Kismet Compass

Hendrik Bothma
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“No studio. No fancy gear. Just me, my iPad, and the climb.” I’m starting this podcast the way most journeys begin; imperfect, a little rough around the edges, but real. These are raw reflections on coaching, leadership, courage, and growth. The wins, the wobbles, and the wisdom I’m gathering as I build from the ground up. Because leadership isn’t about waiting until everything’s perfect, it’s about showing up, even when it’s messy. If this sparked something in you, follow along. I’m sharing my journey and reflections for real.

  1. Ubuntu and the Long Walk to Leadership Episode 8

    6h ago

    Ubuntu and the Long Walk to Leadership Episode 8

    We’ve spoken about courage and resilience. Today, we turn to compassion, the leadership quality Mandela embodied even toward those who opposed him.

    4 min
  2. Ubuntu and the Long Walk to Leadership Episode 7

    May 31

    Ubuntu and the Long Walk to Leadership Episode 7

    Today, we focus on resilience, the ability to keep walking when the road is long and the obstacles are heavy.

    5 min
  3. Ubuntu and the Long Walk to Leadership Episode 6

    May 24

    Ubuntu and the Long Walk to Leadership Episode 6

    Inspired by Nelson Mandela’s Long Walk to Freedom. Today, we begin with the courage it takes to start. Mandela’s journey was not a straight path, it was filled with setbacks, sacrifices, and moments of doubt. Yet, he began. And that beginning shaped history.

    4 min
  4. Ubuntu and the Long Walk to Leadership Episode 5

    May 17

    Ubuntu and the Long Walk to Leadership Episode 5

    Ubuntu means success is shared. In this episode, we focus on equity, growth, and contribution practical ways to lead for long‑term performance, retention, and community impact. If this speaks to you, the full episode is live now.

    7 min
  5. Ubuntu and the Long Walk to Leadership Episode 4

    May 10

    Ubuntu and the Long Walk to Leadership Episode 4

    Reconciliation at work is courage with tenderness. In this episode, we share the Four Doors: Truth, Hearing, Amends, and Reintegration a humane path for repairing harm and moving forward together

    6 min
  6. Ubuntu and the Long Walk to Leadership Episode 3

    May 3

    Ubuntu and the Long Walk to Leadership Episode 3

    Ubuntu teams carry each other through complexity. In this episode, we share three practices: the Ubuntu Circle, the Team Covenant, and the Commons, simple rituals for belonging, accountability, and repair.

    7 min
  7. Ubuntu and the Long Walk to Leadership Episode 2

    Apr 26

    Ubuntu and the Long Walk to Leadership Episode 2

    Compassionate leadership is courageous daily practice. In this episode, we put Ubuntu into action: presence in listening, fairness in decisions, and shared voice in meetings, plus goals that honor outcomes, craft, and care. If this speaks to you, the full episode is live now.

    8 min
  8. Ubuntu & The Long Walk to Leadership Episode 1

    Apr 12

    Ubuntu & The Long Walk to Leadership Episode 1

    Ubuntu & the Long Walk to Leadership Episode 1 In this episode we step into the heart of Ubuntu - the powerful idea “I am because we are” More than a philosophy, Ubuntu is a way of leading, working and being that shaped icons like Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Grounded in dignity, courage and humanity. We explore Ubuntu in the context of modern leadership, real work places, and the relationships we depend on everyday. Listen to a practical ritual, a lived experience and you will walk away with a reminder that belonging is not a luxury it is a performance advantage. If you are ready to lead with love and navigate with purpose. Press play. Subscribe. Follow along on LinkedIn

    8 min
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“No studio. No fancy gear. Just me, my iPad, and the climb.” I’m starting this podcast the way most journeys begin; imperfect, a little rough around the edges, but real. These are raw reflections on coaching, leadership, courage, and growth. The wins, the wobbles, and the wisdom I’m gathering as I build from the ground up. Because leadership isn’t about waiting until everything’s perfect, it’s about showing up, even when it’s messy. If this sparked something in you, follow along. I’m sharing my journey and reflections for real.

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  • Creator
    Hendrik Bothma
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Kismet Compass