The Right Place
Your right place is at the intersection of your roles, relationships and environments. We aim to help you find your right place, while we found ours.
Better Decision Making Starts By Understanding Human Behaviour
Help change your customers behaviour by becoming more connectable, take The Connectability Scorecard here: https://johnconnects.scoreapp.com/ Kevin Joseph, Chief Behavioural Economist at ThriveBPO, talks to John Watson about the intersection of behavioral economics and business performance. What is behavioral economics? It's a field that studies how psychological, social, and emotional factors…
Snakes! How to Spot, Stop & Survive Toxic Connections
Attract less snakes and more ideal connections by becoming more connectable, take The Connectability Scorecard here: https://johnconnects.scoreapp.com/ In an episode inspired by a recent LinkedIn post, John Watson and Rudolf Rautenbach discuss the various types of toxic connections, or 'snakes', that can infiltrate your professional network. They explore the characteristics…
How To Help Your Friends When Their Business Is Struggling
Get out of your own way and become more connectable, take The Connectability Scorecard here: https://johnconnects.scoreapp.com/ This week John Watson and Rudolf Rautenbach discuss how to support friends and connections during challenging times in their businesses. They explore five common situations that may indicate someone is struggling, such as losing…
Tackling Data And Locking In Strategy With Flip van der Merwe
It's not just the Springboks that connect South African's around the world, The Lekker Network is doing their part too. Learn more here: https://thelekkernetwork.com/ Flip Van Der Merwe, Managing Partner at Level Six Consulting, and former Blue Bull and Springbok rugby player, talks to John Watson about his journey from…
Debunking Outsourcing Myths In The Face of AI
South Africa's greatest export? It's people! Connect with South African business owners around the world with The Lekker Network: https://thelekkernetwork.com/ Shaun Smith, founder of Outsource SA Solutions and Blossom Technology, talks to John Watson about the evolving landscape of talent acquisition and outsourcing in the tech industry in 2025. Shaun…
Navigating Busy Seasons and Adding Value to Connections
Connect with South African business owners around the world with The Lekker Network: https://thelekkernetwork.com/ This week Rudolf Rautenbach and John Watson discuss the challenges of maintaining relationships during busy seasons in life. Rudolf is back on the podcast after a few hectic months of work projects. They share personal experiences…
Transforming Your Business Starts With Personal Transformation
Transform your prospects for clients by becoming a more connectable business. Take The Connectability Scorecard here: https://johnconnects.scoreapp.com/ Patrick 'Paddy' McBane, consultant, coach and lead trainer with Transformational Leadership, talks to John Watson about the leadership crisis facing the world in 2025. He works with small and medium-sized organizations to help…
How A.I. Impacts The Cybersecurity of Your Business
Connect with extraordinary South Africans who are building bridges between Mzansi and the world: https://thelekkernetwork.com/ Samantha Hanreck, AI Adoption Strategist, Founder of DataSync, and member of The Lekker Network talks to John Watson about the transformative power of AI in business. They discuss the importance of clarity in AI implementation,…
Why Your Marketing Strategy Matters So Much In 2025
Good marketing is an important part of being a connectable company - learn more here: https://johnconnects.scoreapp.com/ Kirsten Dixon, founder and head strategist of Pink Soda Marketing, talks to John Watson about the marketing landscape in 2025, the importance of a marketing strategy, the pitfalls of legacy marketing, and the need…
How To Keep Living An Expansive Life In 2025
Get Your Tickets To The Expansive Book Launch here: Tuesday, 20 May in Cape Town: https://qkt.io/SSExpansiveLaunchCT Wednesday, 21 May in Joburg: https://qkt.io/SSExpansiveLaunchJHB Erik Kruger, international speaker, author, leadership expert and podcast host, speaks to John Watson about the brand new "Expansive" book, co-authored with John Sanei. They explore the process…
Giving Kids a Rocking Future & A Better Start At Success
Connect your brand and message to the next generation with the 3RC team: https://3rc.co.za/ Kay Cheytanov, founder of 3RC, talks to John Watson about her her journey in creating a company focused on youth empowerment through edutainment and technology. Kay emphasizes the importance of connection for children in today's digital…
Walking The Founders Talk With The 100th Will's Green Walk
Join founders, business owners and people you need to meet at the 100th Will's Green Walk on Friday 25th April: www.bit.ly/WillsGreenWalk Will Green, entrepreneur, growth strategist, founder of Co.lab, and curator of Will's Green Walk, talks to John Watson about the community-driven initiative that combines hiking with connecting. Every Friday…
Why Is Bravery So Scarce In The Business World?
Become more brave at being a highly connectable business - take The Connectability Scorecard here: https://johnconnects.scoreapp.com/ Brett Lindsay, CEO of Big Brave Holdings, and an experienced Digital Philosopher & Strategic Design Consultant, discusses the importance of bravery in business and personal growth. He emphasizes the connection between information and bravery,…
How To Know Who Is On Your Side In Business
Need more connections and better supporters? Take The Connectability Scorecard here: https://johnconnects.scoreapp.com/ Rudolf Rautenbach and John Watson explore the nuances of personal and professional relationships, focusing on the distinctions between friends, connections, and supporters. • Friends can be connections, but not all connections become friends. • Connections can turn into…
How To Be More Intentional At Scaling Your Business
Secure Your Seat At The Scale Up Choice: Finding the Path Forward: https://scaleup-partners.circle.so/checkout/scaleup-choice-d9cb4c?event_id=19238230 Keith Fairhurst, Director at Scale Up Partners, talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about the intersection of business and academia, particularly through Keith's work with Gibs Business School. He highlights the challenges faced by privately owned businesses in South…
I'm A CA Now, Do I Really Need A Personal Brand?
Just qualified as a CA? It's the perfect time to take The Connectability Scorecard: https://johnconnects.scoreapp.com/ Kevin Botes, founder of Meek Media, talks to John Watson about the critical importance of personal branding for newly qualified professionals, including Chartered Accountants (CAs) who just passed the SAICA APC exam. They explore how…
Stop Consuming Content And Start Implementing Teachings
If your business is not connectable, people can't help you. Learn more here: https://johnconnects.scoreapp.com/ Rudolf Rautenbach and John Watson reflect on the networking events they have attended so far in 2025, sharing insights and key takeaways that you can learn from and implement in your own life and business. The…
It's Lekker To Connect South African Business Owners
Want more introductions as a connectable business? Get you scorecard here: https://johnconnects.scoreapp.com/ Renier Lombard, co-founder of The Lekker Network, talks to John Watson about the journey of launching a global movement that connects South Africans across the world. Renier shares insights from launching the network, and the unique spirit of…
Navigating One-Sided Virtual Relationships
John Watson and Rudolf Rautenbach delve into the concept of parasocial relationships - one-sided relationships, where one person extends emotional energy, interest and time, and the other party, the persona, is completely unaware of the other's existence. They explore how these one-sided connections with public figures, influencers, and content creators…
Business Lessons From Climbing Aconcagua
Click & Borrow R5 million growth capital in 24 hrs, visit: https://connected.co.za/getcapital Gerhard "G" Le Roux, National Head of Capital Growth at Connect Group, talks to John Watson about his inspiring journey of climbing Aconcagua, the highest mountain in South America. He discusses the mental and physical preparations required for…