change in one generation

Ever wondered how some of the most successful South Africans navigate the uncertainty of change in their lives to achieve their goals? The Change in One Generation Podcast, hosted by journalist and author, Ruda Landman, and change expert and academic, Dr Frank Magwegwe, dives into the change stories of fascinating South Africans who’ve risen above difficult circumstances to achieve great success in their respective fields.

Learn from each of our exciting guests as they open up to Ruda about their pivotal change moments while Dr Frank explores the interesting change science themes that underpin their beautiful stories – and that we can all apply in our own lives.

  • Steve Milton: How a near-death experience sparked new life
    Sometimes you don’t choose change, change chooses you. That was the case for successful business man, Steve Milton. After a life-altering health scare, Steve finally made the change he’s always wanted to make but had been putting off for years. He chats to Ruda about life before and after that... Read more
    Source: Change in One Generation Published on: 2024-09-11
  • Thapelo Tsiu: A leap from the world of banking to the world of biking
    After almost 20 years in the banking industry, Thapelo Tsiu left his successful career to pursue entrepreneurship. As a business banker, Thapelo knew all the things he needed to do to get a business off the ground. Even though he had the idea, the know-how and the commitment to start... Read more
    Source: Change in One Generation Published on: 2024-09-04
  • Megan Scott: Sometimes no amount of planning can prepare you for change
    When Megan Scott was looking to have a second child, she was surprised to find out that she’d be welcoming a set of twins into the world! Both avid planners, Megan and her husband were overwhelmed with the thought of expanding their small family of three into a family of... Read more
    Source: Change in One Generation Published on: 2024-08-28
  • Wendy Selebi: Finding purpose after retirement
    For author and speaker, Wendy Selebi, retirement was the perfect opportunity to reignite her fire and start afresh. She chats to host, Ruda Landman, about how she turned her fear of retirement into an exciting opportunity to find and fulfil her true purpose. We learn how to make the most... Read more
    Source: Change in One Generation Published on: 2024-08-21
  • Costa Carastavrakis: From addiction recovery to finding comedy and running marathons
    Author and comedian, Costa Carastavrakis chats to our host, Ruda Landman, about his journey to recovery after battling a drug and alcohol addiction. He details where and how his struggles with addiction started and the life-changing moment that forced him to turn his life around and change for the better.... Read more
    Source: Change in One Generation Published on: 2024-08-15
  • When Change Happens - Promo
    Welcome to When Change Happens, the second instalment of our Change in One Generation Podcast. Hosted by award-winning journalist, Ruda Landman, and change and personal resilience expert, Dr Frank Magwegwe, When Change Happens shifts the focus from generational change to the pivotal change moments in an individual’s life. Listen to... Read more
    Source: Change in One Generation Published on: 2024-08-12
  • Change in One Generation with Professor Jonathan Jansen
    We close off the first season of Change in One Generation with Professor Jonathan Jansen, president of the Academy of Science of South Africa and Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University. The distinguished professor chats to Dr Frank and Ruda about his inspiring change-journey and his lifelong commitment to changing... Read more
    Source: Change in One Generation Published on: 2023-06-21
  • Change in One Generation with Dorothy Ndletyana
    We’re joined by talent and organisational development expert, and coach, Dr Dorothy Ndletyana. Currently a senior lecturer at the Gordon Institute of Business Science, the accomplished academic boasts an impressive career that isn’t short on wisdom, success, and drive. Listen in as she shares the pivotal change moments, both good... Read more
    Source: Change in One Generation Published on: 2023-05-31
  • Change in One Generation with Isaah Mhlanga
    In this episode of Change in One Generation, we draw some wisdom from Chief Economist and Head of Research at Rand Merchant Bank, Isaah Mhlanga. The brilliant economist chats to Ruda and Dr Frank about his preferred path of change and opportunity, and how he’s always been one to go... Read more
    Source: Change in One Generation Published on: 2023-05-24
  • Change in One Generation with Ntsiki Biyela
    Ntsiki Biyela changed the South African wine industry when she became the country’s first black female winemaker in the early 2000s. After enrolling at the University of Stellenbosch for a BSc in Agriculture (viticulture and oenology), the critically-acclaimed winemaker quickly realised that her journey to the vineyards was going to... Read more
    Source: Change in One Generation Published on: 2023-05-17
  • Change in One Generation with Asnath Mahapa
    In this week’s episode of Change in One Generation, we speak to South Africa’s first black female pilot, Asnath Mahapa. She chats to Ruda and Dr Frank about how she pushed through the high barriers of entry present in the aviation industry, and her flight to success. Listen in as... Read more
    Source: Change in One Generation Published on: 2023-05-10
  • Change in One Generation with Setlogane Manchidi
    In this week’s edition of Change in One Generation, Head of CSI at Investec South Africa, Setlogane Manchidi, opens up about his journey to success and how he’s managed to build an impactful career at one of the biggest wealth management groups in Africa. Find out how his attitude to... Read more
    Source: Change in One Generation Published on: 2023-05-03
  • Change in One Generation with Saray Khumalo
    Social entrepreneur, financial executive, author, and mountaineer, Saray Khumalo, chats to Ruda and Dr Frank about the pivotal change moments that have led her to great heights. Get to know more about her journey to becoming the first black African woman to summit Mount Everest in this inspiring episode of... Read more
    Source: Change in One Generation Published on: 2023-04-26
  • Change in One Generation with Ofentse Pitse
    In the first episode of Change in One Generation, hosts, Ruda Landman and change and leadership expert, Dr Frank Magwegwe, speak to architect and ground-breaking choir conductor, Ofentse Pitse. They dive into her journey to being the first black South African woman to have founded and conduct an all-black orchestra.... Read more
    Source: Change in One Generation Published on: 2023-04-19
  • Change in One Generation - Promo
    A podcast series brought to you by the Change Exchange. Ever wondered how some of the most successful South Africans navigate the uncertainty of change in their lives to achieve their goals? The Change in One Generation Podcast, hosted by journalist and author, Ruda Landman, and change expert and academic,... Read more
    Source: Change in One Generation Published on: 2023-04-13