The lowdown on Fronting in BEE : Possibilities Episode 42
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In the context of BEE in South Africa, Fronting exists. Some are even saying that the new Revised Codes (released for public comment October 2012) will encourage more fronting. We ask two BEE experts to share their views on Fronting, and why it should be a criminal offence.
How to maintain the entrepreneurial edge : Possibilities Episode 41
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Allon Raiz taps into his experience of dealing with over thousands of entrepreneurs and shares what gives successful entrepreneurs the edge, finding the balancing of working on and in the business.
The lowdown on Fronting in BEE : Possibilities Episode 42
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In the context of BEE in South Africa, Fronting exists. Some are even saying that the new Revised Codes (released for public comment October 2012) will encourage more fronting. We ask two BEE experts to share their views on Fronting, and why it should be a criminal offence.
3 Principles to Overcoming Challenges : Possibilities Episode 36
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We talk to Alex Harris, Uber Adventurer and the first South African to summit all of the 7 highest summits on earth. In this episode, he shares with us 3 important principles to overcome challenges in our lives, be it personal, work or other. 1) Big/Small; 2) Push/Pull 3) Understanding the Power of Process.
Why become a "Tree Hugger"? : Possibilities Episode 30
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It took a record-setting microlight flight around the world and a walk to the South Pole for property developer Ricky de Agrela to realise that we are ruining our planet. Now he has become more environmentally conscious and calls himself a tree hugger. He says that we don't need to do more to be eco-friendly, rather we need to do less. This is his story.
What happens when the young speak up? : Possibilities Episode 24
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In an age where technology has made the world smaller, it has also made individual voices more powerful. Do individual generations have the responsibility to use their voice? What about a collaborative effort between generations? On the show, we chat to Zama Ndlovu (writer/blogger) and Saffron Baggallay (Generation Y specialist and speaker) about the possibilities that arise when young people use their voices.
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In a fractal world, organisational hierarchies are disintegrating. We talk to Doug Vining, a futurist, about this global trend and how it links to the concept of Naked Leadership.
The Relevance of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" Today : Possibilities Episode 35
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We talk to Dawie Swart (Jnr) about the 2006 recession, Robert Kiyosaki, "Rich Dad, Poor Dad", the "Cash Flow Quadrant" and personal accountability.
Can Teenagers be Entrepreneurially Minded? : Possibilities Episode 29
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Entrepreneurship is often a "subject" left to adults. But what are the possibilities when teenagers are exposed to a new way or type of thinking? In South Africa, where unemployment urgently needs people to start businesses, exposing teenagers to an entrepreneurially minded way of thinking could just be the answer.
Being Yourself for a Living : Possibilities Episode 23
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In a world where we are bombarded by marketing messages wanting us to be something other than what we are, is it possible to be yourself? Robin Wheeler professes that the only way to real success is congruence - a state of being whereby you are no longer defined by the labels of society but rather by who YOU really are. Tonight we talk to Robin Wheeler about what’s possible when you live an authentic life.
Turn your Ideas into reality with The Hub: Possibilities Episode 17
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How do you turn your idea into reality? We asked Lesley Williams about an opportunity The Hub (a co-working space for social innovators and entrepreneurs) offers, to make this possible.
How to maintain the entrepreneurial edge : Possibilities Episode 41
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Allon Raiz taps into his experience of dealing with over thousands of entrepreneurs and shares what gives successful entrepreneurs the edge, finding the balancing of working on and in the business.
What do Executives and Shoe Shiners have in common? : Possibilities Episode 34
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Lere Mgayiya shines people - not shoes. He shares with us how this culture of being in the people business - not the shoe shine business - is what has made him successful and grow to employ 45 people.
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Education in Africa, and particularly rural Africa is of crucial importance. We talk to Mark Bennett from iSchool, which is based in Lusaka, Zambia, about e-learning and the benefits that are possible.
The Streisand Effect, The Spear and Art in Society : Possibilities Episode 22
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The Streisand Effect, The Spear and Art in Society – We talk to Elfriede Dreyer, an Associate Professor in Fine Arts at the department of Visual Arts, University of Pretoria, and Hazel Kurian, a Counselling Psychologist, about the Streisand Effect, the censorship of art and the right of expression.
Embracing FEAR and discovering Adventure : Possibilities Episode 16
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Is it possible to overcome the fear of the unknown and turn life into an adventure? We ask adventurer James Lea-Cox who's just cycled 15 500km from London to Cape Town.
The Adventure of Getting Lost : Possibilities Episode 33
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Are you lost or temporarily unaware of your present location? What possibilities open up to you when you are lost? We chat to Lisa De Speville (aka Adventure Lisa) about being lost, coping with it and how to go about finding your way. Adventure lessons that could easily be applied to everyday life. Perhaps you are not as lost as you thought...
What is the Social Impact of Yarn Bombing? : Possibilities Episode 27
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Flash mobs have taken the world by storm. But what if a social movement could have a positive impact? Yarn bombing could just be that social movement. Improving bland social spaces and creating a meaningful and colorful contribution, all with the simple beginnings of yarn. On the show, we talk to Stacey Rozen, professional yarn bomber, as we discuss what yarn bombing is and the positive global impact it is having.
Telephone Trees and Evolving Ideas : Possibilities Episode 21
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Telephone Trees and Evolving Ideas – We talk to Dion Jerling, Special Projects Director at Connect Africa, about the evolution of ideas, the need for flexibility, and principles, visions and dreams.
Meet WONDERboom... at your house : Possibilities Episode 15
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Cito of WONDERboom explains how they live to perform, and talk about an exclusive offer to have them "Rock your House", in your home, with your friends and neighbours.
Help for Entrepreneurs who want to give up : Possibilities Episode 38
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Times can be tough as an entrepreneur, and often, you might feel like throwing in the towel. Yet, there are always options when you feel like there are none, and some key questions to ask yourself before you decide for sure that it's time to give up. Allon Raiz shares some points from his book, entitled "What to do when you want to give up."
Do it, just get started! : Possibilities Episode 32
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Cordi van Niekerk is the co-founder of the The CHOC Cows, a group of people who have raised over R 11 million rand for CHOC. He says that the key is to success is to just get started.
What are the costs of Entrepreneurship? : Possibilities Episode 26
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Do you want to be an entrepreneur? If so, listen to what Denvor Phokaners has to say are the costs of being an entrepreneur, and see if you really have what it takes.
Igniting brainstorming with a matchstick : Possibilities Episode 20
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There is a lot of talk about innovation, but are we truly unleashing innovative thinking? We talk to Janet du Preez, a thought and ideas leader, about methodologies that evoke highly creative solutions and ideas.
Creativity can save our Rhinos: Possibilities Episode 14
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If we don't take action, our Rhinos will be poached to extinction. Cito of WONDERboom shares how creativity is helping to save them, and how you can get involved. See http://www.savetherhino.org/ and http://www.avaaz.org/en/save_rhinos/?fUjEEab&pv=61
Are Dealmakers & Sales People born or made? : Possibilities Episode 37
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Are selling, negotiating and dealmaking, skills you are naturally born with? Or are they skills you learn along the way? Kim Meredith, aka Deal Diva and Clive Price, aka Sales Guru share their points of view.
Successful Entrepreneurship Tip - Don't Go It Alone : Possibilities Episode 31
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We talk to Gareth Ochse and Paul Smith about working with a partner/partners to better ensure high growth and big impact entrepreneurial success.
Ancient Archaeological Discoveries and Contemporary Crop Circles? : Possibilities Episode 25
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We talk to Lori Shyba about an exciting new archaeological find and crop circles in the dust. Is there a link between the past and extra-terrestrial life...?
Can curiosity change the banking system? : Possibilities Episode 19
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Michael Tellinger believes that money is a synthetically created tool of enslavement and his questioning of whether money really makes the world go round could be the catalyst for a change in the banking industry. He is taking the Standard Bank, The Reserve Bank and the Minister of Finance to the Constitutional Court to challenge them to be transparent on their lending practices and what money actually is. For more info see www.thebigcase.co.za
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Is it possible to bring an innovative idea too early to market? And if it fails, is it because the idea was "before it's time" or is this just an excuse? We ask Innovation expert, Gavin Symanowitz.