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The Leadership Platform

The Leadership Platform show is a show on the fringe of change in leadership development, debating leadership issues and casting the spotlight on leaders. Adriaan Groenewald as an accomplished author and leadership advisor has been interviewing and working with top leaders for more than 15 years, and is therefore perfectly placed to present the show. The show includes the Youth Leadership Platform, presented by Bongani Tau.
Weekly English South Africa Business · Health & Fitness
794 Episodes
24 – 44

Youth Leadership Platform #CEOroundtable: Making it Work for Women & Millennials

For the first #CEOroundtable, Bongani is joined by CEOs Jenny Retief, Manzini Zungu and Lindiwe Nkuna - discussing effective leadership, principles to running a successful business, and building millennial gen and women-friendly working environments. Themba Mnguni joins the show to talk legal tips for start-up entrepreneurs.
20 Aug 2018 58 min

Global Leadership Master Class: Nick Christelis

Adriaan speaks with Nick Christelis about his highs and lows over the last year as he travelled the globe teaching, coaching and consulting with leaders. Nick also shares his views on the state of leadership in the world, what kind of leaders we need, and how to develop them.
20 Aug 2018 30 min

Global Leadership Master Class: Greg Solomon

Adriaan speaks to Greg Solomon about his leadership at McDonald's SA. Greg’s experience as a seasoned leader comes through clearly in this conversation as he shares his views on the state of leadership in the world, what kind of leaders we need, and how to develop them.
20 Aug 2018 32 min

Youth Leadership Platform: Leading Ladies Part 2

The team continues to celebrate distinguished women for their Women's Month special. For the second segment, Bongani is joined by Morocco-born and South Africa-based fashion designer Loubna Combalat, who turns art into fashion and fashion into art. She also drops pearls of wisdom about her journey as a well-traveled artist.
13 Aug 2018 31 min

Youth Leadership Platform: Leading Ladies Part 1

The team continues to celebrate distinguished women for their Women's Month special. This week, Bongani is joined by Botswana-born and South Africa-based musician Mpho Sebina. They talk all things branding and understanding the business of music. Mpho also shares her life story.
13 Aug 2018 34 min

The Global Leadership Platform #GLP APP: A Platform for All Things Leadership

Adriaan and Louis Groenewald (CEO & Founding Partner at The Leadership Platform) have a podcast conversation directly from the African Bush. They introduce the Global Leadership Platform #GLP APP - an exciting innovative invention or creation developed over the last few years. They discuss why this Leadership App has been…
13 Aug 2018 53 min

Youth Leadership Platform: #ItsReigningWomen

In light of Women's Month, Bongani is joined by a panel of accomplished women for an appreciation show. They look at some of the challenges women face in order to thrive in different industries and explore changes that can be implemented to allow women to succeed. Joining Bongani is Jean…
6 Aug 2018 56 min

Global Leadership Master Class - REPLAY: Thuli Talks Leadership

If ever there was someone to get inspirational leadership lessons from, it’s Adv. Thuli Madonsela. According to the advocate, being a leader is about thinking about the impact your life has on other people. She also discusses how important it is to make people feel significant and that they are…
6 Aug 2018 55 min

Youth Leadership Platform: Changing the World one Hashtag at a time

Has the ability to make issues trend globally on social platforms made it easier to raise awareness? Bongani investigates what activism in the digital age looks like, and whether the youth can really change the world one hashtag at a time. He is joined by Holly (editor of Cosmopolitan), Nelisa…
30 Jul 2018 56 min

Global Leadership Master Class: The Principle of I-LEAD

The Leadership Platform interviews Catherine Constantinides - a leader who is actively making the difference... humanitarian, international climate and enviro activist, entrepreneur, Mandela Washington Fellow, M&G Top200Young South Africans, Tutu Fellow, and Director at Miss Earth and Generation Earth. We discuss her role as a leader in society in context…
30 Jul 2018 57 min

Youth Leadership Platform: Do.Fail.Learn.Repeat

Bongani engages with Nic Haralambous on his new book, 'Do.Fail.Learn.Repeat' - a gripping story narrating the life of 'Nic Harry'. Nic opens up about his “15 years of back-to-back failures”, business lessons and what it takes to really make it as an entrepreneur. They also talk about changing the face…
23 Jul 2018 58 min

Youth Leadership Platform: Moving South Africa forward

Bongani is joined by Hon. Ms Tasneem Motara (MP), who serves as a Permanente Delegate and a Provincial Whip of the Gauteng Province in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), to discuss the youth unemployment rate, her duties, and what the #ThumaMina administration has in store for the youth. They…
16 Jul 2018 57 min

Youth Leadership Platform: #SiriOnCliffCentral

Bongani gets 'sirious' with Susan Bennett - the original voice of Siri. They talk about life lessons, leadership and choices. Susan relays her life story and how she became "accidentally famous" - being the voice of Siri and all. They also play a quick-fire trivia which Susan answers in her…
9 Jul 2018 45 min

Global Leadership Master Class: Busisiwe Mavuso (BLSA COO)

The BLSA (Business Leadership South Africa) Authentic Leadership Conversation Series. Adriaan Groenewald and Rogers Sithole interview the dynamic Busisiwe Mavuso - COO at BLSA. They discuss leadership and various societal challenges from her perspective.
2 Jul 2018 1 hour

Youth Leadership Platform: Moonchild Sanelly

Bongani is joined by Siya Khumalo, author of 'You Have To Be Gay To Know God'. They discuss religion, sex and politics. Singer-songwriter Moonchild Sanelly also drops by to chat about her music career, women empowerment and touring Europe.
25 Jun 2018 53 min

Global Leadership Master Class: Leadership Maturity Part 1

Leadership maturity refers to a leader’s ability to engage consistently in relevant, productive and uplifting ways. On the Global Leadership Masterclass, Louis Groenewald and Kevin Farquharson chat with Prof. Theo Veldsman to discuss leadership maturity.
25 Jun 2018 1 hr 02 min

Youth Leadership Platform - All things identity with Sho Madjozi

Bongani is joined today by South African rapper & poet Sho Madjozi to talk all things Identity and Originality. They also reflect on her past and how it's shaped who she is; "Sho Madjozi" as a creative outlet & a persona to reflect the times in an artistic way. FAKA…
18 Jun 2018 49 min
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