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I was recently invited onto one of SA's biggest talk shows the Aubrey Masango Show to share what I've learnt about from building businesses, writing a #1 Amazon Best Selling book and share inspiring stories and insights from the Matt Brown Show Support the show

Hi guys, welcome to part 12 of our women of steel series here on the Matt Brown Show, prepare for an out of this world episode as I am joined by Dr Adriana Marais a Technologist, Theoretical Physicist, founder of Proudly Human and volunteer for a one-way trip to Mars, yes, Mars. Bravery is not defined by being fearless, it is defined by acknowledging fear and choosing to move forward. While most people are terrified of the idea of moving house, Adriana is putting up her hand to venture into space and live on another planet knowing that she can never return. Join us for an exciting and ground-breaking episode as we launch into the topics of being brave and pioneering new paths into the unknown and out of the comfort zone in the pursuit of knowledge and something greater than ourselves. So without further ado enter Dr Adriana Marais. Support the show

Welcome to part 11 of our women of steel series here on the Matt Brown Show, today we are joined by the one and only Jen Su. Famous TV and Radio Presenter, Singer, Songwriter and the winner of Taiwan Idol. Perseverance is often described as a superpower because it takes an unworldly amount of determination and strength to rise when all you want to do is fall. In this episode we dig into what it takes to deal with the curve balls that life throws at you and how you can stay impactful and keep a positive outlook on life even when everything is falling apart at the seams. Join us as we jump into a conversation about the power of acceptance, what it’s like being a super parent, why you need to let loose and acknowledge that not everything is within your control. Let’s get into a musical and inspiring episode, so without further ado, enter Jen Su. Support the show

We’ve made it to part 10 of our women of steel series and I couldn’t be more excited because today I'm joined by Certified Trauma Specialist, Executive Coach and best selling author Adèle Théron. They say that the tallest and strongest trees only grow as a result of facing and overcoming challenging conditions, we are not the result of our success but rather the obstacles we have overcome. In this episode Adèle and I unwrap themes around trauma and take a deeper look at what it takes to heal the wounds suffered through emotional or even physical battlefields. We talk about the journey of overcoming and exploring the stigma of the “D” word divorce, the power of forgiveness, the weight of shame, a winning mindset and the pursuit of happiness. Get stuck into this episode to uncover some powerful insights around trauma and how you can overcome your own in and outside of the business world, so without further ado, enter Adèle Théron. Support the show

Hi guys, welcome to part 9 of our women of steel series. Today, we’ve got double trouble going down in the studio as I chat to Perri King and Taryn Sharman. Combining a creative background with business consultancy experience, these girls leverage creative solutions for their clients to help them unlock better performing revenue streams. At their “absolutely not an ad agency”, Faith & Fear, these girls describe themselves as “uncomfortable in comfort zones”. They push boundaries, take risks, and experiment with tactics, technology and platforms. This is exactly why they are totally against being called an ad agency. They are stepping outside of the traditional and move towards the exceptional. They really have a great story to share, especially if you’re interested in what it takes to change your life and grow something from scratch. That’s why they qualify as women of steel. So let’s not waste any more time, get inspired by Perri and Taryn. Support the show

Welcome to part eight of our women of steel series. It’s no secret that the internet has become a dangerous place, especially for our children. Cyber bullying is a reality that most parents don’t even know how to comprehend, let alone deal with. Let’s not even get into the dangers of child pornography and the dark web. Thank god we have heroes (or “heroines”) like Rianette Leibowitz. She’s helping South Africans protect their children from the terrifying realities that the internet presents. As the founder of SaveTNet Cyber Safety, her only goal is to help us save our children’s lives. Whether she is talking to school assemblies or corporate keynotes, Rianette is fighting for what she calls “the amazing-ness of cyberspace”, helping us navigate relationships between digital and physical space. We can all learn something from this. Even if you don’t have children, you may know someone who may desperately need this information. It could literally save a life. So let’s not waste any more time. Get into it. Suppo

Hey guys, not that I’m an authority, but being a woman shouldn’t be a limiting factor to reaching great heights and paving the way for business success. While we all want to live in a world where gender doesn’t play a role in the way we do business. Unfortunately, that’s still a reality and my next guest is here to tell us why that’s not necessarily a bad thing and that women can learn a lot from men and the way they do business. In part seven of our women of steel series, I talk to Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Donna Rachelson who has a lot to say about how to play as a woman in business. Donna is a driven entrepreneur with a passion for helping women, entrepreneurs and corporate go-getters make their mark. Support the show

Hey guys, welcome to part 6 of the women of steel series powered by the Matt Brown Show. Today, we’re diving into high performance culture. The truth is, company culture is not just about providing perks like ping pong tables and team happy hours. Sure, these can help develop and maintain it, these kinds of activities don’t really represent high performance company culture as a whole. In the case of my next guest, Dani Dixon, my old colleague in advertising, and now head of marketing at one of South Africa’s biggest investment banks, she has proven that even a bank needs to put creativity at the centre of a high performance culture, not just to disrupt the market but to deliver growth. We also explore the role of women in a high performance culture and listen closely for insights into the culture of the all blacks rugby team. Support the show

I was interviewed by Christopher Lochhead, #1 Amazon Best Selling Author, serial CMO and host of Follow Your Different - currently in the top 25 podcasts in the world. Chris interviews me about my book Your Inner Game and how it became a #1 best seller on Amazon. Get it here for free: www.amazon.com/dp/0639955800 Support the show

Welcome to part 5 of the women of steel series powered by the Matt Brown Show. In this episode we are going to take a deep dive into what is arguably one of the biggest technology revolutions in the world of business today, and it’s called the Cloud. Now, the term “the Cloud” has been coined for some time now, but if you are not actively playing in the space it is easy to get left behind in recent market developments. So to put the size of the Cloud market in perspective, Microsoft reported earnings for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2019, which included revenue of $33.7 billion, with $11.4 billion of that being driven from Cloud related sales - that’s $11.4 billion made in 12 weeks and an increase of 19% compared to the previous 12 weeks. But what is driving this growth and why are businesses of all sizes flocking to the Cloud? To get the answer I turned to Natasha Bezuidenhout, the Microsoft Brand Executive at First Distribution, Africa’s leading Cloud distributor. Natasha is one of the leading women in tech

Hey guys, so I want to use this particular opportunity to say thank you to all of you who have supported the Matt Brown Show and my book “Your Inner Game - 12 Principles for High Impact Entrepreneurs” - thanks to your support the book went straight into the bestseller list at Exclusive books across the country within a week of it being launched. One of my goals is to get the book into the hands of 1 million entrepreneurs and business leaders in the next 12 weeks, and as a small token of my thanks and to help make this goal possible, I’d like to offer you the digital version of my book for free. Simple go to mattbrownshow.com/ebook - fill in your details and download the book to your device. Oh, and please help me spread this message as widely as possible. So, off the back of the book making the best sellers list, David Watts the host of the Watts Involved show, invited me back onto MIX FM to discuss some little known facts, stories and insights about the Inner Game revolution that is making such a positive di

Digital transformation is one of the biggest buzzwords in tech today. Where does it start, where does it end and perhaps the biggest of all how do you deliver an innovation agenda when the corporate antibodies are doing everything in there power to stop you. In this episode of women of steel, I chat to Lindsey Herbert, an Inventor and Innovation Leader at IBM who literally wrote the book called 'digital transformation' and we explore what it really takes to transform a business in today's digitally connected economy, and the state of women empower and gender inequality in boardrooms in the UK. I was fortunate enough to catch Lindsey right before she flew to Russia to give a keynote on digital transformation and the future of skills development. Support the show

Hey guys, and welcome to the third instalment of our women of steel series. Lisa Illingworth is the CEO of Future Proof a social entrepreneurship play that’s focused on taking an entrepreneurship focused curriculum to students around South Africa - which is no small task and comes with significant challenges. Lisa is what I like to call an “edupreneur” which is an entrepreneur who works within the education sector. Edupreneurs are mission-driven and live for bringing to light positive impact. They can be found building new education organizations and businesses, developing the latest edtech tools, running new schools, and giving keynote speeches around the world. They lead with a 21st-century education mindset and are known globally inside and outside of the classroom. Lisa, is one of these incredible humans, and I’m thrilled to bring you her story. Support the show

The live podcast from the launch of my book "Your Inner Game - 12 Principles for High-Impact Entrepreneurs". The book made the recommended reads section for Exclusive Books nationwide before the actual book launch and made the best seller list within one week from the day of this event. Get your hands on the book here: www.amazon.com/dp/0639955800 Support the show

As a woman shaping the entrepreneurship and business landscape my next guest requires no introduction, Tanya Kunze is joining me today for the 2nd episode of our #WomenofSteel segment here on the Matt Brown Show and I couldn’t be more excited. As a thought leader, CEO, Neuroscientist and Sales Guru, Tanya brings a lot of fresh thinking into the sales and leadership space, challenging traditional ways of thinking with years of experience and powerful insights. In this episode we’re talking about you, yes you. We are uncovering what makes us human, diving deeply into the psychology of how we view ourselves as people and the impact that our thoughts and outlooks on life have on how we develop and how successful we can become on the pursuit of happiness. Join us for a seriously mind expanding episode where we tackle themes around human consciousness and the power that self belief and and reflection hold in such a busy and confusing world. Support the show

What a way to kick off our #WomenofSteel series on the Matt Brown Show. She’s back again with the enthusiasm and energy we love to experience, fellow Podcast Host, Innovator, Strategist and fearless Women’s Rights Activist, Carmen Murray is my guest for the second time and as a tribute to women’s month we’ll be digging into the topic of women empowerment. It’s time for a refreshing and empowering perspective and as a true Woman of Steel, that is something Carmen has in abundance, we get to chatting about what she has been up to lately, her new upcoming book, thought leadership and of course fearless woman, the need for equal representation and pay of women in the workplace and putting your money where your mouth is when it comes to standing up for what you believe in. We are in a new age and slowly but surely people are waking up to realise the injustices that have been instilled in our society and everyday lives, at work, in the media and practically everywhere we look. Don’t stand by and watch, educate your

The brain is our nucleus and is what makes us human. It is so incredibly complicated that even today new research is emerging and showing us that there are new ways of understanding the brain, influencing how we perceive our thoughts and cognitive abilities. Today I’m joined by four time best selling author Timothy Maurice Webster, an expert on human and brand behaviour as well as the brain. Not only is he a very skilled wordsmith, gender equality warrior and trailblazer. His research and work explores how the brain processes information, specifically how professionals and organisations think about identity, brand power and human behaviour. Join us for a miraculous, eye-opening and insightful episode that unwraps the complexity of why we act the way that we do as people, and how we and our brains adjust to the world and all of it’s moving parts. Prepare to understand the wiring of your brain a little better, enter Timothy Maurice Webster. Support the show

They say that what you put out into the universe will come back to you, and that the strongest forces available to us cannot even be seen. Today I’m joined by Human Behaviourist and Futurist Gia Bass and we’re discussing the themes of energy, adaption, healing and leadership. Gia is a specialist in adaptability intelligence and consults to brands and corporate execs all around the world. On this episode, we dive into the unpredictable world of human behaviour and explore the role of epigenetics and its relationship to ordinary people overcoming extreme adversity and we unpack how to unlock the internal resources that you need to heal, adapt and overcome your most difficult challenges Support the show

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Let’s talk about death, death is inevitable and it is something that everyone is faced with, be it your own impending passing or the sudden loss of someone you love. So often we find ourselves cruising through our lives in auto-pilot and only when something changes the way we live, do we become conscious in our own story. Today I’m joined by Letshego Zulu, author and wife to the late Gugu Zulu, a well known South African racing legend also known as “The Fastest Brother in Africa” who unfortunately passed away during their couple’s adventure summiting Kilimanjaro. Letshego’s book “I Choose to Live, Life After Losing Gugu” explores themes of grief and acceptance and tells the tale of Letshego choosing to live life after death. Join us for an emotional, reflective and inspiring episode as we navigate what it means to live and heal after sudden and tremendous loss. So without further ado enter the brave and courageous Letshego Zulu. Support the show