Leaders In Conversation with Nomazibulo Tshanga

Navigating leadership challenges in a dynamic world is crucial especially in a constantly changing environment. Leaders must adapt to new situations, technologies and market conditions to ensure the success and sustainability of their organisation. Join the host Nomazibulo Tshanga for an insightful discussion on leadership with renowned speaker and Human Bevaviour Specialist Siphiwe Moyo as they delve into this important conversation. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

Buhle Hanise is a distinguished leader in finance and accounting, with a journey from studying accounting to becoming the COO at BDO South Africa. She embodies essential leadership qualities such as integrity, resilience, and strategic vision. Buhle has navigated setbacks with resilience and mentorship, emerging stronger as a leader. As the president of the African Women Chartered Accountants Forum, she champions initiatives to empower women in the accounting profession. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and sponsorship for career development, especially for women in finance. Balancing technical expertise with broader leadership responsibilities, Buhle excels in driving organizational success. BDO South Africa's approach prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging. Buhle's advice to aspiring professionals, particularly women, emphasizes continuous learning, mentorship, and embracing challenges for leadership growth. Being recognized as a top 50 Power of Women honoree has influenced her approach as a leader, inspiring empowerment and diversity in the industry. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

In today's episode Nomazibulo Tshanga has a sit down with Billy Bokako, Head of Incubation at the SEDA. Billy provides insights into enterprise development, innovation, entrepreneurship and digital transformation. He also takes us through his career journey and what made him remain steadfast in pursuing a career in Industrial Engineering. Billy Bokako is currently the Head of Incubation at the Small Enterprise Development Agency where he manages support of a total of 122 incubators across the country. An alumnus of the Nelson Mandela University and the Tshwane University of Technology, he holds an MTech degree in Industrial Engineering specialising in Technology Management. He has over 19 years of industry experience gained from the power cables industry, the automotive industry, and the enterprise development sector. Prior to joining SEDA, Billy has been with the Innovation Hub as the Head of the Climate Innovation Centre South Africa. He has also worked for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) as an Enterprise Development Portfolio Manager, a role which saw him spearheading research into new enterprises and commercialising internal research projects across various fields which include but not limited to agro-processing, ICT, nano-technology, lithium batteries, green economy, industrial parks, policy and strategy formulation. In 2017 he was awarded the emerging leader award at the CSIR among other awards. He is also the Founder and Director of House of Basil, a luxury male underwear atelier. He sits on various advisory boards and is the Chairperson of the board for Amahlathi Eco Technologies, an energy efficiency company in Dimbaza, Eastern Cape. Billy is also the host of Big Biz with Billy Bokako, a podcast discussing all things Enterprise and Supplier Development https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

In today's episode of the Leaders in Conversation, Nomazibulo Tshanga speaks to Onke Dumeko about her career journey in the Film and Media industry. Onke Dumeko is a versatile Corporate Affairs executive, Operations executive, and Keynote Speaker. With extensive experience in FMCG, retail, media, publishing, and the public sector, she brings a diverse skill set aimed at delivering exceptional organizational value. As a recipient of prestigious awards, including the Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans, Dumeko has made a mark in strategic marketing and editorial leadership. Her expertise spans from leading magazine platforms to strategic roles in cosmetics retail and film & TV archival platforms. Currently, she serves as the Head of Operations at the National Film and Video Foundation, where she leads a dynamic team across various business units, contributing significantly to the South African film and audio-visual industry. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

In this episode of Leaders in Conversation, our host engages in a conversation with Sean Madliwa, the Chief of Staff at Deloitte: Operate Africa. Sean's educational background in internal auditing has played a significant role in his diverse and successful career journey. With experience in Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, and Learning and Development, Sean's passion for talent development and organizational change has led him to his current role as Chief of Staff at Deloitte. In this capacity, Sean collaborates with the Africa Operate Leader to implement strategies that drive organizational success, focusing on system and process improvement, as well as innovation with an emphasis on AI technologies. Sean firmly believes that effective leadership should be the foundation of all endeavors. He emphasizes that when individuals embrace their authentic selves, they embody a unique brand of leadership. Additionally, Sean leverages his extensive expertise as a qualified transformational leadership coach, with over ten years of experience, to further enhance his career and make a positive impact. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

Batandwa Damoyi, the Founder and Managing Director of Libana Consulting, has demonstrated remarkable leadership throughout her career. As a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with over 15 years of post-articles experience, she has worked her way up in various financial roles, including serving as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at multiple organizations. In her journey of leadership, Batandwa faced and overcame numerous challenges that women commonly encounter as they climb the corporate ladder. She did not allow herself to be distracted and crafted a deliberate career path for herself. Surrounding herself with inspiring, supportive, and encouraging individuals, especially other women leaders, proved crucial to her success. Despite initially exploring other paths like Actuarial Science and taking a break to work at an Asset Management company, Batandwa discovered her passion for accounting. She returned to school, undertaking an Accounting conversion course and eventually earning a BCom Accounting qualification. This journey showcases the importance of adaptability, self-reflection, and the pursuit of one's true calling. Further enhancing her leadership capabilities, Bathandwa participated in the Strategic Leadership Programme at GIBS , which undoubtedly enriched her knowledge and honed her strategic thinking skills. In recognition of her exceptional leadership abilities, Bathandwa was recently appointed as the Board Chairperson at the Coega Development Agency. This accomplishment speaks volumes about her expertise and the trust placed in her as a leader. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

In this episode of Leaders In Conversation, we are joined by Simo-Sihle Mvinjelwa, Regional Leader for Sub- Saharan Africa (DEI) who will delve into the crucial topics of Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion. He emphasizes that cultivating these values isn’t only a matter of ethics, but it’s also a strategic imperative for businesses, resulting in more robust, flexible, and ultimately thriving organisations. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

Today on "Leaders in Conversation," our guest Thandeka Chindove discusses her journey in the Engineering and Infrastructure sector. She recognized an opportunity and leveraged her access to expertise to establish a legacy business in a predominantly male industry. Thandeka highlights how her corporate background equipped her with the necessary skills and leadership qualities to effectively manage a team of approximately 70 employees, the majority of whom are male engineers. She shattered barriers, establishing herself as a prominent black female figure in this intricate male-dominated field. Additionally, she delves into her ascent up the corporate ladder and the obstacles she confronted along the way as a young, black woman. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

Nomie Nxumalo, Head of Transformation at MiWay Insurance Limited, discusses her journey up the corporate hierarchy, highlighting the obstacles she faced as a woman. Most importantly, she sheds light on the significance of fostering transformation within the realm of corporate South Africa. Additionally, she provides insights into strategies that organizations can employ to bring about meaningful changes within their own structures. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

Growing up in a little town called Shallcross in Durban KZN where she received incredible love and support from her community as a young child, Kovini Moodley CA ( SA) went on to become the Head of Risk and Audit in one of the top 5 major insurance firms in South Africa. She has more than 11 years experience in corporate and she shares with us her career and corporate journey, how she climbed the corporate ladder and some of the challenges she encountered while climbing the corporate ladder as a woman of colour. Her purpose in life is to impact lives in a meaningful way and hence she founded Boss Babes of South Africa which is a leading digital empowerment platform focusing on uplifting, motivating and inspiring women. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

Zizipho Nyanga, a Banking Executive, a woman passionate about self-development, entrepreneurship and mentorship shares with us her career journey, challenges that she faced while climbing the corporate ladder and her love for accounting. She also unpacks what leadership is and she shares that a leaders is someone that needs to take accountability even for her team members whether it’s positive or negative. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

His story and history is interesting and beautiful. Born in Port Elizabeth, Gqebera KwaZakhele, having family roots in Hogsberg and also in Zambia. His father played a significant role in shifting his perspective on leadership. He’s an author of one of the best selling leadership books in Africa called “Blazing a Trail - Lessons for African Leadership. He speaks so profoundly about his own leadership journey (successes, failures) and dreams to change the society for the better. In today's episode, Nomazibulo Tshanga is having a sit down leadership conversation with Lincoln Mali who is a former Banking Executive and currently the CEO of Lesaka Southern Africa. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

In today's episode, our Host Nomazibulo Tshanga speaks to Akhona Qengqe who has been recently appointed into the role of the General Manager and has now become the First African Women to lead the food chain KFC/ YUM in the African continent. Her journey at KFC Africa began in 2015 as the Development Director, after which she was promoted to lead the brand's equity, inclusion and belonging agenda before being promoted to Chief People Officer for Africa in 2020. She talks to about how her journey in corporate started and how she managed to climb the corporate ladder. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

In today's episode, our host Nomazibulo Tshanga is having a leadership conversation with Chanelle Zackey - Prinsloo who is the National Marketing Director at Ferrari South Africa. Chanelle shares with us her career journey and how she started in corporate. She also shares her views on what value do women bring on the table supported by a research that was conducted which suggest that if companies are gender diverse there is a likelihood of them being 21% more profitable. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

In today's episode, our host Nomazibulo Tshanga is having a leadership conversation with Dr Jerry Gule who is the Chief Executive Officer at the Institute of People Management - IPM. Dr Gule shares with us what the IPM does and what his role entails as the CEO. The conversation unpacks digital transformation and the type of leader needed in this digital era. Dr Jerry Gule also commends the HR professionals on rising above the challenges during the Covid19 pandemic to support businesses and leaders. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

In today’s episode of the Leaders In Conversation our host Nomazibulo Tshanga sits down with Gadibolae Dihlabi, the Managing Director at Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association of South Africa. Gadi talks to us about her role as an MD at the LPG Association of South Africa which involves growing and sustaining the LPG industry through compliance and regulatory framework governing the industry. She shares with us how she hopes to fix the hurdles that makes it difficult for young, black professionals especially women to enter the industry. She reminds young, black professionals to starts exploring career opportunities in the LPG industry in South Africa and globally. She shares with us some of the challenges she faced in corporate and how she overcomes those. She also shares with us her career journey and how she found her niche in price risk management, trade controls, governance and compliance having transitioned from being an accountant. Gadibolae Dihlabi is a seasoned business leader who has more than 18 years in the petroleum industry. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

On today's episode Nomazibulo Tshanga, the host of the Leaders In Conversation is having a leadership conversation with Andisa Liba - Chief People Officer. Andisa is a seasoned business leader who transitioned from journalism and public relations to the people management profession. Andisa Liba shares how she climbed the corporate ladder, some of the challenges she experienced in corporate, her contribution to the women development in the ICT space and mentorship. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

Inclusive Leaders are those who are aware of their own biases and actively seek out and consider different perspectives to inform their decision making in order engage and collaborate with others better. However, leadership starts with you leading yourself first. #leadersinconversation https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

Nomazibulo Tshanga the host of the Leaders In Conversation shares with us how she climbed the corporate ladder. The mistakes and the lessons she’s learned along the way. We hope that this episode will be fulfilling and guiding you through your own personal career journey. Thank you for listening. Enjoy this episode! IG: @leaders_conversation IG: @nomazibulotshanga https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com

Welcome to the Leaders In Conversation. A community of C- Suite leaders who through a plethora of experience and finely honed leadership skills will share with us how they cultivate the intelligence needed to create value in Corporate Africa. But first…get to know the host! This is part 1 of a 3 part series produced by the host Nomazibulo Tshanga in order to get to know her career journey and her thoughts on leadership. https://www.instagram.com/leaders_conversation https://www.instagram.com/nomazibulotshanga www.nomazibulo.com