Thoughtonomy

Welcome to Episode 26 of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Grant Gavin sits down with Ross Drakes, the founder of Nice Work, a Cape Town-based branding and strategy agency that helps businesses communicate complex ideas in ways people care about.  Ross Drakes has spent nearly two decades helping businesses clarify their message, communicate complex ideas, and create work th...

Welcome to Chapter 7 of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this special episode, host Grant Gavin continues this series unpacking each chapter of his book, Thoughtonomy. This week, Grant explores Chapter 7, "Running Your Own Race," Grant explores one of his personal favourite chapters, sharing powerful insights on why comparing yourself to others is one of the greatest obstacles to your own growth. From...

Welcome to Episode 25 of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Grant Gavin sits down with Marissa Groenewald, also known as the Rope Runner. She is a South African sportswoman who holds 3 world records and is a passionate advocate for the fight against human trafficking. She dives into what it means to push beyond your comfort zone, pioneer something entirely new, and use your...

Welcome to Episode 24 of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this inspiring solo episode, host Grant Gavin explores the dynamic nature of markets and what it means for anyone in business or sales. Drawing on his two decades of experience in real estate and leadership, he breaks down why "the market doesn't determine your outcome but rather the market determines your strategy." By discussing the universal...

Welcome to Episode 23 of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Grant Gavin sits down with Joani Mitchell and Mo Mwatumu, two of his real estate agents from Remax Panache to explore what it's really like to break into the property industry. Grant dives into the realities of real estate as a career, the challenges of stepping outside your comfort zone, and why the industry is att...

Welcome to Episode 22 of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Grant Gavin sits down with Tyler Wolmarans, a South African Champion Gold Medalist in the cadet division, an ambassador for Sport RX, for an honest conversation about discipline, sacrifice, and chasing big dreams. This episode delves into Tyler’s journey from his very first fight at age ten to his current pursuit of...

Welcome to Chapter 6 of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this special episode, host Grant Gavin continues this series unpacking each chapter of his book, Thoughtonomy. This week, Grant explores Chapter 6, " Building Emotional Fitness" the second step in reclaiming your thoughts and beliefs from a lifetime of conditioning. Grant dives deep into the core concepts of courage and hacking your thinking.  G...

Welcome to Chapter 5 of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this special episode, host Grant Gavin continues this series unpacking each chapter of his book, Thoughtonomy. This week, Grant explores Chapter 5, " Who Are You?" the first step in reclaiming your thoughts and beliefs from a lifetime of conditioning. Grant dives deep into the fundamentals of Thoughtonomy, focusing on courage and hacking your th...

Welcome to Chapter 4 of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this special episode, host Grant Gavin continues his series unpacking each chapter of his book, Thoughtonomy. This week, Grant explores Chapter 4, "Born this Way," diving deep into the core idea that much of our behaviour and thinking is shaped by our past conditioning, many aspects of which we may not even be aware.  Grant reveals the four foun...

Welcome to this episode of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this wide-ranging conversation, host Grant Gavin sits down with a longtime friend and dynamic entrepreneur Barry Tuck for a wide-ranging conversation that spans creativity, brand building, digital marketing, and the future of business in a rapidly evolving world.  Barry Tuck’s journey as a self-described “guy who does stuff”, a generalist who...

Welcome to Chapter 3 of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this special solo episode, host Grant Gavin continues his special series unpacking each chapter of his book, Thoughtonomy. This week, Grant explores Chapter 3, "The Pebble in Your Shoe," diving deep into the hidden beliefs and subconscious patterns that quietly hold us back from our goals.   Grant unpacks the powerful metaphor of the pebble in y...

Welcome to this episode of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this wide-ranging conversation, host Grant Gavin sits down with former Springbok and Sharks stalwart AJ Venter to unpack the messy middle between professional sport and real life. AJ speaks candidly about the hard transition out of rugby, losing most of his savings in the post-2008 property crash, rebuilding a career in business, and why cour...

Welcome to this episode of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this wide-ranging conversation, host Grant Gavin sits down with Gordon Reid, a Durban-based financial advisor, endurance enthusiast, and community fundraiser. From five surgeries at 40 to finishing Comrades and running 100 km through a game reserve, Gordon shares how a midlife reset turned into a mission: build health, set goals, and use endu...

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this insightful conversation, host Grant Gavin sits down with Norman Drieselmann, CEO of Retailability, to unpack one of South Africa’s biggest retail turnaround stories. Norman shares his journey from a young, chartered accountant to a retail leader who spearheaded the acquisition and revival of Edgars, saving thousands of jobs and building on...

Welcome to Chapter 2 of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this special solo episode, host Grant Gavin kicks off a new series diving into each chapter of his book, Thoughtonomy. Continuing on with Chapter 2, "Trust your Superpower," Grant reflects on his lifelong passion for coaching, the self-doubt he faced along the way, and how imposter syndrome often clouds our true potential. With practical reflect...

Welcome to Chapter 1 of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this special solo episode, host Grant Gavin kicks off a new series diving into each chapter of his book, Thoughtonomy. Starting with Chapter 1, "Perceiving is Believing," Grant unpacks the concept behind the book’s title, the crucial difference between your conscious and unconscious mind, and why so many people struggle to act even when they kno...

Stefan Botha, the founder of Rainmaker Marketing, one of South Africa’s leading property development marketing agencies. In this honest, insightful conversation, Stefan shares the story of Rainmaker’s early challenges, how a stint as a game ranger shaped his leadership style, and what it took to build a niche business through grit, relationships, and long-term thinking. If you’ve ever started a bu...

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Thoughtonomy Podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Grant Gavin sits down with Coach Trevor “Big T” Wolmarans, the founder of Knuckle Game Boxing Academy. From the underground music scene to elite-level boxing coaching, Trevor shares his journey of transformation, discipline, and legacy-building through the lens of family, community, and personal values. This episode...

In this episode of Thoughtonomy, host Grant Gavin is joined by Fiona McCarthy, an entrepreneur, leadership facilitator, and mother—who brings raw honesty to the conversation around balance, burnout, and being human in business.  Fiona opens up about the emotional toll of running a business while raising a family, the courage it takes to be vulnerable, and how she learned to ask for help after year...

In this episode of Thoughtonomy, Grant Gavin sits down with powerhouse speaker, coach, and author Burgette Yarlett. Together, they explore the deep roots of self-worth, imposter syndrome, and what it really takes to back yourself in a world full of noise and self-doubt.  Burgette shares her personal journey of overcoming rejection, the mental reprogramming that helped her see herself clearly, and...

On this episode of the Thoughtonomy Podcast, host Grant Gavin welcomes Dave Allen, a distinguished South African police reservist and body language expert. With over 30 years of experience in law enforcement and public speaking, Dave talks about his diverse career trajectory that has led him to train elite units, such as the FBI, in the United States. Throughout the conversation, Dave shares insig...

In this episode of the Thoughtonomy Podcast, Grant Gavin delves into an inspiring journey with our guest, Sbu. Sbu is a charismatic barista who has overcome challenging circumstances to build an award-winning coffee business, Coffee Lab, in South Africa. Grant sits down with Sbu to explore his remarkable life story, from growing up in difficult conditions in Zimbabwe to becoming a prominent figure...

Grant Gavin sits down with speaker, author, business owner and coach Cindy Norcott about all things writing, speaking and energy management.  Throughout our conversation, Cindy shares insightful anecdotes from her career, including writing her bestseller "How to Be Unstoppable," and offers practical advice on self-acceptance, goal-setting, and managing energy and priorities. Grant and Cindy also d...

In Episode 8 of the Thoughtonomy Podcast, host Grant Gavin dives deep into the concept of Ikigai and the journey of discovering one’s purpose. In this insightful solo episode, Grant breaks down the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai, which translates to "a reason for being," and explores how aligning passion, profession, mission, and vocation can lead to a truly fulfilled and purposeful life. He shares...

In this heartwarming and reflective episode of the Thoughtonomy Podcast, host Grant Gavin sits down with Jane Linley-Thomas, a celebrated radio personality and public speaker, to explore the profound themes of self-love, identity, and living authentically. Jane shares her personal journey of leaving behind a successful 20-year career at East Coast Radio to rediscover her purpose, despite the chall...