Radio Omnicor
Radio Omnicor is a podcast about the science of business, produced by the organisational development consultancy Omnicor. Each episode explores current thinking in organisational and people development. Guests share practical tools and insights aimed at helping listeners grow their careers or improve their teams and businesses. The show is designed for professionals interested in applying evidence-based ideas to workplace performance.
Episodes
Episode 61: 360s | The Business Case - A Client's Perspective with Frank Christie
This episode launches 360, Unpacked, a new Radio Omnicor series that pulls apart every phase of running a 360 in organisations — from why organisations run one at all, through to what to do with the feedback once it lands. We're opening the series with the client's side of the story, Frank Christie, a strategic leadership and organisational development consultant with 30 years' experie
Episode 60: Deep Listening with Oscar Trimboli
In this episode of the Radio Omnicor podcast we’re exploring one of the most overlooked yet powerful skills in leadership, listening. Our guest is Oscar Trimboli, author, speaker, and mentor, whose life’s work is dedicated to helping leaders and teams listen beyond the words. Oscar is the host of the award-winning Deep Listening Podcast, has spoken with audiences around the world, and is the autho
Episode 59 - Building Brands, Building Leaders with Shaun Laffer
In this episode of Radio Omnicor’s ongoing Leadership Series, Colleen McLintock is joined by her co-host Dr Hilton Rudnick for a conversation with Shaun Laffer, an experienced business leader who bridges the worlds of finance, operational leadership, and brand building.Shaun began his career as a chartered accountant, developing strong foundations in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and
Episode 58 - Wonky Psychometrics: Sorting the Science from the Snake Oil with Andreas Wettstein & Mathew Webb
In this episode of Radio Omnicor, we dive into the complex world of psychometrics — not just the tools themselves, but the philosophy, purpose, and challenges behind them. We’re joined by Andreas Wettstein, a seasoned expert with decades of experience in assessment strategy, and Mathew Webb, Head of Assessments at Omnicor, who brings both technical and practical insight into how psychometrics driv
Episode 57 - Work, Stress, Repeat: Burnout in 2025 with Dr. Colinda Linde
Burnout isn’t just about being tired. Anxiety isn’t always obvious. And high performers? They’re often the last to ask for help.In this episode of Radio Omnicor, clinical psychologist Dr. Colinda Linde joins Colleen and Hilton to unpack the pressures of modern work. With decades of experience and a deep understanding of CBT, Colinda offers grounded, practical strategies for managing stress, preven
Episode 56 - Culture by Design: Behavioural Science Meets the Workplace with Andee Uren
We often say culture is a company’s greatest asset, but how do you really shape culture in ways that last? And how do you move beyond slogans and values posters into something lived, adaptive, and evidence-based? Colleen and Hilton speak to Andee Uren, Group Head of Workforce Planning, Optimisation and Engagement at Nedbank, about the science behind culture change, and how behavioural economics an
Episode 55 - Beyond the Numbers: How to Make 360 Feedback Meaningful
This episode features a panel discussion with Omnicor experts Allayne Hewson, Pam Ziman, hosted by Colleen Mclintock and Hilton Rudnick exploring the science behind effective 360-degree feedback for leadership development. The discussion covers how to deliver honest and constructive feedback and ensure it leads to growth.• Panellists emphasised the importance of creating a psychologically safe spa
Episode 54 - From Tradition to Transformation: Mbuso Ntuli on Leading with Heart
Guest: Mbuso NtuliEpisode Description: Mbuso Ntuli is an Operations Manager at a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company. His leadership philosophy is deeply rooted in the values instilled by his mother, aunties, and grandmother. Known for leading with humility and from behind, Mbuso embodies a modern leadership approach that prioritizes people over power. His dedication to self-awareness and
Episode 53 - Leading with Ubuntu: Vishal Haripersad’s Take on African Excellence
Vishal Haripersad is the Managing Director of Knight Piésold, an accomplished leader with a passion for driving organizational excellence rooted in African values. With a career spanning over two decades in engineering and leadership, Vishal has been instrumental in transforming workplace cultures by emphasizing the principles of Ubuntu, authenticity, and a humanistic approach to leadership. His s
Episode 52 - Unlocking Genius: Jenny Greenblatt on Mastering Creative Problem Solving
In this episode, we delve into the world of creative problem solving with Jenny Greenblatt. Jenny shares her journey of developing a systematic methodology for creative problem solving and offers practical advice on how organizations can harness creativity to tackle complex challenges. Tune in to learn about innovation on demand and how to transform obstacles into opportunities. Guest Bio: Jenny i
Radio Omnicor Episode 51 – The Future of Work & Reward- Dr Mark Bussin
We're plunging into a crucial conversation: envisioning the future work landscape and grappling with the challenge of rewarding staff in an increasingly remote and intricate setting. And who better to guide us through these waters than the esteemed Dr Mark Bussin? As the Chairman of 21st Century, Mark's insights span across diverse industry sectors. He is a beacon in the Leadership, Governance, St
Episode 50 - Feedback & The Power of the Right App
Episode 50 Feedback & The Power of the Right App Working remotely in a multi-generational workforce has made the need for feedback more critical and complex, than ever before. We had the privilege of meeting with the Founder & CEO of a continuous performance management platform for all kinds of teams, Teamble, which helps embed a culture of continuous and effortless feedback for organisat
Episode 49 - The Journey of a Lifelong Learner
Episode 49 The Journey of a Lifelong Learner Dr Gloria Mailmela is a seasoned professional with a diverse and impressive career track record. She has demonstrated versatility and adaptability, excelling in a range of industries and roles throughout her career. Her unique blend of technical and interpersonal skills allows her to effectively navigate complex projects and lead teams to success. Dr Gl
Episode 48 - The Blueprint of a Leader’s Psyche
Episode 48 - The Blueprint of a Leader’s Psyche There is a fine line between coaching and therapy and often leaders enter coaching to deal with emotional regulation and self-awareness, typically seen as therapy. Our guest Grant introduces us to the Schema Theory framework which provides a valuable model to use in coaching for this exact situation. The approach helps leaders better understand thems
Episode 47 - From Profit to Purpose
Episode 47 - From Profit to Purpose This episode was a global endeavour with Terri Soller dialling in from Sydney and Gaby Rajak and I in SA. Both guests are seasoned Organisational Development (OD) Practioners with whom we are currently piloting a new workshop for Coaches and OD Practioners. We discuss the changing role of the OD Practioner in the new world of work and why we can nev
Episode 46 - Covid, Culture & Companies
Covid, Culture & Companies We caught up with Colin from the happy sandpit fame for our second episode with him and as to be expected he did not disappoint. We always value the openness and authentic conversations we have, during this episode Colin reflects on the past 3 years and how he had to pivot his business to survive. Helpful ideas on the evolving world of work and engagement.
Episode 45 - Exploring the Future of Civilisation, Work, and the Welfare State with Ian Mann
Episode 45 - Exploring the Future of Civilisation, Work, and the Welfare State with Ian Mann We are thrilled to welcome Ian back for a second time, his claim to fame is that he reads and reviews many of the top books every year, and in this episode, he gives us the best insights from them and how he sees these ideas manifesting in the future. Ian specialises in strategy and leadership, having cons
Episode 44 - Called to Serve
Called to Serve Episode 44: Dr Carron Zinman is a Pulmonologist at Netcare’s Linksfield Hospital. Her 30 years of clinical experience could not have prepared her for the devastation COVID-19 would unleash. In this episode we had the privilege of hearing first-hand, how Carron was able to make it through three waves and her thoughts about the fourth wave looming. It brings you closer to the
Episode 43: Stop calling Emotional Intelligence a soft skill!
Episode 43: Stop calling Emotional Intelligence a soft skill! During a time when your EI (Emotional Intelligence) is as important- if not more so important than your IQ, we sat down to better understand this with Dr Karina De Bruin who teaches and measures EI for a living. Although this is a competency that can be taught, it is by no means easy. Karina wishes that we would all stop calling these s
Episode 42 - Think Big-From Omnicor to Amazon
Episode 42 Think Big-From Omnicor to Amazon Our guest today is Yusuf Moola, our previous CIO & literal Omnicor OG. As the architect behind Rolefit our flagship Assessment Software and quiet co-author of the culture and values at Omnicor, we were incredibly sad when he left. Following his own aspirational career goals Yusuf moved about 3 years ago to experience a global and more complex work
Episode 41 - Spreading hope, one Friendship Bench at a time
Episode 41 - Spreading hope, one Friendship Bench at a time Our guest today is Ruth Verhey, a very special professional, whom we feel is doing incredibly important work, along with the organisation she represents-The Friendship Bench. If you have never heard about the concept you are in for a treat! Ruth Verhey is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with a trauma treatment focus who traine
Episode 40 - Permission to Speak up!
Show Notes Episode 40: Permission to Speak up! Vincent Rossignol If you coach/lead or consult I am guessing you have been in meetings recently where the topic of psychological safety inevitably comes up. This has been on Vincent Rossignol’sradar too, so much so that he opted to make it the topic of his research for his master’s degree in Organisational and Business Psychology, titled “
Episode 39 - Leader as Coach
Episode 39: Leader as Coach Show Notes During these unprecedented times, compassionate Leadership is in more demand than ever. Remote working and the new emerging ground rules have placed more pressure on Leaders to be agile and innovate their approach. Re-contracting boundaries and expectations together with the importance of really listening are just some of the skills Leade
Episode 38 - The Full Time Optimist : Q&A with Dr Rudnick
Episode 38 The Full Time Optimist : Q&A with Dr Rudnick Show Notes Take a listen to our own MD Dr Rudnick in the hot seat, usually he is the co-host, putting our guests through their paces. In this episode we did something different, for one we have a guest co-host Suliman Chothia who always brings a light and fun energy to any conversation and secondly we have curated
Episode 37 - Frontline Leadership
Episode 37: Frontline Leadership Show Notes Hospitals across the globe had to adapt and transform swiftly from the outset of the pandemic. Top of the to do list for all Leadership was to ensure continuity of care for patients and safe working conditions for the healthcare workers on the front lines. One such leader is Dr Nilesh Patel, Group Chief Medical Officer at Lenm
Episode 36 - Re-calculating Leadership & Culture
Episode 36 Re-calculating Leadership & Culture Curtis Loehmer Show Notes Many traditional leadership and coaching providers have had to figure out if their business is still viable after the devasting impact of lockdown and Covid. These services historically done face to face and often off site have become very tricky to deliver on line. So, if these products are still
Episode 35 - The system behind Systemic Coaching
Episode 35 The system behind Systemic Coaching Show Notes In this episode we unpack how leadership and team coaching maintains momentum during Covid. Barbara from Metaco brings us into her currently reality and how moving online has some distinct benefits, although many challenges do present in the coaching relationship. This episode is a good one for Coaches, especially those interested in
Episode 34 - The Nature of Proactivity (feat) Prof Tom Bateman
Episode 34 Show Notes The Nature of Proactivity (feat) Prof Tom Bateman In this episode we have the distinct pleasure of hosting Professor Tom Bateman from the US. This is our first fully online podcast and we are thrilled to back and recording. The episode covers the construct of Proactivity as it relates to leadership, climate change and personal effectiveness in general. Our co-ho
Episode 33 - The Art of Customer Experience
Episode 33 The Art of Customer Experience We are thrilled to host Brendon Bairstow-Klopper. He is currently up from Cape town to facilitate a masterclass in Customer Experience. Brendon is a Director at N’Lighten and customer experience specialist. Brendon Bairstow-Klopper Director https://www.nlighten.co.za/ Brendon Bairstow-Klopper has more than 17 years’ experience in various cust
Episode 32 - Self-Effectiveness Multiplier
Episode 32 Self-Effectiveness Multiplier In studio today we welcome Neil Bierbaum, he has been a life and executive coach since 2005 and has practised and taught meditation for more than 20 years, while operating in a business context. He specialises in coaching clients towards the practical application of mindfulness for optimal performance, a result which he calls Per
Episode 31 - Career Moves
Title: Career Moves Episode 31 In this episode our guests Prof Zac Nel and Caleb explore the relevance and best approach for career counselling. Caleb is currently completing a dual honours in Philosophy and Film and TV at Wits, he describes his difficulty with choosing a career and what happens when you get to the end of your studies and still done know where to go in the world of wo
Episode 30 - I’m OK-You’re OK
In this episode we chat with Sharon Kalinko, psychologist and Transactional Analysis (TA) expert. She recently visited South Africa from the UK on a whirl wind 3-week lecture tour. This episode provides a clear and easy to understand intro to TA. Due to its inherent complexity as a topic it would be impossible to unpack this model in its entirety, but we do cover a lot of ground. From life positio
Episode 29 - The Presentation Fixer
Episode 29 The Presentation Fixer In this episode we focus on business presentation and personal branding from Beth Ann Galvin. In today’s business environment, it is a given that business executives must have the ability to speak with confidence and have the skill to inspire and influence colleagues, investors and clients. Beth Ann has made it her life’s work to assist executi
Episode 28 - My Father’s Coat
Episode 28 My Father’s Coat. In this episode we have a double treat in store not only do we have our multitalented guest Michael Charton, but Muitheri Wahome long-time friend of Omnicor, polymath compliments the conversation perfectly as our co-host Attending “My father’s coat” was a profound experience for me, I left both speechless and meaningfully engaged with my history, I am pla
Episode 27 - The Science of Heartfelt Feedback
In this episode our guest Dr Lee provides an interesting take on why we struggle with feedback, both the giving and receiving. We unpack why it’s hard to give feedback, the idea of being resistant or sensitive to it. DR LEE CONWAY (BA, Hons, MA Clin Psych, D Litt et Phil)CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST – BUSINESS CONSULTANT is a Clinical Psychologist who consults to business, primarily at a senior and execu
The Solution Focussed Mindset
The Solution Focussed Mindset Episode 26 In this episode we had such fun hosting Dr Jacqui von Cziffra-Bergs, an Educational Psychologist from Johannesburg, South Africa and teaches Solution Focused Therapy to psychologists, social workers, counsellors, teachers and organisations. Jacqui started the Solution Focused Institute of South Africa which is a training organisation that aims to tea
The shape of Appreciative Inquiry
Episode 25 In this episode, we have the distinct pleasure of hosting Professor Freddie Crous, he is currently the Head of the Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management at the University of Johannesburg, and is well known for his contributions to Positive Industrial Psychology in general and in particular for applying Appreciative Inquiry in his personal life, teaching, research and
Episode 24 - Master your Craft with the Community of Practice Methodology
Mark Turpin is an Organisational Development Consultant, Coach and Lecturer with over 30 years management experience across a wide range of industries. He has an MBA and MSc in Public Policy and Management and is a certified leadership coach. He is kept busy working as an associate with Kessels & Smit The Learning Company, lecturing at WITS business school on programmes which focus on learning, le
Episode 23 - Practical Mindfulness
In studio today we welcome Neil Bierbaum, he has been a life and executive coach since 2005 and has practised and taught meditation for more than 20 years, while operating in a business context. He specialises in coaching clients towards the practical application of mindfulness for optimal performance, a result which he calls Personal Effectiveness. He has worked with large corporates, SMEs, entre
Episode 22 - Tasty Mindful Bites
In studio today we welcome Dr Hilton Rudnick -Omnicor’s MD and Xenia Ayiotis to talk to us about her passion; Mindfulness Eating. She has a Master’s degree in languages from Wits University. In 2010 she changed careers into coaching and specifically around Mindfulness and Mindful Eating. Xenia has a private practice working with people who want to bring mindfulness into their lives and to help wom
Episode 21 - White Zulu
In studio today we welcome Dr Hilton Rudnick, Omnicor’s MD and Cullen McKenzie also known as the white Zulu. Cullen s a polyglot with a background in Classics (Latin and Greek), and a total of 7 years in various classrooms (from Grade 6 through to Post-grad) working in various languages - Latin, Greek, English and Zulu. He was raised bilingual Zulu and English, and speak a total of 6 languages to
Episode 20 - Resilience – a superpower you can learn
Tanya is an entrepreneur at heart and started her first business at the age of 22. She was the owner of the first real estate company in SA to operate as a network of independent affiliated professionals. During this time she led award-winning sales, rental and marketing teams across a variety of real estate sectors. Tanya has been a business and executive coach since 2006, working within various
Episode 19 - Pass the Ball and other Leadership Lessons from the All Blacks
We have a full studio today, in his usual chair is Dr Hilton Rudnick -Omnicor’s MD, our guests are Janko Kotze and Ian Chauvet both practising organisational Psychologists with impressive pedigrees in the world of business and sports. Leaders and high performing teams can learn so much from the All Blacks model. The idea of accepting our fans high expectations can be applied to our customers too.
Episode 18 - Wonder Women
In studio today is our all woman line up - Dr Ann Carvalho and Adeline Pillay. Ann is a Counselling Psychologist who has completed her doctorate which focuses on Woman In Leadership titled ‘Constructions of career progression by woman leaders in a corporate context ‘ and Adeline who has attended the Omnicor WLDP programme and now works for Schneider Electric in HR. Adeline is passionate about redr
Episode 17 - The Games People Play @ Work
In studio today we are thrilled welcome Dr Hilton Rudnick - Omnicor’s MD and Professor Gertie Pretorius who is a legend in the South African Psychology community, she has been a registered Counselling Psychologist for the past 35 years and a Research Psychologist for the past seven years. In addition to her psychology background, she also holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy, specialising in
Episode 16 - Kevin Distiller: The Uberfication of Assessments
In studio today we welcome Dr Hilton Rudnick - Omnicor’s MD and Kevin Distiller MD of Odyssey Kevin is the Managing Director of Odyssey and has worked in the talent identification industry for over 15 years. He is a registered Industrial Psychologist, gamification specialist and holds an MBA with an impressive contribution to the industry is. He is a member of the People Assessment in Industr
Episode 15 - Martin Pienaar – Future Foresight
Welcome to episode 15 of Radio Omnicor I am your host Colleen Mc Lintock You can find all our podcasts on iTunes and our website www.omnicor.co.za You are listening to the show that is guaranteed to teach you something useful and meet an interesting and dynamic guest Global connectivity, AI, automation and new media are just some of the drivers reshaping how we think about work, what constitutes w
Episode 14 - “I Don't have time to exercise” – AfricanStorm Debunks your excuses
WELCOME TO EPISODE 14 OF RADIO OMNICOR – OUR PODCAST ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF BUSINESS! At Omnicor we are driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and development space. Each episode features fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help you grow your business, team and your own career. This episode features Elsa Storm, also known as AfricanStorm
Episode 13 – DR Nokwethemba – The indy healer SA needs
Welcome to Episode 13 of Radio Omnicor At Omnicor we are driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and development space. Each episode features fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help you grow your business, team and your own career. Dr. Nokwethemba Mtshali is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bertha Gxowa Hospital in Germiston in Ekurh
Episode 12 – Resize your dreams: A mini-masterclass in Entrepreneurial grit and drive with Dennis Zietsman
Welcome to episode 12 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! This episode shines a spotlight on the hugely successful Dennis Zietsman, who was appointed as Deputy Group Chairman of Servest in 2011 and co-founded the Servest Group in 1997 with Kenton Fine. Servest is a leading facilities management group that is a household name. The Group employs in excess of 50 000 people w
Episode 11 – The origins, etymology and future of behavioural competencies
Welcome to episode 11 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! Cathy Farlam Ashton is in studio with Colleen McLintock to give you a behind-the-scenes look at competencies. We use them daily across the HR value chain and they are to a large extent the way our products intersect with our clients. But where will they go in the next 5 years, and how did competencies get so widely
Episode 10 – Pixel up your strategy with design thinking
Welcome to episode 10 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Farai Madzima, UX trailblazer, is in st
Episode 9 – Down the assessment rabbit hole with Professor Kriek
Welcome to episode 9 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Prof Hennie Kriek, CEO of TTS and highly accl
Episode 8 – An epic journey from goal-driven coaching to presence and purpose
Welcome to episode 8 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. In this episode, James Ashton takes us o
Episode 7 – Grains of truth from the happy sandpit – engagement and beyond
Welcome to episode 7 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. In this episode Dr Hilton Rudnick is in
Episode 6 – Leadership for advanced users: Wisdom during times of chaos
Welcome to episode 6 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Professor Jansen is known for his strong
Episode 5 – Hacking the networking nightmare
Welcome to episode 5 of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Helen Nicholson has been called “The Networki
Episode 4 – Disruptive technology and the new work Renaissance
Welcome to the fourth episode of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. This week features Arthur Golds
Episode 3 – The emperors new clothes
Welcome to the third episode of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Today, Colleen McLintock has the
Episode 2 – Planned happenstance and climate surveys
Welcome to the second episode of Radio Omnicor – our podcast about the science of business! At Omnicor, we’re driven to understand as much as possible in the current organisational and people development space. Each episode will feature fascinating guests who will share tools and the latest thinking to help grow your own career or improve your team or business. Today we speak with Hilton Rudnick a
