The Workplace Revolution with Sihle Bolani
By Sihle Bolani
The Workplace Revolution with Sihle BolaniJun 30, 2020
Take control of your career
Women Leading Change & Impact
Building income streams through property you don’t own
The art of storytelling
Surviving COVID: Business lessons after a global crisis
The evolution of parenting
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Is democracy sustainable when citizens are disengaged?
The Art of being a Superwoman
HR Matters: Employee Wellness and Talent Management
Inclusion: The ultimate secret for an organisation’s success
Innovation, failure & institutional support: What every SMME owner needs to know
Legacy, Love & Justice: A conversation with Dr Bernice A. King.
The "S" word, the big "O" and everything in-between
Connect with Dr Zenda: @dr.gynae.
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Schoolin’ life
About Black womanhood and sisterhood
The Black Girl's Guide to Corporate South Africa
Connect with Lindelwa: IG: @blackgirlsguide_za
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Owning your power in scarce skills: Unlocking Africa's Oceans Economy
In this episode, as we prepare to usher in Youth Month in South Africa we'll be focusing on learning about different careers and what the journey to advancement and success really looks like. Kicking off this careers series, I chat to The BlaqMermaid, Captain Londy Ngcobo, about her journey to becoming a ship navigator, her experiences with carrying the weight of being Africa's first Woman Dredge Master, get the scoop on what drew her into a maritime career and what we don't know about the nature of the Ocean Economy and the opportunities it holds.
Connect with Londy: @blaqmermaid
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But, do you really support other women?
Connect with Sharita: sharitadaya.com
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Why your company is getting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Wrong
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Lessons with Lion: Why marketing isn't helping your business, the value of goodwill and other gems for life and business
Connect with Lebo: @lebolion_sa / www.lebolion.co.za
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Beyond the image: A look at my life, what's on my mind and other things I've never shared publicly
Collaboration over Competition: The Sisterhood Guide
It should not be normal to need movements for embracing our bodies
Connect with Megan: Twitter: @BodyPositiveMeg / IG: @theauthenticgirl
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I, before we: Navigating relationships by putting yourself first
In this episode, I chat to author, Oluchi B. Kolanisi, about practical steps to self-discovery, healing, changing behavioural & mental patterns, self-mastery and much more.
Connect with Oluchi: @oluchiwrites
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Demystifying risk management and its role in building and sustaining successful businesses
In this episode, I chat to Thando Masanabo, an Internal Auditor about risk management, the importance of process development, ethics and representation in the field of Risk Management.
Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com
Talk a good game: The career success cheat sheet
In this episode, I chat to Organisational Psychologist, Phiona Martin, about habits for success, how to build strategic networks, managing conflict, successfully switching careers, job hopping, office romances, being over-qualified and how to take ownership of mapping out your own career.
Connect with Phiona: www.phionamartin.com.
Connect with me: www.sihlebolani.com
Dear Black Professional: "Intelligence isn't enough"
We chat about key themes from her book, navigating racism, discrimination, lack of exposure and uncertainty that comes with being Black in the workplace.
Connect with Carice: @cariceanderson
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What is your purpose? How do you define it? How do you walk in it? How do you know if your work/requires requires it?
In this week's episode, I chat to Divya Vasant, a purpose-driven entrepreneur who is the founder of and CEO of the AMAZI group of companies. We chat about building social businesses, changing career paths, what it takes to discover your purpose, what to expect when choosing to work in your purpose, her passion for equipping and advancing Black women unapologetically and how that's received in funding spaces that don't have an affinity to Black women.
Listen now.
Connect with Divya: www.amazibeauty.co.za / IG: @amazibeauty
Connect with me: www.sihlebolani.com / IG: @sihlebolani / Twitter: @SihleBolani_
The role of digital media in protecting your business in an unpredictable world
In this week's episode, I chat to tech entrepreneur, Mags Shivanda, about sustaining a business during a global crisis, the case for migrating marketing spend to digital media, opportunities for small businesses, how digital marketing can help your business grow, the effects of tech fatigue and so much more.
Connect with Mags: www.digitalshero.co.za
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Bonus episode: The state of unemployment in South Africa
In this special episode, I chat to Talent Management & Graduate Recruitment Specialist, Buhle Mbele and Learning Strategist, Celeste Stewart, about the latest Statistics South Africa Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the 4th quarter of 2020.
We discuss some of the most concerning aspects of the report, how we have been getting it wrong, what needs to change and how we can all play a role in actively turning things around, no matter how small.
How do we make it to the other side?
In this week's episode, I chat to Spiritual Psychologist, Life & Relationship Coach and businesswoman, Bongeka Ndandani. We discuss abandonment, trauma bonds, resilience and navigating difficult conversations with our families.
Connect with Bongeka: @Twitter: @bongien
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Language, equality and activism: A queer perspective (ft. Dr Bev Ditsie)
In this episode, I chat to gender non-conforming lesbian activist, award-winning filmmaker and all 'round powerhouse, Dr Beverley Ditsie. We chat about the lived realities and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community, the resistance to acknowledge queer rights as human rights, the importance and impact of the language we choose to use, accountability and what meaningful allyship looks like.
Connect with Dr Bev: Twitter & IG: @bevditsie
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Break rules. Disappoint people. Go against the grain.
In this episode, I chat to Pharmacist turned Mindset & Transformation coach and Feminine power Expert, Ekene Onu. We discuss purpose, expressing & monetising your purpose, moving from success to significance, free yourself the idea that you must understand everything, surviving "premium tears" and how your gift makes room for you.
Connect with Ekene: IG: @iconicwomanhood_coach / www.iconicwomanhood.com
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Autonomy, self-determination and the politics of feminism
In this week’s episode of The Workplace Revolution with me, Sihle Bolani, I chat to author, activist and academic, Malebo Sephodi about autonomy, self-determination and the politics of feminism at home, at work and online.
Connect with me: Twitter: @SihleBolani_ / IG: @sihlebolani / www.sihlebolani.com
Racial equity in the midst of a US leadership change, global health crisis and generational inequality
The episode without a title, featuring Dr Thema
In this episode, I chat to Dr Thema Bryant-Davis about racism, hardship, shame, grief, healing and making wellness accessible to, and effective for, Black communities. Wondering why this episode has no title? This conversation was just so big and so deep and as I process its impact on me, I didn't want to dictate what it may mean for you. In a year that has challenged us in ways we could have never imagined, this conversation was the soothing balm my heart and mind desperately needed. I really hope it comforts you, too.
Connect with Dr Thema: Twitter: @drthema / IG: @dr.thema
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The truth about tech, business and the cost of being the only Black woman in the room
In this episode, I chat to Entrepreneur and Business Executive, AJ Williams about the things business school doesn't teach you about business success, why scaling is such a challenge for business owners, 3 things your business' operations strategy must cover, why understanding tech policy and its impact on your business and industry is critical and the real cost of being a Black woman in spaces that aren't diverse.
Connect with AJ: Twitter and IG: @ajwilliamsco / www.ajwilliams.co
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In a world that is resistant to Black women...
In this episode, I chat to Philanthropist, HR enthusiast and Entrepreneur, Luyanda Duma. We discuss her views on life, leadership, resilience and tips for managing your career advancement effectively.
Connect with Luyanda: Twitter: @luyanda_duma6 / IG: @luyandaduma @strippedbyluyanda @shopshewhodreams @malusidumafoundation
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Is your activism active?
In this episode, I chat to Creator, Diversity Champion, Educator, Director and Event Curator, Angela McCrae about representation, performative allyship, code switching and the value of intentions that are actually supported by action.
Connect with Angela: IG: @angelamccrae @uncorkedandcultured
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Brands, crises and “personal opinions”: A PR Masterclass
In this episode, I chat to PR mavens, Phumeza Langa and Nelisa Ngqulana about what it’s really like to have a career in PR, how to manage reputations, dealing with moral crises and how brand partnerships can compromise goodwill.
Connect with Phumeza: Twitter and IG: @phumeza_shh
Connect with Nelisa: Twitter and IG: @neli_ngqulana / Facebook: Nelisa Ngqulana
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Get out your way!
How "diversity" that excludes socio-economic and socio-political considerations fails marginalised employees
Bonus episode: A Social Media Masterclass with Busi Skhosana
Speaking of racism...
Can we get real about "Confidence" for a sec?
Connect with Celeste: IG: @celestestewart @boldcuriosity / Twitter: @boldlyceleste / www.boldcuriosity.com
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Health & fitness: Whose standards are they, anyway?
In this episode, I chat to Elizabeth Colen, a Nutritionist, Certified Life Coach and Health Strategist who founded Ms. FitOne Lifestyles. We discuss the health & fitness standards that are continuously being peddled to us, how they impact on our physical, emotional and mental wellbeing, clear up some myths about what "healthy" looks like and so much more!
Connect with Elizabeth: IG: @msfitone / www.msfitone.com
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Bridging the gaps between government and communities: A case for socio-economic justice and inclusion
In this episode, I chat to Astra Armbrister-Rolle, The Bahamas Consul General to Southeast USA. We discuss the kind of leadership required for impactful change, addressing political apathy, public policy, being a woman in politics and some of the challenges she is working to address for Bahamian youth.
Connect with Consul General Armbrister-Rolle: IG: @astraarolle / www.bahconga.com
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Calling all small business owners and aspirant business owners!
In this episode, I chat to Small Business Facilitator and author Chisa Pennix-Brown about small businesses - common mistakes they make, keys to building a successful business, funding, social barriers to entry and the role collaboration can play in collective success and sustainability.
Connect with Chisa: IG: @chisapennixbrown / www.ladybizness.com
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Generational wealth, assets that appreciate & the truth about those Birkin bags
Black women in media
Connect with Jasmine: www.theJasmineBRAND.com / IG: @thejasminebrand
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