Strategy for entrepreneurs is more critical than the product/service that they offer. Strategy is about creating a plan to win right at the beginning of starting your business. In this episode, I talk about how Entrepreneurial Orientation is useful for entrepreneurs as a strategy. Stay tuned as this is a series. I also suggest toolsContinue reading “Episode 34: How to develop strategy as an entrepreneur”
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Episode 33: How to deal with burnout as an entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs face a high risk of burnout due to their passion, uncertain environments, and conflicting demands. But the “hustle-culture” has promoted an inability to recognize burnout in entrepreneurs. This episode helps entrepreneurs to recognize burnout and recommends strategies for coping. You may listen here: You may watch here:
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 canContinue reading “Episode 31: Finding opportunity in the tourism sector, with Robyn Christie”
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 aboutContinue reading “Episode 30: How to build the mindset to disrupt yourself, with Nicky Verd”
Episode 29: Balancing family and identity as an entrepreneur
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. EdzaiContinue reading “Episode 29: Balancing family and identity as an entrepreneur”
What a fantastic season so far!
We’ve had incredible guests who have igniting our entrepreneurial minds this season! I look forward to sharing more conversations with these world-changers over the next few weeks. We will be releasing new episodes every 2nd week. Please feel free to listen to all the episodes so far in Season 2 here:
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 scienceContinue reading “Episode 27: Nuts and Bolts Book Review -innovating in Africa, with Dr. McLean Sibanda”
Episode 25: How social innovators create lasting 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, inequality, health, and poverty 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 DaisyContinue reading “Episode 25: How social innovators create lasting change, with Daisy Kopolo”
Congratulations to our winners!
Congratulations to Lukhanyo Maneli and Terence Molepo for winning copies of the Nuts and Bolts book written by Dr. McLean Sibanda! We cannot wait for you to dig in and join us in the book review episode with Dr. McLean Sibanda! Thank you to everyone who entered. You are welcome to grab your own copyContinue reading “Congratulations to our winners!”
Episode 23: How to lead, manage strategy, and execute, with Dr. Alex Granger
Entrepreneurs are often building the plane, cleaning it, and flying it all at once. They 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? I am joined by Dr. Alex Granger – a global speaker andContinue reading “Episode 23: How to lead, manage strategy, and execute, with Dr. Alex Granger”