Step into the rooms where careers are shaped and legends are born. "More Than Management" pulls back the curtain on the masterminds behind sports, music, and ta...
EP 01: Sibu Mabena - The Art of Crisis Management & Empire Building
"A manager is a hunter, and talent is human." With these words, Sibu Mabena opens up a masterclass in navigating the high-stakes world of talent management that sets the tone for our premiere episode.
At 32, Sibu has mastered the art of crisis management and turning challenges into opportunities. From choreographing major productions to founding Duma Collective and launching Golden Thread Africa, she's built her reputation on handling the industry's most complex situations with strategic precision.
In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Sibu breaks down:
The art of high-stakes talent management
Crisis management strategies that actually work
Building Golden Thread Africa from the ground up
Navigating industry challenges with grace
The delicate balance of protecting both talent and business
Transforming setbacks into comebacks
Key Insights:
Real-world crisis management techniques
The psychology of effective talent management
Building trust in high-pressure situations
Strategic communication during challenges
Creating sustainable management frameworks
Whether you're a current manager, aspiring to be one, or just fascinated by the inner workings of the entertainment industry, this episode offers unprecedented insights into the real world of talent management.
Guest: Sibu Mabena Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Duma Collective Founder, Dance Nation South Africa Board Member: The Effie Awards, The Creative Circle Winner: Inverroche Future Is Female Award
Follow Us: Guest: @sibumabena Host: @ntando_zikalala_ Show: @morethanmanagement_ Agency: @tothemaxmanagement
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The Art of Managing Greatness: More Than Management Official Teaser
Welcome to MORE THAN MANAGEMENT with Ntando Zikalala
The curtain is about to be pulled back on the industry's most powerful conversations. Where championship dreams meet platinum ambitions, and where talent transforms into legacy.
ABOUT MORE THAN MANAGEMENT:In the world of talent management, some stories remain untold. Until now.
More Than Management isn't just another industry show—it's your exclusive access to the minds that shape careers, build empires, and transform raw talent into global phenomena. Each episode takes you inside the rooms where industry-changing decisions are made, where strategies are crafted, and where the future of entertainment, sports, and music is designed.
Join host Ntando Zikalala as we bridge the gap between talent and trajectory, uncovering the blueprint that turns potential into power.
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Step into the rooms where careers are shaped and legends are born. "More Than Management" pulls back the curtain on the masterminds behind sports, music, and talent management's biggest success stories. Join host Ntando Zikalala for intimate conversations that reveal the strategies, decisions, and pivotal moments that transform potential into greatness.