Step into the rooms where careers are shaped and legends are born. "More Than Management" pulls back the curtain on the masterminds behind sports, music, and talent management's biggest success stories. Join host Ntando Zikalala for intimate conversations that reveal the strategies, decisions, and pivotal moments that transform potential into greatness.
More Than Management
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9 episodes
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Step into the rooms where careers are shaped and legends are born. "More Than Management" pulls back the curtain on the masterminds behind sports, music, and talent management's biggest success stories. Join host Ntando Zikalala for intimate conversations that reveal the strategies, decisions, and pivotal moments that transform potential into greatness.
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