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/

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/

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/

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, and
• Challenges 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

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/

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

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

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/