On Change with Petro du Pisani
Experienced change practioner, Petro du Pisani, explores 'change that works' and the people who make it happen.
Episodes
February 26, 2025 • 30 mins
The Power of Rest: Embracing Cycles of Rest and Renewal.
Episode 16 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this last episode of the sabbatical series, Petro du Pisani interviews Amy Martin about her research on rest, renewal, and life’s natural cycles.
Amy shares how burnout led her to explore seasonality, and rhythms like menstrual, circadian, and academic cycles. She discusses integrating these insi...
Episode 16 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this last episode of the sabbatical series, Petro du Pisani interviews Amy Martin about her research on rest, renewal, and life’s natural cycles.
Amy shares how burnout led her to explore seasonality, and rhythms like menstrual, circadian, and academic cycles. She discusses integrating these insi...
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February 17, 2025 • 34 mins
Burnout: A Warning Sign, Not a Weakness.
Episode 15 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work. This is a special focus episode on Burnout.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks with burnout coach Shannon Royden-Turner about the causes, prevention, and recovery from burnout.
Shannon explains that burnout isn’t just stress — it’s a gradual decline into exhaustion, often caused by disconnection from purpose.
...
Episode 15 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work. This is a special focus episode on Burnout.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks with burnout coach Shannon Royden-Turner about the causes, prevention, and recovery from burnout.
Shannon explains that burnout isn’t just stress — it’s a gradual decline into exhaustion, often caused by disconnection from purpose.
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February 1, 2025 • 42 mins
Burnout: Recognise, Recover and Rebalance.
Episode 14 of s series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work. This is a special focus episode on Burnout.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to fellow-coaches Laura-Jean Evens and Lurinda Maree.
Laura-Jean, an executive coach with an industrial psychology background, and Lurinda, an industrial psychologist and applied theatre specialist, share their expertise on burnout....
Episode 14 of s series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work. This is a special focus episode on Burnout.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to fellow-coaches Laura-Jean Evens and Lurinda Maree.
Laura-Jean, an executive coach with an industrial psychology background, and Lurinda, an industrial psychologist and applied theatre specialist, share their expertise on burnout....
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January 30, 2025 • 37 mins
Thriving Through Breaks: Balance & Success
Episode 13 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Omri van Zyl (CEO of RussellStone Capital) about taking career breaks and sabbaticals for adventure and self-reflection.
Omri discusses how these breaks helped him reset, gain new perspectives, and eventually led him to change careers from corporate to the agriculture sect...
Episode 13 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Omri van Zyl (CEO of RussellStone Capital) about taking career breaks and sabbaticals for adventure and self-reflection.
Omri discusses how these breaks helped him reset, gain new perspectives, and eventually led him to change careers from corporate to the agriculture sect...
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January 27, 2025 • 31 mins
Lessons from a longer-than-intended break.
Episode 12 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani interviews Mike Stopforth, a serial entrepreneur and seasoned marketing and communications professional, who took an extended break after selling his digital marketing business in 2018.
Mike shares his journey of pursuing a master’s degree, navigating challenges during the COVID-1...
Episode 12 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani interviews Mike Stopforth, a serial entrepreneur and seasoned marketing and communications professional, who took an extended break after selling his digital marketing business in 2018.
Mike shares his journey of pursuing a master’s degree, navigating challenges during the COVID-1...
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January 25, 2025 • 23 mins
Burnout as a catalyst: Pamela's journey to a career pivot.
Episode 11 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Pamela Naidoo-Amegio, an executive leader and geoscientist. Pamela shares her journey of taking a sabbatical in 2015 after nearly burning out.
Pamela reflects on her reasons for the break, the gap between her expectations and reality, and the transformati...
Episode 11 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Pamela Naidoo-Amegio, an executive leader and geoscientist. Pamela shares her journey of taking a sabbatical in 2015 after nearly burning out.
Pamela reflects on her reasons for the break, the gap between her expectations and reality, and the transformati...
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October 30, 2024 • 33 mins
Moving from a fear mindset to a world of opportunity.
Episode 10 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Sas Wessels, a seasoned mechanical engineer and business improvement professional in the mining industry, about his recent sabbatical from corporate life.
After years of facing numerous company restructures, Sas shares what led him to take this intentional brea...
Episode 10 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Sas Wessels, a seasoned mechanical engineer and business improvement professional in the mining industry, about his recent sabbatical from corporate life.
After years of facing numerous company restructures, Sas shares what led him to take this intentional brea...
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October 28, 2024 • 37 mins
First Love Yourself.
Episode 9 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to career and leadership coach Briony Liber about her sabbatical after 25 years in the corporate world. She took a sabbatical after experiencing burnout due to a lifetime of not managing boundaries, overworking, and people-pleasing.
Briony shares her journey of self-reflection through baking, trav...
Episode 9 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to career and leadership coach Briony Liber about her sabbatical after 25 years in the corporate world. She took a sabbatical after experiencing burnout due to a lifetime of not managing boundaries, overworking, and people-pleasing.
Briony shares her journey of self-reflection through baking, trav...
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October 24, 2024 • 55 mins
From Doing to Being.
Episode 8 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks with Dr Zaheera Soomar about her transformative sabbatical after 20 years in the corporate world. Zaheera shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt, regaining a sense of purpose, and finding balance through reflection, adventure, and completing her doctoral thesis. She reflects on the importance o...
Episode 8 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks with Dr Zaheera Soomar about her transformative sabbatical after 20 years in the corporate world. Zaheera shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt, regaining a sense of purpose, and finding balance through reflection, adventure, and completing her doctoral thesis. She reflects on the importance o...
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October 9, 2024 • 53 mins
A story of personal healing, self-discovery, and a bold new way of being.
Episode 7 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, freelance writer and editor Louise Rapley opens up about her transformative sabbatical. During this time, Louise transitioned from a textbook editor to writing her memoir, confronting her past traumas, and embracing self-discovery.
She shares how the sabbatical allowed...
Episode 7 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, freelance writer and editor Louise Rapley opens up about her transformative sabbatical. During this time, Louise transitioned from a textbook editor to writing her memoir, confronting her past traumas, and embracing self-discovery.
She shares how the sabbatical allowed...
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September 23, 2024 • 30 mins
From overwork to self-care and career pivots.
Episode 6 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Dr Gargi Mishra about taking career breaks or sabbaticals.
Gargi shares her experience of taking an intentional break during the COVID-19 pandemic when she realized she was overworking and neglecting her health. During the break, she re-skilled herself and eventually piv...
Episode 6 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Dr Gargi Mishra about taking career breaks or sabbaticals.
Gargi shares her experience of taking an intentional break during the COVID-19 pandemic when she realized she was overworking and neglecting her health. During the break, she re-skilled herself and eventually piv...
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September 12, 2024 • 47 mins
Pausing with Purpose: Giving back, Parenthood, and Resilience.
Episode 5 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Thea Weeks who shares her transformative journey of taking three significant career breaks. In her breaks, Thea worked for an NGO for 5 years, focused on her new baby, and had to adapt to life and work after losing hearing in one ear.
Thea offers deep insi...
Episode 5 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Thea Weeks who shares her transformative journey of taking three significant career breaks. In her breaks, Thea worked for an NGO for 5 years, focused on her new baby, and had to adapt to life and work after losing hearing in one ear.
Thea offers deep insi...
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September 1, 2024 • 37 mins
Health First: The Power of taking a Career Break for Self-Care.
Episode 4 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Ntseiseng Lephole about her experience of taking a career break to focus on health issues and to further her studies. Ntseiseng highlights the importance of self-care, reflection, and finding a work-life balance. She emphasizes the need to listen to one'...
Episode 4 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Ntseiseng Lephole about her experience of taking a career break to focus on health issues and to further her studies. Ntseiseng highlights the importance of self-care, reflection, and finding a work-life balance. She emphasizes the need to listen to one'...
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August 23, 2024 • 48 mins
The transformative power of a sabbatical.
Episode 3 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work. In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Hermien Uys, a corporate lawyer in the mining industry.
Hermien took a sabbatical in 2017-2018. She discusses her motivations for taking the break which include a desire for travel and personal enrichment.
During her sabbatical, Hermien traveled to India, volunteered with und...
Episode 3 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work. In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Hermien Uys, a corporate lawyer in the mining industry.
Hermien took a sabbatical in 2017-2018. She discusses her motivations for taking the break which include a desire for travel and personal enrichment.
During her sabbatical, Hermien traveled to India, volunteered with und...
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August 8, 2024 • 33 mins
Self-care, adventure, and realignment to purpose.
Episode 2 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from the rat-race.
In this episode, Dr. Lizette Spangenberg shares her experiences of taking two sabbaticals from work. The first sabbatical was for a month in 2017 to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and travel through Kenya and Tanzania. The second sabbatical was for three and a half months in 2022 after completing her PhD, dur...
Episode 2 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from the rat-race.
In this episode, Dr. Lizette Spangenberg shares her experiences of taking two sabbaticals from work. The first sabbatical was for a month in 2017 to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and travel through Kenya and Tanzania. The second sabbatical was for three and a half months in 2022 after completing her PhD, dur...
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August 2, 2024 • 27 mins
Rediscovering balance between meaningful work and personal fulfilment.
Episode 1 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from the rat-race.
Fatima Collins, Women in Mining Project Manager (Sibanye-Stillwater), shares her experiences of taking four different breaks throughout her career for different reasons, including travel, self-discovery, studying, and grieving. She emphasises the importance of introspection, findin...
Episode 1 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from the rat-race.
Fatima Collins, Women in Mining Project Manager (Sibanye-Stillwater), shares her experiences of taking four different breaks throughout her career for different reasons, including travel, self-discovery, studying, and grieving. She emphasises the importance of introspection, findin...
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January 14, 2024 • 41 mins
Three innovators talk about their experiences in mining innovation.
In this episode, host Petro du Pisani speaks to Elaine Hattingh (Exxaro Resources) and Sandiso Sibisi (COOi Studios) about innovation and technology in the mining industry. This conversation follows on from a panel discussion at the 2023 Mining Indaba in Cape Town which explored models on how to deploy innovation in the mining industry.
Key topics covered in this...
In this episode, host Petro du Pisani speaks to Elaine Hattingh (Exxaro Resources) and Sandiso Sibisi (COOi Studios) about innovation and technology in the mining industry. This conversation follows on from a panel discussion at the 2023 Mining Indaba in Cape Town which explored models on how to deploy innovation in the mining industry.
Key topics covered in this...
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August 29, 2022 • 33 mins
A 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 ...
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 ...
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August 29, 2022 • 36 mins
A learning journey conversation with a fellow EMBA student.
I recently completed an Executive MBA through the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business. With classes moving on-line (in 2020 and 2021) due to the covid-19 pandemic there wasn't enough time (for me) to connect with fellow students and hear about their research projects.
In this episode, I speak to Karen Nadasen, CEO of PayU. Her research project focused o...
I recently completed an Executive MBA through the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business. With classes moving on-line (in 2020 and 2021) due to the covid-19 pandemic there wasn't enough time (for me) to connect with fellow students and hear about their research projects.
In this episode, I speak to Karen Nadasen, CEO of PayU. Her research project focused o...
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July 18, 2022 • 29 mins
A learning journey conversation with a fellow EMBA student.
I recently completed an Executive MBA through the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business. With classes moving on-line (in 2020 and 2021) due to the covid-19 pandemic there wasn't enough time (for me) to connect with fellow students and hear about their research projects. I decided to interview my fellow students to learn about their research. In this podcas...
I recently completed an Executive MBA through the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business. With classes moving on-line (in 2020 and 2021) due to the covid-19 pandemic there wasn't enough time (for me) to connect with fellow students and hear about their research projects. I decided to interview my fellow students to learn about their research. In this podcas...
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