The CEO Lens Podcast

What if the most effective leaders aren't the safest, but the most formidable? In this thought-provoking episode of The CEO Lens Podcast, leadership strategist and human performance expert Erik Kruger challenges conventional ideas about leadership, courage, and resilience. Drawing on lessons from elite performers, business leaders, and high-pressure environments, Erik explains why being "...

In this episode of The CEO Lens Podcast, Rachel Kolisi shares her journey of transformation, shaped by adversity. She opens up about how experiences such as divorce, mental health challenges, and societal judgment led her to redefine resilience and rebuild her identity.   Rachel reflects on moving beyond external roles and expectations, learning to navigate uncertainty, and developing the strength...

Most leaders don’t realise it yet, but the real power of business lies not in profit, but in purpose. Missing this shift could mean missing the greatest opportunity to create lasting impact. In this transformative episode of The CEOLens Podcast , host Paul Miller, sits down with Dr Pepe Marais, Co-Founder and Chief Purpose & Vision Officer at Joe Public, to explore how purpose-driven leadershi...

Most people don’t realise it yet, but seismic shifts in geopolitics and global economics are quietly reshaping the future. Missing these signals could mean missing the biggest opportunities of the next decade. In this eye‑opening episode of CEO Lens , host Paul Miller sits down with the Chief Economist at RMB I saah Mhlanga to unpack the world’s ongoing global reset ,  driven by geopolitical fract...

Discover what truly drives Gerda Steyn, one of South Africa’s greatest ultra-marathon champions, in this powerful conversation about mental strength, purpose, and pushing beyond limits. Despite entering the world of running at 23 with no master plan, Gerda transformed a simple love for movement into a record-breaking career. From growing up on a farm to winning the Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans...

In this episode of The CEO Lens, Paul Miller sits down with Dr Hasmukh Jain from the Tata Memorial Center to unpack one of the most exciting innovations in oncology today: CAR‑T cell therapy. Together, they discuss: • What CAR‑T therapy is • The survival and remission rates seen in real patients • Why timing, patient selection and disease burden matter • The side effects and safety considerations...

In this episode, host Paul Miller chats to Operation Smile’s Sarah Scarth about the extraordinary global impact of an organisation that has transformed millions of lives one smile at a time. Operation Smile is more than a surgical charity. It is a movement dedicated to restoring dignity, confidence, and opportunity to children born with cleft lip and palate in underserved communities around the wo...

In Episode 3 of The CEO Lens Podcast, host Paul Miller sits down with Dr Michael Mol for an informed, thought-provoking conversation on why New Year’s resolutions so often don’t stick and how science is shaping new perspectives around behaviour, weight, and willpower. This episode explores: • The difference between genetics and epigenetics, and how environment and behaviour influence outcomes • Wh...

The festive season is often portrayed as the happiest time of the year, but for many, it’s the most challenging. Loneliness, anxiety, and depression can intensify during December and January, and suicide rates sadly rise during this period. In this episode of The CEO Lens, host Paul Miller sits downwith Cassey Chambers from SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group) to discuss why the holi...

In Episode 1 of The CEO Lens, Cipla Africa CEO Paul Miller sits down with Matt Beers, one of South Africa’s most successful cyclists, totalk about endurance, mental strength and building resilience. From Cape Epic wins to gravel racing glory, Matt sharesinsights on performance, pressure and why mental health matters, especiallyduring Men’s Mental Health Month. 👉 Listen now and join the conversati...