Abundant Leaders with Tenji Moyana
27. Thokozile Lewanika on navigating career transitions and succeeding in a new leadership role – Part 1
22 Feb 2024
Thokozile Lewanika is a coach, speaker and facilitator with a rich leadership career as a talent executive at Absa Group, Discovery Group and Novartis, and an organisational performance expert at McKinsey & Company. Today we discuss how she’s transitioned successfully in these meaty roles in order to have impact quickly and overcome setbacks. For Thokozile, a deep abiding faith in her ability to learn anything, as well as her faith in God, are some of the foundations that hold her mindset steady during change, emboldening her to take risks. Topics discussed: * Thokozile’s early career journey from academia to management consulting to the C-Suite * Two practices you can use to support your mindset when you experience self-doubt and uncertainty – especially in new roles * How mentors have supported her at major career junctures and when she faces challenges * How she gained and continues to cultivate unshakeable self-belief Learn more about Thokozile and contact her for business opportunities. -- FREE RESOURCE Chart your course for 2024 using this short, guided teaching that builds on the 4 leadership themes for the year that I shared in Episode 26 Clarify what you want for your career and how you want to lead with the Discover What Gives You Meaning online workshop Book a free 1x1 coaching discovery call or reach out for speaking, leadership development or culture and talent consulting for your company Accelerate your career advancement with the Get Promoted online course Find me on LinkedIn and Instagram Sign up to receive my leadership letter Sponsor an episode
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