The Young Bloods Podcast Series
"Emerging Leaders" is a filmed podcast series designed to bridge the gap between seasoned executives and young professionals through open and honest dialogue.
Each episode explores a specific aspect of leadership and highlights what it takes to be a great leader. By sharing their experiences, challenges, and insights, esteemed guests provide valuable motivation and guidance for all growing leaders.
Through this platform, the SARIPA Young Bloods aim to illuminate for their members the path to great leadership, and to develop professional learning.
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Episode 2: Thomas Kgokolo, Founder and MD of Kgokolo Advisory.
In this episode, YB hosts Kgolagano Maekane and Blaise Koetsie welcome Thomas Kgokolo, a distinguished South African chartered accountant, business leader and corporate strategist. Over the years he has held senior leadership roles in both the public and private sectors — including serving as CEO of Air Traffic Navigation Services, and most recently, was appointed interim CEO of South African Airways, steering the airline through a pivotal period post-business rescue. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Computing (UNISA), a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (University of Pretoria) and an MBA from the Gordon Institute of Business Science. Today he joins us to share insights from his journey — the challenges, the turning points, and what leadership means in times of transformation.
Episode 1: Jo Mitchell-Marais, SARIPA Chair, and René Bekker, SARIPA COO.
In this episode, Blaise Koetsie and Hemisha Gihwala sit down with Deloitte Partner and Chair of SARIPA, Jo Mitchell-Marais, and COO of SARIPA, Rene Bekker, to explore their career journeys. From early challenges to defining moments of success, the conversation uncovers the lessons they’ve learned, the barriers they’ve broken, and the strategies that have shaped their leadership. Whether you’re an aspiring professional, a young leader, or someone looking for motivation to take the next step in your career, these stories offer practical insights and real inspiration from women who’ve paved the way.
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