On Change with Petro du Pisani

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Petro du Pisani is a dynamic South African leader whose career bridges the worlds of mining, change leadership, coaching, and storytelling. In the On Change podcast, Petro follows her curiosity to understand the many dimensions of change. Through candid conversations with innovators, leaders and everyday trailblazers she explores what it really means to navigate change, whether that’s career pivots, sabbaticals, reinvention, leadership breakthroughs or simply embracing a new chapter. The On Change podcast offers practical wisdom, personal stories and strategic insight for anyone ready to evolve with purpose.

  1. #046 Lessons from a serial entrepreneur | Catherine Wijnberg

    12/24/2025

    #046 Lessons from a serial entrepreneur | Catherine Wijnberg

    Building businesses that last to drive social change. This is the fourth episode of the Powerful Women series of On Change, where we celebrate trail-blazing and visionary women who have shattered glass ceilings, defied expectations, and have chosen to lead on their own terms. This episode features an insightful conversation between Petro du Pisani and Catherine Wijnberg, CEO of Fetola, a serial entrepreneur and adventurer who has built five businesses across three countries. Catherine reflects on her early life in Zambia, her studies in biochemistry and agriculture, and the pivotal moment at age 27 when she successfully influenced national economic policy. She shares how losing everything in her personal life became the catalyst for launching Fetola in 2006, an organisation dedicated to supporting youth and women entrepreneurs across Southern Africa. The conversation explores Catherine’s approach to purpose-driven leadership, authenticity, and creating businesses that last. She offers practical insights on avoiding burnout, building thinking capacity in future leaders, and using entrepreneurship as a tool for social justice. Catherine also discusses her research into what developing nations are doing right and how these lessons can inspire global change. Connect with Catherine · Connect with Petro · Solid Gold Podcasts

    42 min
  2. #045 Lessons from Everest | Jeannette McGill

    11/07/2025

    #045 Lessons from Everest | Jeannette McGill

    From the deepest mine to the highest mountain in the world. This is the third episode of the Powerful Women series of On Change, where we celebrate trail-blazing and visionary women who have shattered glass ceilings, defied expectations, and have chosen to lead on their own terms. In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks with Jeannette McGill, who in 2025 became the oldest South African woman to summit Mt. Everest. Having walked the Three Passes Trek with Jeannette in 2024, Petro had some insight into how Jeannette had been preparing herself physically, mentally, and emotionally for her summit. Jeannette shares how she went from being a geologist working in the world's deepest mine to standing on the summit of the highest mountain This conversation touches on building resilience and chasing goals both in the mountaineering and corporate world. Jeannette speaks about committing to goals, consistently putting the work in to achieve them, and then having the courage to follow through on your dreams. Connect with Jeannette · Connect with Petro · Solid Gold Podcasts

    33 min
  3. #044 We need a new future | Carmen Murray

    10/31/2025

    #044 We need a new future | Carmen Murray

    On shaping the future from the inside out. This is the second episode of the Powerful Women series of On Change, where we celebrate trail-blazing and visionary women who have shattered glass ceilings, defied expectations, and have chosen to lead on their own terms. In this energetic and insightful episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Carmen Murray, CEO of Carmen Murray Communications and the Founder of the Conscious LeadHERs movement. Carmen Murray is a reformed marketer and a futurist who wants to not only predict the future but shape it. She shares how she designed the Authentic Intelligence Framework as a counterpoint to blindly believing in AI. Her take on AI is that it mirrors human beings and that we should be feeding it with more positive and constructive messages if we want to create a more hopeful future. The conversation explores how women can disrupt without losing themselves, the importance of building inner capacity before chasing external success, and Carmen's vision for a more inclusive future. Carmen shares how the Conscious LeadHers movement was born and how it is now helping women to step into visible and meaningful leadership. "...and that's how authentic intelligence framework was born. It basically says in order for us to work in tandem with artificial intelligence, we need to be our best versions of ourselves because technology is a reflection of who we are. It's a mirror to who we are." - Carmen Murray Connect with Carmen · Connect with Petro · Solid Gold Podcasts

    44 min
  4. #043 We Need New Leaders | Charlotte Otter

    09/09/2025

    #043 We Need New Leaders | Charlotte Otter

    Reputation, Authenticity, and a Radical Redesign of Leadership. This is the first episode of a brand-new season of On Change. In this series about Powerful Women, we celebrate trail-blazing and visionary women who have shattered glass ceilings, defied expectations and have chosen to lead on their own terms. In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks with Charlotte Otter, author of We Need New Leaders, a book about what leadership should look like in a world that’s hungry for authenticity, clarity, and connection. Charlotte Otter is a speaker, leadership coach, and former journalist. She has over twenty years of experience in leading executive communications especially in global tech and industrial firms. She shares her personal journey from aspiring writer to corporate communicator to author, and how growing up in apartheid South Africa shaped her passion for better leadership. Drawing on her MSc in Change Leadership (HEC Paris, Oxford Saïd), for which she interviewed 40 diverse leaders, she challenges the traditional archetype of leadership and advocates for a radical redesign of leadership rooted in empathy, credibility, and inclusivity. “By showing up for yourself, owning your reputation, keeping a stellar record of success, and doing the effective telling - you’re showing the next generation how to lead. In fact, by doing that, you’re building the system. It’s extremely important work.” – Charlotte Otter Read 'We Need New Leaders' · Connect with Solid Gold · Connect with Petro · Solid Gold Podcasts

    31 min
  5. #042 Special Focus on Seasonality | Amy Martin

    02/26/2025

    #042 Special Focus on Seasonality | Amy Martin

    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 insights into coaching and organisational development, emphasising the need to honour energy fluctuations. The conversation highlights how organisations can support different work rhythms, the importance of self-permission for rest, and key resources on rest and renewal. More about Petro du Pisani and On Change · Connect with Petro · Solid Gold Podcasts · Solid Gold Podcasts

    31 min
  6. #041 Special Focus on Burnout | Shannon Royden-Turner

    02/17/2025

    #041 Special Focus on Burnout | Shannon Royden-Turner

    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. She shares her personal journey into burnout coaching and highlights three key indicators: scattered focus, depleted energy, and withdrawn connection. Shannon emphasises that burnout is not a weakness but a signal of misalignment with one’s values. This insightful conversation explores how to recognise burnout and realign with a more fulfilling path More about Petro du Pisani and On Change · Connect with Petro · Solid Gold Podcasts

    34 min
  7. #040 Special Focus on Burnout | Laura-Jean Evens & Lurinda Maree

    02/01/2025

    #040 Special Focus on Burnout | Laura-Jean Evens & Lurinda Maree

    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. According to SADAC statistics mentioned by Laura-Jean, one in four people experience burnout. The conversation covers the definition of burnout, warning signs, contributing factors, and coping strategies. The experts discuss how both individual personality traits and organisational culture can contribute to burnout. They emphasize the importance of setting boundaries, maintaining work-life balance, and seeking professional help when needed. The discussion also includes practical coping strategies such as creative activities, exercise, and connection with others. More about Petro du Pisani and On Change here · Connect with Petro · Solid Gold Podcasts

    43 min
  8. #039 The Sabbatical Mindset | Omri van Zyl

    01/30/2025

    #039 The Sabbatical Mindset | Omri van Zyl

    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 sector. Omri emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between ambition and one's adventurous spirit, and how visualization, meditation, and healthy habits have been instrumental in his journey. He also highlights the value of having mentors and coaches to guide personal growth. The conversation touches on themes of freedom, energy, and living a deliberate life aligned with one's values and aspirations. More about Petro du Pisani and On Change here · Solid Gold Podcasts · Connect with Petro · Solid Gold Podcasts

    37 min
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Petro du Pisani is a dynamic South African leader whose career bridges the worlds of mining, change leadership, coaching, and storytelling. In the On Change podcast, Petro follows her curiosity to understand the many dimensions of change. Through candid conversations with innovators, leaders and everyday trailblazers she explores what it really means to navigate change, whether that’s career pivots, sabbaticals, reinvention, leadership breakthroughs or simply embracing a new chapter. The On Change podcast offers practical wisdom, personal stories and strategic insight for anyone ready to evolve with purpose.

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