HR Deep Dive: The Power of Values-Led Leadership with Lwazi Nhlapo (Season 6 Finale)
In this special finale of The Enlightened Podcast – Soft Strength: Redefining Career Success, we’re closing the season with a conversation that goes to the heart of leadership: values.Joined by Lwazi Nhlapo, General Manager at Clicks and Brand Manager for The Body Shop SA, we explore how purpose, ethics, and values-driven leadership can transform not only workplaces but also communities. In a world that often rewards speed over substance, this episode is a powerful reminder that leading with integrity creates lasting impact.This finale is more than just an episode — it’s a celebration of the season, the lessons we’ve shared, and the growth we’ve embraced together.✨ Plus, stay tuned: we’ll be announcing the two giveaway winners of The Body Shop hampers this Friday!Thank you so much for tuning in on todays episode of The Enlightened Podcast.Lets stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luyandaduma/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_self_edit_contact-info%3B1ycDPKXuSE6sdg0sYqB9Tg%3D%3D Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AbrCJFIo2ld5F4xKJ005Q
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Monday Momentum: Self -Trust Over Hustle
For years, we’ve been told to hustle harder, sleep later, and push until it happens. But what if the real game-changer in your career isn’t hustle—it’s self-trust?In this episode of The Enlightened Podcast – Soft Strength: Redefining Career Success, host Luyanda Khumbuzaexplores why trusting your pace, your decisions, and your timing is the ultimate power move in a world obsessed with constant grind.We unpack practical strategies for pausing before you push, choosing alignment over approval, and learning to measure your success by energy and meaning—not just hours and output.If you’ve ever felt behind or pressured to do more, this episode is your reminder: you’re not late, you’re right on time.Thank you so much for tuning in on todays episode of The Enlightened Podcast.Lets stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luyandaduma/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_self_edit_contact-info%3B1ycDPKXuSE6sdg0sYqB9Tg%3D%3D Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AbrCJFIo2ld5F4xKJ005Q
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HR Deep Dive: The Balanced Boss with Mpoomy Ledwaba
What does it mean to lead, build, and thrive without losing yourself?In this powerful conversation, Mpoomy shares her journey of balancing ambition with alignment, and why wellness is not just a lifestyle choice — it’s a leadership strategy.Trust me, this one’s filled with honesty, alignment, and the kind of wisdom you’ll carry with you long after listening.🎧 Episode available now on all platforms — link in bio.#TheEnlightenedPodcast #SoftStrength #TheBalancedBoss #MpoomyLedwaba #Leadership #WellnessThank you so much for tuning in on todays episode of The Enlightened Podcast.Lets stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luyandaduma/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_self_edit_contact-info%3B1ycDPKXuSE6sdg0sYqB9Tg%3D%3D Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AbrCJFIo2ld5F4xKJ005Q
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Monday Momentum: Gentle doesn't mean Passive
Softness in the workplace is often mistaken for weakness. But true gentleness is not passive — it’s powerful. It’s the ability to influence without aggression, lead without domination, and hold space without losing direction.In this episode of Monday Momentum, I unpack how professionals can reclaim gentleness as a form of strength. We’ll talk about setting a tone of calm authority, leading with empathy, and why kindness and clarity together create stronger impact than fear ever could.If you’ve ever been told you’re “too soft” for leadership or felt pressure to harden yourself to fit in, this conversation will show you why gentleness is not just valid — it’s vital.Thank you so much for tuning in on todays episode of The Enlightened Podcast.Lets stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luyandaduma/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_self_edit_contact-info%3B1ycDPKXuSE6sdg0sYqB9Tg%3D%3D Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AbrCJFIo2ld5F4xKJ005Q
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HR Deep Dive:Money & Mental Clarity: Building Financial Wellness While Growing Your Career with Nicolette Mashile
Money and mental clarity are deeply connected — the way we manage our finances often shapes how we show up in our careers, our confidence, and even our decision-making.In this episode of The Enlightened Podcast, I sit down with Nicolette Mashile — bestselling author, entrepreneur, and founder of Financial Fitness Bunnies — to unpack the mindset, habits, and practical steps that professionals can use to achieve financial wellness. We explore how money stress impacts performance, why clarity is more powerful than comparison, and how to cultivate a healthier relationship with finances while building your career.This is not about technical jargon or budgeting formulas — it’s a real, empowering conversation about money as self-care and how financial wellness can fuel both your personal and professional growth.Thank you so much for tuning in on todays episode of The Enlightened Podcast.Lets stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luyandaduma/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_self_edit_contact-info%3B1ycDPKXuSE6sdg0sYqB9Tg%3D%3D Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1AbrCJFIo2ld5F4xKJ005Q
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