Future Ceos

"Entrepreneurs who have persevered and worked very hard impact others who face challenges experienced by small business, such as limited capital, bureaucracy and difficulty in accessing markets." Tsogo Sun Entrepreneur of the Year Winner 2017 and founder of Sumting Fresh, Hezron Louwn, engages Hlubi Mboya Arnold on his overall footprint in the gourmet food industry. www.cliffcentral.com

Hlubi Mboya Arnold connects with the Co-Founder of We Think Code, and Entrepreneurs Organisation Accelerator Programme graduate, Arlene Mulder. As women of influence, they unpack the barriers of leading a revolutionary tech institution dedicated to deliver SA's top human potential. They also discuss the critical role EO (Entrepreneurs Organisation Accelerator Programme) is, as a catalyst that enables first stage entrepreneurs to catapult their business to the next level, with the aim of empowering entrepreneurs with the tools they need to scale their business. www.cliffcentral.com

Heading up a large, multi-national organisation is not easy – even tougher is a new CEO’s first 6 to 12 months leading a team and organisation that may even be resistant to change. Gareth Armstrong is joined in studio by Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa, to explore how he has coped with his first 10 or so months in the CEO office and how his new organisation is moving, growing, and changing under his leadership. Don’t miss this #FutureCEOs conversation. www.cliffcentral.com

Would you employ a 25-year-old to head up your organisation as CEO? You might think twice, but the BitCo board didn't. Listen to this insightful and telling #FutureCEOs conversation between Gareth Armstrong and Jarryd Chatz, the current CEO of telecommunications company, BitCo, where they explore the complexities, and pros and cons of leading at such a young age. www.cliffcentral.com

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 and coordinator of RMB’s gender equality initiative – Athena, as well as Roy Clarke, MD of Clarkhouse Human Capital, for the answer to this question and more. Don’t miss the value this Future CEOs discussion may unlock in your business. www.cliffcentral.com

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 from. We do just this during this insightful #FutureCEOs conversation. www.cliffcentral.com

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 his lofty global goals. Thumi joins Gareth Armstrong in studio for this insight-filled #FutureCEOs conversation – don’t miss it! www.cliffcentral.com

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 relaxed but hugely insightful #FutureCEOs conversation between Adam Craker, CEO of IQ Business, and Gareth Armstrong in the CliffCentral studios. www.cliffcentral.com

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, how to prepare for it, and what one can expect from the process. Important listening. www.cliffcentral.com

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. www.cliffcentral.com

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. www.cliffcentral.com

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. www.cliffcentral.com

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. www.cliffcentral.com

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 during this week’s #FutureCEOs conversation and learn about his evolution from sports hero to businessman. www.cliffcentral.com

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 strong supportive financial structures for women, whilst also addressing and remedying the lack of financial literacy that exists in SA today. www.cliffcentral.com

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 way up from the bottom. Don’t miss this discussion as Theunis shares how, in spite of a tough economy, his business keeps on growing. www.cliffcentral.com

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. Listen to this #FutureCEOs conversation where Gareth Armstrong learns what Sam did to turn it all around. www.cliffcentral.com

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 discussion answering this question and more with South African comedy giant, John Vlismas. www.cliffcentral.com

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 start her own consulting business. Don’t miss this insightful #FutureCEOs conversation. www.cliffcentral.com

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. www.cliffcentral.com