#FutureCEOs

A show focused on assisting young, ambitious, up and coming, high-potential entrepreneurs and executives grow their businesses and fast-track their careers. Gareth Armstrong and Hlubi Mboya do this every week by pulling together an expert panel that includes CEOs, thought leaders, industry experts, and other movers and shakers, to discuss topics and issues that are facing those pushing for CEO status.
Weekly English South Africa Business · Technology
302 Episodes
24 – 44

#PowerWoman: Donna Rachelson

CliffCentral.com — Being the kind of woman who makes other woman step up their game, this week's power woman is Group CEO of Seed Engine, Branding/Marketing Specialist, and author Donna Rachelson. We deliberate on what women entrepreneurs are doing to make their mark, the power of focus, and building strategic…
7 Jun 2018 38 min

#MeetTheCEO who ripped off a major American retailer

CliffCentral.com — What is the hugely popular beauty salon Sorbet’s secret to success? Gareth hears this answer and more as he is joined in studio by Ian Fuhr, co-founder and CEO of the now international franchise. Listen as Ian shares insights into their “dark days”, reveals how he and his…
31 May 2018 52 min

#AskAnExpert: Rent vs. Buy ft. Grant Gavin

CliffCentral.com — Are you building wealth and equity, or are you chasing a lifestyle? This is a key question asked by our #AskAnExpert guest in studio this week. Gareth Armstrong chats to Grant Gavin, real estate expert and entrepreneur, about the pros and cons of renting vs buying.
24 May 2018 28 min

#PowerWomen: Award-Winning Journalist & Author, Mandy Wiener

CliffCentral.com — This week's groundbreaking power woman is award-winning author, writer, and journalist, Mandy Wiener. We connect on what we are willing to stand for, putting our honour where our mouths are and being active women contributors to the conversations of our culture and time as South African women.
24 May 2018 26 min

Leading in Uncertainty with Multichoice CEO - Calvo Mawela

CliffCentral.com — What is the future of TV in a digital, on-demand, and interconnected world? In this #FutureCEOs conversation, host Gareth Armstrong talks to Calvo Mawela, recently appointed CEO of Multichoice, about what it takes to compete with the best in the world in a complex, ever-changing business environment.
17 May 2018 48 min

Finding Your Voice, Finding Your Relevance

CliffCentral.com — After surviving a horrific accident and resigning from Jacaranda FM, this week's #PowerWoman on Future CEOs is Tumi Morake - radio host, comedian, actress, and presenter. We engage each other about elevating the spaces we occupy, learning, unlearning and learning again, and what we as women entrepreneurs can…
3 May 2018 35 min

Businesswomen Who Are Out Of This World!

CliffCentral.com — What makes us more human? This week on Future CEOs #PowerWoman, Hlubi Mboya Arnold is captivated by Dr Adriana Marais, Director of the Foundation for Space Development South Africa, Head of Innovation SAP Africa, and Astronaut Finalist for Mars One Project. She shares insights of how we, as…
26 Apr 2018 41 min

Andy Hadfield: CEO of ForGood

CliffCentral.com — Do you have the confidence to experiment in your career? Our CEO guest in studio this week describes his professional journey as an ongoing experiment. Join Hlubi and Gareth in this week's #FutureCEOs conversation as they chat with Andy Hadfield, CEO of ForGood, about his journey from multiple…
19 Apr 2018 42 min

The Business of Catering

CliffCentral.com — Are you interested in starting a catering business? Then listen to this #FutureCEOs conversation and learn from the team that are winning awards, travelling the world, and putting in the hours to make their goals a reality.
12 Apr 2018 43 min

Before Investing, Listen to This

CliffCentral.com — Go grab a pen and paper because this is a comprehensive guide to starting your investment journey. In this #FutureCEOs podcast Gareth Armstrong asks Pieter Koekemoer, Head of Personal Investments at Coronation, what questions we need to be asking before making an investment decision. Proudly brought to you…
5 Apr 2018 40 min

Revenue Positive in 4 Months

CliffCentral.com — Is your business making profit? As you're chasing profit our guest in studio today suggests that the more important question to ask is: Is your business revenue positive? If you're a serious entrepreneur, don't miss this #FutureCEOs conversation between Gareth Armstrong and the co-founder of LinkdPro, Scelo Makhathini…
29 Mar 2018 27 min

​Big Social Impact with Coronation

CliffCentral.com — Coronation's brand is not only about making your money work for you, and trust, it is also deeply embedded in the desire to make as big and strong a social impact as they possibly are able. Gareth Armstrong talks to Wendy Bergsteedt, Coronation's Group Head of Marketing to…
29 Mar 2018 18 min

Investing: Start Now

CliffCentral.com — To ensure future wealth for your business and family, invest now! #FutureCEOs' Hlubi and Gareth talk to Coronation's Head of Personal Investments, Pieter Koekemoer, on the importance of starting early and then being patient with your investments. Proudly brought to you by Coronation. Coronation
22 Mar 2018 22 min

Hoosain Karjieker: CEO of Mail & Guardian

CliffCentral.com — How does one end up as the CEO of award-winning newspaper, the Mail & Guardian? Hlubi and Gareth listen carefully to Hoosain Karjieker, CEO of M&G, as he describes his formative years, learning how to say no, and making sure top-notch journalism remains profitable in an ever-changing world…
22 Mar 2018 35 min

Earning Trust The Coronation Way

CliffCentral.com — How do you get people to trust your brand? #FutureCEOs' Hlubi and Gareth are joined in studio by the MD of Network BBDO, Gau Narayanan, to talk about Coronation's 25 year anniversary and how they ensure their brand is a reflection of the real life trust their customers…
15 Mar 2018 25 min

Are You The Bug Or The Windscreen?

CliffCentral.com — How do you get ahead in business? Will Harris, CEO of GMaven, believes that getting ahead is entirely in your own hands. Listen to this #FutureCEOs conversation where Gareth and Will explore exactly what he means. Proudly brought to you by Coronation. Coronation
15 Mar 2018 35 min

Do Accountants Make The Best Entrepreneurs?

CliffCentral.com — Nineteen months in, Eugene De Beer and Scelo Makhathini - co-founders of LinkdPro - have a successful startup on their hands. Is it because Scelo is a qualified charted accountant? Does Eugene agree? How have they done it together? Gareth Armstrong asks this and more during this week's…
8 Mar 2018 24 min

You can’t just start a #StartUp

CliffCentral.com — Five years down the line most startups fail. Make sure your business is sustainable and purpose-driven. #FutureCEOs’ Hlubi Mboya talks to Nthabi Montsho, CEO of Soul Inspiration, on what it takes for social entrepreneurs to succeed. #StartUpOfTheWeek
1 Mar 2018 22 min

Attention: Woman Entrepreneurs

CliffCentral.com — Entrepreneurship is hard. Make sure you have support before you risk it in business. #FutureCEOs’ Hlubi Mboya talks to Charlotte du Plessis, Managing Director of Woman of Stature, on getting back to the basics of business.
1 Mar 2018 29 min

Focus on the Mission, not the Position

CliffCentral.com — #FutureCEOs’ Hlubi and Gareth talk to Emmanuel Ebonoko, one of the Forbes 30 under 30, about his work as a social entrepreneur and his emphasis on reminding young people in Africa that poverty is not in your pocket, but in your head!
22 Feb 2018 28 min
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