Career

Serial entrepreneur Nic Haralambous and LifeCheq CEO, Abu Addae discuss how we live in a world where our careers are no longer safe and what we can do to reposition ourselves to maintain relevance in a professional world forever disrupted by global tech trends.

No-one’s Career is ‘Safe’ Anymore

Nic & Abu on Mentorship: Part 2

In this perceptive follow-up discussion, serial entrepreneur. Nic Haralambous and LifeCheq CEO, Abu Addae unpack their experiences with seeking out meaningful mentorships and how the various partnerships they made over the years impacted their careers.

Nic and Abu on Mentorship: Part 1

Serial entrepreneur Nic Haralambous and LifeCheq CEO Abu Addae discuss their experiences with past mentorships as well as what you need to start attracting the right people to be your mentor, sponsor or coach.

Should I be an Expert Generalist or a Specialist?

Nic Haralambous and Abu Addae consider what differentiates expert generalists and specialists and what this means for people trying to plan for a resilient career in what is expected to be a new, tech-driven world of work.

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

Global peaks in anxiety have been reported over the lockdown period amid news of an escalating pandemic, increased job losses and economic hardship. While it is easy to get caught up in the flood of bad news that is constantly around us, Nic Haralambous and Abu Addae consider what sorts of strategies we can use to mitigate the effects our anxieties have on us.

An Evening with Prof. Wiseman Nkuhlu

Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu's long and distinguished career demonstrates a unique balance between involvement in his profession, engagement with the business world, dedication to public service and the development of and devotion to academia. What lessons can we learn from the lives of societal leaders who have overcome times of hardship and thrived before?

The Financial Bootcamp

meeting your responsibilities, thriving in your career and achieving your lifestyle goals!

An Evening with Sello Moloko

As we unpacked the effects of a global pandemic on the world of work, we were joined by Sello Moloko, the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Thesele Group. Sello has a wealth of business experience gained over more than 28 years in the financial services.

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!

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.

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