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Richard Mulholland – Meanderings of a Meaningful Nature   He has spoken in over 30 countries on six continents and continues to wow audiences with his style, his unapologetic war against boring presentations and his love of sales.   He coaches speakers, wins pitches and plays at work. Through honing his craft for the past 25 years, Richard has gone on to win awards and write books. The m...

In my real life I spend a significant part of my day talking about Digital Transformation and the impact on the customer journey. At the heart of these big changes are technical solutions which help – or hinder – the process. The driving force behind these projects are often seldom seen resources known as Architects. System, process or application architects are a key ingredient to successful proj...

As I sat at my desk preparing for this episode I was transported to far away places and tough conditions where I would so rather have been. Todays guest is an adventurer, traveller brand ambassador, speaker and more.   Gaven gives you the sense that “anyone can do this, but it’s a choice.” I am not sure I agree that anyone can jump on a bike and ride from Cape Town to Cairo, but it certainly...

When you are interviewing a person who impacts the world, it can go only one way and that is AWESOME! In this episode I was blown away by new thinking on a large scale.    This episode is for anyone who is considering their place in the world, how they can make changes or why they should invest in their lives right now.    York Zucchi is a business leader, a dreamer and a doer....

When I hear ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ my immediate reaction is a defensive pose wondering what I’ve done wrong. I was so sick of this defensive reaction that I wanted to start a journey of learning but did not know how to start, so we looked for an expert to help me on my way.   In this episode we meet Dominic Gaobepe, MD of Cohesion Collective, (or Coco for short) specialising in E...

Being a father of 2 children this topic is close to my heart – Education.    Education has changed in so many ways but fundamentally it’s the same. We want out children ready to enter the world with the right tools, the right emotional foundation and the right mindset to be positive humans.    When I read an article about a school challenging the norm I had to get some time wit...

Season 3 of the RockIT Podcast with Chiief has wrapped up, and what a season it has been!   As always, this season we brought you inspiring guests from all walks of life. True thought leaders making a huge impact in various sectors. We spoke about investing, social media presence, and community service. We were inspired and reminded of exactly what it is to be a true leader.    Lead...

Warrior Ric – Where my Warriors at?  Getting ready for this interview I felt that I knew Ric before I met him – a chap who had the world at his feet and then ended up in South Africa. Must have been a first world failure trying to take advantage of his accent in Africa.    How wrong was I? Wow. This episode is like diving into a deep pool of joy and positivity. A lesson on how to ta...

I have been watching Kerry grow her career over the past few years. From her posts on LinkedIn she has shown a quick wit and a clear mind on what is important, as well as where she wants to be in the world.    Why is she important as a guest? Well, apart from being a communications honors student, Kerry also has Spinal Muscular Atrophy and was told she would not see past her 5th birthday...

Mary Mlambo and Lungelo Youth Development Organisation   What do you get when you have a driven woman who sees a glaring problem and a huge gap not being filled in a meaningful way? Well, that’s what we are going to find out about today.   This episode takes us to rural Natal, outside of Richards Bay, and we are joined by founder and director of Lungelo Youth Development Organisation, Ma...

Perhaps DIY Wealth Management is a possibility for us all. Ross Larter and Sure Trading   Todays episode is one which may change lives. Financial independence is achievable however it takes work, dedication and a sound view that it's an investment into the future, not a quick fix.   Ross Larter, the founder and head of Sure Trading has a great website which talks of investment trading as...

Madelein Hendricks – Many Jobs Make Light Work   This episode is packed with information on how to get things done.  It's sometimes challenging interviewing guests like Madelein as there are people who seem to churn through work, to produce results and leave you feeling breathless from their output. Madelein is one of those guests.   She is a recruitment specialist, a headhunter, a...

I love sports, especially when things get hard. I get to see amazing places, meet wonderful people and push myself beyond many folk think is normal.  Usually I participate in organised events – easier to stay alive and its a lot of fun mingling with other crazy people.   Today we meet Sean Sandiford who dreams up ways to get people to do extraordinary things, such as the toughest triathl...

Sibusiso Walter Mhlango – On returning to SA and other interesting journeys   An IT leader who has worked all over South Africa, Africa and the world. Sibusiso may have the biggest smile ever to feature on this show.  From the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains to the paved roads of Paris, Sibusiso shares his journey of hard work, travel and taking opportunities which leads to the ma...

Devin Shutte - Why investing is not easy? Speakers Devin Shutte, Unapologetic Optimist…. Portfolio manager and market commentator – Head of Investments for the Robert Group currently and a person with a list of achievements a mile long. Having Devin as a guest is like drinking from a fountain of positivity. His ability to see through the noise is clear and Devin simplifies complex ideas that we ca...

The internet is now an integral part of almost every business. Having undisrupted, fast and secure connectivity plays a critical role in the success of a business in today's digital world. Connectivity allows people to do their jobs much quicker and smoother. Good connectivity also improves your company's performance and speeds up the business processes. For a business to thrive, business owners s...

We would like to announce that season 2 of the RockIT Podcast with Chiief has come to an end. We have had a great season with so many interesting and insightful episodes. Our promise is that season 3 will be just as exciting, interesting, and knowledge-packed as the first two. Thanks again to all of our loyal subscribers who continue to engage with us. You can still catch up on our season 2 episod...

Digital transformation has been an objective in the back of mind for many organisations, but in recent years it has been thrust front and centre in terms of priorities. The chaos of the past two years has made sure of this and any organisation that is not well on its way to enabling digital transformation or at the very least planning to adopt it shortly, runs a serious risk of being left behind b...

“It's harder to take a business from zero to $1million than from $1million to $100million.” Clive Butkow, CEO of Kalon Venture Partners joins us in todays' podcast to discuss how to get your business on the path to super sizing.   I’ve always been fascinated by the world of venture capitalists – these investors who scour the market looking for good ideas to make into great companies. Imagine...

Race to Rugby World cup… and so much more!   My dream of playing flank forward for South Africa may have gone but but my love of rugby is still very much there. Anything to do with the game is going to get my heart beating. So imagine my excitement at interviewing Adam Nunn, who is part of a team cycling from Tokyo to Auckland for the opening game of the world cup in Auckland.  Then we b...

Welcome to Avon Middleton – Entrepreneur, marketer, businessman and TopGear South Africa license holder and founder of Clipping Point Media.   Anyone who knows me even a little understands that the “Need for Speed” and “petrol head” are not labels that I hold. I'm more of an “aaahhh slow down” and a “let's run in the mountains where there are no vehicles.”    So today is a real driv...

The world is filled with gifted, talented people who simply never achieve their potential. Today's guest has the gift of spotting talent and nurturing it to levels few believed they could reach before.    Our RockIT guest today is Daphna Horowitz, South African-born global businesswoman. Speaker, coach, author, podcaster and actuary (just to round it off) as well as a wife, mother and de...

Technology is evolving at a fast pace and people are always keen to explore and experiment with new technologies. Ten years ago, no one would have thought that one-day people will host meetings online. Even before Covid-19 virtual meetings were not that popular, but they were on-demand when the pandemic hit. Nearly every business now holds virtual meetings.     In today's episode of...

Chris Williamson, MD at Vodacom MPESA, Chair at Loowatt, and an alumni of GREAT institutes of learning.     With the rate of middle to senior management leaving Africa's shores it is wonderful for me to meet leaders who have traveled here to lead, learn and live.   Chris is an interesting, passionate individual who gives freely and is knowledgeable about a wide variety of...

Today's episode dives into leadership, hard work and long hours. What does it take to dedicate one's self to improving a country. And passion. Passion for SA, passion for cyber security and a passion for doing good.    Advocate Lufuno Thikalange Khorommbi, a specialist in Data privacy, and Cyber Security Governance, a servant of South Africa and now a member of the Critical Infrastructur...