#FutureCEOs

Thando Mangaliso, Founder of Sun Goddess (and more)

CliffCentral.com — The SA fashion house icon, Sun Goddess, was founded in 2000, based on the idea of harvesting tales and images of South African traditions. But there is more to Thando Mangaliso than just Sun Goddess, he is a multi-business entrepreneur who joins Hlubi Mboya Arnold and Gareth Armstrong…

29 Sep 2016 18 min

Women’s Forum – Insights From Top SA Business Women

CliffCentral.com — This women’s only conversation focuses on understanding what makes one woman so successful in their career and another not – Hlubi Mboya Arnold explores this by picking the brains of some of the best women leaders in South African business during this #FutureCEOs LeaderEx panel discussion, and pushes…

29 Sep 2016 31 min

Why Am I Not Being Promoted?

CliffCentral.com — This is a question many of us have asked. Hlubi and Gareth host an interactive panel discussion where audience members are able to engage with top experts around the topic of job promotions and career advancement. This insight-filled and career-empowering conversation is brought to you by Careers24.com

22 Sep 2016 19 min

South Africa’s Future Business Leaders

CliffCentral.com — The recent annual Rising Stars Awards revealed another group of outstanding talent that our #FutureCEOs community can look up to. More than just top performers with technical expertise – they are polished, brilliant, and show tremendous promise as future leaders. Hlubi and Gareth are joined by three of…

22 Sep 2016 52 min

South Africa’s Future Business Leaders

CliffCentral.com — The recent annual Rising Stars Awards revealed another group of outstanding talent that our #FutureCEOs community can look up to. More than just top performers with technical expertise – they are polished, brilliant, and show tremendous promise as future leaders. Hlubi and Gareth are joined by three of…

22 Sep 2016 24 min

Are You On The Right Career Path?

CliffCentral.com — Are you having second thoughts about your career? Are you on the right career path? Hlubi and Gareth asked these questions to a panel of experts in front of a live event audience during the recent LeaderEx 2016 conference at Sandton Convention Centre. A fascinating conversation follows where…

16 Sep 2016 30 min

Are You On The Right Career Path?

CliffCentral.com — Are you having second thoughts about your career? Are you on the right career path? Hlubi and Gareth asked these questions to a panel of experts in front of a live event audience during the recent LeaderEx 2016 conference at Sandton Convention Centre. A fascinating conversation follows where…

15 Sep 2016 30 min

Marlinie Ramsamy, CEO of FranklinCovey SA

CliffCentral.com — Five years at the helm of the hugely well thought after training organisation FranklinCovey SA, means that Marlinie Ramsamy is trusted by this multinational brand to continue to lead their South African operation. The #FutureCEOs team asks: How did she find herself as their CEO? What are some…

15 Sep 2016 26 min

Grant Field, CEO of FedGroup

CliffCentral.com — His first business was selling stickers in primary school. This little enterprise, initiated and watched over by his father, set the tone for the next 20 years of Grant Field’s life, where he is now the CEO of FedGroup, a multi-faceted financial institution he describes as “a tech…

8 Sep 2016 25 min

Future CEOs - Grant Field, CEO of FedGroup

CliffCentral.com — His first business was selling stickers in primary school. This little enterprise, initiated and watched over by his father, set the tone for the next 20 years of Grant Field’s life, where he is now the CEO of FedGroup, a multi-faceted financial institution he describes as “a tech…

8 Sep 2016 24 min

How To: Transferring Leadership To The New CEO

CliffCentral.com — When a CEO transitions out of their leadership role, changes have to be communicated carefully. Hlubi and Gareth talk to Catherine Bothma and Jason Levin from HDI Youth Marketeers, as Jason now attempts to transfer culture, traditions, and past successes... as well as confidence that the business’ performance…

1 Sep 2016 25 min

Old Company, Young Leadership

CliffCentral.com — Lehlogonolo Brinny Mphogo came from humble beginnings and is now tirelessly working to ensure he leaves a lasting impact on the legacy which was left to him by his father. Hlubi and Gareth speak to him about mentorship, ongoing learning, and how he constantly challenges himself as CEO…

1 Sep 2016 26 min

Becoming THE Career Strategist

CliffCentral.com — Licia Dewing has an incredible journey that includes working for some amazing businesses and brands, and also the decision to leave that all behind to follow her passion – becoming a Career Strategist. Listen to this #FutureCEOs conversation to learn about making tough decisions and finding your path.

25 Aug 2016 25 min

The Impatient Entrepreneur

CliffCentral.com — Gareth is joined by fellow CliffCentral presenters Simphiwe Petros (an 'Impatient Entrepreneur' from Unplugged & InCharge) and K.F. Malindi (the wiser and not so impatient 'immigrant' from Zim Conversations) as they discuss their journeys and lessons they have learnt along the way while trying to fast-track towards success.

25 Aug 2016 27 min

Dr Demartini: Fears Business Leaders Face

CliffCentral.com — We know you think you’re fearless as a business leader, but are you really? Dr John Demartini joins Hlubi and Gareth in studio where he shares his experiences dealing with top executives and their fears, as he continues to travel the globe teaching and sharing his knowledge.

18 Aug 2016 24 min

What is Queen Bee Syndrome?

CliffCentral.com — There is a growing problem for up-and-coming career women, and it’s called The Queen Bee Syndrome. What is this? How does it impact you as a young, up-and-coming high potential? Or do you suffer from the Syndrome as a leader or manager in your business? Listen to this…

18 Aug 2016 25 min

Soweto Success Story: Flossie’s Bed & Breakfast

CliffCentral.com — From a single room B&B to multiple and diversified revenue streams, Florence Mondi started small but is the model of what entrepreneurial smarts and effort can produce. The founder of Flossie’s Bed & Breakfast joins Hlubi and Gareth in studio to talk about the early days, the battles…

11 Aug 2016 23 min

Charge The Right Amount!

CliffCentral.com — We all do it: we second guess our value and the value of our product or service, and so don’t charge enough for what we are offering. The other extreme is that we overestimate this value. Gugu Mjadu, Executive General Manager at Business Partners Ltd., joins Hlubi and…

11 Aug 2016 24 min

Harder To Get Into Than Harvard: Minerva Schools

CliffCentral.com — With 16,000 applications for 306 available places this year, the Minerva Schools programme is harder to get into than Harvard. Those students who do make it get to explore up to seven international cities during the four years it takes them to get their undergraduate degree. Hlubi and…

4 Aug 2016 24 min

How To Run An Award-Winning Hair Salon

CliffCentral.com — Terence opened his first Terenzo Salon in 1993. Since then Terenzo Hairdressing International has gone on to win awards and receive global recognition by brands such as L’Oréal and more. He says hard work got him to where he is – Hlubi Mboya and Gareth Armstrong sit with…

4 Aug 2016 27 min