In Conference with Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson is a professional speaker who leaves a lasting impression. As a global conference speaker on Change, host Michael Jackson has already spoken at nearly 3000 conferences around the world to critical acclaim. This show is where you get to meet the people he meets on and off-stage. Business leaders, gurus, icons, entrepreneurs and thought and opinion shapers. Each 15 minute episode provides insight into what makes these people tick; and uncovers ideas and thoughts that you can apply to your life and career. A natural storyteller, Jackson engages naturally with his guests and it’s compulsive listening.

Weekly English South Africa Health & Fitness Michael Jackson

85 Episodes

40 – 60

Justin Cohen

Happiness boosts sales, productivity and performance. The Parnassus Workplace Fund only invests in happy companies and delivers a nearly 7% higher return than average. Based on cutting-edge scientific research, fresh out of the field of positive psychology, listen to Justin Cohen talking to Michael about how to create more happiness…

31 May 2016 14 min

Gerry Skerritt

Gerry Skerritt from Dream Team loves nothing more than a delighted client and spends all his waking hours dreaming up ways of making this a reality. He’s equally at home presenting ideas to a prospective client, or delivering energetic events to big groups.

24 May 2016 16 min

Mike Lysko

Unravelling the Digital Future of Events: Michael chats to Mike Lysko to find out what’s disrupting the conferencing scene right now and into the future, and taking company brands to the next level.

17 May 2016 15 min

Conrad Koch

From a white privileged school and upbringing, to the courtrooms of Cape Town... fighting for inequality and against racial discrimination, who is the man behind Chester Missing? Michael chats to Conrad Koch.

10 May 2016 15 min

Al Prodgers

One of South Africa’s funniest and busiest corporate comedians, Al Prodgers, gives Michael Jackson some insight into his journey “behind the scenes”.

3 May 2016 14 min

Robin Banks

World-leading authority on the subject of mind power and personal mastery, positive thinking guru Robin Banks chats to Michael Jackson about where it all started and what has kept him “ticking” all these years.

26 Apr 2016 15 min

Shirley Zinn

Hear from a woman who has extensive experience, from being the Deputy Global Head of Human Resources for Standard Bank, to being the HR Director for the Nedbank Group, hear what Shirley Zinn has to say.

19 Apr 2016 15 min

Andy Rice

Andy Rice is probably South Africa's best-known branding and advertising expert. As a strategist, he headed up Ogilvy Johannesburg's account planning department before founding Yellowwood. Andy talks to Michael Jackson about strategy, inventing and re-inventing brands and defining exactly what a brand is.

12 Apr 2016 14 min

Craig Wing

Craig Wing is a futurist and speaker working at the nexus of leadership, strategy, exponential organisations and corporate culture. When he was Head of Small Business Marketing for Google South Africa, he was selected as the "Googliest Googler" by his peers across Africa. Michael Jackson finds out why and more.

5 Apr 2016 14 min

David Avrin

It’s not who you know, it’s who knows you! The Visibility Coach, David Avrin, talks to Michael Jackson about the art of reputation management.

29 Mar 2016 15 min

Kevan Jones

Currently serving as Executive Director of SACIA - an organisation dedicated to promoting the adoption of ethical business practices and professional standards in the communications industry, Kevan Jones chats with Michael Jackson about his incredible career and journey.

22 Mar 2016 15 min

Kali Ilunga

Known as the “Ideas Matter Guy”, Kali Ilunga shares his journey of a student who simply wanted more, and got it! Michael Jackson asks – “How does this relate to what’s going on in our universities today?”

15 Mar 2016 15 min

Zipho Sikhakhane

Zipho Sikhakhane tells her story of entrepreneurship, dedication and self-belief. Find out why this self-made businesswoman in the USA decided to pack up and return home to Africa.

8 Mar 2016 14 min

Prof. Tim Noakes - Truth, Lies, Banting & The Courtroom

Prof. Tim Noakes sits down with Michael Jackson for an in-depth discussion about his fascinating career as well as his popular and controversial Banting Diet. We may even get some insight into his current legal battles!

1 Mar 2016 15 min

Peter van Kets - Record-Breaking Adventurer & Speaker

What is the secret to success? World record-breaking adventurer and speaker on the impossible made possible, Peter van Kets, talks about perseverance being the common thread of success.

23 Feb 2016 14 min

Siphiwe Moyo - Organisational Behaviourist

From humble beginnings at train platform 9003 to being a successful Organisational Behaviourist, Siphiwe Moyo is proof that working hard and persevering pays off. What does it take to “make it” in the world we live in today? Lives are not changed by intentions but rather by actions.

16 Feb 2016 15 min