The Right Place
Your right place is at the intersection of your roles, relationships and environments. We aim to help you find your right place, while we found ours.
How To Keep Living An Expansive Life In 2025
Get Your Tickets To The Expansive Book Launch here: Tuesday, 20 May in Cape Town: https://qkt.io/SSExpansiveLaunchCT Wednesday, 21 May in Joburg: https://qkt.io/SSExpansiveLaunchJHB Erik Kruger, international speaker, author, leadership expert and podcast host, speaks to John Watson about the brand new "Expansive" book, co-authored with John Sanei. They explore the process…
Giving Kids a Rocking Future & A Better Start At Success
Connect your brand and message to the next generation with the 3RC team: https://3rc.co.za/ Kay Cheytanov, founder of 3RC, talks to John Watson about her her journey in creating a company focused on youth empowerment through edutainment and technology. Kay emphasizes the importance of connection for children in today's digital…
Walking The Founders Talk With The 100th Will's Green Walk
Join founders, business owners and people you need to meet at the 100th Will's Green Walk on Friday 25th April: www.bit.ly/WillsGreenWalk Will Green, entrepreneur, growth strategist, founder of Co.lab, and curator of Will's Green Walk, talks to John Watson about the community-driven initiative that combines hiking with connecting. Every Friday…
Why Is Bravery So Scarce In The Business World?
Become more brave at being a highly connectable business - take The Connectability Scorecard here: https://johnconnects.scoreapp.com/ Brett Lindsay, CEO of Big Brave Holdings, and an experienced Digital Philosopher & Strategic Design Consultant, discusses the importance of bravery in business and personal growth. He emphasizes the connection between information and bravery,…
How To Know Who Is On Your Side In Business
Need more connections and better supporters? Take The Connectability Scorecard here: https://johnconnects.scoreapp.com/ Rudolf Rautenbach and John Watson explore the nuances of personal and professional relationships, focusing on the distinctions between friends, connections, and supporters. • Friends can be connections, but not all connections become friends. • Connections can turn into…
How To Be More Intentional At Scaling Your Business
Secure Your Seat At The Scale Up Choice: Finding the Path Forward: https://scaleup-partners.circle.so/checkout/scaleup-choice-d9cb4c?event_id=19238230 Keith Fairhurst, Director at Scale Up Partners, talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about the intersection of business and academia, particularly through Keith's work with Gibs Business School. He highlights the challenges faced by privately owned businesses in South…
I'm A CA Now, Do I Really Need A Personal Brand?
Just qualified as a CA? It's the perfect time to take The Connectability Scorecard: https://johnconnects.scoreapp.com/ Kevin Botes, founder of Meek Media, talks to John Watson about the critical importance of personal branding for newly qualified professionals, including Chartered Accountants (CAs) who just passed the SAICA APC exam. They explore how…
Stop Consuming Content And Start Implementing Teachings
If your business is not connectable, people can't help you. Learn more here: https://johnconnects.scoreapp.com/ Rudolf Rautenbach and John Watson reflect on the networking events they have attended so far in 2025, sharing insights and key takeaways that you can learn from and implement in your own life and business. The…
It's Lekker To Connect South African Business Owners
Want more introductions as a connectable business? Get you scorecard here: https://johnconnects.scoreapp.com/ Renier Lombard, co-founder of The Lekker Network, talks to John Watson about the journey of launching a global movement that connects South Africans across the world. Renier shares insights from launching the network, and the unique spirit of…
Navigating One-Sided Virtual Relationships
John Watson and Rudolf Rautenbach delve into the concept of parasocial relationships - one-sided relationships, where one person extends emotional energy, interest and time, and the other party, the persona, is completely unaware of the other's existence. They explore how these one-sided connections with public figures, influencers, and content creators…
Business Lessons From Climbing Aconcagua
Click & Borrow R5 million growth capital in 24 hrs, visit: https://connected.co.za/getcapital Gerhard "G" Le Roux, National Head of Capital Growth at Connect Group, talks to John Watson about his inspiring journey of climbing Aconcagua, the highest mountain in South America. He discusses the mental and physical preparations required for…
How To Find Better Spaces To Do Your Best Work in 2025
In the final part of The CEO Playbook series, Rudolf Rautenbach and John Watson breakdown the critical role of environments in maximizing one's effectiveness in their roles and relationships. They explore personal preferences for workspaces, the importance of building relationships in various environments, and the need for intentionality in assessing…
The Foundations of Business Valuation
Get an online expert valuation of your business with Bizval, visit https://bizvalglobal.com/ Graham Steven, CEO and Co-Founder of Bizval, talks to John Watson about the intricacies of business valuations, importance of owner independence, the roles business owners should adopt, and the value of fractional executives. He highlights how strong relationships…
Driving Your Business Forward With Purpose
Unlock Your Potential with Auxanō 7's Personal and Business Growth Programs https://www.auxanoseven.com/ Gerold Joubert, CEO of Auxanō 7, talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about the intricate relationship between leadership and business growth. They discuss how effective and purposeful leadership is crucial for fostering growth within organizations, emphasizing that true growth extends…
How To Master Your Relationships in 2025
In this second part of the series, The CEO Playbook, Rudolf Rautenbach and John Watson breakdown the importance of relationships in personal and professional growth in 2025. They explore which relationships energize and drain us, why you must reflect on your existing connections, and the best strategies for building new…
How To Start Your Founder LinkedIn Journey In 2025
Ghalib Hassam, Builder and Scaler of B2B Founder Brands on LinkedIn, talks to John Watson about the common challenges faced by business leaders in leveraging LinkedIn, the importance of setting realistic expectations for ROI, and the necessity of having a clear end goal. In this episode Ghalib breaks down a…
How To Master Your Roles For Growth in 2025
In the first podcast of 2025, and the first in a new three-part series, The CEO Playbook, John Watson and Rudolf Rautenbach break down the importance of understanding and evaluating the various roles we play in our lives. They emphasize the need for ceo's, business leaders and founders to invest…
Your Right Place Is So Close - Reflections on 2024
Simplify content creation and amplify your reach with BlogPost: https://blogpost.co.za/ John Watson and Rudolf Rautenbach reflect on their journey through the podcasting year, highlighting the lessons learned, the importance of collaboration, and the impact of their guests. They explore the concept of finding one's 'right place' in life and how…
Connecting Confident Women In Business
Write Like a Copywriter with BlogPost: https://blogpost.co.za/ Cerita Nagy, founder of the Confident Women In Business Network, talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about her journey from a burnt-out entrepreneur to creating a supportive community for women in business. The conversation explores the mission of the network, the various activities it offers,…
How To Connect With High Growth Founders
Simplify content creation and amplify your reach with BlogPost: https://blogpost.co.za/ Ryan Osher, Co-Founder of Civitas, talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about the origin of the private network for high-growth founders in South Africa. They discuss the importance of networking, the value of peer learning, and the supportive community that Civitas fosters…