Cape Town Office presents a Podcast in a series of conversations between founder, Lizelle van Rhyn and members of the community. Not all coworkers code and ride skateboards, as you'll learn from these informal chats where we look to show you who's behind the desk at CTO.
Who's Behind The Desk?
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Cape Town Office presents a Podcast in a series of conversations between founder, Lizelle van Rhyn and members of the community. Not all coworkers code and ride skateboards, as you'll learn from these informal chats where we look to show you who's behind the desk at CTO.
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June 5, 2026
Buying a Cape Town Apartment? Krysia Narramore on What Nobody Tells You About Body Corporates
<p>Krysia Narramore is an independent professional trustee and chairman, one of the very few in South Africa. She found her way into this niche, highly specialised role by accident: buying a flat in Cape Town without knowing what a body corporate even was.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Krysia joins Lizelle to demystify sectional title property in South Africa, from what a body corporate is and how it functions, to the financial obligations that catch buyers completely off guard. They get into reserve funds, special levies, 10-year maintenance plans, the challenge of managing Airbnb-heavy buildings, and what an independent trustee actually does (and why most buildings probably need one).</p><p><br></p><p>If you're considering buying an apartment in Cape Town, to live in or as an investment, Krysia shares the exact things you need to check before you sign. Practical, honest, and eye-opening.</p><p><br></p><p>Who's Behind the Desk is Cape Town Office's member podcast. Every guest is a CTO member.</p><p><br></p><p>More: <a href="https://www.proxyprop.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.proxyprop.com/ </a> | info@proxyprop.com</p><p><br></p>
April 17, 2026
Beyond the Logo: Storytelling, Ethics, and Building a Brand That Lasts with Nat Chrzanowska
<p>In this episode of Who’s Behind the Desk, we sit down with Natalia Chrzanowska, a freelance brand marketing and digital strategist working across global B2B businesses.</p><p><br></p><p>From Poland to Cape Town, this conversation tracks her path into independent work and her philosophy on brand, content, and creative output in a space that’s increasingly crowded.</p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>Building a career across roles, teams, and marketsThe shift from full-time work to freelance — and what actually changes</li><li>How strong ideas translate into campaigns that reach and resonate</li><li>The reality of producing content in a high-volume digital environment</li><li>Where AI fits into the workflow <strong>as a tool</strong>, not a replacement </li></ul><p>Natalia’s perspective is direct and practical. A storyteller at heart, she reflects on lessons from her career, including how a recent post on AI unexpectedly went viral on LinkedIn.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're building a business, working in marketing, or trying to produce work that actually lands, this episode will give you something useful.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Natalia:<br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nat-chrzanowska/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nat-chrzanowska/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow the show and subscribe , it’s free, and it helps <a href="https://www.capetownoffice.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Cape Town Office</a> connect with more people who are actively building and contributing.</p><p><br></p><p>Recorded at our coworking space in the heart of the East City, Cape Town. </p>
April 10, 2026
The Paycheck Was Good. The Life Wasn’t. So I Changed It. Who's Behind the Desk w/ Stuart Fairbairns
<p>In this episode of Who's Behind the Desk, I sat down withExecutive Coach <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartfairbairns/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Stuart Fairbairns</a>, founder of <strong>Motivate Coaching</strong>, author, and creator of <a href="www.motivate-coaching.com/thelivingroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Living Room</a>. A man who has mastered the art of successful career pivot more than anyone I know.</p><p> </p><p>From working pop-up bars in Camps Bay, while studying fineart at Ruth Prowse School of Art, to launching a successful corporate career in digital marketing strategy, making a U-turn back into nature conservation projects to eventually leadershipdevelopment and executive coaching, Stuart's journey is a masterclass in transformation, adaptability, and self-discovery. </p><p><strong>Never Stop Climbing</strong></p><p> </p><p>In this conversation, Stuart shares:</p><ul><li>How he recognized when it was time to pivot and howlife-changing moments often happen on a quiet Tuesday morning with a cup of tea, not with fireworks.</li></ul><ul><li>The perfect training hospitality provided in honing peopleskills and the art of listening .</li></ul><ul><li>Marketing, and effective leadership (spoiler: it's all aboutlistening to and understanding people).</li></ul><ul><li>Why self-trust is the foundation for every major lifedecision.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>The power of curiosity.</strong></p><p><strong>The importance of psychological safety, and real human </strong></p><p><br></p><p>The philosophy behind his upcoming book Do it Your Way Thelife you want isn’t out there, it’s in you and The Living Room a community designed to help you understand yourself and what you truly want out of life.</p><p> </p><p>Whether you're struggling with your current role, afraid tomake a change, or simply looking to reach higher in your career journey, Stuart's insights about continuous learning, authentic self-leadership, and the courage to transform will inspire you to take that next step.</p><p> </p><p>"You are enough. And the one place you can always comeback to is you."</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Links & Resources:</strong></u></p><p>Motivate Coaching <a href="www.motivate-coaching.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.motivate-coaching.com</a> </p><p>The Living Room <a href="www.motivate-coaching.com/thelivingroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.motivate-coaching.com/thelivingroom</a></p><p><strong>Stuart's Upcoming Book:</strong> Do It Your Way: The Life Your WantIsn't Out There. It's In You.</p><p>Connect with Stuart on Linkedin, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartfairbairns/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartfairbairns/</a></p><p> </p><p>Featured in: <strong>Cape Town Office:</strong> Who's Behind the Desk Series</p><p> </p><p>________________________________________</p><p>Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. And share this with someone you know who could use that extra edge, that little boost, or maybe just a different perspective on what's possible for their career and life. You might be exactly what they needed to hear today.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Recorded at our Cape Town office.</strong></p><p>This episode of Who’s Behind the Desk was recorded andsponsored by Cape Town Office : made for and by the community of coworkers.</p><p><br></p><p>Cape Town Office is a coworking space built forentrepreneurs, creators, freelancers, and remote teams who believe great ideas grow faster around other people.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about the community: <a href="https://capetownoffice.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://capetownoffice.com/</a></p><p>If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, share, andsubscribe.</p><p>Send this episode to someone building something interesting.</p><p>New episodes of Who’s Behind the Desk explore the founders,creators, and builders shaping ideas, businesses, and communities, one desk ata time.</p>
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