Change Conversations with Mpume

Ep.20 Healing the wounds of Debt

In today’s episode, I speak to Phelisa Mafunda who is an Author and a Financial Wellness Coach helping people manage their finances mindfully. Today we talk about healing the wounds of debt. Many of us are struggling with debt and wondering how we got it. Some of us don’t even remember the freedom of not owing anyone. We discuss how your relationship with money resembles the relationship your parents had with money and the relationship their parents had with money. Your spending habits are deeply rooted into your subconscious and changing them requires time and patience. Being financially healthy and fit is not just about fixing your budget, but changing your entire perspective - the way you see and understand money.

You can purchase Phelisa's book, Healing the Wounds of Debt on our website @www.changeconversations.co.za

Check this podcast for more on the topic.

 

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www.phelisamafunda.co.za

 

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Ep.19 Understanding office politics and how to deal with it

In today’s episode, I speak to our special guest Malusi Mbonani . Malusi is a specialist within the Human Resources space, who shared some of his wisdom on office politics. Politics within an organisation are a system that one needs to learn and understand. Politics are not just "dirty" or unethical, one is able to participate  in organizational politics ethically, without sacrificing their core values. We delved deeper into explaining power dynamics, the difference between influence and power and why it is important to partake in office politics otherwise, office politics will “do you”.

 

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Ep.18 Have you ever considered a career in the Recruitment Space?

In today’s episode, I speak to Nay-lin Machiwana who is in the Recruitment Space. Recruitment is not just about getting a job for a purpose.  Recruitment is a complex industry with its own fully functioning ecosystem, at the core of it, is really about fulfilling the entire system. You get to learn new skills, like networking and expanding your network as well as resilience, as one encounters a challenge that tests their limits on a daily basis. It is a rather interesting topic, because there's more to recruitment than just allocating jobs to people. Being a people's person, a person who loves interacting with people is an important trait if one intends to thrive in the business of recruitment.

 

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Email: naylinmachiwana@michaelpage.co.za

www.michaelpageafrica.com

Landline: +27 (0) 11 3030 800

 

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Ep.17 unDoctored - A Career Journey Full of Challenges and Life Lessons

In today’s episode, I speak to Doctor Miranda. In this podcast, we speak about her career journey, her dreams as a young girl, and how she has grown in her career.

A few important points that stand out in this change conversation include the following:

• You shouldn't let bad experiences cripple or defeat you, but rather fuel you to do better and be better for yourself.
• Don't settle for less, rather pursue the life you want to live. 
• You don't have to walk the same path that the people before you walked.
• You can create your path and fulfill your life's aspirations. 

 

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Twitter: PropDocMom

IG: Dr Miranda__ProDocMom

Podcast: Property Magician on Spotify and Podbean

 

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Ep.16 Why black women don’t succeed in the workplace

Black professional women face the dual challenge of belonging to two minority groups that are traditionally undervalued and underpaid in the workplace. Black women are forced to conquer dual challenges in the workplace as members of two minority groups. Women have been trying to break away from norms and standards set by society. They have been marching for equal rights and fighting for their rightful place in the world. Black women find themselves with the challenge of overcoming cultural, racial, and gender differences, stereotypes as well as biases. For more on this exciting topic please go to our page here. 

 

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www.blackwomenintheworkplace.com

 

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Ep.15 Growing your Career & preparing for your promotion

In today's podcast, I'm speaking to Mmabatho Takallo, who works for Michael Page South Africa about how to get a promotion. Michael Page is a specialist recruitment organisation with branches in different parts of the world. 

She shares that a promotion or career progression depends on how ambitious you are. It's not just about your skillset and qualifications. 

One needs to be proactive in their workplace and go after what they want because things are not going to be handed to you. Don't shy away from venturing out - empower yourself by moving beyond your comfort zone, and last but not least, believe in yourself and have confidence in your skills and abilities. Enjoy this insightful change conversation. 

 

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www.michaelpage.com

 

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Ep.14 Dealing with the emotion of fear!

In today's episode, I spoke to Phiona Martins an Industrial Psychologist and Career Coach.

What the Podcast covers; fear is a normal emotion that everyone experiences. The best way to get over your fear is to feel it and work through it, don't numb it or try to run away from it. Exposing yourself to your fear, starting with something small, that you are able to handle and work through, can help you build confidence and ultimately help you get over your fear. Having a positive outlook and seeing setbacks as opportunities leaves room for endless possibilities. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.  

 

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www.phionamartin.com

 

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Ep.13 Managing our Wellbeing Holistically

In today’s episode, I chat with Nthabiseng Motsa, author of a book called The Untangled Heart where she speaks about the holistic wellbeing of people. Nthabiseng is a facilitator in the mental, spiritual, and emotional wellness space. She loves it when people are doing well. In this episode, we touch on managing stress and removing the stigma around stress. Nthabiseng described stress as something that drastically takes you out of your space of safety, and you have no harmony within yourself.  May this change conversation on wellbeing touch someone in a way that leaves them in a better place.

 

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LinkedIn: Nthabiseng Motsa

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WhatsApp: +27 (0) 79 7370566

 

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Ep.12 What is your self-value?

In today’s episode, I chat with Busi Selesho a Money Coach. Busi shares some very profound insights that speak to how we relate with money and what it is we understand our self-worth to be and the value we put on ourselves. Some of the nuggets that stand out in today's conversation include: Value is not about what you know, but who you are and value overrides everything you think you need to be. It is key that as a person, you unearth any limiting beliefs you may have and shift the focus away from what you can’t do, and cultivate your talents as well as the skills you are good at.

 

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www.busiselesho.com

 

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Ep.11 A Holistic Look at Marketing

In our career conversations episode today, we talk about all things marketing. Businesses recognise the role that marketing plays in achieving the desired results and the importance of integrating marketing into their wider strategic mix. Whether you are interested in looking at new markets, bringing a new product to the market, you need to understand what competitors are doing, you are looking to rebrand a business, you want to know what channels to use, we talk about in our blog today.

I had an informative discussion with Kelebogile Mashigo, a Marketing Strategist and Entrepreneur. Kelebogile is passionate about brands and how they engage in a meaningful way with consumers.

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