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Young Professional: Africa Edition
Jonathan Ruwanika & Shaneil Moodley
69 episodes
8 months ago
In our latest episode, we're thrilled to feature Sandra Munyoro who is the founder of Sandra Munyoro Coaching & Consultancy. She is a Business and Career Transformation Coach who specialises in personal and professional development for the immigrant/ BPOC community in Europe. She combines her personal experiences and years of management and technology consulting to coach and empower professionals to bring clarity, structure & strategy to their career ambitions. ๐ŸŒŸ Sandra al...
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In our latest episode, we're thrilled to feature Sandra Munyoro who is the founder of Sandra Munyoro Coaching & Consultancy. She is a Business and Career Transformation Coach who specialises in personal and professional development for the immigrant/ BPOC community in Europe. She combines her personal experiences and years of management and technology consulting to coach and empower professionals to bring clarity, structure & strategy to their career ambitions. ๐ŸŒŸ Sandra al...
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Careers
Education,
Business,
Entrepreneurship,
Self-Improvement
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Young Professional: Africa Edition
"From Corporate to Coaching: A Career Story of Transformation and Growth"
In our latest episode, we're thrilled to feature Sandra Munyoro who is the founder of Sandra Munyoro Coaching & Consultancy. She is a Business and Career Transformation Coach who specialises in personal and professional development for the immigrant/ BPOC community in Europe. She combines her personal experiences and years of management and technology consulting to coach and empower professionals to bring clarity, structure & strategy to their career ambitions. ๐ŸŒŸ Sandra al...
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1 year ago
38 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
Reporting the Truth: A Journalistโ€™s Insight into the Cost of Disinformation
In our latest episode, we're thrilled to feature David Mono Danga a South Sudanese multimedia Investigative Journalist, Editor, Writer, the CEO and founder of The Insider, an investigative news site in South Sudan. ๐ŸŒŸ David brings a wealth of experience in investigative journalism and founded The Insider an online news platform with the objective to cover stories that are underreported by the mainstream media in South Sudan, helping to bridge the information gap and providing audie...
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1 year ago
37 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
Mic'd up and making a difference
In this episode, we introduce Passmore Ndlovu a multimedia journalist currently working with the Voice of America (Zimbabwe Service). In 2019, he was awarded the Mandela Washington Fellowship by the U.S Department of State and was a visiting fellow at Indiana University-Bloomington under Civic Leadership. Post his fellowship experience he was able to launch his career in radio and podcasts when he was still a media student at the Midlands State University in Zimbabwe. He became the founder of...
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1 year ago
26 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
Beyond Labels: Exploring a Neurodiverse World with Kate Wardle
๐Ÿง  In our latest episode, we're thrilled to feature Kate Wardle, a distinguished neurodiversity in business speaker and the Learning and Development Lead at Neurodiversity in Business. ๐ŸŒŸ Kate brings a wealth of expertise and personal experience to the table, offering an in-depth exploration of the diverse and intricate world of human brains. She sheds light on how these differences not only define our personal identities but also influence our professional interactions. ๐Ÿ’ก The highlight of ou...
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1 year ago
32 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
Catalysts of Compassion: Unveiling the Power of Volunteering
Embark on an inspiring journey into volunteering and community leadership in our latest episode, featuring the remarkable Wame Semeleโ€”a true force driving positive change. ๐Ÿ” Meet Wame Semele: โœ… Accomplished Risk Management Professional โœ… Dedicated Board Member for Special Olympics Botswana โœ… Passionate Coach and Mentor โœ… Committed Volunteer ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Episode Highlights: ๐ŸŒŸ Gain profound insights into the essence of volunteering. ๐ŸŒˆ Explore Wame's personal journey and discovery in the volunteering sp...
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2 years ago
32 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
Unlocking Professional Success: Janine Ahlers on Mastering Feedback
๐Ÿš€ Elevate Your Feedback Game! ๐Ÿš€ Embark on a journey into the world of impactful feedback with our latest episode featuring Janine Ahlers โ€“ a true force in leadership, coaching, and academia! ๐Ÿ” Meet Janine Ahlers: โœ… Certified Professional Integral Coach โœ… Academic Director of the Centre for Coaching โœ… Over a decade in senior corporate roles โœ… 5000+ coaching hours globally โœ… Senior Lecturer, shaping minds in MBA and Executive Education โœ… Published researcher on coaching and leadership โœ… Co-di...
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2 years ago
30 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
Behind the Scenes: How We Scored Our Dream Jobs
Embark on a career journey with Jonathan and Shaneil, your hosts and fellow career navigators. Join them as they unveil the secrets, challenges, and triumphs of landing their new roles. In this episode, dive deep into the nuances of the job search process, exploring topics such as: Resume and Cover Letter Optimization: Discover the key elements that make your application stand out.Effective Job Search Strategies: Explore actionable strategies that fueled Jonathan and Shaneil's successful job ...
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2 years ago
29 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
Navigating Agile: Chronicles of a Scrum Masterโ€™s Journey to Excellence
In this episode, we introduce Elizabeth, an inspiring Scrum Master and visionary leader, whose journey in digital product development is shaped by the dynamic fusion of Scrum, Design Thinking, and Lean Startup principles. Learn how her career thrived through unwavering openness to change. Beyond her professional achievements, Elizabeth founded Masiz Pamoja International, a pioneering initiative empowering young women in sexual and reproductive health and rights. Join us as we delve into the t...
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2 years ago
28 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
Pause 1: Introducing our Guest Host for Season 4 - Annah Ruwanika Mashonganyika
Introducing our Guest Host for Season 4! Annah is an accomplished Inclusive Communications and Culture Expert, currently serving as a manager at a world-leading logistics company. In 2019, Annah was selected for the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship program, a testament to her dedication to civic leadership and positive change. She continues to contribute to the program as a Fellowship Applications Reader, ensuring the selection of deserving candidates for future cohorts....
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2 years ago
9 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
Shaping Tomorrow: Insights from Alex Pryor on Emerging Tech
"In this engaging episode, we sit down with Alex Pryor, a distinguished author, tech speaker, and corporate innovator currently leading Digital Innovation at one of Africaโ€™s largest IT companies. With her expert insights, Alex demystifies complex emerging tech concepts, making them accessible to everyone. What sets this conversation apart is Alex's unique ability to shed light on the practical applications of these concepts, especially within the African context. If you're keen to delve deepe...
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2 years ago
38 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
The intersection of development and technology with Chiara Kunnie
Chiara Kunnie is a social impact practitioner in the tech for good space. She started her career in investment banking before pivoting to a career at the intersection of development and technology. She has a Bachelor of Business Science in Actuarial Science (Quantitative Finance) and an MBA from the University of Cambridge. Support the show
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3 years ago
33 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
Rumbi Mtsambiwa on working in African Tech
In today's episode, we speak to Rumbi Mtsambiwa , a deputy regional implementation manager at a leading global social enterprise that improves lives via mobile technologies. Rumbi also hosts the 55 spaces podcast a women empowerment concept that sheds light on African women in and outside Africa. She has a BA in Economics, Finance, and Banking from Nottingham Trent University and a Masters of Science in Economics and Finance for development from the University of Bradford. Support the show
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3 years ago
33 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
The Moshal Foundation Scholarship Series: A retrospect from an alumnus
In today's episode, we speak to Belardina Zunguza. Belardina is an alumni student of the Moshal foundation and currently works as a business development manager for Unilever. She joined Unilever on their young leader's program and had the opportunity to rotate within the company. The conversation is centered around how the foundation has impacted her life post-university, and we unpack an honest retrospective of the program, from its opportunities to its shortcomings. Support the...
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4 years ago
22 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
The Moshal Foundation Scholarship Series: A Third Years Perspective (2/3)
In today's episode we chat to Lwando Melamane. Lwando Melamane was raised by his mother in a township called Masiphumelele in FishHoek. Despite growing up in challenging circumstances, he managed to rise above the odds and matriculate from Masiphumelele high school with distinctions in all his subjects. He was then accepted by the Moshal Scholarship Program after applying through Ikamva Youth. Lwando was fascinated by Engineering and everything electronic. This led him to apply for a Bsc in M...
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4 years ago
25 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
The Moshal Foundation Scholarship Series: A First Years Perspective (1/3)
In today's episode, we chat with Israa Devraj. Israa will form part 1 of 3 of our coverage of the Moshal scholarship. A scholarship funded by South African philanthropist, Martin Moshal. The role of the scholarship is to support highly-motivated and tenacious students to access and complete their university education so that they will get good jobs and improve their financial situation, that of their families, and hopefully that of their communities one day. The Moshal scholarship...
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4 years ago
23 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
Passion, Purpose, and Service.
On the show today we have Fidelis Bonaventure Uzoma and Annah Ruwanika. Annah is a marketing and communications professional with experience in the Financial Services sector. She holds a masterโ€™s degree and a postgraduate diploma in Marketing from Edinburgh Business School. She is a Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni under the Civic Engagement Track where she studied at Indiana University and holds certificates in Fundraising and Leadership. Fidelis is a Human Development and Social Impac...
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4 years ago
45 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
Catalyzing Change: Vincent Maposa's Vision for Harnessing Renewable Energy in Africa
In today's episode, we chat with Vincent Maposa. Vincent is the CEO and Founder of Wetility. Wetility is a solar energy technology company focusing on rooftop solar under one Megawatt in South Africa with links to other parts of Southern Africa. Vincent studied a BSC in Mathematics and Statistical Science at the University of Zimbabwe. He has also completed the CFA level 2 exam. Vincent started his journey with Frost & Sullivan as a Research Intern and progressed through the ranks ...
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4 years ago
35 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
A chat with an Actuary
In today's episode, we chat with Gerald Maveve. Gerald is currently the Head of Strategy at one of the biggest insurance companies in Africa. He is a fully qualified actuary and completed all his board exams by the age of 25. He holds a bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science and mathematical statistics and an honors degree in Actuarial Science from Wits and recently completed a post-graduate diploma in future studies with the Stellenbosch business school. Support the show
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4 years ago
37 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
How tough is it to immigrate from Africa?
Jerusha Meldrum is a senior people advisor for one of the biggest professional services firms in the world. Jerusha started out her career in Human Resources in her home country of South Africa. She has a bachelors degree in social sciences, with an honors degree in commerce, which she completed whilst working. In today's episode, we learn more about Jerusha's move from a stable job in South Africa, to a new position in the United Kingdom. The transition was not easy, especially d...
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4 years ago
34 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
The Curious Case of Kodak
In today's episode, Jonathan and Shaneil unpack the demise of Kodak and the lessons we can learn. Support the show
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4 years ago
19 minutes

Young Professional: Africa Edition
In our latest episode, we're thrilled to feature Sandra Munyoro who is the founder of Sandra Munyoro Coaching & Consultancy. She is a Business and Career Transformation Coach who specialises in personal and professional development for the immigrant/ BPOC community in Europe. She combines her personal experiences and years of management and technology consulting to coach and empower professionals to bring clarity, structure & strategy to their career ambitions. ๐ŸŒŸ Sandra al...