The Right Place The Right Place

The Right Place

This is The Right Place to learn about building connections that matter, relationships that last and businesses that thrive. The weekly episodes feature interviews of entrepreneurs and leaders that inspire us. John and Rudolf also regularly unpack their best advice on building your network by giving value and living with your hands open. Our goal for is for to find your right place, by learning from others on how they found theirs.
Weekly English South Africa Business · Careers
70 Episodes
20 – 40

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…
6 Jan 39 min

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…
9 Dec 2024 49 min

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,…
2 Dec 2024 28 min

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…
25 Nov 2024 40 min

Writing Can Unlock Your Own Storytelling

Create Jaw-Dropping AI-Written Blogposts for Everyone with BlogPost: https://blogpost.co.za/ Kim Vermaak, Mindset Whisperer, Author, Professional Speaker and Founder of Write, Learn and Earn talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about the transformative power of books, and the importance of storytelling. Kim shares insights on the interconnectedness of writing, speaking, and podcasting where…
18 Nov 2024 40 min

The CEO Branding Masterclass with Rucien Petersen

Help your favourite NPO grow faster with our 1-day workshop > https://learn.createinfinity.co.za/conference/ Rucien Petersen, founder and MD at Spott Media, talks to John Watson about the 5 reasons CEOs and directors should invest in their personal branding. They discuss how it enhances trust, positions you as an industry leader, attracts…
11 Nov 2024 41 min

AI Better Way To Audit with Jason O'Shaughnessy

Transformative NPO Workshop 15 November: https://learn.createinfinity.co.za/conference/ Jason O'Shaughnessy, VP Sales & Partnerships at CIRCIT @circit359 , talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about the importance of building relationships in business development and how it differs from sales. Jason explains how Circit helps auditors with confirmation requests and streamlines the process of gathering…
4 Nov 2024 31 min

Creating Connected Neighbourhoods With Murray Clark

Send you favourite NPO to our 1-day workshop on 15 November and help them reach their goals faster! - https://learn.createinfinity.co.za/conference/ Murray Clark, co-founder and CEO of Neighborgood, talks to John Watson about the company's mission of bringing good to neighborhoods and creating a connected community. Neighborgood repurposes buildings and creates…
28 Oct 2024 47 min

Communicating Clearly Starts With The First Minute

Transform your NPO into a highly visible, value creating organisation - https://learn.createinfinity.co.za/conference/ Chris Fenning talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about his 2nd trip to South Africa, his upcoming TedX Talk, the power of LinkedIn, and how experts should talk to non-experts. In February this year Chris Fenning visited South Africa for…
21 Oct 2024 33 min

Titans Of Success - Lessons From A Cricket CEO

Jacques Faul, CEO of the Titans Cricket Union, talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about 20 years of success and the importance of continuous improvement. The Momentum Multiply Titans senior team, is the most successful cricket team in South Africa with 20 domestic trophies; three 4 Day, ten 50 over trophies and…
14 Oct 2024 40 min

Ben Schoeman "You need a personal operating system."

Book your Business Game Changes introduction meeting here: https://www.businessgamechangers.co.za/detailed-questionnaire Ben Schoeman, founder and CEO of Business Game Changers, Executive Coach and Scale-Up Specialist, talks to John Watson about the neuroscience behind successful entrepreneurs. Ben discusses the importance of paying customers and understanding the value you provide. He emphasizes the need…
7 Oct 2024 42 min

Mike Handcock "Business owners are totally overwhelmed!"

Take your FREE Entrepreneur Success Scorecard Assessment here: https://mike-hf6zcxbm.scoreapp.com/ Mike Handcock, Chairman of the Circle of Excellence Group, author and speaker, talks to John Watson about conscious leadership and its impact on personal and professional growth. Mike discusses the importance of building connections, the unique business systems offered by the…
30 Sep 2024 41 min

Your skills are what NPOs need!

Buy your copy of "Sustainable NPO funding in South Africa" here https://www.amazon.co.za/Sustainable-NPO-funding-South-Africa/dp/0796175942/ In this conversation, Rudolf and John discuss the importance of adding social value and giving back to your community, and especially to Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs). They emphasize the need for a mindset shift from scarcity to abundance in…
24 Sep 2024 37 min

Helen Nicholson: "You've got it all wrong about introverts and networking!"

Get your own copy of "Networking For Introverts" here: https://helen-nicholson.com/products/networking-for-introverts Helen Nicholson, author of the brand new book "Networking For Introverts" talks to John Watson about the networking superpowers that introverts have. Helen emphasises the importance of storytelling, the neuroscience of introversion and extroversion, the role of attention in networking,…
16 Sep 2024 41 min

Adventure racing in the C-Suite with Jordaan Jacobs

Jordaan Jacobs, CEO of Esron Projects and MD of the PG Group, talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about navigating the unknown, solving the right problems and his journey as a corporate adventurer. Jordaan emphasizes the significance of the people element in both adventure racing and business, and how it shapes the…
9 Sep 2024 34 min

Pierre Du Plessis - "10X is the worst strategy!"

Pierre Du Plessis, founder of https://www.be-brave.co.za/, and a strategist, speaker and consipirator, talks to John Watson about building business strategy, the founders journey and professional speaking. Pierre discusses the challenges faced during business strategy sessions and how to navigate them. He also talks about helping people figure out how to…
2 Sep 2024 41 min

Connecting civil society and service delivery with Wayne Duvenage

Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about the current political landscape in South Africa and the role of civil society in holding the government accountable. Wayne shares his journey from being the CEO of a leading player in the fleet and tourism…
26 Aug 2024 42 min

Sustainable NPO Funding in South Africa with Rudolf Rautenbach

In this episode, John Watson interviews Rudolf Rautenbach about his new book "Sustainable NPO Funding in South Africa - Making BBBEE work for your cause". They discuss the challenges facing NPOs, the difference between NPOs and public benefit organizations, and the importance of diversifying funding. Rudolf clarifies the tax exempt…
19 Aug 2024 34 min

Grow your business with agility - Andy Spence

Andy Spence, director of Merapar Agile Technologies, talks to John Watson about how scrum tactics and agility can help your business. Andy highlights the three biggest problems that scrum can solve for clients: namely speed, burnout, and relevance. He emphasizes the importance of mindset in both trainers and trainees, and…
12 Aug 2024 43 min

The Digital Tipping Revolution with Kimlynn Temple

Kimlynn Temple, founder and CEO of TIPPED, talks to John Watson and shares her journey of building a digital tipping and payment solution. The journey has been full of highs, lows, and lessons, but Kimlynn is proud of where TIPPED is now. The digital wallet and QR code system have…
5 Aug 2024 42 min
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