Network | Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA)
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWiMSA creates an empowering network to inspire, support, and develop the progression of women working in the South African mining industry.
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#030 Make Mentoring Matter| What mentees want their mentors to know
February 17, 2023 11:21 - 41 minutes - 16.9 MBWe are brave - be brave with us too, please. Raksha Naidoo (WIMSA, Chairperson 2023 - 2024) chats with Unity Makamu (WIMSA 2022 Mentee), Humbulani Havhi (WIMSA 2022 Mentee), Ndamulelo Mutshinya (WIMSA 2022 mentee), and Moyahabo Ntwagae (WIMSA 2022 Mentee) about their experiences as mentees in the Women in Mining South Africa mentoring programme 2022 and asks them what they want mentors to know based on their experiences. These are the key things that they talked about and want mentors to k...
#029 Be Bold, Be Brave, Be You!
February 07, 2023 14:48 - 13 minutes - 5.36 MBAt the recent WiMSA year-end event where out-going Chair, Petro du Pisani, handed over the reins to Raksha Naidoo, Zoya Mabuto-Mokoditoa delivered a powerful keynote address. Highlighting Raksha's theme for the year of 'Be Bold, Be Brave, Be You!', Zoya shared her thoughts and moving message. Please let us know your thoughts via [email protected] Connect with Zoya · Connect with Raksha · Connect with Petro · Website · Connect with WiMSA on Facebook · Briony Liber Coaching · Connect with WiM...
#028 How mentoring has mattered to the 2022 WiMSA mentees
November 14, 2022 14:03 - 48 minutes - 19.6 MBRaksha Naidoo, WiMSA Deputy Chairperson and WIMSA Mentoring Committee member chats with five of the 2022 WiMSA Mentoring Programme mentees (Ndamulelo Mutshiny, Humbulani Havhi, Ntshuxeko Unity Makamu, Vilencia Parsaraman and Moyahabo Ntwagae) about their journey in the mentoring programme. The conversation starts with an emphasis on being intentional and how this philosophy of the mentoring programme has changed the way the mentees show up not just in the mentoring programme, but in their ca...
#027 Make Mentoring Matter | Busting myths and misconceptions about mentoring
November 09, 2022 09:22 - 41 minutes - 16.9 MBBriony Liber, mentoring Lead for the WIMSA Mentoring Programme, chats with Mbali Milanzi (Tshepa Basadi Group | MD); Melody Mmesetse (WIMSA 2022 mentee and MEng Geotechnical Engineering student); Ndamulelo Mutshinya (WIMSA 2022 mentee and Anglo American Platinum | Section Ventilation Officer) about myths that seem to get in the way of mentoring relationships. Some of the myths that get debunked in this conversation include: - people are too busy to be mentors (it's not true - sometimes you ...
#026 Make Mentoring Matter | What mentors want their mentees to know
October 18, 2022 15:17 - 40 minutes - 16.5 MBThis episode is one in a series of episodes focussing on Making Mentoring Matter. Briony Liber, (Career and Self Leadership Coach, WIMSA Committee Member and Lead for the WIMSA Mentoring Programme) chats with Maria Combrink, Lauren Gamba, Vilencia Parsaraman, and Pity Pheko on the topic of what mentors want their mentees to know. In the course of this episode they conclude that what they want mentees to know are the following: find a mentor, show up, own your journey, be vulnerable, cultiva...
#025 Unleashing my superpowers | Patience Mpofu
August 30, 2022 11:07 - 34 minutes - 13.9 MBA lesson on how to navigate in a male-dominated mining work environment. In this episode Petro du Pisani speaks to Dr. Patience Mpofu, who is a multi-award winner as one of the most influential women in Mining, and a former Vice President of an Australian listed company. She is a global mining sustainability thought leader (ESG) an IWF fellow alumni, executive leadership coach, and STEM advocate. In this episode Dr. Mpofu gives an overview of her personal history, a story of grit and determ...
#024 Indaba '22 Conversations | Reflections and Roundup
May 31, 2022 08:36 - 41 minutes - 16.8 MBGuests: Petro Du Pisani (WIMSA, Chairperson), Raksha Naidoo (WIMSA, Deputy Chair), Pity Pheko (WIMSA, Mentoring committee member), Maria Combrink (WIMSA, Committee member) In this episode Briony Liber speaks to fellow committee members Petro du Pisani, Raksha Naidoo, Pity Pheko and Maria Combrink about their recent experiences at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba 2022. The Mining Indaba is the world's largest mining investment event and has not taken place since February 2020 due ...
#023 Indaba '22 Conversations | Barbara Dischinger
May 27, 2022 06:58 - 12 minutes - 4.96 MBOur Guest: Barbara Dischinger (iWiM | Founder & Director) In this episode of the WiMSA Mining Indaba series, Petro du Pisani speaks to Barbara who explains how iWiM connects women-in-mining (WiM) organisations across the world. She describes how WiM organisations play an important role in promoting and developing women working in the mining industry. iWiM currently includes over 100 WiM organisations across 55 countries. In 2021 iWiM launched the WiM alliance which aims to help WiM organisat...
#022 Indaba '22 Conversations | Stacy Hope
May 27, 2022 04:54 - 9 minutes - 3.91 MBOu Guest: Stacy Hope (Women in Mining UK, Managing Director) In this episode of the WIMSA Mining Indaba 2022 podcast series, Briony Liber chats with Stacy about the work that WIMUK is doing to support and promote women in the mining industry including the WIM100 Inspirational Women in Mining Awards which are taking place again in 2022 (this is the fifth year of the awards which take place every second year). Connect with Stacy Hope · Nominate an inspiring woman in mining for the WIM100 award...
#021 Indaba '22 Conversations | Simone Naicker
May 24, 2022 12:51 - 15 minutes - 6.16 MBGuest: Simone Naicker (My Tiara is a Hard Hat) In this episode of the WIMSA Mining Indaba 2022 series, Briony Liber talks with Simone Naicker, a process engineer at Exxarro Resources and Official Young Engineer Advocate for Mining Indaba 2022. Simone shares some of her journey into the mining industry, unpacks her brand "My Tiara is a Hard Hat", shares her thoughts on her role in the mine of the future and her advise for young people entering the industry and what she would like more experie...
#020 Indaba '22 Conversations | Khosi Sibisi
May 24, 2022 12:48 - 8 minutes - 3.52 MBGuest: Khosi Sibisi (WIMBIZ | Acting CEO and Chairperson of WIMBIZ) In this episode of the WIMSA Mining Indaba 2022 series of podcasts, Briony Liber is in conversation with Khosi Sibisi the Acting CEO and Chairperson of WIMBIZ. Khosi shares an overview of what WIMBIZ is all about and the progress they are making in representing women business owners in accessing opportunities in the mining supply chain. She talks about how WIMBIZ creates a bridge between business owners and mining corporates...
#019 Indaba '22 Conversations | Estelle Levin-Nally
May 24, 2022 06:57 - 12 minutes - 4.96 MBOur Guest: Estelle Levin-Nally, (Levin Sources | CEO and Founder) In this episode of the WIMSA Mining Indaba 2022 series, Briony Liber chats with Estelle Levin-Nally, CEO of Levin Resources. We explore issues around artisinal and small scale miners (ASM), the relationships between ASMs and large-scale mining companies and the human rights, safety and security and gender issues associated with this very complex subject. Connect with Estelle · Join WiMSA · Website · Connect with WiMSA on Faceb...
#018 Indaba '22 Conversations | Takalani Randima
May 24, 2022 06:54 - 7 minutes - 2.89 MBOur Guest: Takalani Randima, (Shaft Sinkers - United Mining Services Group | Managing Director) In this episode in the Mining Indaba 2022 series, Briony Liber catches up with one of Women in Mining South Africa's newest sponsors, Takalani Randima, Managing Director of Shaft Sinkers - United Mining Services Group. We explored Takalani's philosophy around mentoring, her experiences as the sole woman in shaft sinking early on in her career, and mentors who have supported her in her career. Con...
#017 The role of leadership in reducing fatalities in the mining industry | Petro du Pisani
April 04, 2022 15:13 - 38 minutes - 15.8 MBResearch outcomes from Petro Du Pisani's EMBA In this episode, Petro Du Pisani (Anglo American/Head of Business Improvement and WIMSA/Chairperson 2021-2022) talks with Briony Liber about her research into the role of leadership in reducing fatalities in the South African Mining industry. Her research was completed as part of an Executive MBA at UCT Graduate School of Business, and draws valuable conclusions on the anatomy of a safety leader which includes listening at a deep level, caring gr...
#016 Mentoring conversations with our mining engineers
October 16, 2021 06:27 - 44 minutes - 18.3 MBCareer insights from our mentors and mentees. Guests: Pity Pheko (WiMSA 2021 mentee/ Production Section Manager / Thungela) Anelisa Zimema (WiMSA 2021 mentee / Mining engineering graduate trainee / Idwala Industrial Holdings) Nkosingiphile Sibisi (WIMSA Mentee 2021 / Miner / Barberton Mines) Thabile Makgala (Exec Eastern Limb / Implats); Mogaleadi Seabela (Section Manager / Sishen Iron Ore) In this episode, Briony Liber focuses on mining engineering as a career. Our mentors Thabile Ma...
#015 Mentoring Programme - Reflections 6 months in
August 21, 2021 06:33 - 33 minutes - 13.9 MBHost: Briony Liber (Briony Liber Coaching) Guests: Raksha Naidoo (Wimsa Vice Chair and mentoring sub committee) Yusavia Naidoo (Mentoring sub committee) In January 2021 Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) launched our mentoring programme - a fully online peer-to-peer mentoring format. In this episode the WIMSA mentoring subcommittee members, Briony Liber, Raksha Naidoo and Yusavia Naidoo reflect on where the programme has come from, discuss some myths about mentoring, share some of the h...
#014 Talking to our Patrons | Dr. Thuthula Balfour
June 14, 2021 06:38 - 30 minutes - 12.6 MBThuthula Balfour | Minerals Council South Africa In this episode WiMSA chairperson, Petro du Pisani, speaks to Dr. Thuthula Balfour, Head of Health for the Minerals Council South Africa. Dr Balfour has headed and coordinated the South African mining industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020. She is also a WiMSA patron and she leads the Minerals Council’s Women in Mining Task Team. Thuthula explains how she ended up working in the mining industry. We talk about the Minerals Co...
#013 We talk to WiM Argentina
May 12, 2021 06:44 - 27 minutes - 11.1 MBConnecting with other WiM organisations across the world Today's participants: Petro du Pisani (WiMSA | Chairperson) Briony Liber (WiMSA | Mentoring lead) Nora Fiorini (WiM Argentina) This episode is a conversation between Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) and Women in Mining Argentina. We speak about our organizations, our approach to mentorship, what it means to be part of a WiM group and what our WiM aspirations are for the future. Learn more about Women in Mining South Africa her...
#012 Shine in 2021
February 13, 2021 12:19 - 12 minutes - 5 MBInspiring women to build a better world through mining In this episode Petro and Raksha explain what WiMSA's updated purpose - 'inspiring women to build a better world through mining' means to them. They outline WiMSA's focus areas for 2021 and provide a preview of what members can expect for the remainder of the year. Find out more about WiMSA and to become a member · Apply for our mentoring programme (closes 19 Feb 2021) · Connect with Raksha on LinkedIn · Connect with Petro on LinkedIn ·...
Women's Month wrap-up | Mbali Magudulela (Sibanye Stillwater) Nola Xala (Sibanye Stillwater) and Lindy Scott (Lindy Scott Creations)
September 03, 2020 05:32 - 23 minutes - 22 MBWomen's Month wrap-up — Digital Diaries Episode 4 Mbali Magudulela (Sibanye Stillwater) Nola Xala (Sibanye Stillwater) and Lindy Scott (Lindy Scott Creations) This episode wraps up WiMSA's women's month programme. We reflect on the Digital Diaries programme which took place every Thursday in August (2020). Since WiMSA's 2020 drive is FutureFIT, where F stands for Focussed, I stands for Inspired and T stands for Transformed, we hosted four evening events with the same themes (including Fut...
#011 Women's Month wrap-up
September 03, 2020 05:32 - 23 minutes - 9.5 MBDigital Diaries Episode 4 Mbali Magudulela (Sibanye Stillwater) Nola Xala (Sibanye Stillwater) Lindy Scott (Lindy Scott Creations) This episode wraps up WiMSA's women's month programme. We reflect on the Digital Diaries programme which took place every Thursday in August (2020). Since WiMSA's 2020 drive is FutureFIT, where F stands for Focussed, I stands for Inspired and T stands for Transformed, we hosted four evening events with the same themes (including Future). The Digital Diaries s...
The Mine of the Future | Dr. Gargi Mishra (Hatch | Senior Principal Digital Mine)
August 20, 2020 11:30 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBThe Mine of the Future — Innovation Dr. Gargi Mishra (Hatch | Senior Principal Digital Mine) In this Episode Tendani Lukhaimane (WiMSA Regional Lead MP) talks about the Future with Dr. Gargi Mishra. Dr. Gargi is a geologist by profession who later transition into the space of Innovation. We explore her personal journey, discuss emerging technology trends, COVID-19 Impact as well as diversity and inclusivity. Connect with Gargi on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gargimishra/ Connect ...
#010 The Mine of the Future
August 20, 2020 11:30 - 27 minutes - 11.1 MBInnovation Dr. Gargi Mishra (Hatch | Senior Principal Digital Mine) In this Episode Tendani Lukhaimane (WiMSA Regional Lead MP) talks about the Future with Dr. Gargi Mishra. Dr. Gargi is a geologist by profession who later transition into the space of Innovation. We explore her personal journey, discuss emerging technology trends, COVID-19 Impact as well as diversity and inclusivity. Connect with Gargi on LinkedIn · Connect with Tendani on LinkedIn · Website · Connect with WiMSA on Facebook...
Women in Mining Entrepreneurs- a found passion! | Olebogeng Sentsho (Simba Mgodi Mining Incubation Fund | CEO)
August 14, 2020 04:58 - 21 minutes - 20.7 MBWomen in Mining Entrepreneurs- a found passion! — Inspired - conversation with a woman entrepreneur in mining - taking up space Olebogeng Sentsho (Simba Mgodi Mining Incubation Fund | CEO) In this Episode of Network, Lindi Nakedi has a candid conversation with Olebogeng Sentsho (Simba Mgodi Mining Incubation Fund CEO) on her passion for the mining industry and the responsibility that all women in mining have to ensure that more women can enter the space and thrive in it. Olebogeng can be ...
#009 Women in Mining Entrepreneurs- a found passion!
August 14, 2020 04:58 - 21 minutes - 8.89 MBWomen in Mining Entrepreneurs- a found passion! — Inspired - conversation with a woman entrepreneur in mining - taking up space Olebogeng Sentsho (Simba Mgodi Mining Incubation Fund | CEO) In this Episode of Network, Lindi Nakedi has a candid conversation with Olebogeng Sentsho (Simba Mgodi Mining Incubation Fund CEO) on her passion for the mining industry and the responsibility that all women in mining have to ensure that more women can enter the space and thrive in it. Olebogeng can be d...
Careers, Covid19 and Mining | Claire McMaster (Fraser Alexander | Executive: Head Human Resources)
August 07, 2020 11:01 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBCareers, Covid19 and Mining — What it takes to have a career in mining - an industry in transition Claire McMaster (Fraser Alexander | Executive: Head Human Resources) In this episode, Briony Liber, committee member and mentoring lead for Women in Mining South Africa, chats with Claire McMaster about what it takes to have a career in mining. The mining landscape and the skills required to thrive in a career in the mining industry have changed dramatically in the last few years, and Covid...
#008 Careers, Covid19 and Mining
August 07, 2020 11:01 - 29 minutes - 11.9 MBWhat it takes to have a career in mining - an industry in transition Claire McMaster (Fraser Alexander | Executive: Head Human Resources) In this episode, Briony Liber, committee member and mentoring lead for Women in Mining South Africa, chats with Claire McMaster about what it takes to have a career in mining. The mining landscape and the skills required to thrive in a career in the mining industry have changed dramatically in the last few years, and Covid-19 has accelerated that. In th...
Mining Indaba Roundup | Briony Liber (WiMSA), Lindy Scott (WiMSA)
February 17, 2020 16:20 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode WiMSA Deputy chair Petro du Pisani speaks to fellow committee members Briony Liber and Lindy Scott about their recent experiences at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba. The Mining Indaba is the world's largest mining investment event and takes place each February. A number of WiMSA committee members attended this year's Indaba, some of their tickets generously sponsored by the organisers of the event, the Hyve GrouP Plc. This year Briony and Lindy recorded some insights ...
#007 Mining Indaba 2020 Roundup
February 17, 2020 16:20 - 30 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode WiMSA Deputy chair Petro du Pisani speaks to fellow committee members Briony Liber and Lindy Scott about their recent experiences at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba. The Mining Indaba is the world's largest mining investment event and takes place each February. A number of WiMSA committee members attended this year's Indaba, some of their tickets generously sponsored by the organisers of the event, the Hyve GrouP Plc. This year Briony and Lindy recorded some insights...
How women bring value to the mining sector | Rumisha Motilal
October 20, 2019 16:07 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode Petro du Pisani (WiMSA) speaks to Rumisha Motilal about the outcomes of her MBA dissertation, where she asked the question: " Do women add value in the mining sector." This podcast is a follow-on from a women's day event hosted by WiMSA at Anglo American's Centre for Experiential Learning in August. Rumisha also gives some handy tips on things that women can start doing tomorrow to advance in their careers. Connect with Rumisha Motilal on her website http://rumishamotilal.c...
#006 How women bring value to the mining sector
October 20, 2019 16:07 - 27 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode Petro du Pisani (WiMSA) speaks to Rumisha Motilal about the outcomes of her MBA dissertation, where she asked the question: " Do women add value in the mining sector." This podcast is a follow-on from a women's day event hosted by WiMSA at Anglo American's Centre for Experiential Learning in August. Rumisha also gives some handy tips on things that women can start doing tomorrow to advance in their careers. Connect with Rumisha Motilal · Website · Connect with WiMSA on Faceboo...
Show up in your full potential | Kurisani Maswanganyi (Chief Cheerleader) and Palesa Naka (Chief Beneficiator) from Kulani Engineering, Naomi Molefe (Chairperson Women in Big Data SA)
June 01, 2019 12:39 - 32 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode Briony Liber (Briony Liber Coaching and WIMSA Committee Member) talks with guests, Kurisani Maswanganyi (Chief Cheerleader) and Palesa Naka (Chief Beneficiator) from Kulani Engineering, and Naomi Molefe (Innovation and Digital Consultant and Chairperson of Women in Big Data SA) about bringing their full potential to their careers in the mining industry. We also explore the future of work, valuing yourself, developing an intentional personal brand and building your career min...
#005 Show up in your full potential
June 01, 2019 12:39 - 32 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode Briony Liber (Briony Liber Coaching and WIMSA Committee Member) talks with guests, Kurisani Maswanganyi (Chief Cheerleader) and Palesa Naka (Chief Beneficiator) from Kulani Engineering, and Naomi Molefe (Innovation and Digital Consultant and Chairperson of Women in Big Data SA) about bringing their full potential to their careers in the mining industry. We also explore the future of work, valuing yourself, developing an intentional personal brand and building your career minds...
Leveraging LinkedIn Workshop | Briony Liber (Briony Liber Coaching and Consulting)
May 11, 2019 22:06 - 16 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode WiMSA deputy chair, Petro du Pisani, speaks to fellow WiMSA committee member Briony Liber (Owner of Briony Liber Coaching and Consulting) about getting the most from LinkedIn. This episode is a follow-on from a workshop held for WiMSA members on 6 April 2019. It is jam-packed with tips on how to leverage LinkedIn to build your personal brand, and unpacks some frequently asked questions about LinkedIn. Learn more about Briony Liber Coaching and Consulting click here Read Br...
#004 Leveraging LinkedIn Workshop
May 11, 2019 22:06 - 16 minutes - 6.74 MBIn this episode WiMSA deputy chair, Petro du Pisani, speaks to fellow WiMSA committee member Briony Liber (Owner of Briony Liber Coaching and Consulting) about getting the most from LinkedIn. This episode is a follow-on from a workshop held for WiMSA members on 6 April 2019. It is jam-packed with tips on how to leverage LinkedIn to build your personal brand, and unpacks some frequently asked questions about LinkedIn. Website · Connect with WiMSA on Facebook · Briony Liber Coaching · Connect w...
#003 WiMSA Events 2019
March 03, 2019 11:00 - 5 minutes - 2.21 MBIn this episode we hear from WiMSA events coordinator, Danielle Bearman, about all of the exciting events WiMSA is planning for 2019. WiMSA hosts a number of networking, mentoring, youth and regional events each year. Website · Connect with WiMSA on Facebook · Briony Liber Coaching · Connect with WiMSA on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts
WiMSA Events 2019 | Danielle Bearman
March 03, 2019 11:00 - 5 minutes - 6.14 MBIn this episode we hear from WiMSA events coordinator about all of the exciting events WiMSA is planning for 2019. WiMSA hosts a number of networking, mentoring, youth and regional events each year. To become a member or supporter, visit wimsa.org.za Make a donation to WiMSA
#002 Meet the 2019 WiMSA Committee
January 27, 2019 17:30 - 18 minutes - 7.51 MBThe WiMSA Chair, Thabile Makgala, introduces the 2019 committee and their portfolios and discusses their objectives and specific requests on how members can get involved. Lindi Nakedi Thabile Makgala Briony Liber Petro du Pisani Yomeshka Moodley Tendani Lukhaimane Nonkuleleko Hope Dire Website · Connect with WiMSA on Facebook · Briony Liber Coaching · Connect with WiMSA on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts
Meet the WiMSA Committee | Lindi Nakedi, Thabile Makgala, Briony Liber, Petro du Pisani, Yomeshka Moodley, Tendani Lukhaimane, Nonkuleleko Hope Dire, Nomfundo Simelane
January 27, 2019 17:30 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBThe WiMSA Chair, Thabile Makgala, introduces the 2019 committee and their portfolios and discusses their objectives and specific requests on how members can get involved. To become a member or supporter, visit wimsa.org.za Make a donation to WiMSA
Meet the chairs! | Lindi Nakedi and Thabile Makgala
December 06, 2018 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBWiMSA deputy chairperson, Petro du Pisani, talks to our outgoing chairperson, Lindi Nakedi, about WiMSA's accomplishments over the past two years. Incoming chairperson Thabile Makgala gives us a glimpse into what lies ahead for WiMSA over the next couple of years. To become a member or supporter, visit wimsa.org.za Make a donation to WiMSA
#001 Meet the 2018 and 2019 chairs!
December 06, 2018 12:00 - 12 minutes - 5.07 MBWiMSA deputy chairperson, Petro du Pisani, talks to our outgoing chairperson, Lindi Nakedi, about WiMSA's accomplishments over the past two years. Incoming chairperson Thabile Makgala gives us a glimpse into what lies ahead for WiMSA over the next couple of years. To become a member or support WiMSA · Website · Connect with WiMSA on Facebook · Briony Liber Coaching · Connect with WiMSA on LinkedIn · Solid Gold Podcasts