Episodes
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Welcome to our milestone 50th episode! Today, we’re honored to be joined by Elle Nagy, an elite performance coach with over 17 years of experience helping high-level leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs achieve all-dimensional success.
As a two-time Ironman finisher and an expert in identity-focused transformation, Elle shares her powerful insights on resilience, purpose, and high-performance strategies.
In this episode, we discuss:
How “all-dimensional growth” transforms the lives of executive athletes and high performers.The power of identity shifts to unlock untapped potential.Using “Critical Moment Intervention” to turn challenges into breakthroughs.The lessons Elle’s athletic journey as an Ironman competitor bring to her coaching.Strategies for balancing personal, professional, and physical goals without compromise.Overcoming limiting beliefs to achieve greatness.To get in touch with Elle Nagy:
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-nagy/
- Website: https://ellenagy.com/
- Book 1: Life in the Thrive Lane - https://a.co/d/8SGmu33
- Book 2: The Little Book of Big Principles for Greatness - https://a.co/d/acuSQMn
🎙 Thanks again to all of you for the support to 50 episode 🥳👏🏾👏🏾💖🙏🏾
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In this episode, I sit down with Alan Hosking, a prominent thought leader in HR and leadership, to discuss the challenges and triumphs in today’s workplace landscape.
Alan shares insights from the recently held HR Summit and LeaderEx Summit, reflecting on how this year’s events were unique and the keys to his consistent success in hosting them.
He also reveals powerful lessons on:
· How leaders can adapt and thrive in this evolving environment,
· Building engaged workforces, and
· Entrepreneurial lessons, including working with family.
Tune in to uncover valuable lessons on transforming HR practices and leading in the digital age!
To connect with Alan, here’s his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-hosking-6b93247/
To learn about The HR Summit, visit: https://www.hrsummit.co.za/
To learn more about webinars we're hosting this month, visit: https://agamebusiness.com/
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In this episode I sit down with Busisiwe Mavuso, the dynamic CEO of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA).
Busisiwe shares her journey from her early days in Soweto to her ascent as one of the country’s most influential business leaders. With her unique blend of assertiveness, humility, and unapologetic leadership, Busisiwe offers invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for South Africa’s socio-economic landscape.
To learn more about Busisiwe and Business Leadership SA: https://blsa.org.za/
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In this episode of The A-Game Business Podcast, I interview Portia Tsakane Mkhabela, head of ACCA South Africa, Botswana, and Remotely Managed Markets. With over 2-decades of leadership experience, Portia discusses driving business growth through organisational development, training and strong stakeholder relationships.
Portia’s career includes leadership roles at the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) and the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA). Now at ACCA Southern Africa, she shares insights on operational excellence, service delivery, and change management.
To connect with Portia on LinkedIn, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/portia-tsakane-mkhabela-53b89a170/
To visit the ACCA website, click here: https://www.accaglobal.com/africa/en.html
To visit the A-Game Business website, go here: https://agamebusiness.com/
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In this episode I interview Stacey Bolon, the visionary Co-founder and CEO of STiiNT-iT, a groundbreaking platform that empowers professionals with a real-time, third-party-verified career history hub in order to make professionals discoverable to hiring companies, globally, particularly within professional societies and associations.
Discussion Points:
Inspiration Behind STiiNT-iT.Nurturing Talent.STiiNT-iT’s Unique Edge.Key Achievements, andChallenges in Fundraising.Tune in for an insightful discussion on transforming talent acquisition and professional development with Stacey from STiiNT-iT.
To get in touch with Stacey and STiiNT-iT, use the links below:
Stacey's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyleebolon/
STiiNT-iT Website: https://stiint-it.com/
STiiNT-iT Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stiintit
Link to Stephen Deng's Medium Article: Africa’s S Curves: https://medium.com/dfs-lab/africas-s-curves-bcfebe1d347e
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In this episode of the A-Game Business Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO of NTT DATA, and Tony Nugent, Retail Practice Manager for the Middle East and Africa.
NTT Data launched Synthphony, a composable platform that offers an ecosystem of solutions tailored for retail and other industries introduced to region
Key Takeaways:
- The growing importance of seamless and personalized shopping experiences in e-commerce.
- How NTT DATA's Synthphony is transforming the retail sector.
- Insights from industry leaders on the future of e-commerce.
- The role of data protection in building customer trust and loyalty.
For more on Syntphony, visit: https://www.syntphony.com/retail-cpg.html
For more podcast episodes, visit: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/
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In this episode I had the privilege of speaking with Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO of NTT DATA, and Tony Nugent, Retail Practice Manager for the Middle East and Africa.
NTT Data launched Synthphony, a composable platform that offers an ecosystem of solutions tailored for retail and other industries introduced to region
Key Takeaways:
- The growing importance of seamless and personalized shopping experiences in e-commerce.
- How NTT DATA's Synthphony is transforming the retail sector.
- Insights from industry leaders on the future of e-commerce.
- The role of data protection in building customer trust and loyalty.
For more on Syntphony, visit: https://www.syntphony.com/retail-cpg.html
To watch the video interview, visit: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/
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In this episode of The A-Game Business Podcast I speak to Tim Holmes, Chairman, Mentor and Governance Educator with Sirdar Group.
Sirdar is the leading guide, appointer and educator of high-performance boards. They have an integrated approach that includes advisory services, governance, evaluations, appointments and the continuous upskilling and education of directors.
For interesting take on business owner vs shareholder and how to approach growing your business through a high-performance board, check out the full episode.
Tim’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-holmes-chairman-mentor-governance-educator-8026013/
Sirdar Group Website: https://sirdargroup.com/
Director Workshops and Events: https://sirdargroup.com/services/educate/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sirdar874
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In this episode I’m joined by Jolyn Showalter and Quinten Sheriff, the dynamic co-hosts of The Connectors' Podcast. Jolyn and Quinten share their unique approach to podcasting, the inspiring story behind the inception of their podcast, and practical advice for aspiring podcasters looking to embark on their own journey.
This conversation is filled with valuable insights and motivational anecdotes that will encourage you to start your podcasting adventure.
Are you interested in starting your own podcast but not sure where to begin?
Make sure to join us for the upcoming webinar co-hosted by The Connectors Podcast and A-Game Business titled "From Idea to Airwaves: How to Create Your Own Podcast"
Date: 21 August 2024
Time: 18h00 CAT
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-idea-to-airwaves-how-to-create-your-own-podcast-tickets-957372867017
To subscriber to The Connectors Podcast, follow this link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-connectors
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Join us in this engaging episode as we sit down with Faith Wesson, the visionary behind the unique and innovative mental-wellness game called “In My Feelings”. We delve into her journey, exploring the unique concept of her brand, the upcoming launch of her MVP, as well as challenges she's faced and overcome.
Her solutions are designed to rebuild connections and promote self-healing in families, companies, and schools post-COVID, addressing the urgent need to solve the lack of human connection and its associated mental health challenges.
Faith also shares her thoughts on the support landscape for startups in South Africa, providing valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.
To learn more about Faith Wesson and her company, please visit the links below:
- Website: https://inmyfeelingsgame.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-wesson-4115a876/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngrebelssa/
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AfTrak is a groundbreaking initiative that combines solar microgrids and tailored tractors to empower smallholder farmers across Africa. It aims to significantly increase crop yields and smallholder incomes while providing access to clean, green electricity in rural communities.
In this episode I speak to Dr Jonathan Wilson, Aftrak Project Lead, where he shares their journey of developing their sustainable green energy innovation, the impact its having on local communities and their plans to expand.
What impresses me most about AfTrack is the holistic nature of the solution and their new agricultural technique, Deep Bed Farming.
Tune into the episode to hear more from Dr Jonathan Wilson.
Click this link to learn more about AfTrack: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/aftrak
Click this link to watch the video interview: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/
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Dr Patrick Agese is CEO of PAM Africa in Nigeria and innovator of the So Cool Energy Project. World-renowned scientist in Energy Transition PhD in Energy Engineering at the University of Reading, UK IChemE Global Award and BBB Award Laurette Member of the Institute of Energy and Technology.
PAM Africa aims to improve people's lives by providing quality energy access. We work with specialized expertise, and cutting-edge technology aimed at enhancing energy accessibility and fostering the development of Africa's future.
In this episode he tells us how they developed and launched the So Cool alternative energy source that’s liberated so many households and small businesses in and around Lagos, Nigeria and their plans to scale.
Click here to visit the So Cool Energy website: https://socoolenergy.com/
Click this link to watch the video interview: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/
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Zoë Slattery is an Engineering Project Manager at the Smart Villages Research Group (SVRG). SVRG focuses on using energy as a catalyst for development impact across sustainable development goals.
Their surveys found that after only one year a community with a Smart Agri-Centre almost quadrupled its profits.
In this episode we learn more about the role she plays in this innovative organization and how their Smart Green Centres are helping communities and growers to power up their lives and to boost their business’ viability with sustainable green energy.
For potential funders and partners looking to get in touch with the Smart Villages Research Group, click here: https://e4sv.org/
Click this link to watch the video interview: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/
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Randy Kabuya, Deney van Rooyen and Sifiso Mvulane are the co-founders of Omnivat. They are one of the finalists of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy Competition.
Omnivat focuses on affordable, sustainable, clean energy, clean water, rural livelihoods and economic development, localised modular solutions using community-centered approaches.
Their innovation is a community-centered solution relying on solar PV and green hydrogen technology, providing clean energy, clean water, cold storage, and Wi-Fi to even the remotest locations.
Tune into this episode to learn more about how they are changing the world.
Click here to visit the Omnivat website: https://www.omnivat.tech/
Click this link to watch the video interview: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/
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Dr Emily Musil Church is a Senior Director at the Milken Institute, dedicated to harnessing technology and innovation to address global challenges for social good. She leads the Environment & Social Equity portfolio at MI Philanthropy and also oversees innovation competitions for the Milken Institute.
In this episode I interview her at AGES 2024 in Cape Town where she tells us more about their partnership with The Motsepe Foundation on the Milken-Motsepe Green Energy Prize through which they support innovative green energy projects and startups.
The finalists for this year they brought to AGES 2024 include the following entrepreneurs you can learn more about in the following 4 episodes:
- Randy Kabuya of Omnivat.
- Zoë Slattery of Smart Villages Research Group.
- Dr Patrick Agese, Co-Founder and Innovator at PAM Africa.
- Dr Jonathan Wilson, Project Lead at AfTrak.
Listen to this episode to learn more about The Milken-Motsepe Green Energy Prize Competition and how you too can possibly benefit from their initiative.
Click this link to learn more about The Milken Institute: https://milkeninstitute.org/
Click this link to watch the video interview: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/
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I recently attended the African Green Economy Summit in Cape Town and met a few high-profile stakeholders and game-changing entrepreneurs.
African Green Economy Summit connects entrepreneurial start-ups with scale infrastructure projects with a network of global investors who fund opportunities that will accelerate Africa's journey to a just and inclusive Green Economy.
In this part 1 episode of the summit, I interview:
· Errol Bryce Group Commercial Director of The VUKA Group
· Western Cape Premier Alan Winde
· Tshepo Kgobe, CEO of the Gautrain Management Agency
· Carl Roothman, CEO of Sanlam Investments Group
For more information on the summit, visit: https://wearevuka.com/green-economy/ages/
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In this episode of the A-Game Business Podcast, we explore the transformative journey of David Moh, a dynamic Hip Hop artist who evolved from the enigmatic persona of King Stabber to his authentic self.
Join us as we uncover David Moh's remarkable journey, from his roots as King Stabber to his current pursuit of authenticity in music. Also learn about the challenges David faced in rebranding and embracing authenticity, and how he navigated the process with resilience.
Learn more and follow David Moh on the links below:
Website: https://www.davidmoh.co.za/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMohaleMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmohmusic/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidMohMusic
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/King_Stabber
To refine and build your brand, get a FREE digital marketing performance report. Click this link to get started for FREE: https://agamebusiness.com/free-digital-marketing-report/
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In this podcast episode I speak with the founders and board members of Ascending ltd – the people who bought a failing business and grew into a successful multi-national business.
Ascending is an optimised workforce solutions, training and placement company for various industries. As part of their marine verticals, they also provide qualified seafarers and valued services for Offshore, Tankers and Cargo Vessels management.
The company has offices and training academies in Angola, Mozambique, Morocco, Guyana Portugal and USA.
Check out this episode to learn more about their humble and challenging beginning, to the business philosophy that delivered their continued success and their upcoming trip to South Africa for their Ascending Leadership Forum.
To contact the business, visit: https://ascending.ltd/
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In this episode of The A-Game Business Podcast, we explore two intriguing topics.
- First, we discuss the Fresh Start Effect and how planning goals around temporal landmarks can increase your chances of success.
- Second, we debunk the myth of time management and offer practical tips for managing tasks effectively.
Key Points:
· The Fresh Start Effect: Planning goals around new beginnings, such as the start of a year, month, or week, can provide aspirational motivation and lead to behavioral change.
· Time Management Myth: Instead of trying to manage time, focus on managing yourself and your tasks within the available time. Effective task-to-time allocation is key.
Check out the episode to learn more and to get Unusual Tips for Effective Task Management.
Click this link to learn more about the upcoming A-Game Business Scaleup Summit: https://agamebusiness.com/scaleup-summit/
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Stay tuned for more exciting podcast episodes featuring successful entrepreneurs and business leaders.
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In this episode I interview one of South Africa’s Jazz Legends, Khaya Mahlangu. Khaya Mahlangu, is a jazz luminary for over four decades, emerged from Soweto, forging an illustrious career. His saxophone virtuosity and instrumental versatility make him a sought-after collaborator.
From apartheid's challenges to roles in bands like Harari and Sakhile, Mahlangu's commitment to musical excellence shines.
Check out this episode for more on his humble beginnings, life challenges, how he overcame them and now at the age of 69, embracing digital technology to grow his brand and share his music with the work.
See below for some important links:
Khaya Mahlangu’s website where you can listen to his music and book his for performances: https://www.khayamahlangu.co.za/
Follow him on his Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/khaya.mahlangu.98
To learn more about the A-Game Business ‘10X Fan Club’ services where we help independent musicians and artists, click here: https://agamebusiness.com/10x-fan-club/
To contact our Johannesburg or Cape Town offices, visit: https://www.agamebusiness.com/contact-us
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