WP E80 Sizakele Mzimela - #WisdomPersonified - conversations with Dudu Msomi
When in the midst of sorrow
You can't see up when looking down
A brighter day tomorrow will bring
You hear the voice of reason
Telling you this can never be done
No matter how hard reality seems
Just hold on to your dreams, yeah
Don't give up and don't give in, although it seems you never win
You will always pass the test as long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky
Be optimistic
Excerpt from the song āOptimisticā by The Sound of Blackness.
One of Sizakele 'Siza' Mzimelaās favourite songs captures her resolute, visonary and problem-solving character.
Sizakele 'Siza' Mzimela is a distinguished aviation executive renowned for her visionary leadership, strategic acumen, and unparalleled contributions to the global airline industry. Siza is a pioneer in aviation with over 25 years of aviation industry experience and expertise which has helped her scale to many heights, including being appointed as the first female onto the Board of Directors of the International Air Transport Association (#IATA) in its 70-year history. Previously, she has taken on the roles of Chairperson of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa and President of the #African Airlines Association.
Siza has also been recognised in an International Publication of āThe 100 Greatest #Women in Aviationā. She is the former #CEO of national carrier, South African Airways (when SAA was still the biggest carrier on the African continent) as well as regional airline, South African Express. As Group CEO of South African Airways (SAA), her tenure was marked by significant regional growth, operational excellence, and strategic alliances that enhanced SAAās competitive edge and global footprint.
In 2015, Siza revolutionised the aviation sector by becoming the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fly Blue Crane - the first black, women-owned commercial airline in South Africa, with both domestic and regional licenses.
Another wise and inspirational conversation from a shy, tenacious spirit! Hope you have enjoyed this wisdom as I have. Until the next episode of Wisdom Personified Conversations with Dudu Msomi. Be compassionate. Love-filled and live consciously.
#wisdompersonified #sizamzimela #sizakelemzimela #aviation #SAA #Bluecrane #flybluecrane #SAAExpress #jordan #india #dudumsomi #wisdom #leadership
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WP E79 Tshiamo Thebe - #WisdomPersonified - conversations with Dudu Msomi
Authors Randall Pinkett and Jeffrey Robinson, in their book āBlack Faces in White Placesā said: āIf experience is the best teacher, learning from someone elseās experience is a close secondā. Tshiamo Thebe is proactive in seeking opportunities to learn from others. She lives the adage that āwhen a student is ready, the teacher will appearā. Tshiamo is always on the ready to learn, grow and evolve.
She is a Chartered Accountant working a Senior Specialist for a financial services company. Tshiamo is a former television presenter on SABC 2. She graduated from the University of Johannesburg with a Bachelorās degree in #Accounting, as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Accounting Science from the University of South Africa. Academic highlights include being a fellow of the #AllanGray Orbis Foundation Scholarship and #SAICA Thuthuka Bursary both awarded on academic excellence.
Tshiamo is passionate about personal mastery, #mentorship, and talent development. She is currently a #mentor on the SAICA Mentorship programme and is an alumna of the Busara Leadership Mentoring journey. An advocate for #women in #leadership positions who believes in leading with kindness and integrity. She holds leadership certificates in the GIBS Women in Leadership short course and WITS Business School Coaching for High performance.
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Until next time, when we chat to another wise #African.
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WP E78 Dr Bongani Mageba - #WisdomPersonified - conversations with Dudu Msomi
LEADING YOUR LIFE WITH COURAGE ā The Wisdom from Dr Bongani Mageba
Roy T. Bennett says, āBe brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your #vision and #purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others". This quote captures the spirit that drives the life of my guest Dr Bongani Mageba
He is the Chief Executive Officer of Telesure Advisory Services which is a multi-product and multi-branded advisory business that provides personalised solutions across a wide range of personal, #business, life and #wealth offerings that align with clientsā specific needs and objectives.
Dr Mageba has an LLM with a focus on constitutional law from the University of KwaZulu Natal. An #MBA from the Gordon Institute of Business Science commonly known as #GIBS. He has completed programmes at Harvard and The Wharton Business Schools. And has a PhD from the GIBS.
Hope you enjoy this conversation with another wise #African.
#dudumsomi #bonganimageba #financialservices #CEO #leadership #TelesureAdvisoryServices
Until next time, on Wisdom Personified Conversations with Dudu Msomi.
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WP E76 Teresa Oakley-Smith - #WisdomPersonified - conversations with Dudu Msomi
Equality is treating everyone the same. But equity is taking differences into account, so everyone has a chance to succeed, says Jodi Picoult.
Speaking to Teresa Oakley-Smith, a pioneer in diversity and change management in South Africa in today's insightful episode. You cannot, but talk about equality and equity in the context of transforming workplaces and society.
Teresa Oakley-Smith aptly puts it, "Being a pioneer means forging ahead, not knowing exactly where you're going, but having faith in the journey."
She is a psychologist and former academic, who has successfully carved a path and dedicated herself to fostering #transformation, #diversity, #equity and #inclusion in South Africa.
She founded Diversi-T in 1993 specialising in transformation and diversity training. With degrees from the University of Wales and the University of the Witwatersrand, Teresa blends academic rigor with practical expertise. Her research, dialogues, and leadership on governmental commissions aim to foster mutual respect and productivity across diverse workplaces, transcending racial, gender, and cultural divides.
Until the episode of Wisdom Personified Conversations with Dudu Msomi. Wishing you a prosperous, fulfilling and joy-filled 2025.
#elonmusk #DEI #dudumsomi #teresaoakleysmith #racism #unconsciousbias #apartheid #SouthAfrica
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WP EWP E76 Debbie Goodman - #WisdomPersonified - conversations with Dudu Msomi
If you hear the name āJack Hammerā. You expect a male. Not in the case of the executive search firm.
Debbie Goodman is the Group CEO of Jammer Hammer, a global group of executive search, talent advisory and leadership coaching companies. Debbie also acts as Advisor to various VC-backed, high growth companies and she coaches founder CEOs and co-Founders, globally.
Debbie is a two-time bestselling author and host of the podcast āOn Work and Revolutionā.
Debbie started her career as an award-winning contemporary choreographer and dancer whilst she was finishing her law degree.
Debbie is originally from Cape Town and is now based in Los Angeles. You cannot miss her signature look. Pink framed eye glasses. Debbie shares crystal wisdom about the value of having the discipline of building a cash buffer for challenges times as Covid-19 demonstrated. About building a professional services company that is based on relationships and accumulated networks over time, in a foreign country, where one has to start from scratch.
Hope you enjoy the simple and yet, powerful wisdom shared in this episode of Wisdom Personified Conversations with Dudu Msomi.
Thank you for supporting our channel. We look forward to bringing you more wise conversations that shift your perspective, energise you to do better and inspire you to be a better person in all endeavours of your life.
As we come to the end of the year.
May your holiday season be filled with a sense of fulfilment, compassion, love, generosity, and joy. I wish you and your loved ones a glorious festive season.
#elonmusk #DEI #CEO #CSuite #leaders #recruitment #toxicworkplace #power #debbiegoodman #dudumsomi #wisdom
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