In My Own Words, a podcast by the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa
By The official PSASA podcast channel
Join me, Tsitsi Mutendi as I interview professional members about their personal journey in the professional speaking world, and how PSASA played a part in their career growth.
As part of the “Speaking as a Business” series that airs twice a month, I host guests who speak on creating a speaking business, managing expectations and the 101 on what to do to build your speaking business.
In My Own Words, a podcast by the Professional Speakers Association of Southern AfricaFeb 28, 2022
In My Own Words, with Cobus Visser
In My Own Words, with Cobus Visser
About: International Trainer & Facilitator
Cobus Visser is an author, speaker, international trainer, life coach, and Master Firewalk Instructor dedicated to helping individuals, business leaders and people with disabilities.
In My Own Words, with Eksteen De Waal
In My Own Words, with Eksteen De Waal
Eksteen De Waal (MBA) is an international speaker, writer, author, thinker and leadership consultant
With over 30 years’ of professional experience, Eksteen has spent time in the consulting world. With a deep passion for team development and a belief that compassion is at the heart of all truly successful organisations, he founded Exponentially Me. “Exponentially Me” focuses on corporate wellness, empowering individuals to find and live their authentic selves in any environment whilst improving team performance.
A firm believer that people must do what makes them come alive, his talks are delivered with gusto, inspiring people to bring their authentic selves to any situation they may face.
How do you bring a resonant message in an ever-changing world? Over the last three years, as a member of the PSANL/PSASA/PSAUKI and president of the PSANL and has recently joined the Fellowship of PSAUKI, the highest grade of membership, Eksteen has studied with some of the most impactful business writers, media coaches and crises managers. He has researched what works and how to turn that into a formula that everyone can follow. He is currently adding that to his new book Geekspeak: Let the nerd in you speak up and out. Come and experience a sneak peek of what is coming in the book.
LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/eksteendewaal
Web: www.exponentially.me
In My Own Words, with Oliver Nshom
In My Own Words, with Oliver Nshom
Oliver Nshom is a Transformational Speaker who focuses on helping startups build Healthy Organizational Cultures and helping individuals to overcome obstacles that stop them from achieving their biggest goals.
Oliver is a Trained and Certified Fire Walk Instructor and Empowerment Coach from Fire Walk Institute in South Africa, a graduate from the Business Leadership School USA, a certified speaker from Kernan Consultancy USA, Trained and Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), Trained and certified Customer Relationship Professional (CCRP), Trained and Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Trained and Certified Speaker and Coach (CSC).
He recently batched the Star Heroes after completing his Executive Master’s Program from Mogi Global Leadership School in Nigeria.
For the past 10 years, He has reached out to over 2 million people in over 920 events.
Oliver is the author of ten books with the Best Seller, "Step Out of the Box".
In My Own Words, with Verity Price
In My Own Words, with Verity Price
I am a former professional singer turned speaker and facilitator with a story to tell. After becoming one of the world's first online crowd-funders when I pre-sold 2000 copies of my debut album back in 2005, I unexpectedly became far more famous for thinking differently than I did for singing.
As a result, I have spent the last twelve years facilitating and speaking on strategy, innovation and positive mindset for multiple organizations and industries. With a degree in Psychology and Anthropology from UCT and as a De Bono accredited strategic and lateral thinking facilitator, I have worked with multi-national teams across South Africa and Europe.
I've been lucky enough to speak at twice at TEDx and am also a Distinguished Toastmaster and the Southern African champion of Evaluations (2015) and World Champion Public Speaking (2021)!
My passion is helping change the world one idea and one happy team at a time. I love to work with organizations to inspire their staff, align strategic direction, solve old problems, uncover new ideas and gain a competitive edge in their industries.
In My Own Words with Claude Phiri Global Training Consultant, Professional Speaker and Authorltant.
In My Own Words with Claude Phiri Global Training Consultant, Professional Speaker and Authorltant.
Author, Speaker and Independent Training Consultant offering full range of ETD and management consultancy services. Independent Consultant offering full range of management consulting, including business management consultancy, tax advisory, accounting services provision and organisational training and development.
Part-time facilitator position for various modules on the Master of Business Administration, Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Bachelor of Business Administration, Higher Certificate in Management, Association of Accounting Technicians and short skills courses (distance) students.
Mapalo Management Services is a Level 1 B-BBEE private company registered in terms of the South African Companies Act number 71 of 2008.
We focus on providing a range of innovative management services to a local, regional and national clientele. We also offer custom-made training programmes to companies and organisations in government and the private sector.
http://claudephiri.com/home/
http://mapalo.co.za
In My Own Words with Lorraine Jenks
International professional speaker, Climate Change Reality leader, sustainability facilitator, responsible tourism and hospitality influencer, green procurement consultant and ethical food activist, Lorraine Jenks is a leader in motivating better practices in both the corporate and private sectors.
With over 50 years of experience in environmental activism and a sense of humour to match, get ready for a professional but personal experience from “The Little Green Queen” where personality and positive energy balance the seriousness of the topics at hand.
Gutsy, witty and passionate, Lorraine started her journey as an activist in California in 1969 – and has never looked back! With two leading online companies to her name, she is qualified to speak knowledgeably and practically on environmental awareness, going green, climate change, conscious procurement and environmental ethics.
Speaker website: www.lorrainejenks.com
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In My Own Words with Tsitsi Mutendi: Legacy is not what you leave behind, it is what you are Living
Describing herself as Mom, Wife and Businesswoman, Tsitsi uses a quote by Og Mandino to embody her philosophy: “I am here for a purpose & that purpose is to grow into a mountain and not shrink to a grain of sand. Henceforth I will apply all my efforts to become the highest mountain of all and I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy.” Og Mandino
Tsitsi Mutendi is a well versed award-winning businesswoman, speaker, trainer and founder. A professional member of PSASA and a member of the Executive Committee 2021, Tsitsi embodies her philosophy and lives out her purpose by servicing Family Businesses in Africa to grow into Generational Wealth and Generational Legacies. Tsitsi is s seasoned podcast host who has her own podcast "Enterprising Families" which was named one of the Top 25 Family Business Podcasts in the world.
In this episode of our podcast, we introduce you to the new host of the "In My Own Words..." podcast hostess as she is speaks to PSASA President Charlotte Kemp, who takes the role of the guesting hostess as she hands over the reins to Tsitsi.
In My Own Words with Nicky Abdinor: If you got the drive, the destination is up to you
Two Nick Vujicic quotes come to mind when I think of Nicky: “Life isn't about having, it's about being,” and “I never met a bitter person who was thankful or a thankful person who was bitter.”
Nicky Abdinor was born without arms and shortened legs, but that did not stop her from becoming an Inspirational Speaker and Clinical Psychologist. Nicky is also a professional member of PSASA.
Her registered non-profit organisation, Nicky's Drive, aims to fund car adaptations for people with disabilities in South Africa.
Nicky credits her parents with instilling in her a mindset of not “Can I do this?” but “How can I do this?”
This podcast is presented by Charles Hsuan from Flying Kite
In My Own Words with Sue Fuller-Good: Life is an adventure, LIVE every moment!
Sue is a physiotherapist and owner of Body Brilliance Physiotherapy. She’s also a life coach - AKA “The Energy Guru”.
Growing up, Sue knew she wanted to do something in the medical profession. She remembers how her mom was prone to headaches and, as a youngster, Sue would give her mom head massages to ease the pain.
Later on, due to her father’s career in mining, Sue got the chance to work with injured miners. This really excited her - she loved being able to nurse people back to health and witnessing the positivity that they showed in the process. It was during this time that Sue knew she would choose physiotherapy as her career
During her years of practising physiotherapy, Sue noticed that pain and healing are complex phenomena. She wanted to help and empower people to find their own ‘healer within’ through focussing on factors like lifestyle habits and ways of thinking. This desire springboarded her career as a life coach and birthed The Energy Incubator in 2016.
In this interview, Sue shares a powerful story of working with prison inmates and one particular incident that stood out to her.
Sue became a professional member of the PSASA in October 2020.
In My Own Words with Bruce Wade: “Let me be your Strategy Adventurer - you shouldn’t be alone!”
When Bruce Wade was a child, his mother made him a Batsuit, and the superhero avatar stuck with him, given the similarities between Bruce Wayne and Bruce Wade.
In any good comic book storyline, there is a conflict between the superhero and the villain. However, in business, the strongest “villain'' is not a slow economy, government red tape, or even Covid. It’s the person in the mirror. It’s your own self-doubt.
Bruce believes that business is an adventure and he loves being businesses’ Business Strategy Adventurer. He sees this role not as simply a walk or model; rather, he helps business owners develop a strategy to overcome their lack of growth, develop new products and services, and ultimately build a strategy of freedom to overcome barriers.
He first heard of the PSA while gatecrashing a speaker's showcase event whom he looked up to. That event opened doors, and since joining in 2019 he experienced the wisdom and knowledge of other speakers and wished to do the same for new members. In October 2020, Bruce became a Professional Member of the PSA.
This episode of In My Own Words is presented by Charles Hsuan.
In My Own Words with Ian Hatton: What I value most in life is connection with another human being, that’s what love is about
At the age of 9, Ian Hatton wanted to be on the radio because “pictures are better when they are on the radio”. He was also drawn to public speaking and wanted a stage of his own one day.
Ian spent 19 years in IT, ending with a nearly 5-year stint in marketing at Microsoft South Africa - which led him to a chance encounter with Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer!
Many consider Ian to be the “Morpheus Genius” because while he isn’t necessarily the hero himself, he is the one who raises up the hero - he is the builder of heroes and believes in others even when everyone else disbelieves.
Ian is the current virtual chapter president for PSASA.
This podcast was hosted by Charles Hsuan.
In My Own Words with Ross Saunders: Keep up with it, growth doesn't happen overnight!
Ross Saunders grew up around older cousins who worked on computers a lot, and it planted a seed in young Ross’s mind.
At the age of 16, Ross started his computer repair business and rode around the neighbourhood fixing computers for small businesses.
In 2013, Ross was a victim of identity theft, which inspired him to become a crusader for data protection and information security. Ross also served as the Association's President of PSASA (Apr 2019 – Mar 2020).
If you want to be ahead of the curve on data security and prepare your organization for POPIA, contact Ross.
This podcast was hosted by Charles Hsuan.
In My Own Words with Nikki Bush : “May your curiosity always be stronger than fears”
Human Potential and Parenting Expert, Nikki Bush empowers individuals, families and teams in business and education to win at work, home and life.
Nikki has written four best-selling parenting books with major publishers, including her latest, Future-proof Your Child for the 2020s and Beyond (Penguin Random House), and she has fielded over 2 500 media interviews in the past 12 years. You may have seen or heard her on her weekly slots on Radio 702 and SABC3’s Expresso among many others.
She is a founding member of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (PSASA), holds the international Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, and was inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame in 2019 – the first woman in South Africa to ever receive it.
She is the 2020/21 President of the Johannesburg Chapter of the PSASA.
This podcast is hosted by Charles Hsuan.
In My Own Words with Joni Peddie: “Your mental, emotional & physical health is your real wealth.”
Joni Peddie started her career in FMCG when she was in her early 20’s. During this time she gained enough trust and know-how for pharmaceutical companies to let her train their staff. How did she do it?
Out of all the titles she possesses which include President of PSASA, Professional Speaker, Executive Coach and Strategic Facilitator Joni Peddie is most proud of being the mother of two wonderful children.
This podcast is hosted by Charles Hsuan.
In My Own Words with Charlotte Kemp: “What does your future look like?”
Charlotte Kemp is the Deputy President of PSASA. Charlotte has started 3 businesses and been through her fair share of highs and lows, but she has never let failure deter her.
From her experience and learnings, Charlotte was able to create the Futurist Framework. Not the type you go to for the lotto number; rather it is a model of a Map + Compass + Guide, which are various tools Charlotte uses to help you plot out the future better.
This podcast is hosted by Charles Hsuan.
In My Own Words with Richard Mulvey: “Narrow your niche and be a specialist, not a generalist.
The best career advice Richard Mulvey received was:
1: Know your stuff (product knowledge)
2: Know who you are stuffing (customer knowledge)
3: Then you stuff them well! (sales)
International Sales Guru Richard Mulvey is one of the few people that is a recipient of the Southern Africa Speaker Hall of Fame award in 2014 and the Stef du Plessis Founders Award in 2018.
Richard has lived a colourful life, from working for the Queen of England at Buckingham Palace, to training over 200 000 business people throughout three continents in 26 years.
This podcast is hosted by Charles Hsuan.
In My Own Words with Zanele Njapha: “I am a teacher for life!”
Zanele Njapha knew she wanted to be a teacher at the age of 5 and after school pursued her dream. In 2019, Zanele became the first-ever winner of The Speaker Factor. This launched her career as a professional speaker.
As an “unlearning” expert, Zanele believes that your future skills are really children’s skills, for example, inquisitiveness and honesty and that if you are a trainer or a professional speaker you are on some level also a teacher. Listen in as Zanele breaks it down for you.
This podcast is hosted by Charles Hsuan.