The UnLearners

Dive deep into the world of L&D with Carmen Wilson-George, a seasoned pro who's been there and done that. In this episode, Carmen spills the beans on her career journey and shares actionable tips for making L&D a game-changer in your organization. Learn how to create a culture where learning is always top of mind and discover the latest strategies for driving organizational success Hear more about...

We're back, Unlearners! Season 3 is Here! Hey there, fellow learners! We're so excited to bring you a brand new season of the Unlearners Podcast. Get ready for a wild ride of self-discovery, inspiration, and practical tips. From the power of lifelong learning to the importance of alternative wellness, unconventional careers, and corporate partnerships, we've got you covered. We're diving deep into...

Your environment can be your strongest catalyst or deterrent in your change journey! A seed holds great potential, but that potential cannot be realised while the seed sits on the window sill - it needs the right environment.   If transformation is not occurring successfully, the biggest answer is often that the environment is stimulating the 'business as usual' rather than the 'new ways of workin...

If we truly want to transform, you must let go of our 'victim' story.  We can accelerate transformation by using the power of setting intentions & taking the driver's seat in our journey of learning, changing and growing!   Many of us go into life with clear expectations, but little or no INTENTIONS.  If we could learn to set and embed clear intentions into every day, we would see results to our t...

"Signing up for the annual Unlearning experience retreat was one of the best decisions I made in 2023, the timing (Nov 2023) was perfect, it gave me an early start to getting ready for 2024. I am looking forward to the 2024 retreat." - Hillary Zitha  The UnLearning Experience retreat is an exciting event in our calendar at The UnLearners & this episode will show you why!! 🤩 Zanele shares the work...

Africa has the youngest population in the world, with more than 400 million young people aged between the ages of 15 and 35 years.   70% of sub-Saharan Africa is under the age of 30. Not only this, but with the advancements in trade, the boom in innovation capacity & efforts - possibility looms large!   Like anywhere else and anyone else, if we are going to embrace this transformation - we must le...

"Don't talk #religion at the dinner table" - we say WHY NOT!?   Spirituality / Faith / Religion have become controversial because we've made them so. People today use religion or spirituality to divide us, rather than unite us. It's time to #unlearn outdated, restrictive and disempowering perspectives around faith that keep so many people feeling fearful, ashamed and guilty.   It's time for religi...

Does your company's change or transformation journey include the 3 key roles?  There are 3 people who without whom, no transformation journey will ever succeed. Through our work supporting companies with change, we've seen the success that these 3 roles will play.   In this episode, Zanele reveals the 3 roles The UnLearners helps teams establish during the change management process. If you're lead...

90% of organisations have made creating learning opportunities their #1 retention strategy - according to LinkedIn Learning.  Learning & Development is evolving in exciting ways as the 2020s speed along. Leaders who know how to design, lead and facilitate inclusive learning journeys for their teams will ensure a great mix of skills and support their retention strategy.   This episode is for leader...

Africa has the youngest population in the world, with more than 400 million young people aged between the ages of 15 and 35 years.   70% of sub-Saharan Africa is under the age of 30. Not only this, but with the advancements in trade, the boom in innovation capacity & efforts - possibility looms large!   Like anywhere else and anyone else, if we are going to embrace this transformation - we must le...

Broadcaster Faith Mangope is in conversation with 'The UnLearning Lady', Zanele Njapha about how leaders in a world of volatility can use unlearning to transform their teams for the future of work. This conversation is taken from Stellenbosch Business Institute's Leadershift series.   In this episode you can expect; What is unlearning? Why leaders and teams need to unlearn now more than ever? Tips...

    What was once taboo may need relooking….  History shows us that the more hidden something is, the less power we have to be educated on it & take ownership of our decisions about it.    Sex, pleasure, sexuality and intimacy are such topics that are now begging for people to unlearn outdated dogmas that have kept us passive, powerless and misinformed in this area of our lives and our evolving so...

What do you do, think or say when you're wrong? How about right in the middle of an argument when you realise the other person is actually right?    The deep 'need' to be right is very common and comes primarily from our survival and belonging instincts. At the primitive level, to be wrong means to be isolated from others and possibly death…   Today, however, the fear of being wrong not only incre...

Season 2: Episode 36 - Q&A: Managing Change At Work   Your team is frustrated because not only is the company changing exponentially, but they don't feel well equipped for those many changes.   The changes feel hurried, overwhelming and sometimes as if they are the kinds of changes that will NOT help them, but only serve the company's interests.   As a result, team morale drops, resistance is high...

Season 2: Episode 35 - 1st & Only Syndrome [ReImagine Africa]    Africa has the youngest population in the world, with more than 400 million young people aged between the ages of 15 and 35 years.   70% of sub-Saharan Africa is under the age of 30. Not only this, but with the advancements in trade, the boom in innovation capacity & efforts - possibility looms large!   Like anywhere else and anyone...

Season 2: Episode 34 - Don't ask for change if you're not ready for it  Change & Transformation have a DARK SIDE...  We have all come face to face with it & in many cases, it is what gets in the way of lasting change taking place in our lives. We might say we want growth and newness, but very often we are not ready to receive and hold the change.  From the demands that come with the new version of...

Season 2: Episode 33 - STRONG Body, STRONG Mind    Research shows that common mental health issues, like anxiety and depression , can be significantly reduced by doing aerobic exercises such as jogging, swimming, cycling, walking, gardening, and dancing.  Not only this, but maintaining physical health and fitness correlates with clearer thinking, higher levels of creativity and better quality slee...

Season 2: Episode 32 - Your 3 Priorities For Organisational Change   Have you noticed big changes happening at work right now? It feels like transformation, upgrading and shifting are the order of the day (every day, in fact). Sometimes you're on top of it,  But most of the time - you wish it would just stop! The great news... The team at The UnLearners is getting so many new requests to support t...

Season 2: Episode 31 - Africans, Save Yourselves [ReImagine Africa]   Africa has the youngest population in the world, with more than 400 million young people aged between the ages of 15 and 35 years.   70% of sub-Saharan Africa is under the age of 30. Not only this, but with the advancements in trade, the boom in innovation capacity & efforts - possibility looms large!   Like anywhere else and an...

Season 2: Episode 30 - You Are What You've Learnt  Have you ever said "this is who I am?" What if it's time to unlearn that or perhaps reframe it? From our favourite characteristics, to our least favourite, our annoying habits that we want to quit, all the way to the mindsets, habits and perspectives of others… It's all learnt (sorry). In this episode, Zanele (The UnLearning Lady) shares informati...

Season 2: Episode 29 - Learning Self Motivation Relying on others to motivate us to do our best and be our best is a losing battle, because they may not always be there to do that! Learning how to motivate and light a fire under our bums is super important! How do we keep ourselves focused on our goals and intended impact in a distracted world? In this episode, Zanele Njapha, The UnLearning Lady s...

Season 2: Episode 28 - Get To Know Zanele: Top Business Woman   As part of being inducted into the KZN Top Business class of 2023, the team had a chat with Zanele to find out more about the business and her personal story and journey.    A lovely chance to get to know exactly who Zanele is 🥹🦋   Here's what you can expect; Details on Zanele's journey in starting The UnLearners Zanele's biggest ch...

Season 2: Episode 27 - Helping Our Kids Through Transitions Imagine learning how to approach transitions & change as early as childhood? You'd be less anxious and afraid of letting go, you'd be more courageous and you'd approach transformation with excitement, eagerness and an eye for opportunity! In this episode originally from the Future Smart Parent Podcast, Zanele (The UnLearning Lady) shares...

Season 2: Episode 26 - New Year's Resolutions Done RIGHT Free workbook:  https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/readysetgoals Join the webinar: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/goals2024 Have you ever said "this is who I am?" What if it's time to unlearn that or perhaps reframe it? From our favourite characteristics, to our least favourite, our annoying habits that we want to quit, all the way...

Season 2: Episode 25 - 2023: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Passionate Teacher, Bulelwa Mbanjwa opens up about a journey of a year that both challenged and grew her in ways she didn't expect.  We begin with reflecting on some of the deep challenges that so many of us didn't think we would make it through that happened in the year 2023. Then, we delve into how the key lessons of this year were disgui...