#FutureCEOs

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

CliffCentral.com — Are you potentially a victim of sexual harassment? This very sensitive topic is discussed in studio, where Gareth Armstrong is joined by a clinical psychologist, legal professional, and commissioner from the CCMA to talk through what you can do if you feel you are a victim.

10 Aug 2017 24 min

Joel Stransky: From Sports Hero to Businessman

CliffCentral.com — We’ve seen him achieving the greatest glory on the sports field, we’ve heard his voice guiding us through edge of seat sporting encounters, but do you know the other side of Rugby World Cup winning flyhalf, Joel Stransky – the businessman? Gareth Armstrong has the opportunity to sit…

10 Aug 2017 25 min

Black Women Disruption in our Financial Sector

CliffCentral.com — It is time to transform the financial sector and this transformation has to be normalised and inclusive in the upliftment and empowerment for all. Hlubi Mboya Arnold joins forces with Mapalo Makhu, founder of Woman & Finance and Nelisiwe Masango, founder of Bear Run Investments, to find solutions…

3 Aug 2017 36 min

Broken Bones Equals Real Passion

CliffCentral.com — This #FutureCEOs guest is probably the most passionate business owner we have had on the show – why? Because Theunis De Bruin - owner of Kawasaki/Triumph Centurion and founder of Reconstructed - has been living his business since he was a young boy, which includes broken bones and…

20 Jul 2017 24 min

A Mining Magnate In The Making?

CliffCentral.com — After a first year of zero sales, Sam Molefe - co-founder and MD of Modi Mining - began to question his decision to go out on his own. Six years and a number of awards later, he and his business partner are very pleased they didn’t throw in…

20 Jul 2017 27 min

The Evolution of John Vlismas: Comedian "Social Commentator" Businessman

CliffCentral.com — He doesn’t mince words during his satirical stand up against social issues and political injustices, but has he minced business and career opportunities as he has developed and grown as a comedian, social commentator, and businessman? Listen to this insightful #FutureCEOs conversation where Gareth Armstrong enjoys a funny…

13 Jul 2017 41 min

Leaving Corporate For Entrepreneurship

CliffCentral.com — At 26 years old she was heading to the top at multinational Proctor & Gamble, but felt something was off. Now - a few years, an MBA, and her own business later - Nokwazi Mzobe joins Gareth Armstrong in studio to talk about leaving a hugely promising corporate…

6 Jul 2017 24 min

Intuition vs Rational Thought

CliffCentral.com — Have you ever heard the advice to “Trust your gut!”, “Go with what feels right.”? Gareth Armstrong and Career Strategist, Licia Dewing, debate the role of intuition as part of the decision-making process. This is a #FutureCEOs discussion you want to hear.

6 Jul 2017 27 min

The Downgrade Business Opportunity

CliffCentral.com — Do you have a downgrade plan for your business? The #FutureCEOs team discuss this and more with Ross Drakes, Creative Director at NiceWork, and Grant Gavin, owner of RE/MAX Panache - both highly successful entrepreneurs and both actively engaged in making their businesses downgrade resistant. Listen to this…

29 Jun 2017 26 min

Jayshree Naidoo: Entrepreneurial Spirit

CliffCentral.com — Hlubi Mboya Arnold connects with innovative leader of the African entrepreneurial spirit, Jayshree Naidoo. They discuss the plight of funding in tertiary education, how to prevent our youth from falling through the economic cracks of society and, of course, finding African-based solutions where civil service reigns supreme.

22 Jun 2017 27 min

Zizipho Nyanga, CEO of the Masisizane Fund

CliffCentral.com — She was accused of being too serious when she was younger, and maybe she was, but that focus and determination has resulted in Zizipho Nyanga being appointed as the CEO of the Masisizane Fund, and now in a place to push and invest in her passions – entrepreneurship…

15 Jun 2017 25 min

Speaking Different Business Languages with Sameer Rawjee

CliffCentral.com — How do you get innovation happening in your business without forcing it? What is at the core of businesses that seem to be able to do this? Gareth Armstrong is joined in studio by Sameer Rawjee, a former Googler and co-founder of O-School, to talk about the often…

8 Jun 2017 23 min

Ross Beerman – Insurance With Meaning

CliffCentral.com — The CEO of AllLife Group, Ross Beerman, joins Hlubi and Gareth in studio to talk about his journey from founder to CEO of an organisation that is taking a very different approach to life insurance and how people diagnosed with HIV/Aids are able to access the peace of…

1 Jun 2017 26 min

Dr Demartini - Dealing with Difficult Personalities at Work

CliffCentral.com — Have you ever wanted to be at work but just hated dealing with one or two of your colleagues while there? The #FutureCEOs team know you have. In this insightful conversation with Dr Demartini, Hlubi and Gareth ask how to deal with narcissists, guilt trippers, and angry people…

1 Jun 2017 26 min

Monwabisi Thethe – A Business Mogul In The Making

CliffCentral.com — When he drops a name like Breitling as a client, one cannot help but sit up and listen. What many people don’t know about Monwabisi Thethe, is that it’s taken him over a decade to build his businesses to the point where massive brands are now sitting up…

25 May 2017 53 min

How To: Own Your Own Hotel Group

CliffCentral.com — Siyanda Dlamini started at the very bottom, but he started knowing where he wanted to be. Today, he has achieved that and more as co-owner of Fortis Hotel Group. Listen to this super #FutureCEOs conversation where Gareth invites Siyanda to share his insights, lessons, and more.

18 May 2017 25 min

Anthony Farr - CEO, Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

CliffCentral.com — In this insightful interview, Anthony Farr, the CEO of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, allows us an inside look into the way he tackles leading this organisation, and he shares many of the lessons he has learned as he continues his CEO leadership journey. He is a really…

11 May 2017 43 min

Adewale Adejumo - eCommerce Success

CliffCentral.com — Today’s #FutureCEOs conversation highlights the fact that ecommerce is an area that one can, in spite of excuses like limited customers or high data costs, build a wonderfully profitable and successful business. Hlubi Mboya Arnold and Gareth Armstrong talk to Adewale Adejumo, founder of Zasttra.com, about his journey,…

11 May 2017 25 min

Matt Karpinski - Founder, MD & Entrepreneur

CliffCentral.com — He’s had successes, failures, money, and lost it all. Matt Karpinski, MD of Everblock and founder of Uber Exposure, joins Gareth Armstrong in studio to share his insights, lessons, and more from his 20 year entrepreneurial journey.

20 Apr 2017 27 min

Madoda Khuzwayo - Refocusing His Focus

CliffCentral.com — From a tear-stained pillow after a massive disappointment while in the UK, to the face of international cognac brand Remy Martin, Madoda Khuzwayo has done a lot, seen a lot, learned a lot, and joins Gareth Armstrong in studio to share some of his experiences with the #FutureCEOs…

20 Apr 2017 23 min