Be inspired by Adele’s vibrant approach to leadership, where faith and excellence light up every workplace she touches.
Tune in to hear how aligning your work with God’s purpose can unlock deeper joy, calling, and clarity.
Adele’s Story of Faith, Radio, and the Skills That Make Waves. Discover how Adele’s bold heart and servant leadership have helped shape a legacy of impact on and off the airwaves.
In the final episode of Skills Journey Season 2, Emile and Jani reflect on conversations with nine masters, highlighting how foundational skills shape lifelong growth. They explore leadership as an experiential journey, influenced by faith, challenges, and the responsibility to inspire others.
Emile and Jani continue their Masterclass conversation with Jean Symon. They explore the importance of foundational learning, how skills evolve over time, and the balance between passion and discipline. Jean shares insights on career uncertainty, personal growth, and the lifelong journey of discovering and refining skills. Whether you're a student, professional, or someone reinventing themselves later in life, this episode offers valuable wisdom on setting strong foundations for the future.
In this episode of Skills Journey: Masterclass, Jean Symons, Leader of Doxa Deo Ministries, shares his evolution from worship leader to global organisational leader. He reflects on how music, mentorship, and leadership shaped his journey, highlighting the intersection of skill, passion, and purpose in his growth.
Join us for the final conversation with Jean Symons as we unpacks the challenges he faced on his skills journey—ranging from difficult learning curves and environmental barriers to personal opposition and unexpected setbacks. Through real-life experiences and biblical insights, he shares how resilience, faith, and continuous learning transformed obstacles into opportunities for growth. Whether you’re navigating career uncertainties, leadership struggles, or personal development hurdles, this episode will inspire you to embrace challenges as stepping stones to success!
In our final interview, Karen shares her inspiring journey from teacher to prayer coordinator, fostering unity among schools in Pretoria. She recounts a vision of crowns representing schools connected like a chandelier, symbolising God's plan for unity. Currently coordinating prayer groups for 40 schools, Karen highlights the transformative power of collective prayer and her spontaneous approach to leadership. Her journey illustrates how faith and skills intersect to shape her role in impacting education and community.
Karen Meerholz shares her deeply personal story of faith, resilience, and transformation. Karen pursued education by chance but discovered a unique ability to address emotional challenges in others. Her journey took a profound turn when she experienced a life-changing encounter with God during a time of loss. Karen reflects on her spiritual awakening, her shift from rebellion to obedience, and how her newfound faith reshaped her life, teaching career, and relationships. This heartfelt conversation is a testament to the power of surrender and purpose.
In this episode of Skills Journey, Karen Meerholz reflects on her transformative path, shaped by early family challenges, performance-driven decisions, and personal growth. From navigating a blended household of nine children to choosing a teaching career influenced by financial constraints and societal expectations, Karen candidly shares her struggles and triumphs. Her story highlights the importance of grace, resilience, and faith in turning life's challenges into opportunities for growth.
Meet Tiaan van der Berg, founder and director of MC van den Berg Attorneys and MCademy Training Institutes, celebrating 25 years of legal excellence. Tiaan shares his journey from growing up in a government-oriented environment, navigating challenges as a young law student, and working as a policeman, to building a thriving legal practice in property law and estate planning. His story highlights resilience, adaptability, and the power of pursuing passion over comfort, offering valuable insights into the transformative impact of skills on personal and professional growth.
In the final discussion, Tiaan van der Berg shares powerful lessons from his professional and personal growth. He emphasises the value of patience, hard work, and building strong networks, while candidly reflecting on pivotal decisions and challenges that shaped his career. Tiaan’s journey highlights the importance of leveraging strengths, acknowledging weaknesses, and surrounding oneself with supportive people. From navigating industry shifts to balancing family life, he reveals the sacrifices, leaps of faith, and resilience needed to thrive. His advice encourages listeners to embrace learning, foster teamwork, and pursue excellence with realistic expectations.
In this episode of Skills Journey Masterclass, Tiaan van der Bergfrom MC van den Berg Attorneys and Mcademy shares his inspiring journey of blending legal expertise with entrepreneurial flair. Tiaan delves into the challenges of transitioning from a legal professional to running a thriving business and academy. He highlights the critical skills he had to develop, such as marketing, HR, and risk management, while embracing a mantra of "spreading kindness and hope." From creating his own systems to starting Mcademy, Tiaan reveals how teaching has become both a passion and a core strategy for success in the legal and real estate sectors.
Join us on this episode of Skills Journey, where we explore the transformative power of skills through the insights of three exceptional guests: Lucas Luckhoff, Leona Pienaar & Anton Swanepoel. The discussion dives into the pivotal roles of trust, teamwork, and adaptability in personal and professional growth. We highlight how relationships, resilience, and faith shape the journeys of these inspiring individuals.
We reflect on the insightful conversations with Masters Lucas Luckhoff, Leona Pienaar & Anton Swanepoel. Through the lens of the "seven Cs" of trust—competence, communication, connection, commitment, character, consistency, and confidence—we explore how trust becomes a transformative force in personal growth and professional success.
Leona Pienaar reflects on how her upbringing in Hibbett Style, working-class parents, and exposure to trauma ignited her passion for serving vulnerable communities. Her faith journey, solidified during her university years at Stellenbosch, guided her to Mould, Empower, Serve (MES), where she navigated the transition from serene Western Cape to bustling Hillbrow, Johannesburg. Leona shares how adaptability, learning agility, and a strong faith-based community became her pillars in creating meaningful impact amidst challenges. Don't miss her inspiring story of resilience and purpose-driven service!
Leona Pienaar dives into the lessons learned from hands-on experiences, from working in prisons to managing a homeless hospice. She shares the importance of embracing failure, fostering community-driven innovation, and leveraging mentorship to scale impact. With insights on balancing work and family, developing resilience, and leading with agility, Leona offers an inspiring roadmap for navigating challenges with purpose and boldness.
Leona Pienaar shares her inspiring 30-year leadership journey with MES, growing it from a small operation to a 60-million-rand multi-location organisation. She reflects on navigating personal and professional challenges, including adopting a teen and adapting MES's approach during the COVID-19 crisis. Leona dives into the complexities of homelessness, the power of compassionate solutions, and how developing soft skills like empathy and adaptability has been key to her success. Her story is a testament to resilience, growth, and impactful leadership.
In this powerful episode, Anton Swanepoel shares the hard-earned lessons of his path from self-focused ambition to a life rooted in trust, resilience, and purpose.
Join us as Anton takes us on an inspiring journey of transformation — where self-education, humility, mentorship, and faith lead from knowledge to true wisdom.