SME Zone Masterclass

Masterclass

Masterclass brings you lessons in personal development from the experts in their fields. Masterclass covers the soft skills they don’t teach you in business school – that can make all the difference to your career.

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Weekly English South Africa Business · Education
39 Episodes
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Masterclass - How to take creative risks in a niche market

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Running a business in a niche industry can often limit levels of creativity. Geoscientist at Gibbs Dams Hydropower & Underground Works, Monique Wainstein breaks down the stereotype and offers advice on how to best be creative and find ways to collaborate in niche careers spaces.
30 Oct 2018 9 min

Masterclass - Have we lost the art of mentoring?

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A mentor is an experienced individual who gives their time an knowledge to wet behind the ears newbies who need to make great strides in their career or journey in entrepreneurship. We speak to CEO of the National Mentorship Programme, Liz Ditshego, who gives us the lowdown on why the…
23 Oct 2018 12 min

Negotiating power dynamics at work

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Joining Katlego Msomi in studio this week is Kerstin Jatho - MD at 4Seeds giving us a Master Class on negotiating power dynamics at work.
9 Jul 2018 9 min

But how does emotional support affect your ability to succeed?

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When we think of running a business we might think of sales, marketing and accounting. But how does emotional support affect your ability to succeed? Karen Wessels, founder of SnappSales gives us a Masterclass on getting that support.
2 Jul 2018 9 min

What Social Entrepreneurship is all about

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Social entrepreneurship is a phenomenon that seeks to contribute to poverty alleviation and job creation but how is this achieved and what are the challenges that come your way? Nhlanhla Ndlovu, a Red Bull Amaphiko participant & Social Entrepreneur, and Gavin Weale, Founder and Managing Director of Livity Africa, give…
18 Jun 2018 15 min

Focusing on personal and cultural identity

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This week’s Master Class focuses on personal and cultural identity. Gordon Cook, founder of Vega Brand School and Naledi Shuenyane, founder of Chuana Original — joins Katlego Msomi to explain what this means and how it is an integral part of one’s growth and development.
11 Jun 2018 10 min

Lessons in self-development from the experts in their fields

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Masterclass brings you lessons in self-development from the experts in their fields. These cover the soft skills they don’t teach you in Business School - that can make all the difference to your career. Renowned Mentalist Gilan Gork is an expert on using body language and non-verbal cues to create…
4 Jun 2018 13 min

Key soft skills that can make all the difference to your career

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Masterclass explores the key soft skills that can make all the difference to your career. Stephanie Vermeulen author of "EQ: Emotional Intelligence for Everyone” gives us a Masterclass on breaking bad habits.
21 May 2018 10 min

Negotiating power dynamics at work

Podcast  |  SME Zone | Masterclass
Joining Katlego Msomi in studio this week is Kerstin Jatho - MD at 4Seeds giving us a Master Class on negotiating power dynamics at work.
2 May 2018 9 min

Winning over different kinds of audiences

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Sales Trainer Shelley Walters is an expert in persuasion and presentation. She gives us a Masterclass in winning over different kinds of audiences
9 Apr 2018 11 min

A Chat about being a self-starter

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Being a self-starter often means being self-motivated and driven, but what else is needed to achieve this level of initiative? Katlego Msomi chats to CEO and founder of Celebrate Yourself Events, Amanda Ndiki about being a self-starter.
29 Mar 2018 10 min

What does personal and cultural identity mean in the workplace?

Podcast  |  SME Zone | Masterclass
What does personal and cultural identity mean in the workplace? This week Katlego Msomi is joined by Gordon Cook, founder of Vega Brand School and Naledi Shuenyane, founder of Chuana Original to explain what this means and how it is an integral part of one’s growth and development.
26 Mar 2018 10 min

What Social Entrepreneurship is all about

Podcast  |  SME Zone | Masterclass
Whatis social entrepreneurship? It is a phenomenon that seeks to contribute to poverty alleviation and job creation but how is this achieved and what are the challenges that come your way? Nhlanhla Ndlovu, a Red Bull Amaphiko participant & Social Entrepreneur, and Gavin Weale, Founder and Managing Director of Livity…
19 Mar 2018 15 min

What is the most strategic and effective way in switching careers ?

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Considering a career change? What is the most strategic and effective way to transition to a completely new industry ? Katlego Msomi is joined by Kay Vittee, CEO of Quest Staffing Solutions gives us Masterclass in switching careers
12 Mar 2018 9 min

Why emotional support is needed in order to succeed

Podcast  |  SME Zone | Masterclass
When we think of running a business we might think of sales, marketing and accounting. But how does emotional support affect your ability to succeed? Karen Wessels, founder of SnappSales gives us a Masterclass on getting that support.
9 Mar 2018 9 min

How does emotional support affect your ability to succeed ?

Podcast  |  SME Zone | Masterclass
When we think of running a business we might think of sales, marketing and accounting. But how does emotional support affect your ability to succeed? Karen Wessels, founder of SnappSales gives us a Masterclass on getting that support.
5 Mar 2018 9 min
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