Wellness for Entrepreneurs
Wellness for Entrepreneurs is a space for founders and their teams to share how they make sense of the the world in identifying new ideas and opportunities. It is also about how they manage their overall wellness while creating new ventures.Mmathebe Zvobwo is the founder and host of Wellness for Entrepreneurs.
Episodes
37 episodes
Episode 37: Closing Season 2 with Mindfulness
It's the end of the year and it's time for some reflection. This episode closes Season 2 of the Wellness for Entrepreneurs Podcast and also helps you to practice mindfulness techniques that are useful for you as an entrepreneur. Please take som...
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Episode 37
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10:33
Episode 36: How to make sense of a changing world in business
We are living in a world that is constantly changing which makes planning for business strategy very difficult. In this episode, we speak about how you can sharpen your sensemaking ability that will help you find direction in a chaotic environm...
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Episode 36
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16:07
Episode 35: Marketing as a strategy for innovative entrepreneurs, with Fiona Kigen
Marketing is often the last thing entrepreneurs think about when making their product/service and starting their business. But, marketing is a powerful strategy for entrepreneurs and must be part of the product development process right at th...
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Episode 35
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38:19
Episode 34: How to develop Strategy as an Entrepreneur
Strategy for entrepreneurs is more critical than the product/service that they offer. Strategy is about creating a plan to win right at the beginning of starting your business. In this episode, I talk about how Entrepreneurial Orientation is us...
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Episode 34
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20:55
Episode 33: How to deal with burnout as an entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs face a high risk of burnout due to their passion, uncertain environments, and conflicting demands. But the "hustle-culture" has promoted an inability to recognize burnout in entrepreneurs. This episode helps entrepreneurs to recog...
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Episode 33
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18:04
Episode 32: Dealing with the fear of failure in business, with Didier Mbayo
Failure is such a natural part of business and entrepreneurship. Yet, there are so many people who do not start businesses because they have fear. In this episode, I am joined by personal and leadership coach, Didier Mbayo. Didier is a certifie...
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Episode 32
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Episode 31: Finding opportunity in the tourism sector, with Robyn Christie
The travel and tourism industry has been one of the hardest hit and disrupted by recent changes that happened over the last year and a half. For entrepreneurs in the travel and tourism industry, it is time to take stock of these changes and fin...
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Episode 31
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Episode 30: How to build the mindset to disrupt yourself, with Nicky Verd
Nicky Verd is the author of "Disrupt yourself or be Disrupted" - a book about how disruption is not only happening to businesses, but also to individuals. In this episode, we chat about the mindset required for you to assess your skills, ...
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Episode 30
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Episode 29: Balancing family and identity as an entrepreneur, with Edzai Zvobwo
In this episode, Edzai Zvobwo and I speak about how to navigate family as an entrepreneur and how to design synergies and boundaries that help you thrive in your entrepreneurship journey. We talk about the importance of maintaining balance such...
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Episode 29
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Episode 28: Your identity as an entrepreneur – “Who am I?”
Entrepreneurs push boundaries and colour outside the lines. They are often misunderstood. In this episode, I speak about how you can maintain your distinct identity as an entrepreneur while designing a life for yourself that provides you with b...
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Episode 28
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18:23
Episode 27: Nuts and Bolts Book Review - innovating in Africa, with Dr. McLean Sibanda
Nuts and Bolts is an inspirational book that ignites entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and mentors to build an environment that supports innovation and enables entrepreneurs to thrive. In this episode, I spoke to the author of Nuts and Bo...
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Episode 27
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1:34:06
Episode 26: How to build self-belief in business, with Aaron Munetsi
Self-belief in entrepreneurship is not just about being a confident person. It is about believing in your abilities to start and run a business successfully even when faced with failure. In this episode, I speak to Aaron Munetsi, a pioneer in a...
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Episode 26
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1:02:24
Episode 25, How social innovators create lasting change, with Daisy Kopolo
Social innovation has become part of our normal world. According to the World Economic Forum, social issues such as Climate Change and Pandemics are problems that need urgent solutions. A volatile and complex world provides an opportunity for e...
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Episode 25
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1:10:23
Episode 24: How to be a great thinker in business - metacognition
Have you ever admired how classical great entrepreneurs like Elon Musk, or Bill Gates are able to think about various issues in a way that is above average? Metacognition – or thinking about thinking – is a higher way of thinking that allows yo...
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Episode 24
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11:24
Episode 23: How to lead, manage strategy, and execute, with Dr. Alex Granger
Entrepreneurs must plan and execute their strategies all at the same time. How do they become excellent at leading themselves and their teams without losing sight of their vision? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Alex Granger – a global spea...
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Episode 23
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1:10:45
Episode 22: How to spot new opportunities, with Kwame Bekoe
Entrepreneurs discover or create opportunities that ultimately lead to some of our favourite products and solutions to real pressing problems. But how exactly do they spot these opportunities in the first place? What is the mental alertness and...
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Episode 22
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47:40
Episode 21: How high growth entrepreneurs think, with Jito Kayumba
Have you ever wondered why one business can stay the same for 10 years while one gets listed on the stock exchange in 10 years? High-growth entrepreneurs grow their businesses rapidly and they have a different mindset. I spoke to Jito, pa...
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Episode 21
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57:31
Episode 20: How to deal with rejection in business
There is an old saying that goes champions eat "no" for breakfast. It is definitely true for entrepreneurs. I recently spoke at an incubator celebrating the entrepreneurs who had graduated from that incubator. I was encouraged by these entrepre...
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Episode 20
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10:16
Episode 19: How to become an entrepreneurial leader, with Charles Washoma
Entrepreneurial leadership is about infusing innovation into your business while managing risk. It is a type of leadership that motivates people to spot new opportunities in achieving the business's purpose. I spoke to Charles Washoma, a season...
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Episode 19
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35:47
Episode 18: Staying motivated as a change agent with, Zukiswa Mqolomba
Many entrepreneurs are change agents whether it is they are creating new markets or working on a social issue. But, how do they manage to keep themselves motivated when their path is not always a straightforward one? In this episode, I spoke to...
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Episode 18
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25:42
Episode 17: Season 2 Trailer!
Season 2 is all about exploring different facets of how entrepreneurs think. It is to bring consciousness to your days as you go about building your business. We have loads of exciting guests to help you do this! Listen to find out more!
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Episode 17
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4:21
Episode 16: Igniting your entrepreneurial drive
It's the start of a new year and it's time to ignite your entrepreneurial drive and get ready to accomplish all that you have set for yourself. If you are like me, you had to convince your brain to switch on. I looked for inspiration from an en...
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Episode 16
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9:16
Episode 15: How to develop a disruptive and innovative mindset, with Dr. Nik Eberl
Developing an innovative and disruptive mindset is important for entrepreneurs. There are certain tools that entrepreneurs and their teams can use to help them practice and ultimately develop consistent innovative thinking. In this episode, we ...
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Episode 15
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35:52
Episode 14: The history and future of entrepreneurship in Africa, with Dr. Charles Sinkala
Very little is known about the first form of trade and entrepreneurship in Africa. Today the African continent is one of the poorest continents in the world. But history shows that trade and entrepreneurship happened in Africa in the earl...
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Episode 14
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48:50
Episode 13: The mindset of transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship, with Adi Kaimowitz
Many employees are starting to thinking about how to transition from full-time employment to entrepreneurship or freelancing. In this episode, we talk to Adi Kaimowitz who is the co-founder and CEO of Virtual Actuary on the mindset required for...
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Episode 13
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