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The Right Place

This is The Right Place to learn about building connections that matter, relationships that last and businesses that thrive. The weekly episodes feature interviews of entrepreneurs and leaders that inspire us. John and Rudolf also regularly unpack their best advice on building your network by giving value and living with your hands open. Our goal for is for to find your right place, by learning from others on how they found theirs.
Weekly English South Africa Business · Careers
62 Episodes
20 – 40

Communicating Clearly Starts With The First Minute

Transform your NPO into a highly visible, value creating organisation - https://learn.createinfinity.co.za/conference/ Chris Fenning talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about his 2nd trip to South Africa, his upcoming TedX Talk, the power of LinkedIn, and how experts should talk to non-experts. In February this year Chris Fenning visited South Africa for…
21 Oct 2024 33 min

Titans Of Success - Lessons From A Cricket CEO

Jacques Faul, CEO of the Titans Cricket Union, talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about 20 years of success and the importance of continuous improvement. The Momentum Multiply Titans senior team, is the most successful cricket team in South Africa with 20 domestic trophies; three 4 Day, ten 50 over trophies and…
14 Oct 2024 40 min

Ben Schoeman "You need a personal operating system."

Book your Business Game Changes introduction meeting here: https://www.businessgamechangers.co.za/detailed-questionnaire Ben Schoeman, founder and CEO of Business Game Changers, Executive Coach and Scale-Up Specialist, talks to John Watson about the neuroscience behind successful entrepreneurs. Ben discusses the importance of paying customers and understanding the value you provide. He emphasizes the need…
7 Oct 2024 42 min

Mike Handcock "Business owners are totally overwhelmed!"

Take your FREE Entrepreneur Success Scorecard Assessment here: https://mike-hf6zcxbm.scoreapp.com/ Mike Handcock, Chairman of the Circle of Excellence Group, author and speaker, talks to John Watson about conscious leadership and its impact on personal and professional growth. Mike discusses the importance of building connections, the unique business systems offered by the…
30 Sep 2024 41 min

Your skills are what NPOs need!

Buy your copy of "Sustainable NPO funding in South Africa" here https://www.amazon.co.za/Sustainable-NPO-funding-South-Africa/dp/0796175942/ In this conversation, Rudolf and John discuss the importance of adding social value and giving back to your community, and especially to Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs). They emphasize the need for a mindset shift from scarcity to abundance in…
24 Sep 2024 37 min

Helen Nicholson: "You've got it all wrong about introverts and networking!"

Get your own copy of "Networking For Introverts" here: https://helen-nicholson.com/products/networking-for-introverts Helen Nicholson, author of the brand new book "Networking For Introverts" talks to John Watson about the networking superpowers that introverts have. Helen emphasises the importance of storytelling, the neuroscience of introversion and extroversion, the role of attention in networking,…
16 Sep 2024 41 min

Adventure racing in the C-Suite with Jordaan Jacobs

Jordaan Jacobs, CEO of Esron Projects and MD of the PG Group, talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about navigating the unknown, solving the right problems and his journey as a corporate adventurer. Jordaan emphasizes the significance of the people element in both adventure racing and business, and how it shapes the…
9 Sep 2024 34 min

Pierre Du Plessis - "10X is the worst strategy!"

Pierre Du Plessis, founder of https://www.be-brave.co.za/, and a strategist, speaker and consipirator, talks to John Watson about building business strategy, the founders journey and professional speaking. Pierre discusses the challenges faced during business strategy sessions and how to navigate them. He also talks about helping people figure out how to…
2 Sep 2024 41 min

Connecting civil society and service delivery with Wayne Duvenage

Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about the current political landscape in South Africa and the role of civil society in holding the government accountable. Wayne shares his journey from being the CEO of a leading player in the fleet and tourism…
26 Aug 2024 42 min

Sustainable NPO Funding in South Africa with Rudolf Rautenbach

In this episode, John Watson interviews Rudolf Rautenbach about his new book "Sustainable NPO Funding in South Africa - Making BBBEE work for your cause". They discuss the challenges facing NPOs, the difference between NPOs and public benefit organizations, and the importance of diversifying funding. Rudolf clarifies the tax exempt…
19 Aug 2024 34 min

Grow your business with agility - Andy Spence

Andy Spence, director of Merapar Agile Technologies, talks to John Watson about how scrum tactics and agility can help your business. Andy highlights the three biggest problems that scrum can solve for clients: namely speed, burnout, and relevance. He emphasizes the importance of mindset in both trainers and trainees, and…
12 Aug 2024 43 min

The Digital Tipping Revolution with Kimlynn Temple

Kimlynn Temple, founder and CEO of TIPPED, talks to John Watson and shares her journey of building a digital tipping and payment solution. The journey has been full of highs, lows, and lessons, but Kimlynn is proud of where TIPPED is now. The digital wallet and QR code system have…
5 Aug 2024 42 min

Waste years studying or just network?

Should you spend years studying after high school or should you rather network and find your right place? This week John and Rudolf discuss this question, and weigh up the options you have when you're young. They explore the pros and cons of both approaches and emphasize the importance of…
29 Jul 2024 32 min

Selling through stories with Charles Hsuan

Charles Hsuan loves people and loves helping them grow. But his journey to find his right place wasn’t easy. Born with ADHD he struggled at school, much to the disappointment of his Taiwanese parents who had high expectations. Despite his efforts, meeting those expectations were tough. Everything changed in the…
22 Jul 2024 32 min

Positioning yourself to win with Ursula Grobler

Former Olympian and world record holder in rowing Ursula Grobler talks to John Watson about her career and experience at the 2016 Olympic Games. She covers the build up, the thrill of designing the race kit, the challenges and handling disappointments. Ursula also shares her thoughts on the balance between…
15 Jul 2024 45 min

There's no place like South Africa with Mark Sham

Mark Sham, entrepreneur, speaker and world traveller, talks to John Watson about his passion for showcasing South Africa to the world and the importance of being a tourist in your own country. He shares insights on his ventures, the Suits & Sneakers events @ The Tryst, and the impact of…
8 Jul 2024 54 min

UP! How to connect on new levels

John and Rudolf explore the concept of networking up or connecting with others at a new level. They emphasizes the importance of networking with people above your current level to accelerate your progress and open up new opportunities. This requires a different mindset and approach, including being uncomfortable, having a…
1 Jul 2024 31 min

Creating clear strategic communication with Karlien Delport Botha

In this conversation, Rudolf Rautenbach interviews Karlien Delport-Botha, a strategic communications professional from The Communication Collective. They discuss Karlien's background in communications, the importance of networking, and the value of being a member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Karlien emphasizes the need for effective communication in leadership…
24 Jun 2024 29 min

How to talk to famous people - don't be an idiot!

How do you talk to famous people? You start by not being an idiot about it! In this episode, Rudolf and John discuss how to approach and interact with famous people. They emphasize treating them as regular human beings and not putting them on a pedestal. They advise being respectful,…
17 Jun 2024 30 min

Growing digital communities with Jason Luboyera

John talks to LinkedIn supremo Jason Luboyera, the Head of Growth @ FDC Agency, about his journey from being a busy child, to his passion for rugby and studying abroad. They discuss his learnings from Toastmasters, and how he landed up working for Top 35 Under 35 CA Louw Barnardt…
10 Jun 2024 45 min
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