Wisdom Personified - Conversations with Dudu Msomi

Welcome. I am Dudu Msomi. I am truly honoured that you have chosen to spend this moment with me on #WisdomPersonifiedConversationswithDuduMsomi. On this channel, you will find timeless wisdom meeting practical leadership. We are about inviting meaningful conversations that inspire reflection, courage, and purposeful action. This conversation with the mentees of the Busara Leadership Mentoring Jour...

In a world loud with noise and urgency, there remains a rare voice that informs with grace, listens with empathy, and speaks with quiet strength. Because true journalism is not only about breaking stories — it is about revealing humanity. In an age of constant headlines, there is still power in a calm voice, thoughtful questions, and stories told with humanity. This is a space for truth, reflectio...

Randall #Pinkett and Jeffrey #Robinson in their book, Black Faces in White Places: 10 Game-Changing Strategies to Achieve Success and Find Greatness said, “If experience is the best teacher, learning from someone else’s experience is a close second”. I concur. Which is why I established the Busara Leadership Mentoring Journey. Today I am talking to two alumni of the Busara Leadership Mentoring Jou...

Niven is one of the world’s leading experts in leadership and workplace politics, teaching #leaders how to unlock their full potential, drive their team’s success and build strong and healthy organisations. Niven Postma has held executive positions since she was 29 in a career that has spanned multiple sectors and roles, including being CEO of the Businesswomen’s Association, CEO of NOAH (Nurturin...

John says, “Knowledge is the commodity that is changing the world”. I am honoured to speak with John Kamara, the co-Founder and CEO of Adanian Labs, Growth Strategy consultant and a tech #entrepreneur. John is one of Africa’s leading AI experts, who has spent over two decades helping organisations across the continent leverage AI and digital transformation. He is a non-executive director of Machin...

Tshifhiwa Ramuthaga is the Chief Executive Officer of TGR Global Enterprises whose expertise is to transform the #IT function into a powerful catalyst for innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable competitive advantage. Tshifhiwa is a multi-Award-Winning Business Technology Executive who is a specialist in #business turnaround strategies, Information Technology (IT) as well as #digital t...

In this episode of Wisdom Personified Conversation with Dudu Msomi, Sarita Martin, speaks to Dudu. She has known Dudu for 20 years since they met as MBA classmates at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (#GIBS). #DuduMsomi is the Founder and CEO of Busara Leadership Partners, a boutique strategic advisory and consulting firm that has been redefining integrated leadership, strategy and governa...

In this #WisdomPersonified Conversations with #DuduMsomi, Nozicelo Ngcobo speaks on surrender, personal growth, life lessons, and the love of travel. We unpack ‘this too shall pass,’ finding purpose, navigating change, and how travel, reflection, and #wisdom shape a meaningful, well-lived life. Nozicelo Ngcobo believes that it’s better to control your destiny rather than to be responding to things...

eing a pathfinder is to be willing to risk failure and still go on, says Gail Sheehy. Playing on the surname of my guest, “Ndlela” which is IsiZulu meaning a physical path, or the way you do something or a manner a person conducts themselves, their style or behaviour. Whichever meaning you ascribe her surname, Siphesihle, called Sihle for short, Penny Ndlela has her own unique, distinguishable way...

"To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain #wisdom, subtract things every day." – Philosopher, Lao Tzu Prince Mashele is a prominent #SouthAfrican political analyst, author, and commentator known for his critical and hard-hitting perspectives. He holds a Master's Degree in Political Studies from Rhodes University, having previously earned a BA and Honours Degrees from the University of...

Lynette Ntuli is a South African #entrepreneur and #business #leader, renowned for her transformative impact on the property, asset management, and #infrastructure sectors. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Innate Investment Solutions, a leading professional services firm. She became the first #woman in South Africa to serve as General Manager of a regional shopping centre, The Pav...

They reside in IAN FUHR! What a compassionate and wise voice of our time. A true privilege to speak to him. Ian Fuhr once said: “Racial intolerance has dented our rainbow nation. Shouldn’t stop us from building rainbow companies. Respect and tolerance are the keys.” Ian Fuhr is the #CEO and Founder of The Hatch Institute, with an extraordinary entrepreneurial career, is a seasoned keynote speaker...

Slindile Brilliantine Baloyi’s story is one of scars becoming seeds of #wisdom. In this conversation, she tenderly unpacks the wound of divorce, the belief that ‘men leave,’ and the brave journey toward #trust, #love, and #healing. A humane reminder that pain can birth profound clarity.” Slindile is the Founder and CEO of #PearlAccess Intl. Ltd a consulting company whose expertise is coaching and...

#Wisdom, you didn’t know you needed. SUBSCRIBE. Don’t just watch. In this conversation, a Chairman and Chartered Accountant talks about leading with authenticity, prioritising people, and cherishing family. From #boardrooms to home, Noman Mbazima shares lessons on balancing business demands with personal values, showing how genuine leadership creates impact both professionally and personally. Noma...

August is not a celebration. It is a call to remembrance and reclamation. We honour the resilience of women who walked in 1956—not just as a historical act, but as a reminder that resistance is relational, collective, and generational. On Wisdom Personified Conversations with Dudu Msomi on this Women's Month, we pay tribute to Sis Nomshado Twala, popularly known as Shado Twala, as a trailblazer in...

Irene Kiwia, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer (Cgo), Adanian Labs, #Kenya. #Nigeria & South Africa began the conversation with the quote, “True wisdom is often found not in the voice that leads… but in the silence that listens. And sometimes… even the listener deserves to be heard.” In this episode, the host of Wisdom Personified Conversations with Dudu Msomi is sharing her perspectives on issues...

Behind every elegant and powerful woman lies a story of resilience and impact. This Wisdom Personified Conversations with Dudu Msomi is with Dr. Detoun Ogwo. A woman who embodies elegance and a fervent dedication to transforming the landscape of youth employability. Dr Detoun Ogwo is the Executive Director and Technical Advisor at The Skills Development Practice that provides technical and vocatio...

When in the midst of sorrow You can't see up when looking down A brighter day tomorrow will bring You hear the voice of reason Telling you this can never be done No matter how hard reality seems Just hold on to your dreams, yeah Don't give up and don't give in, although it seems you never win You will always pass the test as long as you keep your head to the sky You can win as long as you keep you...

Authors Randall Pinkett and Jeffrey Robinson, in their book “Black Faces in White Places” said: “If experience is the best teacher, learning from someone else’s experience is a close second”. Tshiamo Thebe is proactive in seeking opportunities to learn from others. She lives the adage that ‘when a student is ready, the teacher will appear’. Tshiamo is always on the ready to learn, grow and evolve....

LEADING YOUR LIFE WITH COURAGE – The Wisdom from Dr Bongani Mageba Roy T. Bennett says, “Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your #vision and #purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others". This quote captures the spirit that drives the life of my guest Dr Bongani Mageba He is the Chief Executive Officer of Telesure Advisory Services which is a multi-product...

Equality is treating everyone the same. But equity is taking differences into account, so everyone has a chance to succeed, says Jodi Picoult. Speaking to Teresa Oakley-Smith, a pioneer in diversity and change management in South Africa in today's insightful episode. You cannot, but talk about equality and equity in the context of transforming workplaces and society. Teresa Oakley-Smith aptly puts...

If you hear the name ‘Jack Hammer’. You expect a male. Not in the case of the executive search firm. Debbie Goodman is the Group CEO of Jammer Hammer, a global group of executive search, talent advisory and leadership coaching companies. Debbie also acts as Advisor to various VC-backed, high growth companies and she coaches founder CEOs and co-Founders, globally. Debbie is a two-time bestselling a...

It is said that leopards symbolise power, strength and confidence, stealth, perception, bravery, survival, shapeshifting, authenticity and self-reliance. An animal spirit that captures the many qualities in Mabatho. She has a B.Com from the University of Cape Town. A B. Com Honours in Economics and Marketing from University of Wales, an MBA from the University of Hull. Mabatho joined the financial...

Are you driving high performance or are you actually a #bully? “Every #leader has a shadow”, says Dr Ngao Motsei. “To be an effective leader, you have to be aware and the intention of the shadow that you cast in your direct environment.” The reason why Dr Motsei is our first repeat guest is her recently published book called ‘Building Psychologically Safe Spaces: Safeguarding Your Workplace Agains...

hemba Gamedze epitomises what Wisdom Personified Conversations with Dudu Msomi is about. #Wisdom is not a result of aging nor is it about a high IQ. It is about how individuals use good judgement in everyday life (both in their personal and professional lives). It is the interplay of the use of one’s intelligence, knowledge, #creativity, common sense, and experience, and how it impacts their intra...