Future CEOs
Helping ambitious entrepreneurs and high-potential young executives grow their businesses and fast-track their careers. Hosted by Gareth Armstrong and Hlubi Mboya Arnold.
Sounds Nice But How Do We Implement It?
Is Diversity just a new term we’re using for old tricks and approaches, or does it really offer something worth investing in? We look to Joké Coker, CEO Lead Coach of Constellation Coaching Group LLC, Liesl Bebb-McKay, Head of RMB’s innovation and disruptive technology division, The FOUNDeRY, and founding member…
Joké Coker – African Entrepreneur & Leader
Winner of the Outstanding Achiever’s Award from the Women in Banking Finance and Investments Association, the Venture Capital Leadership Prize (UK), as well as the Woman of the Year Award from the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW – USA), means that Joké is someone worth listening to and learning…
A 3,5 Year Success – Founder & CEO Thumi Phake
After winning a number of different awards, including the title of Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year® at the annual 2017 Sanlam/Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year® competition, Thumi Phake, Founder and CEO of Zenzele Fitness Group is finally feeling like he can take his business all the way to…
Adam Craker – CEO of IQ Business
How does a self-confessed ADHD, poor academic, with some real trials in the early part of his life rise above all of this to fill the role and office of CEO of one of the largest independent consulting businesses in Southern Africa? We explore this question and more during this…
Does Your Business Need “Business Rescue”?
Is your business in trouble? Are you worried about where it is going to be in six months? Then perhaps you need a “Business Rescue” plan. Gareth Armstrong is joined in studio by Byron Chevalier, Business Rescue Practitioner at Mazars Recovery and Restructuring to talk through qualification for Business Rescue,…
Women & Tech: Why Are We So Underrepresented?
On the final day of #WomensMonth 2017, Hlubi Mboya Arnold is joined in studio by a superstar guest line-up including Pan-African executives, international entrepreneurs, and the Dutch Ambassador to South Africa. Listen to this conversation if you’re a woman with ambition, vision, and a burning desire to rise.
Social Entrepreneur - Shamila Ramjawan
Business partner of Caster Semenya, Shamila Ramjawan joins Hlubi and Gareth in studio to talk about her journey from poor student to MBA graduate to owning a business now operating in 10+ countries.
Frank Mullen – CEO of Zinia
This is a pragmatic, direct, and insightful conversation with an hugely successful entrepreneur turned CEO. Listen as Hlubi and Gareth enjoy a super #FutureCEOs half hour in studio with Frank Mullen, CEO of Zinia.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Are you potentially a victim of sexual harassment? This very sensitive topic is discussed in studio, where Gareth Armstrong is joined by a clinical psychologist, legal professional, and commissioner from the CCMA to talk through what you can do if you feel you are a victim.
Joel Stransky: From Sports Hero to Businessman
We’ve seen him achieving the greatest glory on the sports field, we’ve heard his voice guiding us through edge of seat sporting encounters, but do you know the other side of Rugby World Cup winning flyhalf, Joel Stransky – the businessman? Gareth Armstrong has the opportunity to sit with Joel…
Black Women Disruption in our Financial Sector
It is time to transform the financial sector and this transformation has to be normalised and inclusive in the upliftment and empowerment for all. Hlubi Mboya Arnold joins forces with Mapalo Makhu, founder of Woman & Finance and Nelisiwe Masango, founder of Bear Run Investments, to find solutions to creating…
Broken Bones Equals Real Passion
This #FutureCEOs guest is probably the most passionate business owner we have had on the show – why? Because Theunis De Bruin - owner of Kawasaki/Triumph Centurion and founder of Reconstructed - has been living his business since he was a young boy, which includes broken bones and working his…
A Mining Magnate In The Making?
After a first year of zero sales, Sam Molefe - co-founder and MD of Modi Mining - began to question his decision to go out on his own. Six years and a number of awards later, he and his business partner are very pleased they didn’t throw in the towel…
The Evolution of John Vlismas: Comedian "Social Commentator" Businessman
He doesn’t mince words during his satirical stand up against social issues and political injustices, but has he minced business and career opportunities as he has developed and grown as a comedian, social commentator, and businessman? Listen to this insightful #FutureCEOs conversation where Gareth Armstrong enjoys a funny but fascinating…
Leaving Corporate For Entrepreneurship
At 26 years old she was heading to the top at multinational Proctor & Gamble, but felt something was off. Now - a few years, an MBA, and her own business later - Nokwazi Mzobe joins Gareth Armstrong in studio to talk about leaving a hugely promising corporate career to…
Intuition vs Rational Thought
Have you ever heard the advice to “Trust your gut!”, “Go with what feels right.”? Gareth Armstrong and Career Strategist, Licia Dewing, debate the role of intuition as part of the decision-making process. This is a #FutureCEOs discussion you want to hear.
The Downgrade Business Opportunity
Do you have a downgrade plan for your business? The #FutureCEOs team discuss this and more with Ross Drakes, Creative Director at NiceWork, and Grant Gavin, owner of RE/MAX Panache - both highly successful entrepreneurs and both actively engaged in making their businesses downgrade resistant. Listen to this conversation if…
Jayshree Naidoo: Entrepreneurial Spirit
Hlubi Mboya Arnold connects with innovative leader of the African entrepreneurial spirit, Jayshree Naidoo. They discuss the plight of funding in tertiary education, how to prevent our youth from falling through the economic cracks of society and, of course, finding African-based solutions where civil service reigns supreme.
Zizipho Nyanga, CEO of the Masisizane Fund
She was accused of being too serious when she was younger, and maybe she was, but that focus and determination has resulted in Zizipho Nyanga being appointed as the CEO of the Masisizane Fund, and now in a place to push and invest in her passions – entrepreneurship and women…
Speaking Different Business Languages with Sameer Rawjee
How do you get innovation happening in your business without forcing it? What is at the core of businesses that seem to be able to do this? Gareth Armstrong is joined in studio by Sameer Rawjee, a former Googler and co-founder of O-School, to talk about the often ambiguous topics…