Series 2: Soft Landing | Episode 10 | Career coach and human resources professional Zani van Staden shares insights about how coaching can help build confidence. She believes where coaching and learning overlap are in themes of having a growth mindset, curiosity, and grit. Zani also shares her life as a new mother. She intends on teaching her child Afrikaans, English and the Southern Bantu language isiZulu. Join the conversation with Rebecca Hope www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast. (https://www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast/#) Start your public speaking journey at www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching (https://www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching)! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Series 2: Soft Landing | Episode 9 | Forbes Coaches Council contributor, author of Care to Win and founder of DX Learning in Chicago, Alex Draper describes leadership and culture in current times with uncertainty at a peak. In this episode, he stresses the importance of developing self-awareness and values from the top down. He speaks on intentional leadership training, generational differences in leadership, the role of education and skills in leadership, culture as a reflection of leadership, the impact of technology on leadership, the need for collaborative leadership, and the cyclical nature of leadership styles. Read Care to Win at https://www.amazon.com/Care-Win-Leadership-Habits-High-Performing/dp/1612546749 Join the conversation with Rebecca Hope www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast. (https://www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast/#) Start your public speaking journey at www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching (https://www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching)! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Series 2: Soft Landing | Episode 8 | Ministry expert and founder of podcast production company Truth Work Media Michael Yoder simplifies the process of launching a podcast, walking us through video, audio, conversation quality, guests, and editing. He speaks about the opportunities that podcasting brings beyond your initial goals, making it an effective strategy in elevating your brand. Some useful insights Michael shares: YouTube is the second largest search engine and essential for podcasts video growth on LinkedIn is decreasing; the algorithm has changed this year how audio and video are captured at its source is super important your content has to help people; it has to offer some kind of substance Join the conversation with Rebecca Hope www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast (https://www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast/#). Start your public speaking journey at www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching (https://www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching)! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Series 2: Soft Landing | Episode 7 | CEO and co-founder of Nigerian edtech company Dataleum Bode Roberts launched his company with human capital instead of traditional startup capital. Dataleum has won several awards, including first prize in the African Startup Awards in 2023. Bode believes that people are your biggest asset. In this episode, Bode talks about innovation in Lagos, edtech as a unique investment category, seeing challenges as opportunities, the role of AI in edtech, gamification and engagement in learning, and the importance of his faith in launching Dataleum. Join the conversation with Rebecca Hope www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast (https://www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast/#). Start your public speaking journey at www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching (https://www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching)! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Series 2: Soft Landing | Episode 6 | Award-winning South African singer, songwriter and composer Pamela Myburgh of the duo Largo has written and performed over 2100 songs. She has been welcomed on stages across the globe in the pop and Christian genres with her songs landing on various top charts. In this episode, she speaks on the foundations of creativity, stressing the importance of authenticity, value, and attention. She walks us through her creative process with message and music, starting with the imagination. Pamela also touches on topics of identity, immigration, motherhood, confrontation, and the difference between artistry and creativity. Join the conversation with Rebecca Hope www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast (https://www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast/#). Start your public speaking journey at www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching (https://www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching)! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Series 1: A Dialectical Engagement | Episode 5 | Award winning keynote speaker, trainer and former actress Monique Strydom is known as one of the 21 hostages who was held hostage by Abu Sayyaf rebels for 127 days in the jungle on the Philippine island of Jolo in 2000. In this episode, she speaks on the complexity of trauma and violence, art as a healing tool, love and fear, finding purpose in helping others, the importance of support networks, navigating trigger and fear, the impact of grooming and exploitation, reclaiming self-esteem and worth, and guidance through practical steps. She further stresses the importance of corporate responsibility in creating safe spaces, the role of family and society in violence, the impact of media on behavior, secondary trauma, and the role of art in social change. Get in touch with Matla a Bana to see how you or your corporation can support the needs of children in South Africa: https://www.matlaabana.co.za/ Join the conversation with Rebecca Hope www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast (https://www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast/#). Start your public speaking journey at www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching (https://www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching)! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Series 1: A Dialectical Engagement | Episode 4 | Oracle senior software engineer, hackathon winner and NGO tech founder Abhishek Chourasiya talks about the opportunities and risks of AI, data privacy and security concerns, the role of AI in healthcare, the future of innovation, social impact in India through technology, and the importance of upskilling. Join the conversation with Rebecca Hope www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast (https://www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast/#). Start your public speaking journey at www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching (https://www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching)! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Series 1: A Dialectical Engagement | Episode 3 | Expert Concept and Innovation Designer Daan Heijsters works with both large enterprises and startups for future scenario building to propel growth. He speaks about his experience at Ernst and Young, leveraging the power of networking, local knowledge, the relationship between cybersecurity and innovation, learning from experimentation, Dutch investors' attitude towards risk, and female entrepreneurship. "Aim for the stars" is Daan's proposal for leading innovation in a fast-paced global context. Join the conversation with Rebecca Hope www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast (https://www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast/#). Start your public speaking journey at www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching (https://www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching)! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Series 1: A Dialectical Engagement | Episode 2 | Director of the Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship at Newhouse School at Syracuse University and Chairman of Scrappy Capital Sean Branagan sheds a light on trends in the creator economy. He speaks on social media as a recommendation engine, emerging content creation startups, leveraging content for business growth, personal branding for C-suites, thought leadership, online trolls in mass media, and he foreshadows Africa as a leader in the creator economy with its young population. Join the conversation with Rebecca Hope www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast (https://www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast/#). Start your public speaking journey at www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching (https://www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching)! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Series 1: A Dialectical Engagement | Episode 1 | International award-winning actor and producer Greg Kriek shares his experience and approach to business in the film industry, stressing the importance of being bold and daring to communicate authentically. In the educast, he explains his motivations which led to international success: “The underlying driving force was growth. The second one was to become as professional as possible. The third one is to work all across the world.” In an era where digital media is exploding, the role of a producer of creative content was discussed. Greg believes; “The producer's job is to create the environment - for all his people that he is employing - to literally come alive.” He speaks from experience, having also produced a lifestyle magazine show where their mission was to create "magic moments”. When asked what communication means to him, he stresses the importance of conversations, simplicity and intention: “it's not a one-way street”. Join the conversation with Rebecca Hope www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast (https://www.instagram.com/mammaafricaeducast/#). Start your public speaking journey at www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching (https://www.theenglishsquare.com/growthcoaching)! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.