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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
60 – 70

Live while your're ALIVE with Tina B.

John talks to renowned speaker and coach Tina B. about her inspiring journey as a heart and double lung transplant recipient and how it has shaped her life. She discusses the importance of positive thinking, the misconceptions about organ donation, and the emotional experience of connecting with the donor's family…
11 Mar 2024 30 min

Reflections on The First Minute Tour

The day after The First Minute Tour concluded, Chris, Rudolf and John sat down to reflect on what they had achieved, and the experiences and lessons learned. The conversation explores the importance of taking risks, embracing the unknown, realising the power of asking and the difference between rejection and silence…
5 Mar 2024 30 min

Is laughter the best medicine at work with Reinhardt Jobse

In this episode, Rudolf interviews Reinhardt Jobse, a coach and laughter yoga facilitator. Reinhardt shares his background in hospitality and his transition to Peopleworx, where he focuses on coaching, laughter yoga, and workforce optimization. He explains the concept of laughter yoga and its benefits, emphasizing the power of laughter to…
26 Feb 2024 34 min

How did Rudolf find his right place?

In this episode, John has a conversation with Rudolf to learn more about his journey and experiences. They discuss Rudolf's early childhood memories, his family life, his journey to becoming a CA, his transition to the consulting world and skills development, and his current role as a business owner. Rudolf…
19 Feb 2024 40 min

Connecting school sports with Hannes Nienaber

This week Rudolf interviews Hannes Nienaber about his work in covering school sports in South Africa with Supersport Schools. They discuss the importance of networking and building relationships in gathering information, the value of the network in providing support and resources, and the challenges of managing negative news while maintaining…
12 Feb 2024 35 min

Boost your confidence in making connections

Rudolf and John discuss their recent networking events and the importance of having a vision for oneself and one's business. They also share tips on boosting confidence in networking, such as being prepared, asking easy questions, and leaving a good impression. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive attitude…
5 Feb 2024 38 min

The First Minute with Chris Fenning

In this episode, John and Rudolf welcome international speaker and author Chris Fenning to the podcast. They discuss Chris's passion for communication and his transition from technical roles to communication specialist and author. They also explore the universal and cultural challenges in communication and the importance of balancing detail and…
29 Jan 2024 41 min

Behind the scenes of a networking event

Rudolf and John discuss their experiences with organizing and hosting business networking events. They introduce the Irene Business Network (IBM) and the Clara Business Network (CBN) and explain how these events are structured. They emphasize the importance of building relationships and trust in networking and share their plans for the…
22 Jan 2024 42 min

Prepare for your families future with Kirsty Scully

This week John Watson talks to Kirsty Scully, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Senior Financial Planner at Core Wealth. Core Wealth was built on long-term relationships, recommendations and word of mouth, not through paid advertising, taking short cuts or working for incentives. These traditional values have stood them in…
15 Jan 2024 29 min

Welcome to The Right Place

Here we go, episode 1! Welcome to The Right Place. John and Rudolf unpack what lead them here, where they are going and why they feel this is important for you to be a part of. The journey of a 1000 miles starts with 1 step - this is theirs!…
6 Jan 2024 34 min
60 – 70