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The Carmen Murray Show - Conscious LeadHERS

Lead with heart. Think with Courage. Act with Purpose.

The Conscious LeadHERS Podcast, hosted by the unstoppable Carmen Murray, is where bold ideas meet fearless leadership. From boardrooms to living rooms, this podcast redefines what it means to lead audaciously from the inside out. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s rewriting the playbook on how self-mastery, critical thinking, and authentic leadership can spark movements — not just in organisations, but across society. In a world desperate for hope, certainty, and actionable change, the Conscious LeadHERS Podcast is your backstage pass to stories, tools, education and strategies that shift paradigms.

Carmen Murray isn’t just a host; she’s a force of nature.
Award-winning Connected Marketer. Global keynote speaker. Professional troublemaker. Carmen’s career has taken her from South Africa’s boardrooms to global stages in over 40 countries, crafting transformative strategies for brands and igniting movements that drive real impact.

As the founder of Carmen Murray Communications, she blends cutting-edge systems thinking with human insight into hyper-personalised strategies that defy convention. She’s a leading Connected Marketer, Netnographer, and a relentless advocate for women’s empowerment through her Conscious LeadHERS initiative. Her approach fuses science with soul, delivering results that resonate across industries and audiences. Mixing trend analysis, storytelling, and even unconventional methodologies to decode the human experience. Carmen doesn’t just break the mould—she shatters it.
Occasionally English Explicit South Africa Society & Culture · Management
155 Episodes
60 – 80

#095 Marketing Myopia: Deadliest sin of Leadership

Ironic? How we become old fashioned marketers in modern times.Shortsighted! Guests in this episode: Prof Marius Wait University of Johannesburg (UJ) Dr. Beate Mulder-Stiehler (UJ) Prof. Mornay Roberts-Lombard(UJ) Why did we put the theory of Marketing Myopia to bed? Why are we not drilling this into the way we lead…
24 Mar 2022 53 min

#094 The Great Resignation is the least of our concerns! | Bronwyn Williams

Are you ready for Web 3? Can you afford the Mass Exit? Guest: Bronwyn Williams (Economist, Trend Analyst, Futurist, Author) In this episode: Futurist, Economist and Author, Bronwyn Williams shares her views on the rise of "The Great Resignation" and unpacks the cultural shifts. This is the next frontier of…
13 Jan 2022 38 min

#093 Askida Ekmek - The hook of kindness | Fuat Guven

Hospitality Executive Fuat Guven shares his cultural wisdom as he unpacks the ancient tradition of Turkey, Askida Ekmek. Fuat further reveals the importance of kindness and resilience of the Turkish culture and the lessons we can learn from each other. Grab a cup of something. Loosen up and join this…
17 Dec 2021 34 min

#092 Genoeg! For the love of people, change your culture! | Chantel Botha

Your values are on a wall in an unoccupied building. Now what? Today, Chantel Botha (CEO of Brand Love and Brand Warrior) brings her flamboyant personality and wise soul to share the years of cultural wisdom to shine a spotlight on what needs to happen to make "work happen" in…
30 Nov 2021 31 min

#091 Get Ready For a Meta First World | Faith Popcorn

The future of metaverse and the importance of early adopters. Are you ready to escape the real world and join us in the metaverse? Faith Popcorn, the world-renowned futurist and CEO of BrainReserve. Also nicknamed the Nostradamus of Marketing because of her 95% accuracy in predicting the future sits down…
11 Nov 2021 42 min

#090 Who is John Steenhuizen? Could the DA have digital presence crisis?

Just how do young people see political leaders? Who is John Steenhuizen? Could the DA be in trouble? Political parties have all started their campaigns ahead of the November municipal elections. And while the IEC is pleased with the number of voters who've registered, there is concern about the number…
12 Oct 2021 8 min

#089 eNCA Discussion | Elections and the digital space

What is happening online for the upcoming elections? Tumelo Mothotoane (TV personality and media entrepreneur) ;Carmen Murray (Digital Analyst, Podcaster, Entrepreneur) With the Local Government Elections (South Africa) looming, political parties are moving to online platforms to win your vote. Digital Analyst, Carmen Murray, speaks about the ANC’s digital presence…
12 Oct 2021 6 min

#088 Netnography - Social and Search Listening

Clement Manyathe (Talk 702) Interviews Carmen Murray Talk 702's Clement Manyathela is joined by Carmen Murray, Digital Analyst and Content Specialist to help us understand Netnography in the context of the upcoming municipal collections. In this episode, Carmen Murray explains Netnography and how the observations are being analyzed for the…
12 Oct 2021 19 min

#087 Numerology | Your life speaks to you in numbers | Sandy Smith and Debbie McGregor

Renowned Numerologist who predicated 9/11 & Covid reads a guest Guests: Sandy Smith (Sandy Numerology) and Debbie McGregor What is Numerology? Is it used to determine a person's personality, strengths and talents, obstacles to overcome, inner needs, emotional reactions and ways of dealing with others. In this episode: renowned Numerologist,…
6 Oct 2021 53 min

#086 Lockdown Futures, Spotlights and Shadows | Graeme Codrington

Upgrade your thinking and discover how you can pivot during Covid Graeme Codrington (Futurist, Author, Presenter) Navigating the future You will sit at the edge of your seat. Your jaw will drop to the floor as you learn about the impact of Covid behind the scenes of businesses, entrepreneurs, and…
19 Jun 2021 53 min

#085 The Resurrection of a Zulu Princess | Toya Delazy

Zulu Princess, Toya Delazy opens up about her life and mental health. It's not every day you get to interview royalty! In this episode, Toya Delazy, a Zulu Princess (Latoya Nontokozo Buthelezi) from South Africa shares her story of being raised in royalty, polarisation, culture, mental health, and how she…
11 Jun 2021 1 hour

#084 MENtHERship works both ways

The mentor mentality: Let's do this together. Only way we learn. Guests in this episode: Arnaud Collery (French Actor, Comedian, Filmmaker, renowned TedxSpeaker, Happiness Coach) Glen Sampson Luvuyo Pangwa Grab a coffee and join this fascinating vulnerable conversation with host Carmen Murray and Arnaud Collery, a multifaceted coach, entertainer, emcee,…
6 May 2021 54 min

#083 African Storytelling is where it all began | Frans van der Colff

African history has been passed through generations through stories. Frans van der Colff (African expert, Faculty and Fellow at Henley Business School) If there is one thing we love in Africa, it's a good story next to a fireside. We don't have a crackling fire, but we have incredible stories…
8 Apr 2021 43 min

#082 How to do Research during a Pandemic | Dr. Beate Stiehler-Mulder

Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in research design during a pandemic Dr. Beate Stiehler-Mulder (Senior Lecturer, Marketing Specialist and Researcher at UJ) Curiosity gets the better of Carmen Murray as she chats to Dr. Beate Stiehler-Mulder about the emerging trends in research. The pandemic disrupted research and whilst it is necessary…
24 Mar 2021 45 min

#081 Chef to Billionaire | Antonio Iozzo

What's the mindset of a billionaire? Antonio Iozzo (CEO of Insurance Underwriting Managers & Body Action Gym) In this informative episode, Carmen Murray chats to Antonio Iozzo, a self-made billionaire, about his journey and how he is planning to rattle the cages in the eye of the storm. Antonio Iozzo,…
4 Mar 2021 36 min

#080 Why the voyage beyond earth could bring hope to humanity? | Dr. Adriana Marais

Our profit-driven consumerist culture recklessly plunders Earth’s resources. Dr. Adriana Marais (founder Proudly Human) Join this fascinating, "off-world" conversation with host Carmen Murray and Dr. Adriana Marais, founder of Proudly Human and previously one of the 100 astronaut finalists with the Mars One Project. This conversation travels from Earth, The…
1 Mar 2021 58 min

#079 Are Doctors Neglecting their Practices? | Dr Peter Cruse and David Maclean

Healthcare is changing. Are Doctors future-proofing their practices? Guests: David Maclean (Henley Business School) Dr Peter Cruse (Former medical doctor and Professor of Anatomical Pathology) In this informative, comprehensive and interactive episode, Carmen Murray chats to Dr Peter Cruse and David Maclean about the rapid changes and challenges the healthcare…
24 Feb 2021 52 min

#078 Shhh..career experts share job-searching hacks | Deborah Hartung and Vanessa Raath

If you haven't found the job, keep looking and change your methodology Deborah Hartung (Leadership and Culture Changemaker) Vanessa Raath (Head Cheerleader | The Talent Hunter) In this informative episode, Carmen Murray chats to Deborah Hartung, Leadership and Culture Changemaker, and Vanessa Raath, Head Cheerleader (The Talent Hunter) about the…
3 Feb 2021 54 min

#077 "WhatsApp" with my Data Privacy? | Dr. Jay van Zyl and Ross Saunders

Data Privacy transparency across didn't change much. Why all the fuss? Dr. Jay van Zyl | Computational Social Scientist Ross Saunders | Data Privacy Expert In this episode, get ready to be inspired as host, Carmen Murray chat to Dr. Jay van Zyl, Computational Social Scientist, and Ross Saunders, Data…
27 Jan 2021 1 hr 06 min

#076 Decoded: The Science Behind Why We Buy | Phil Barden

A conversation about the science why we buy to inspire businesses. Phil Barden, MD of DECODE marketing ltd. Author of 'Decoded. The Science Behind Why We Buy'. In this episode, get ready to be inspired as host, Carmen Murray chat to Phil Barden, author of Decoded - The Science Why…
13 Jan 2021 51 min
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