beings define their identities and the psychological needs that accompany those identities and how entrepreneurs can optimise these contrasting needs to maintain their uniqueness.
Episode 27: Nuts and Bolts Book Review – innovating in Africa, with Dr. McLean Sibanda
Nuts and Bolts is an inspirational book that ignites entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and mentors to build an environment that supports innovation and enables entrepreneurs to thrive. In this episode, I spoke to the author of Nuts and Bolts, Dr. McLean Sibanda about the book and how he repositioned Africa’s first internationally accredited technology and science park in Pretoria, South Africa.
We start our conversation with his personal story, his professional journey, and ultimately the impact The Innovation Hub had on entrepreneurs. We are also joined by two avid listeners of the podcast: Terrie Molepo and Benny Maneli.
We rate the book 4-stars out 5! Please tell us if you agree with us.
Episode 26: How to build self-belief in business, with Aaron Munetsi
Self-belief in entrepreneurship is not just about being a confident person. It is about believing in your abilities to start and run a business successfully even when faced with failure. In this episode, I speak to Aaron Munetsi, a pioneer in aviation on the African continent. Starting from the Wrights Brothers who pioneered the aviation industry to people like Aaron, I believe there is a lot we can learn about how to be confident in your entrepreneurial abilities and to stay resilient and open-minded when the going gets tough. We talk about how society and parents are so critical to helping entrepreneurs develop self-belief and we use some principles from Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers book.
Episode 25: How social innovators create change, with Daisy Kopolo
Social innovation has become part of our normal world. According to the World Economic Forum, social issues such as Climate Change and Pandemics are problems that need urgent solutions. A volatile and complex world provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to tackle some of the social issues. In this episode, I speak to Daisy Kopolo, who is an executive coach and has worked with many executive teams in solving complex problems. We talk about all the different elements that need to be in place for entrepreneurs to start and run successful social enterprises that have an innovative and long-lasting impact on society.
This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Eagle Wings Consultancy – a pan-african networking and consultancy firm founded by Candy Kasonkomona.
Episode 24: How to be a great thinker in business – metacognition
Have you ever admired how classical great entrepreneurs like Elon Musk, or Bill Gates are able to think about various issues in a way that is above average? Metacognition – or thinking about thinking – is a higher way of thinking that allows you to be conscious, self-aware and see issues from different angles. In this episode, I speak about how you too can become a great thinker and give practical tools to help you get started. I also challenge you to an activity that will help the quality of your thinking and awareness over time.
Episode 23: How to lead, manage strategy, and execute, with Dr. Alex Granger
Entrepreneurs must plan and execute their strategies all at the same time. How do they become excellent at leading themselves and their teams without losing sight of their vision? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Alex Granger – a global speaker and leadership coach. Dr. Alex has been coaching leadership teams of companies for over 19 years and has worked with companies like Tsogo Sun, Standard Bank, governments, and other institutions. Our conversation is centred around how entrepreneurs can become conscious, dynamic, and visionary leaders while executing their plans. We also talk about practical tools that can help them do this.
Episode 22: How to spot new opportunities, with Kwame Bekoe
Entrepreneurs discover or create opportunities that ultimately lead to some of our favourite products and solutions to real pressing problems. But how exactly do they spot these opportunities in the first place? What is the mental alertness and type of thinking that allows entrepreneurs to continuously move the world forward? In this episode, I spoke to Kwame Bekoe who is an aviation professional, engineer, and the founder of a popular restaurant in Accra, Ghana – N8tive Food & Beverage Bar. Having been a former sales director at Airbus and traveled all over the world, Kwame decided to pursue multiple businesses in agriculture on the African continent.
Kwame has been recently recognised by the United Nations as one of Africa’s Most Influential People of African Descent in entrepreneurship and business. He was also named Ghana’s Top 40 under 40 most influential leaders in 2018.
Episode 21: How high growth entrepreneurs think with, Jito Kayumba
Jito is a leader is a thought leader in his field and is one of our guests from our collaboration with Eagle Wings Consulting.
Episode 20: How to deal with rejection in business
Episode 19: How to become an entrepreneurial leader, with Charles Washoma
Episode 18: Staying motivated as a change agent
Episode 17: Season 2 Trailer
Episode 16: Igniting your entrepreneurial drive
Episode 15: How to develop a disruptive and innovative mindset, with Dr. Nik Eberl
Episode 14: The history and future of entrepreneurship in Africa, with Dr. Charles Sinkala
I spoke to Dr. Charles Sinkala who is an international political analyst and lawyer by background. He is a former member of Parliament in Zambia and the 2021 Presidential Candidate in Zambia. He is the President of Africa 55 States – an advocacy group that drives free-thinking in Africa.
We end our discussion on how Africa can emancipate the thinking of her people such that her entrepreneurs can thrive.
Episode 13: The mindset of transitioning from corporate or employment to entrepreneurship, with Adi Kaimowitz
Virtual Actuary is a platform that connects professional actuaries across the world to clients in banking, insurance, ICT, and other sectors.
Our conversation covers the practical things that transitioning employees need to do and the thinking and behavior they have to adopt to help be successful entrepreneurs.
We talk about how consortiums can be used to help ease the financial burden of being a start-up entrepreneur.
Episode 12: How entrepreneurs should be thinking about technology in their businesses
Episode 11: How entrepreneurs should be thinking about global change, trade, and tensions – with Bongivangeli Buthelezi
Episode 10: Increasing your creativity, brand consciousness, and telling your story – with Joanne Augustin
Episode 09: How data and mathematics enhance entrepreneurial thinking – with Mathematician, Edzai Zvobwo
Episode 08: A psychologist’s view on entrepreneurial wellness with Clinical Psychologist, Batetshi Matenge
Episode 07: Hearing from an entrepreneur on Wellness – Sipamandla Manqele Founder and CEO of Local Village Foods
Episode 06: Emotions in entrepreneurship – managing your emotions for better outcomes
Episode 05: If the environment impacts how entrepreneurs think, is South Africa conducive for entrepreneurs?
Episode 04: Maintaining entrepreneurial thinking and wellness in a time of crisis
Episode 03: Entrepreneurial team thinking and its benefits
Episode 02: Why building an entrepreneurial team is important
Episode 01: Introduction to Wellness for Entrepreneurs
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Hi Mathebe,
Thanks. I found this very insightful especially dealing with the founder’s cognitive bias. I just employed an external CFO company to assist me with this and also offer a “team “ feel to my venture.
I look forward to your next podcasts.
Warmest regards,
Tshire
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That is awesome. I am glad you are making an effort to gain diverse perspectives.
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