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Our book for this month, Grit by Angela Duckworth, is an in-depth exploration of our theme, “Braving fear, Bouncing back.” Here we consider what makes some people more resilient to adversity, suggest tools that can help one bounce back better and explore how developing this capacity can help us achieve things initially presumed impossible.

LifeCheq Book Club: ‘Grit’

Our book for this month, Grit by Angela Duckworth, is an in-depth exploration of our theme, "Braving fear, Bouncing back." Here we consider what makes some people more resilient to adversity, suggest tools that can help one bounce back better and explore how developing this capacity can help us achieve things initially presumed impossible.

The New World of Work with Lele Mehlomakulu

We were privileged to host an evening in conversation with the founder of mPower People Solutions Lele Mehlomakulu as we discussed how you can navigate the interpersonal relationships and politics necessary to build a successful career in the new digital world of work!

Will COVID-19 crush you or change you for the better?

As job losses grow and industries and businesses falter, now is the time to recalibrate your career plans and strategize for success.

An Evening with Prof. Kgethi Phakeng

Forming part of our current events inspired...In Times of Crisis theme, Prof Phakeng will be joining us to unpack the effects of a global pandemic on our society and education system.

Africa + Tech: Megatrends that will Shape Your Career

In this talk, we delve deeper into what we mean by a trend, and illustrate the substantial impact trends can have on one's career and lifestyle.

An Evening with Sandile Zungu

We are joined by the president of the Black Business Council, Sandile Zungu to discuss the ins-and-outs of keeping small businesses afloat in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Client Conversations: Hendrick Swarts

Our CEO, Abu Addae sits down with LifeCheq clients to discuss their LifeCheq journies!

Five ways to revive your business after lockdown

With survival hanging in the balance for many SMEs and months of disruption ahead, business owners will need to draw on all their entrepreneurial nous to stay afloat.

An Evening with Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala

We were joined by the Deputy-Chair of the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Vice-Chancellor of UJ, Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala, for an insightful conversation about the role of technology, learning and innovation on South Africa’s society.

An Evening with Sizwe Nxasana

We were joined by businessman cum Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Future Nation Schools, Sizwe Nxasana, to unpack the effects of the global Coronavirus pandemic on our society and education system.

COVID-19 and Your Finances: An Interactive Workshop

Combining insightful analysis, model-based story-telling and scenario analysis, we help you plan your career during the greatest crisis of our time.

An Evening with Tumi Morake and Mpho Osei-Tutu

We were delighted to host actor and screenwriter, Mpho Osei Tutu, and South Africa’s First Lady of Comedy, Tumi Morake, for a fun and engaging evening!

Black Tax, Trust Funds

What are some the real practical mechanics that we can use to manage how we deal with Black Tax? How do you make it sustainable? How do we create progress?

Client Conversations: 18 May

Meet some of our client community members! Georgina Armstrong, Lazarus Kaseke and Kgethego Chiloane discuss their journies as LifeCheq clients with LifeCheq CEO, Abu Addae.

An Evening with Lebo Mokgabudi

What does it take to have an illustrious and prosperous career in the world of financial technology and entrepreneurship?

Career Strategy Workshop

A methodical and interactive workshop where we show you how to develop a practical career strategy.

Black Tax: The Gift You That You Could Inadvertently Revoke

A dinner conversation recently turned to the existence and implications of the various permutations of Black Tax.

No-one’s Career is ‘Safe’ Anymore

With job insecurity on the rise, how can we survive in a world where our careers are no longer 'safe'?

The Art of Not Worrying About Things You Can’t Control

Entrepreneur Nic Haralambous and LifeCheq CEO Abu Addae consider the sorts of strategies we can use to mitigate the effects our anxieties have on us.

Accrual and Your Estate: When Death Do Us Part

What is the impact of your Antenuptial Contract in your estate planning, more specifically with the application of accrual?

COVID-19 and Your Finances

How we respond to the greatest crisis of our time, and what this means for your personal finances, career or business.

An Evening with S’onqoba Vuba

Co-Founder and Managing Director of Perpetu8, S’onqoba Vuba, joined us for an insightful evening as we delved into how technology and innovation can improve our society and day-to-day living experiences in a time of rapid technological change!

An Evening with Lebo Mokgabudi

Named one of the “Inspiring Fifty Women in STEM”, Lebo Mokgabudi’s passion for building an inclusive digital economy in emerging markets through digital financial services has led her to acquire extensive experience in building technology solutions for multinationals across worldwide emerging markets.

LifeCheq’s guide to picking the right medical aid

When it comes to choosing a medical aid, the wide variety of options can be quite overwhelming.