Navigating maternity leave for expectant moms with Farai Ntuli
In this episode, we sit down with Farai Ntuli, Youth Employment and Skilling Consultant and a working mom, to explore how to prepare for and navigate maternity leave in a way that supports both personal well-being and professional growth.From managing expectations at work to setting boundaries at home, Farai shares her lived experience, practical tips, and wellness insights for new and expectant moms balancing career and motherhood.What we cover:- How to plan for maternity leave (emotionally + logistically)- Conversations to have with your employer- Returning to work: challenges and strategies- Self-care and mental health during early motherhoodCreating a more supportive workplace cultureWhether you're a new parent, HR professional, or employer looking to support your team better, this conversation is a must-listen.#wellnessatwork #maternityleave #workingmom
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Mastering Office Politics with Niven Postma
Workplace politics can feel like a minefield - complex, challenging, andsometimes unavoidable. But what if we could learn to navigate them effectively and ethically? In this episode, I sat down with Niven Postma, a leading expert on workplace dynamics and leadership, to uncover strategies for understanding and mastering office politics without compromising integrity. Niven Postma is a renowned leadership expert, speaker, and author specialising in workplace politics, strategic leadership, and organisational culture. With extensive executive experience across multiple industries, she helps professionals and leaders develop the skills they need to navigate complex workplace dynamics with confidence and purpose.Leave a comment to tell us what your key takeaway is from this episode.
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Understanding organisational culture with Themba Chakela
A lot of us may have heard of the term "organisational culture" but might have a vague understanding of what exactly it is and how it affects our experience at work.
I sat down with the Head of People, Culture and Change at e-motion Consulting, Themba Chakela to demystify what organisational culture is.
Sure, the pizzas and drinks on a Friday afternoon are great for camaraderie and team morale but this discussion with Themba shows that it takes vision, intentionality and consistency to build a workplace culture that is healthy and productive.
Themba has two decades of "people" experience. His roles have ranged from tactical delivery, strategic planning, capability creation and organisational effectiveness advisory.
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Reimagining employee wellness with Tantaswa Fubu
On the final episode for this season, I sat down with Tantaswa Fubu CA(SA), CEO of Greatwell Consultancy for an insightful conversation on how organisations and leaders have to reimagine employee wellness for the future of work.
Drawing from her personal and professional experience, Tantaswa emphasised the importance of psychological safety as a key factor in a health promoting culture and how this can help fight the stigma against mental health in the workplace.
She highlighted how concepts such as love, kindness and care are vital in creating a culture of wellness and how these are leadership principles that managers and senior leadership should embody when showing up in the workplace. Lastly, she shares how the reimagination of employee wellness requires a radical approach that challenges the current status quo and prioritises tailored and individualised care for employees.
So many insights and gems were shared on this episode - by far my favourite episode of the podcast.
#employeewellness #Wellnessatwork #mentalhealth
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How a growth mindset can help your career with Claudia Dias
In this video, we explore how adopting a growth mindset can positively impact your career development and professional success.
Our guest, NLP Coach and Employee Wellness Specialist, Claudia Dias, shares what it means to have a growth mindset, how it differs from a fixed mindset, and why embracing challenges, learning from failures, and continually improving your skills can help you advance in your career.
Learn practical tips on how to shift your thinking, stay motivated, and unlock new opportunities for growth in the workplace. Whether you're looking to move up the ladder, transition into a new field, or simply enhance your personal development, a growth mindset is the key to long-term success.
#GrowthMindset #CareerDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalSuccess #mindsetmatters
Wellness in the Workplace is a podcast hosted by Mbali Mzinyane and aims to empower new and experienced professionals with insights and practical tools to navigate different workplace dynamics through insightful and informative conversations.
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