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Overcoming Bad Press
Think Retail - September 29, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingNo brand is immune to falling from grace even beloved brands have come under fire for both serious misconduct and things that are completely beyond their control. Some have managed to regain consumer confidence while others stumbled for years or even completely faltered. In today's conversation, ...
Understanding Customer Segmentation
Think Retail - September 01, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingUnderstanding your target consumer is key to success, doesn't matter what industry you're in. With the many tools available today to gather data about consumers, the ability to create a clearer picture of your customers and how they might fall into different categories has never been stronger. Ho...
Social Media Trends in Retail
Think Retail - July 14, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingSocial media is constantly evolving. Something as little as removing the number of likes can make a big difference in the way users respond to a post. Just when marketers feel like they figured it out, a new platform, a new trend, or a tweak to the algorithm switches it all up again. Today, we...
Building Connection Through Community Post-COVID
Think Retail - May 26, 2022 14:34 - 27 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThese days we're all a little bit sensitive, maybe a little more than ever, and we really need a sense of connection. Community is one of those words that can be misused, but one of the positive things that happened during the pandemic was community building. Whether it was in a branded virtual ...
The Feminine Power of Courage
Ecstatic Empowerment Podcast - May 10, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode we're talking about the Feminine Power of Courage. How can we use it to create a positive impact through business and why it is so important especially in the post pandemic world? The key points are The pandemic has given us the opportunity to re-evaluate business culture and ...
Courageous Conversations - Empowered Choices
Ecstatic Empowerment Podcast - May 02, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSeason 1 Finale In this episode we're talking openly about our collaboration coming to an end and what that means for our respective futures. We reflect on the beautiful struggle of two very different woman entrepreneurs co-creating a business during the global Covid pandemic. We share the fe...
The Future of Retail in Communities
Think Retail - April 28, 2022 16:00 - 31 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingCOVID is no longer preoccupying our lives as it was three years ago. Now, the war in Ukraine and the destabilization of the world economy are creating more uncertainty. It may seem like there are just too many things to worry about. And for retail brands that have been anticipating a celebratory...
#00 Where to begin? - Stay calm, we've got this!
Understanding Extra Lessons - February 06, 2022 08:10 - 4 minutesWelcome to Kip McGrath Extra Lessons FAQ. Have the words 'EXTRA LESSONS' popped up in your family recently? If so, this podcast is just for you! Welcome to 'Understanding Extra Lessons', the podcast that helps answer all the questions that parents (and children) may have relating to Extra Lesson...
#01 How do I choose a Tutor? - Assessments
Understanding Extra Lessons - February 06, 2022 08:09 - 7 minutesWelcome to Kip McGrath Extra Lessons FAQ. In this episode we'll find out more about how different Extra Lesson centres work, how many children are in a class, free assessments, how centres individualise their programs, and what makes a centre the right fit for your family. Do you have a questio...
#02 Role of the Parent - Supporting the academic journey
Understanding Extra Lessons - February 06, 2022 08:08 - 3 minutesWelcome to Kip McGrath Extra Lessons FAQ. Working together in a partnership of Parent, Child, School and Extra Lessons Centre. What are our expectations of each party? Do you have a question not answered here? Then please contact us via our website KipLessons.co.za Visit KipLessons.co.za if yo...
#03 Focus on the Individual - Building confidence
Understanding Extra Lessons - February 06, 2022 08:07 - 11 minutesWelcome to Kip McGrath Extra Lessons FAQ. How do I know if my child really needs extra lessons? How is this different from ordinary school lessons? How long do we need to go for extra lessons? What's the difference between remedial and enrichment? Let the experts do what they're trained for. Do...
#04 Not all information is equal - What are cognitive levels?
Understanding Extra Lessons - February 06, 2022 08:06 - 2 minutesWelcome to Kip McGrath Extra Lessons FAQ. We'll help you understand the difference between 1-mark questions, learning parrot fashion and answering questions your child has never seen before. Do you have a question not answered here? Then please contact us via our website KipLessons.co.za Visit...
#05 Maths and English - Personalised tutoring
Understanding Extra Lessons - February 06, 2022 08:05 - 9 minutesWelcome to Kip McGrath Extra Lessons FAQ. What's covered in the English programme? What about Maths? Personalised lessons and what about homework? Do you have a question not answered here? Then please contact us via our website KipLessons.co.za Visit KipLessons.co.za if you're ready to book yo...
#06 Afrikaans - Why are they STILL learning this?
Understanding Extra Lessons - February 06, 2022 08:04 - 2 minutesWelcome to Kip McGrath Extra Lessons FAQ. The importance of learning a second language and why we STILL do Afrikaans. Do you have a question not answered here? Then please contact us via our website KipLessons.co.za Visit KipLessons.co.za if you're ready to book your child's FREE Assessment. B...
#07 CAPS, IEB, NSC, Cambridge - What do they all actually mean?
Understanding Extra Lessons - February 06, 2022 08:03 - 8 minutesWelcome to Kip McGrath Extra Lessons FAQ. IEB, CAPS, NSC, DBE, home schooling.... Help! What do these all mean? Do you have a question not answered here? Then please contact us via our website KipLessons.co.za Visit KipLessons.co.za if you're ready to book your child's FREE Assessment. Book yo...
#08 Learning barriers - Special needs
Understanding Extra Lessons - February 06, 2022 08:02 - 5 minutesWelcome to Kip McGrath Extra Lessons FAQ. Are extra lessons available for children with disabilities and special needs? Do you have a question not answered here? Then please contact us via our website KipLessons.co.za Visit KipLessons.co.za if you're ready to book your child's FREE Assessment....
#09 Fees - What will it cost to help my child?
Understanding Extra Lessons - February 06, 2022 08:01 - 1 minuteWelcome to Kip McGrath Extra Lessons FAQ Educating their children is the best investment a parent can make. Do you have a question not answered here? Then please contact us via our website KipLessons.co.za Visit KipLessons.co.za if you're ready to book your child's FREE Assessment. Book your F...
The Future of the Hospitality Industry
Think Retail - February 01, 2022 11:36 - 32 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingEvery other day, you read a headline about labor shortages hurting restaurants and hospitality. In some places, companies are recruiting 14-year-olds, while others are offering big signing bonuses. Many restaurants are closing their doors several days a week because they don’t have enough staff ...
Rethink Housing - Live the Life of Your Dreams
Ecstatic Empowerment Podcast - January 23, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMany of us live in societies or economies founded on the conflicting principles of scarcity on the one hand and constant growth on the other. We're taught to want more, more money, bigger houses, bigger cars but this is not sustainable for our planet. There is a trade off when it comes to person...
Best Brand Stories of 2021
Think Retail - January 07, 2022 21:18 - 32 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingAt the end of the year, we like to regroup and look back at the big brand stories that caught our attention throughout the year. And this year was a particularly strange one. The pandemic experience has become regionalized and our appetite for doom scrolling has kind of disappeared. Political in...
Infectious Optimism for Leadership
Ecstatic Empowerment Podcast - December 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAt its simplest, optimism is an expectation that good things will happen and things will work out in the end. There’s strong evidence that optimism will improve your health. There is a strong link between optimism and longevity. Infectious optimism is the essential trait of the globally successf...
Art as a Tool for Change
Ecstatic Empowerment Podcast - December 05, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingArt in all its forms has an important role to play in society and business. The life of an artist can be tough, yet artists have valuable skills that can inspire us to create positive change and live more sustainably. In this episode we are talking with Amanda Tonna, a founder of the Creativ...
Showrooms, Flagships, and the Future of Destination Shops
Think Retail - December 03, 2021 19:25 - 36 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingRetail may have suffered a blow during the harshest times of the pandemic, but as we emerge in various stages around North America, people are heading back to stores, salons, restaurants, theaters, and malls. But are they shopping the way that they used to? A significant shift to e-commerce is n...
The Rise of Slow Fashion
Think Retail - November 17, 2021 18:32 - 29 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingFor many years, fast fashion was on top – cheap, ubiquitous, ripped from the runway designs that were so fast and easy they were literally designed to be disposable. However, the impact of this approach to clothing has come under intense criticism. From enormous quantities of product ending up i...
Breathing Life Into Your Life's Work
Ecstatic Empowerment Podcast - October 25, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBreath is something we take for granted even though it's one of our basic needs. When we learn to work with our breath in positive and proactive ways we can access better health and higher states of consciousness that allow us to literally breathe life into our life's work. In this episode we ...
The Future of E-Commerce for CPG Brands
Think Retail - October 20, 2021 14:42 - 22 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingEven though grocery stores remained open during lockdown, many people chose to do their grocery shopping online to avoid exposure to COVID. In fact, in SLD’s recent study on e-commerce for CPG brands, 69 percent of respondents said they shopped more online for groceries during the pandemic. For C...
Climate Action as a USP
Ecstatic Empowerment Podcast - October 11, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingClimate change poses one of the greatest threats to humanity and our very existence on planet earth. Climate action is, therefore, a moral and existential imperative. Businesses have a vital role to play in reversing climate change. In fact, being a champion for climate action can be good for...
Storytelling as a Cultural Bridge to Success
Ecstatic Empowerment Podcast - October 06, 2021 21:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingStory telling is a powerful way of understanding our cultural heritage and usually focusses on what has already happened in the past. When we realise that we are creating our future history in every present moment we can make conscious choices about the narratives we want to be part of. In thi...
Mountain Leadership - Lessons from Nature
Ecstatic Empowerment Podcast - October 01, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLeadership starts with self-leadership and Nature has some very powerful lessons to teach us here. And where better to reconnect with yourself and Nature than in the Mountains? In this episode we are talking with Gerdi Verwoert of Dare Greatly Coaching. Gerdi is a Dutch mountain leader based ...
How to Empower Employees and Create a Culture of Change
Think Retail - September 30, 2021 20:28 - 41 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThe financial services industry has largely begun to undertake the work of transforming their customer experience model from physical branches to their digital experience, to at least some degree. However, to get the most out of these intensive projects, transforming the people who work in banks...
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