POPUP Skills Journey

Adele’s Story of Faith, Radio, and the Skills That Make Waves. Discover how Adele’s bold heart and servant leadership have helped shape a legacy of impact on and off the airwaves.

Tune in to hear how aligning your work with God’s purpose can unlock deeper joy, calling, and clarity.

Be inspired by Adele’s vibrant approach to leadership, where faith and excellence light up every workplace she touches.

In the final episode of Skills Journey Season 2, Emile and Jani reflect on conversations with nine masters, highlighting how foundational skills shape lifelong growth. They explore leadership as an experiential journey, influenced by faith, challenges, and the responsibility to inspire others.

In this episode of Skills Journey: Masterclass, Jean Symons, Leader of Doxa Deo Ministries, shares his evolution from worship leader to global organisational leader. He reflects on how music, mentorship, and leadership shaped his journey, highlighting the intersection of skill, passion, and purpose in his growth.

Emile and Jani continue their Masterclass conversation with Jean Symon. They explore the importance of foundational learning, how skills evolve over time, and the balance between passion and discipline. Jean shares insights on career uncertainty, personal growth, and the lifelong journey of discovering and refining skills. Whether you're a student, professional, or someone reinventing themselv...

Join us for the final conversation with Jean Symons as we unpacks the challenges he faced on his skills journey—ranging from difficult learning curves and environmental barriers to personal opposition and unexpected setbacks. Through real-life experiences and biblical insights, he shares how resilience, faith, and continuous learning transformed obstacles into opportunities for growth. Whether you...

In this episode of Skills Journey, Karen Meerholz reflects on her transformative path, shaped by early family challenges, performance-driven decisions, and personal growth. From navigating a blended household of nine children to choosing a teaching career influenced by financial constraints and societal expectations, Karen candidly shares her struggles and triumphs. Her story highlights the import...

Karen Meerholz shares her deeply personal story of faith, resilience, and transformation. Karen pursued education by chance but discovered a unique ability to address emotional challenges in others. Her journey took a profound turn when she experienced a life-changing encounter with God during a time of loss. Karen reflects on her spiritual awakening, her shift from rebellion to obedience, and how...

In our final interview, Karen shares her inspiring journey from teacher to prayer coordinator, fostering unity among schools in Pretoria. She recounts a vision of crowns representing schools connected like a chandelier, symbolising God's plan for unity. Currently coordinating prayer groups for 40 schools, Karen highlights the transformative power of collective prayer and her spontaneous approach t...

Meet Tiaan van der Berg, founder and director of MC van den Berg Attorneys and MCademy Training Institutes, celebrating 25 years of legal excellence. Tiaan shares his journey from growing up in a government-oriented environment, navigating challenges as a young law student, and working as a policeman, to building a thriving legal practice in property law and estate planning. His story highlights r...

In this episode of Skills Journey Masterclass, Tiaan van der Bergfrom MC van den Berg Attorneys and Mcademy shares his inspiring journey of blending legal expertise with entrepreneurial flair. Tiaan delves into the challenges of transitioning from a legal professional to running a thriving business and academy. He highlights the critical skills he had to develop, such as marketing, HR, and risk ma...

In the final discussion, Tiaan van der Berg shares powerful lessons from his professional and personal growth. He emphasises the value of patience, hard work, and building strong networks, while candidly reflecting on pivotal decisions and challenges that shaped his career. Tiaan’s journey highlights the importance of leveraging strengths, acknowledging weaknesses, and surrounding oneself with sup...

Join us on this episode of Skills Journey, where we explore the transformative power of skills through the insights of three exceptional guests: Lucas Luckhoff, Leona Pienaar & Anton Swanepoel. The discussion dives into the pivotal roles of trust, teamwork, and adaptability in personal and professional growth. We highlight how relationships, resilience, and faith shape the journeys of these in...

We reflect on the insightful conversations with Masters Lucas Luckhoff, Leona Pienaar & Anton Swanepoel. Through the lens of the "seven Cs" of trust—competence, communication, connection, commitment, character, consistency, and confidence—we explore how trust becomes a transformative force in personal growth and professional success.

Leona Pienaar reflects on how her upbringing in Hibbett Style, working-class parents, and exposure to trauma ignited her passion for serving vulnerable communities. Her faith journey, solidified during her university years at Stellenbosch, guided her to Mould, Empower, Serve (MES), where she navigated the transition from serene Western Cape to bustling Hillbrow, Johannesburg. Leona shares how adap...

Leona Pienaar dives into the lessons learned from hands-on experiences, from working in prisons to managing a homeless hospice. She shares the importance of embracing failure, fostering community-driven innovation, and leveraging mentorship to scale impact. With insights on balancing work and family, developing resilience, and leading with agility, Leona offers an inspiring roadmap for navigating...

Leona Pienaar shares her inspiring 30-year leadership journey with MES, growing it from a small operation to a 60-million-rand multi-location organisation. She reflects on navigating personal and professional challenges, including adopting a teen and adapting MES's approach during the COVID-19 crisis. Leona dives into the complexities of homelessness, the power of compassionate solutions, and how...

Anton opens up about his spiritual transformation, the importance of family bonds, and the lessons learned from a career in financial services.  

Join us as Anton takes us on an inspiring journey of transformation — where self-education, humility, mentorship, and faith lead from knowledge to true wisdom. 

In this powerful episode, Anton Swanepoel shares the hard-earned lessons of his path from self-focused ambition to a life rooted in trust, resilience, and purpose.

In this episode, we explore Lucas Luchoff’s remarkable journey from a traditional corporate career in banking to a role that serves a greater social purpose. Lucas now views his work not simply as a job but as a meaningful 'assignment,' a calling that aligns with his desire to make a difference in the world. His story illuminates the power of purpose-driven work, the personal growth that comes fro...

We reflect on "Skills Journey | Masterclass” by revisiting the wisdom shared by Anton Smit, Russell du Preez, and Veronica Bell. These masters discussed the surprising, non-linear paths to excellence, emphasizing perseverance, continuous learning, and passion. Their stories remind us that mastery is a lifelong journey, fuelled by self-improvement and resilience, requiring not just skill but a...