How Vera Nagtegaal and Vouch are bringing the human into financial advice
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast Vera, the CEO of Vouch SA, sat down with Ralf Fletcher to discuss why the traditional broker model is ageing out and why relying purely on digital price comparisons could be leaving you exposed.
How to keep the ‘H’ in HR
The HR Systems landscape is burgeoning with fantastic tools. From chatbots screening resumés to machine learning models predicting employee turnover, AI is rapidly reshaping the work we do.
Are we ready to stop wishing and start leading?
It’s no longer enough for CEOs to say they support gender equity. What matters is how often those words translate into real change – and, for most companies, the evidence is underwhelming.
How people and culture leadership can drive transformation in business
Globally, business leaders are realising that strategy cannot succeed without people who are engaged, purposeful, and equipped to deliver.
7 traits every high-performing CEO must have
Boards are no longer looking for steady operators. They are looking for strategic architects of resilience, growth and trust.
How Amazon’s Robert Koen is building South Africa’s most loved store
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast, Robert Koen, the Managing Director of Amazon sub-Saharan Africa, joined Ralf Fletcher in-studio to discuss how they’ve balanced a “relentlessly Day One” startup culture with local authenticity.
How to set yourself apart with a storytelling strategy
Storytelling has become an essential necessity for entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who wish to distinguish themselves in today’s fast-paced and competitive market.
You’re losing millions in fees – Fynbos Money’s Adrian Hope-Bailie knows how to fix it
In this episode of the Business Unusual Podcast he joins Topco CEO, Ralf Fletcher to chat about the shocking realities of traditional financial advisory fees, the emotional barriers to investing, and why Fynbos Money has adopted a radically transparent, flat-fee membership model.
Why corporate wellness is a strategic imperative – not a nice to have
Corporate wellness today is not a standalone initiative; it is the holistic result of a deliberate corporate agenda.
Hanna Somatics could change your life – what is it?
Hanna Somatics uses a technique called pandiculation (think of that natural yawn-and-stretch movement you make when waking up) to “wake up” those forgotten muscles.