We now have the ability to access the collective wisdom of the leading thought leaders of our day. In this podcast Riël Mallan and Benjamin Shaw will have in-depth conversations with....
The "Shapers" - the visionaries, the seekers, the philosophers and dreamers. The ones who innovate and live in a world of ideas
The "Makers" - who create. The artists, artisans, performers and musicians.
The "Builders" - who are the strategists, the organizers. Leaders that take ideas and products and incorporate them into organizations that are larger than themselves.
The "Breakers" - that are outspoken and controversial. The ones who challenge the status quo and our thinking, that "breaks" convention and pushes our boundaries.
What does it take to become a high-performing individual, leader or team, and what role does purpose play in that journey? In this episode of Shapers, Riël Mallan sits down with Jonti Mayer, a high-performance coach and author of Conscious Manifestation, for a wide-ranging conversation about coaching, purpose, leadership, spirituality and personal mastery.
Jonti looks at what it means to have a coach who challenges your thinking, helps you confront your blind spots and creates the space for you to realise your potential. He also unpacks the importance of humility, lifelong learning and recognising that even highly successful people still need guidance.
The conversation moves into purpose and high-performing teams, examining the powerful connection between personal purpose, team purpose and business purpose, and why the challenges we encounter can be an essential part of the journey towards mastery.
10 Sept 2026
Episode #61: Tessa Forman and Theresa Michael
In this episode of Shapers Podcast, host Benjamin Shaw speaks to Tessa Forman and Theresa Michael, the leaders behind Afrika Tikkun Bambanani, about Early Childhood Development, education, leadership and building stronger foundations for children across South Africa.
The conversation looks at why the earliest years of a child's life matter, how ECD practitioners and principals can be supported, and how curriculum, assessment, mentorship and educational technology can strengthen learning outcomes in rural and township communities.
Tessa and Theresa also discuss sustainability, community development, entrepreneurship and the importance of treating ECD centres as organisations that need strong leadership, practical skills and long-term support to thrive.
Presented by EXEO Capital (https://www.exeocapital.com/)
21 Aug 2026
Episode #60: Sheldon Tatchell: Founder of Legends. Community Developer. Impact Leader.
In this episode of Shapers Podcast, host Benjamin Shaw speaks to Sheldon Tatchell – Founder and CEO of Legends – for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership and building businesses that create lasting impact.
From cutting hair in Eldorado Park at the age of 14 to growing Legends into one of Africa's most recognisable barber brands, Sheldon shares how relationships, purpose and community became the foundation of his success. He reflects on customer experience, youth development, skills training and why investing in people is one of the smartest business decisions an entrepreneur can make.
The conversation also makes its way into the future of small business in the age of artificial intelligence, lessons from Harvard Business School and why business leaders have a responsibility to create opportunities that extend far beyond profit.
Presented by EXEO Capital
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