Wellness in the Workplace
Wellness in the Workplace is a podcast hosted by Mbali Mzinyane that aims to empower new and experienced professionals with insights and practical tools to navigate different workplace dynamics through insightful and informative conversations.
Episodes
What Rugby Can Teach Us About Developing Young Talent
What happens when we stop asking, “Where is the talent?” and start asking, “What conditions allow talent to thrive?”In this episode of Wellness in the Workplace, Mbali and Yolisa explore the lessons from Rassie: Stories of Life and Rugby by Rassie Erasmus and David O’Sullivan, using South African rugby’s Elite Player Development (EPD) Programme as a blueprint for human development.We unpack how me
Books, Careers & the Unspoken Rules of Work
Welcome to the final season of Wellness in the Workplace.After years of conversations about workplace wellness, careers, professional relationships and the realities of navigating the world of work, we’re closing this chapter of the podcast but not before one final season of meaningful conversations.This season, we’re doing things a little differently.Mbali is joined by Yolisa Mdiya for a workplac
Menopause Advocacy in the Workplace with Xoli Madlala
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with menopause advocate, coach, and author, Xoli Madlala, to unpack the realities, challenges, and opportunities surrounding menopause in the workplace.From breaking the silence to redesigning workplace policies, Xoli shares evidence-based insights, lived experience, and practical tools to help organisations create healthier, more supportive en
Building a Personal Brand Through Style with Lisa Mazaleni
In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Mazaleni, Personal Stylist and Founder of The Style Up, to explore how personal style can become one of the most powerful tools for self-expression and professional confidence.Lisa shares practical insights on how what we wear shapes how we feel, how we show up, and how others perceive our personal brand especially in professional spaces where authenticity an
Unpacking Scarcity, Insecurity and Sisterhood in the Workplace with Khethiwe Nkuna
In this episode, I’m joined by Khethiwe Nkuna, entrepreneur, executive leader and author of Tear Her Down: Unpacking Scarcity, Insecurity and Sisterhood in the Workplace. This conversation is a deep dive into the often unspoken dynamics between women at work where competition, comparison, and scarcity mindsets can quietly erode not just relationships, but also mental and emotional well-being.Kheth
Future-ready leadership with Mushambi Mutuma
In this episode of Wellness in the Workplace Podcast, we sit down with Mushambi Mutuma — tech entrepreneur, international speaker, and author of The Adaptability Code: Recoding the DNA of Future-Ready Leadership.Mushambi shares his insights on:- Why adaptability is the new superpower for leaders in a rapidly changing world- How technology and innovation are reshaping the future of work- The balanc
Chief Wellness Officer: A New Era of Leadership with Dr. Ashika Pillay
What does it mean to lead with wellness at the core? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ashika Pillay to explore the evolving role of the Chief Well-Being Officer (CWO) and why this position is becoming essential in today’s organisations.From driving employee engagement and resilience to shaping healthier workplace cultures, Dr. Pillay unpacks the impact of well-being leadership on both people
Next Generation Leadership with Duduzile Nyumbeka
In this episode, we sit down with Duduzile Nyumbeka, Managing Director at Youth Development Collaboration Lab, board member in the NGO sector, and passionate youth development advocate to explore what Next Generation Leadership really means in today’s world.Duduzile shares her journey as a millennial executive, the lessons she’s learned leading youth-focused initiatives, and her vision for empower
How mentorship accelerated my career with Tumelo Mathe
In this episode, we sit down with Tumelo Mathe, Digital Marketing Manager and rising star in tech space, to explore how mentorship shaped his career journey. From personal connections to structured support through the All4Youth Mentorship Programme, Tumelo shared this:- How a personal mentor helped him build confidence and find direction early in his career- What he learned from the All4Youth stru
Mastering office politics with Niven Postma
Workplace politics can feel like a minefield - complex, challenging, andsometimes unavoidable. But what if we could learn to navigate them effectively and ethically? In this episode, I sat down with Niven Postma, a leading expert on workplace dynamics and leadership, to uncover strategies for understanding and mastering office politics without compromising integrity. Niven Postma is a renowned lea
Suicide awareness & prevention with Dr. Clementine Chawane
In this powerful and deeply important episode, I sit down with psychiatrist and mental health specialist Dr. Clementine Chawane to discuss suicide awareness and prevention specifically in the workplace.With rising levels of stress, burnout, and emotional fatigue across industries, it's critical that we address how mental health challenges manifest on the job and how employers, managers, and collea
Navigating maternity leave for expectant moms with Farai Ntuli
In this episode, we sit down with Farai Ntuli, Youth Employment and Skilling Consultant and a working mom, to explore how to prepare for and navigate maternity leave in a way that supports both personal well-being and professional growth.From managing expectations at work to setting boundaries at home, Farai shares her lived experience, practical tips, and wellness insights for new and expectant m
Understanding organisational culture with Themba Chakela
A lot of us may have heard of the term "organisational culture" but might have a vague understanding of what exactly it is and how it affects our experience at work.
I sat down with the Head of People, Culture and Change at e-motion Consulting, Themba Chakela to demystify what organisational culture is.
Sure, the pizzas and drinks on a Friday afternoon are great for camaraderie and team morale b
Reimagining employee wellness with Tantaswa Fubu
On the final episode for this season, I sat down with Tantaswa Fubu CA(SA), CEO of Greatwell Consultancy for an insightful conversation on how organisations and leaders have to reimagine employee wellness for the future of work.
Drawing from her personal and professional experience, Tantaswa emphasised the importance of psychological safety as a key factor in a health promoting culture and how t
How a growth mindset can help your career with Claudia Dias
In this video, we explore how adopting a growth mindset can positively impact your career development and professional success.
Our guest, NLP Coach and Employee Wellness Specialist, Claudia Dias, shares what it means to have a growth mindset, how it differs from a fixed mindset, and why embracing challenges, learning from failures, and continually improving your skills can help you advance in y
MY CAREER STORY | How to build a portfolio career with Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo
On the final episode of #MyCareerStory, I had the pleasure of sitting down with experienced broadcaster, development finance professional, and entrepreneur, Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo.
On this episode, Noluthando shares insight on her career journey as a multi-passionate professional and gives an interesting perspective on what it means to build a non-linear career path.
Our conversation explor
The benefits of mindfulness in the workplace with Helen Nicholson
Trying to find your calm in the chaos?
On this episode, I sat down with Helen Nicholson - author, mindfulness expert and CEO of The Networking Company, to explore the profound impact of mindfulness at work and how it can improve the overall quality of your life.
Helen is the author of 'Mindfulness: How to Stay Sane in an Insane World' and a recently published book Networking for Introve
Unpacking narcissism in the workplace with Batetshi Matenge
On this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Clinical Psychologist Batetshi Matenge to talk about narcissism in the workplace. In recent years, narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) has gained attention in mainstream media and on this episode we discuss what narcissism is and what it is not to refrain from misdiagnosing/mislabelling certain behavioural traits.
Batetshi also s
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW | How to safeguard yourself & your workplace against bullying w/ Dr. Ngao Motsei
I recently sat down with newly published author and returning guest to the podcast, Dr Ngao Motsei to talk about her latest offering, her book, “Building Psychologically Safe Spaces: Safeguarding Your Workplace Against Bullying”.
In our conversation, Dr Ngao Motsei and I delved into the different ways that bullying manifests in the workplace and covered the following aspects of workplace bullyin
Building a sustainable career with Sibahle Magadla
On this episode of #MyCareerStory, I sat down with development economist and career coach, Sibahle Magadla to talk to her about how she has built a sustainable career as a development economist.
Sibahle's career has been filled with many teachable moments, one of them involved her learning about the realities of the corporate world the hard way. After adjusting to a life in corporate, she wo
Set yourself up for financial success with Fulufhelani Mashapa
And we're back!
Season 3 of the podcast continues with our latest series #MyCareerStory.
On the first episode of the new season, I sat down with newly published author Fulufhelani Mashaba to talk about her personal finance journey and her new title "Mind Your Cents: A Practical Guide to Financial Wellness".
Growing up as an A-student and later a record-setting matriculant in the
Promoting everyday wellness with Asanda Madi
As we close out season 2 of #MyCareerStory, I sat down with award-winning Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Journal Cue, a platform dedicated to providing mental health tools for everyday wellness.
On this episode, Asanda talks about her career journey as a practising clinical psychologist and how this psychology has been both a calling and a vocation for her. She also shares how journaling is
Career pivoting with Mandisa Mathobela
On this week's episode of #MyCareerStory, I sat down with seasoned corporate affairs leader and sustainable development practitioner, Mandisa Mathobela.
Mandisa holds a Masters degree in International Trade and Investment Policy and is passionate about socio-economic transformation, realizing the SDGs and the critical role of public-private partnerships.
On this episode, Mandisa talks about h
Breaking barriers in actuarial sciences with Kelefilwe Kungwane
On this week's episode of My Career Story, I sat down with Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (FASSA) and a Chartered Enterprise Risk Actuary (CERA), Kelefilwe Kungwane.
Kelefilwe has nearly a decade of life insurance experience in the financial services industry and has been recognised for exceptional performance and strong technical & interpersonal skills throughout her c
Empowering women through legal education with Tebello Motshwane
On this week's episode of My Career Story, I sat down with admitted attorney and founder of Sister in Law, Tebello Motshwane. Tebello founded Sister in Law with the aim to empower black women by providing access to the law through legal education.
On this episode, she shares her career story and how she pivoted into the world of entrepreneurship following a brief period in corporate legal sp
Democratising mental healthcare with Onkgopotse Khumalo
Introducing 'My Career Story"
I’m excited share a brand new series on the podcast called ‘My Career Story’. Over the next few episodes, I’ll be profiling women from different walks of life and they will be sharing their career journeys - from where they started, to some of the challenges they have had to overcome and how they got to where they are today.
We’ll be hearing some key lessons
How to get to the top as a woman in the workplace | She Speaks SA x WITW
I have to admit that I was quite intimidated when She Speaks SA approached me to speak on “How to get to the top” for their women in the workplace webinar series. My initial thoughts were that I am not near where I would imagine the top to be so how I could I possibly have insight on what this is. Surely, one can only speak about the top once they have “made it” and have the title, position and t
Leaving on a good note | The HR Perspective with Boniwe Dunster
The ending of every employee journey in an organisation looks different. Some exits are voluntary, and others are unfortunately involuntary. On the final episode of our series, we discuss what it means to leave on a good note - whether it is through resignations, dismissals, retrenchments, and end of contracts.
Our 5-part series has delved into different HR-related topics to help new and experienc
Landing a promotion and advancing your career | The HR Perspective with Boniwe Dunster
The conversation of promotions and career advancement is important particularly where one prioritises career progression and has aspirations to climb the corporate ladder. Because let's face it - not everyone wants to be an entrepreneur.
On the fourth episode of our series, we talk about how you can prepare yourself to land a promotion and advance your career. This episode highlights the impo
How to have that difficult salary discussion with your employer | The HR Perspective with Boniwe Dunster
Let’s talk about money!
On the third episode of our series titled "The HR Perspective with Boniwe Dunster", we talk about salary negotiations, salary increases and how to have that difficult money conversation with your employer.
This 5-part series delves into different HR-related topics to help new and experienced professionals take charge of their careers. These topics cover the employee l
Do’s and don’ts of signing an employment contract | The HR Perspective with Boniwe Dunster
Employee contracts establish a working relationship between you and your employer, so it is imperative for you to know what you're signing up for. On the second episode of "The HR Perspective with Boniwe Dunster", we discuss the do’s and don’ts of signing an employee contract.
We talk about some of the key things to consider before signing an employment contract to ensure that you are protected
How to job search the right way | The HR Perspective with Boniwe Dunster
Welcome to Season 2 of Wellness in the Workplace!
We kick off the second season of the podcast with a series called "The HR Perspective with Boniwe Dunster." This 5-part series delves into different HR-related topics to help new and experienced professionals take charge of their careers. These topics cover the employee lifecycle from recruitment to termination and on this episode, we talk about ho
Let's chat - Q&A (Season 1 Finale)
I decided to conclude the first season of Wellness in the Workplace with a Q&A where I asked followers on IG to submit some career and workplace related questions.
Join me as I respond to these questions in a detailed Q&A session.
Managing your personal finances as a young professional
On this episode of the podcast, we chat about managing your personal finances as a young professional. Financial wellness is a key aspect of one’s overall wellness in the workplace and on this episode we discuss key elements of personal finances and creating a healthy relationship with money with Manoka Mathye CA(SA).
Manoka is a qualified chartered accountant, career & business coach, corporate
Living and working with mental illness with Dr. Samke J. Ngcobo
On this episode, I sat down with Dr. Samke J. Ngcobo, founder of Vocal Mentality and Sisters For Mental Health to talk about her journey with mental illness and how she has navigated the workplace with Bipolar Disorder.
Dr. Samke is a medical doctor, author, keynote speaker and she has been living with Bipolar Disorder Type 1 since the tender age of 14years old. She is passionate about mental heal
Rehumanising the workplace with Dr. Ngao Motsei
In this episode of Wellness In The Workplace, I sat down with Dr. Ngao Motsei to talk about her extensive work as a workplace bullying practitioner and how intentional leadership is at the centre of re-humanising the workplace.
Dr Ngao Motsei is a scholar, coach, and thought leader. She is passionate about creating healthy, respectful, and bully-free environments as well as positive workplace cult
Navigating intergenerational workplace dynamics
We’re wrapping up Women’s Month with a new episode featuring our guest Angela Qithi. Angela is a Technologist, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) leader at a global technology company.
On this episode, we talk about intergenerational dynamics in the workplace and unpack the concept of ageism, which she considers to be an integral part of dismantling generational stereotypes that are present in mu
How to build authentic networking skills
On this episode, I sat down with Public Policy & Development Advisor, Mbali Motsoeneng to chat about the importance of building authentic networking skills to advance in your career. Mbali shares how building a solid network of connections has helped her traverse various roles in different industries throughout her expansive career. She considers networking to be a strategic tool for both personal
Transitioning from your corporate job to full-time entrepreneurship
Siyamtanda Mdingi is a Value Innovation and Strategy specialist with expertise in business strategy and value creation. She is the founder of @vivreconsulting established in 2020.
On this episode of Wellness in the Workplace, we discuss Siya’s transition from her 9-5 corporate job into full time entrepreneurship. Siya shares learnings from her entrepreneurship journey so far and how she’s applyin
How are you really doing?
On this episode, I decided to do a wellness check in to reflect on what wellness has looked like for me over the last six months. With it nearing the end of H1 2022, it was important for me to pause for a bit and to take stock of how I have been showing up for myself in the workplace and beyond.
I share what some of my wellness practices are across four main aspects namely: physical, emotional, s
Unpacking 'The Black Girl's Guide to Corporate South Africa'
In this episode, I sat down with author of 'The Black Girl's Guide to Corporate South Africa', Lindelwa Skenjana to unpack the writings of her debut book. In her offering, Lindelwa takes readers through her experience in the working world and highlights key themes such as racism, sexism, ethnic chauvinism, ageism, and sexual harassment that many young women in the workplace encounter with naivety.
Managing stress and avoiding burnout for sustainable success
In this episode, I sat down with occupational therapist, Makungu Valoyi, to chat about how we can effectively manage stress in our day-to-day lives to avoid burnout and to ensure sustainable performance and success in the workplace.
Makungu is a Master's candidate specialising in the Philosophy and Ethics of Mental Health. She is also the creator of @advocacy4mentalhealth, a platform dedicated to
Navigating toxic work environments
In this episode of Wellness in the Workplace, I sat down with HR specialist Boniwe Dunster to talk about how employees can empower themselves in toxic work environments. With the new Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace, employees are protected from harassment in the workplace in relation to violence, physical abuse, psychological and emotional abu
Intellectual theft in the workplace
Sibongile Gangxa, better known as Sbosh, is the latest guest on Wellness in Workplace. On this episode, we speak about intellectual theft and how plagiarism in the workplace is overlooked as organisations prioritise innovation and collaboration in their teams.
We discuss how being acknowledged, recognised and valued for your contributions in the workplace forms the fabric of your wellness and how
Prioritising restorative rest
In this episode, I speak to Mmatshepo (Tshepi) Oganne about the importance of restorative rest and how prioritising rest in our daily routines helps us show up fully in the workplace. We talk about different types of rest and how she came to be intentional about this aspect of her life.
Tshepi is an advocate of holistic wellness and was recently appointed as the Deputy Director of Communications a
6 signs that your boss is a bully
Workplace bullying often goes undetected because we either don't have the language to articulate our experiences or we lack an understanding of what is happening to us. In this week's episode, I talk about some of the signs that were present in my experience of workplace bullying.
I hope this episode can shed some light on what you can look out for if you suspect that you are being bullied by you
Get yourself a mentor today!
In this episode of Wellness In the Workplace, I sit down with Pearl Mngomezulu, Head of Group Communications at Dimension Data, to discuss the role of mentorship in one's career development and how mentorship can be an anchor to help young professionals find their way in the corporate world.
Wellness in the Workplace - Trailer
Wellness in the Workplace is a podcast hosted by Mbali Mzinyane and aims to empower new and experienced professionals with insights and practical tools to navigate workplace dynamics with insightful and informative conversations.
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