EP159: Wellness, Talent Dating, Strategic Bus Development and Corp Innovation

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We discuss all of these and a whole lot more on this week’s The DOC & The GURU Podcast, as we welcome Melanie Sarjoo into the studio. Having just finished a 5-year stint at a major advertising group, Melanie shares her experiences as well as ideas on her New Next.

We chat about how change brings growth and new opportunities – if you are open to it. On DEI, Melanie asks why there aren’t more women heading up the creative function, or for that matter, the entire agency and what can be done about this. She also touches on her personal journey and shares about the Foundation for Inclusive Education and urges that more people with disabilities be employed in the advertising and media industry.

We also touch on culture, remote work, and the importance of understanding and embracing the human side of business; with heart and compassion, whilst showing up differently. With some of her life’s lessons…

So, this is again another end-to-end episode of The DOC & The GURU Podcast that you really don’t want to miss.

#change #reinvention #opportunity #advertising #media
23 Nov 2022 English South Africa Marketing

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