Wellness in the Workplace

About Wellness in the Workplace

Wellness in the Workplace is a podcast hosted by Mbali Mzinyane and aims to empower new and experienced professionals with insights and practical tools to navigate different workplace dynamics through insightful and informative conversations.

Publisher

Wellness In The Workplace

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Mar 2022

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   What Rugby Can Teach Us About Developing Young Talent

   What happens when we stop asking, “Where is the talent?” and start asking, “What conditions allow talent to thrive?”In this episode of Wellness in the Workplace, Mbali and Yolisa explore the lessons from Rassie: Stories of Life and Rugby by Rassie Erasmus and David O’Sullivan, using South African rugby’s Elite Player Development (EPD) Programme as a blueprint for human development.We unpack how mentorship, coaching, investment, visibility and intentional talent development can transform potential into performance — and what this means for organisations trying to build diverse and sustainable talent pipelines.From rugby to the workplace, we explore the difference between recruitment and real inclusion, and ask whether great leadership is about finding talent or creating the conditions where talent can emerge.📚 Part of the final season of Wellness in the Workplace, where we use books to rethink work, leadership and professional development.#WellnessInTheWorkplace #TalentDevelopment #Leadership #RassieErasmus #WorkplaceWellness #CareerDevelopment

2. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Books, Careers & the Unspoken Rules of Work

   Welcome to the final season of Wellness in the Workplace.After years of conversations about workplace wellness, careers, professional relationships and the realities of navigating the world of work, we’re closing this chapter of the podcast but not before one final season of meaningful conversations.This season, we’re doing things a little differently.Mbali is joined by Yolisa Mdiya for a workplace "book club", where we’ll explore four books that offer different perspectives on professional development, workplace culture, identity, ambition and success.In this first episode, we introduce the new format and reflect on our own experiences of entering the professional world — from the culture shock of our first corporate environments to the unspoken rules we had to learn along the way.We also explore some of the ideas that have shaped our understanding of being Black professionals, including cultural capital, mentorship and sponsorship, and the reality that Black women can often be overmentored and underfunded.Most importantly, we ask: What can books teach us about the way we work, the way we navigate professional spaces, and the kind of workplaces we want to create?This season is about reading, reflecting and having the conversations that sit between the pages.Join Mbali and Yolisa as we turn the page on Wellness in the Workplace.#WorkplaceWellness #BookClub #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #BlackProfessionals

3. 

   10 Dec 2025

   Menopause Advocacy in the Workplace with Xoli Madlala

   In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with menopause advocate, coach, and author, Xoli Madlala, to unpack the realities, challenges, and opportunities surrounding menopause in the workplace. From breaking the silence to redesigning workplace policies, Xoli shares evidence-based insights, lived experience, and practical tools to help organisations create healthier, more supportive environments for women navigating menopause. In this episode, we explore: - What menopause really is — beyond the misconceptions - How menopause impacts performance, mental health, and productivity - The stigma and silence surrounding menopause in African workplaces - Why menopause policies matter and how companies can implement them - Practical support strategies for employees and leadersXoli’s journey into menopause advocacy and her mission to empower women Xoli Madlala is a renowned menopause advocate, coach, and author who is transforming how workplaces understand and support women’s health. Through her talks, coaching, and educational programs, she is helping organisations build compassionate, inclusive, and productive work environments. #Menopause #WorkplaceWellness #EmployeeWellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

4.9 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

82

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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