the breakthrough sessions

In this episode, I am once again joined by UP - alumnus Kgomotso Adams, as we have part - 2 of our conversation which continues off from session 9: the perfectionist mindset. Kgomotso is currently studying her Honours in Accounting Sciences at the University of South Africa (UNISA). And in this episode Kgomotso shares her own experiences with coping after failure, and shares the after effects of f...

In this episode I had the pleasure of having UP - alumnus Kgomotso Adams on as a guest, who is currently studying her Honours in Accounting Sciences at the University of South Africa (UNISA). Kgomotso shares her own experiences with coping after failure, and how her upbringing and perfectionist mindset impacted her university journey. She goes on to share the after effects of failure, living with...

In this episode reflection is the order of the day. I reflect on my past episodes, what they addressed and how they led to various breakthroughs. I also look to the future as I discuss plans for the next phase of episodes, and a few special announcements. I also send out a big thank to all my listeners for your constant support week in and week out. I really couldn't have done this with you. So th...

We need to shift the focus of what's happening around the world to south african issues dealing with race. And because its Youth day, why not hear stories from those who like us and grew up like us? In this 2 part bonus episode, racial topics are unpacked with the aim of educating one another a safe platform, from a place of love. 10 stories are shared where guests recount their first hand experie...

We need to shift the focus of what's happening around the world to south african issues dealing with race. And because its Youth day, why not hear stories from those who like us and grew up like us? In this 2 part bonus episode, racial topics are unpacked with the aim of educating one another a safe platform, from a place of love. 10 stories are shared where guests recount their first hand experie...

In this solo episode I delve deep into emotional intelligence (EI), and how having a high EI can benefit you in a tertiary space. Unlike IQ which is fixed, emotional intelligence is a spectrum that you can shift along depending on your emotions and response to situations. Tertiary can greatly help to build your EI, which can teach you how to approach these obstacles and overcome the challenges of...

In this epsiode I sat down with Nsuku Mabundza, a university of Pretoria student, entrepreneur and food blogger, as we shared our experiences with being self - aware at tertiary. We spoke about discovering and enhancing our self - awareness due to our failures, how being self - aware helped us make important relationship decisions in our lives, using our self - awareness to deal with conflict reso...

In this epsiode I sat down with my very first guest, current University of Pretoria LLM student Thabang Sepuru, where we discussed some of our loses (Ls) and wins (s) during our varsity career, and also how these helped pave the way for the people we are now. We also share some lessons that you might be able to apply in your life. And we finish the episode off with a version of the hit game 'we're...

In this episode I discuss small changes you can make instantly that can transform your life. Known as 'microsteps that are too small to fail' these microsteps were created by Ariana Huffington, CEO and founder of the Huffington Post and the Thrive platform. I share how these tips helped to change my life and how they might help you breakout and breakthrough. Because sometimes making small changes...

We have entered a dark period globally. And while we are experiencing this unique time, let us not dwell on the negatives. Rather let us choose to see the positives. The silver lining. The luxury of time that is now afforded to us. Time to focus on ourselves. And practice self care like no other. In the bonus epsiode I talk about how this time has encouraged me to create a new challenge: the mind...

Any kind of failure can be devastating. But it is also in these failures that we learn valuable life lessons to make us grow, and to carry us forward. In this solo episode I share my own experience with academic failure, and how that changed my whole life. I also share tips that helped me fight through the consequences attached to failure. These include:  1. Do your own research. 2. Speak to...

My name is Refilwe Segoe, and I am the host of the breakthrough sessions podcast! In the first episode I introduce myself, share a little about my story, and why I started this podcast. The breakthrough sessions is a passion project under 'the breakthrough projects', an impact organisation dedicated towards helping you discover your breakthrough, in pursuit of your truest worth. This is mainly don...