Pressure Point

Insights into the future of HR and high performance mental fitness

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27: Ep.27: Pressure Point - Empowering People with Technology: A Conversation with Rabia Cozijn

In this insightful episode of the Pressure Point podcast, Alon Lits, CEO of October Health, sits down with Rabia Cozijn, Executive Manager of People Management Technology Enablement at Transnet, to explore the pivotal role of technology in transforming workplaces and empowering individuals. From her inspiring personal journey of resilience to leading HR technology initiatives, Rabia shares how Transnet is navigating digital transformation and enhancing employee experiences.

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26: Ep.26: Pressure Point - Creating a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture with Kel Hartman

Alon Lits sits down with Kel Hartman, Chief People Officer at Navro, a global fintech company, to explore how she has built a culture of psychological safety and high performance. Kel shares her journey from her early days at Flywire, where she implemented innovative mental health initiatives during the pandemic, to her current role at Navro, where she’s leading the charge in creating a supportive, inclusive, and accountable workplace. Learn how Navro has become a top workplace by fostering trust, embracing employee wellbeing, and driving engagement. Kel’s insights provide a roadmap for HR professionals and leaders aiming to create thriving organizational cultures.

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25: Ep.25: Pressure Point - Unlocking the Future of Learning with AI: A Conversation with Juliette Denny

In this episode of the Pressure Point Podcast, Alon Lits, CEO of October Health, sits down with Juliette Denny, founder of Growth Engineering and Zavmo.ai. Juliette shares her inspiring journey as an entrepreneur, overcoming challenges as a neurodiverse individual, and how she built successful companies that are transforming the learning landscape. They dive deep into the future of learning, the power of AI, and the innovative 4D learning model that Juliette is pioneering with Zavmo. Discover how AI is revolutionizing personalized learning experiences and what it means for the future of L&D. Don’t miss this insightful conversation!

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24: Ep.24: Pressure Point - Conquering Financial Stress: Insights from HR Thought Leader Anita Lettink

In this episode of the Pressure Point Podcast, Alon Lits, CEO of October Health, sits down with globally recognized HR tech and payroll expert Anita Lettink to explore the growing issue of financial stress in the workplace. Anita shares her wealth of knowledge on how financial stress impacts employee performance and what organizations can do to help their workforce thrive.

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19: Ep.19: Pressure Point - Leading with Connection to Enhance Workplace Well-Being

Alon Lits is joined by Navasha Chetty as they explores the essential role of leadership connectivity in promoting workplace well-being. Navasha offers deep insights into how leaders can forge stronger bonds with their teams, creating a supportive and thriving work environment. This discussion is packed with actionable tips for leaders looking to enhance their impact on employee morale and organizational health.

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18: Ep.18: Pressure Point - Marge Mantjie on the Intersection of Mental Health and Performance Psychology

Pressure Point focuses on the critical intersection of mental health and performance psychology, highlighting the essential role of leadership in fostering environments that support both well-being and peak performance. Our aim is to tackle these important issues, offer practical strategies for leaders, and encourage executive support to prioritize mental fitness as a key to achieving individual and organizational success.

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17: Ep.17: Pressure Point - Marko Stavrou on Translating Gen Z for Companies

In this weeks episode, Alon is joined by Marko Stavrou, an expert at translating Gen Z’s unique language and needs for companies. We delve into why understanding and adapting to Gen Z is crucial for modern organizations, highlighting their potential and addressing their distinct challenges. Discover practical strategies for engaging this generation, fostering innovation, and creating a workplace that resonates with their values and aspirations.

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12: EP12: Zameer Amed

Join Alon and Zameer, as he shares his invaluable insights on the power of reskilling and upskilling employees with new technologies, emphasizing that intellectual property is an asset you simply can't purchase.

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9: EP9: Entrepreneurship

Join Alon and Mike as they exploring the dual journey of business leaders' mental health, entrepreneurship and being a business owner

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8: EP8: Embracing digital transformation

Join Alon and Bridgette as they address the critical role of digital transformation in Human Resources (HR), emphasizing the use of technology to enhance efficiency, employee experience, and data-driven decision-making.

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7: EP7: The Growth Mindset

Join Alon and Sungeetha as they discuss the importance of pivoting your skillset, learning, unlearning and relearning, evaluating your skills for now and 5 years from now.

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6: EP6: Hyper Growth Environments

In this episode, Alon and Cindy, CHRO nominee and The VP of People at Makosi, highlight the significance of communication, trust, authenticity, and diversity in building a successful and inclusive organization. Cindy's experience at Makosi demonstrates the positive impact of these qualities on employee engagement and overall company growth.

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5: EP5: Africa at work: Building a reinvention-ready workforce

In this Episode, Alon chats with Levern, Associate Director at PWC, about new perspectives on building a workforce ready for business reinvention in Africa based on a survey of over 11,000 respondents across 5 countries. This covers financial struggles, desire for flexibility, and lack of skills focus, which are key challenges while interest in learning and AI opportunities provide optimism.

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