Coffee Charged Conversations

Coffee Charged Conversations is a podcast built on honest conversations with remarkable people. Nobody has it all figured out, so each episode is a chance to learn something along the way. Expect real stories, perspective, and life lessons, the kind you pick up when you listen to someone who’s actually lived it. Made in South Africa 🇿🇦

Coffee Charged Conversations is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 64 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Coffee Charged Conversations, a education show with 64 episodes published.

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  Episode #64

  ADHD Isn’t a Weakness, It’s a Superpower | My ADHD Journey

  Aug 13, 202642 minS1

  Matthew Bradshaw was diagnosed with ADHD at 27, and instead of seeing it as a disability, he’s built his entire life and business around it as an advantage. This episode contains a paid partnership with Leagues Ahead. In this conversation we get into what ADHD actually feels like day to day, why traditional structure doesn’t work for an ADHD brain, and how Matt manages his ADHD without medication, relying instead on supplements, dopamine cycles and systems he’s built himself as an entrepreneur. We also talk about what happened when Matt took optimisation too far, using AI to run every part of his life from his meals to his sleep to his schedule, and how that eventually left him feeling like a robot instead of a person. It’s an honest look at the line between using tools to improve your life and losing yourself in the process, plus why consistency beats intensity, why Mondays are Matt’s favourite day, and why nobody should trade places with the people they envy. If you’re an entrepreneur, you live with ADHD, or you’ve ever wondered whether you’re over-optimising your own life, this one’s for you. This episode is proudly supported by Leagues Ahead. Get 15% off with code MIKE15 at leaguesahead.co.za Follow Leagues Ahead on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leaguesaheadofficial Connect with Matthew Bradshaw: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradshaw.jpg Follow Coffee Charged Conversations: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@coffeechargedconversations Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1IVl7qIsd3pxoK1LYUjlqb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeechargedconversations

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  Episode #63

  The AI Skill Gap Nobody’s Preparing You For | AI, Education & Entrepreneurship

  Jul 30, 202640 minS1

  Are schools preparing young people for the future - or for a world that no longer exists? In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, Shaun Fuchs, founder of Centennial Schools, unpacks the AI skill gap, the future of work and what young people actually need to thrive in an AI-powered economy. Shaun explains why many of the jobs today’s students may eventually do do not exist yet, how artificial intelligence is changing education and employment, and why simply having access to tools such as ChatGPT and Claude is not enough to get ahead. We explore: - Why schools should teach students to use AI responsibly instead of simply banning it - Why a matric certificate does not automatically prepare someone for employment - The difference between accessing AI and knowing how to use it effectively - Why entrepreneurship should be developed as a practical skill - How AI can support creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving - How Centennial Schools is integrating AI into education - The NextGen Founders programme, where students from Grade 4 build real businesses - The skills young people will need for jobs that have not been created yet This conversation is for parents, teachers, students, entrepreneurs, employers and anyone trying to understand how AI is reshaping education and the workplace. What will matter more in the future - qualifications, AI skills or the ability to solve real problems? Share your answer in the comments and subscribe for more honest conversations about business, education, technology and personal growth. CONNECT WITH SHAUN FUCHS & CENTENNIAL SCHOOLS Shaun’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fush1512 Centennial Schools Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centennial.schools Centennial Schools website: https://centennialschools.co.za/ FOLLOW COFFEE CHARGED CONVERSATIONS YouTube: https://youtube.com/@coffeechargedconversations Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1IVl7qIsd3pxoK1LYUjlqb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeechargedconversations Nobody has it all figured out. Let’s figure it out together. #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #Education #Entrepreneurship #Podcast

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  Episode #62

  He Almost Lost His Limbs to Diabetes. Then He Started Running.

  Jul 16, 202636 minS1

  Kyle Singh was warned by his doctor that if he did not change his lifestyle, diabetes could cost him his limbs. At the time, Kyle was beginning to lose feeling in his hands and legs, and he struggled to walk through a shopping mall without needing to sit down. Six months after starting with short walks and a ten-second run, he completed his first 21.1KM half marathon. Now, he is preparing for the Cape Town Marathon. In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, Kyle shares the health scare that forced him to confront the way he was living and the small, unglamorous commitment that completely changed his life. He did not begin with an extreme training plan. He started by walking around his estate. Then he tried running for ten seconds. Eventually, he committed to completing at least one kilometre every day - not because he feels motivated every day, but because he wanted to learn how to keep showing up for himself. Kyle opens up about: - The moment he began losing feeling in his hands and legs while driving - His doctor’s warning that he could lose his limbs - Why medication alone was not changing his health - Starting his running journey with only ten seconds - His commitment to running at least one kilometre every day - How he handles days when he has no motivation - Why he posts his difficult runs as often as his successful ones - The pressure and comparison created by social media - Training physically and mentally for his first half marathon - Going from struggling to walk through a mall to completing 21.1KM - Moving the goalpost immediately after achieving something meaningful - Learning to celebrate progress before chasing the next milestone - Leaving a higher-paying job to pursue work that gave him more purpose - Redefining success according to your own values - His journey towards the Cape Town Marathon This conversation is not only about running. It is about discipline when motivation disappears, being honest about the difficult days, choosing progress over comparison and understanding that success will look different for every person. Kyle’s journey is proof that your first step does not need to be impressive. It only needs to be possible. As Kyle explains: “I’m proud of the person I’m trying to become.” Whether your personal challenge is running one kilometre, changing your health, starting a new career or simply keeping one small promise to yourself, this episode is a reminder that transformation begins when you decide to show up again tomorrow. CONNECT WITH KYLE SINGH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylethebigrunner FOLLOW COFFEE CHARGED CONVERSATIONS YouTube: https://youtube.com/@coffeechargedconversations Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1IVl7qIsd3pxoK1LYUjlqb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeechargedconversations If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to Coffee Charged Conversations and turn on notifications for more honest conversations about growth, resilience, discipline and becoming the person you are meant to be. #KyleSingh #RunningTransformation #DiabetesAwareness #HalfMarathon #CoffeeChargedConversations

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  Episode #61

  I Burned Out Trying to Have It All. So, I Walked Away.

  Jul 2, 202645 minS1

  From the outside it looked like she had everything. Inside, she was falling apart. In this episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, Mike sits down with Nompumelelo Maduna to talk about burnout, people-pleasing, leaving corporate, and what happens when you finally stop chasing the life you thought you were supposed to want. Nompumelelo did everything right. The achievements, the dream roles, saying yes to everyone. And she quietly burned out while it all still looked perfect. In this honest conversation she opens up about the disappointment she never let herself grieve, why she couldn't say no, the pressure to have it all in your 20s and 30s, and how she learned to recover from burnout by slowing down and rebuilding around purpose. We also get into how hard it really is to be authentic and tell your own story, the grandmother who taught her resilience and an entrepreneurial mindset, compassion in a world quick to judge, and some real tough love for a generation that feels like everyone else has it figured out. If you've ever felt burnt out, stuck in comparison, or unsure whether you're chasing the right thing, this conversation is for you. Connect with Nompumelelo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missmaduna Follow Coffee Charged Conversations YouTube: https://youtube.com/@coffeechargedconversations Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1IVl7qIsd3pxoK1LYUjlqb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeechargedconversations Subscribe for honest, long-form conversations about growth, resilience and becoming a better person. New episode every second Thursday.

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  Episode #59

  Why People Pleasing Is Holding You Back | Dr Onke Mazibuko

  Jun 4, 202626 minS1

  <p>Why do some people become people pleasers? Why do we struggle to set boundaries, silence our own needs, attract the same types of people, or repeat the same painful patterns in relationships, friendships, family, and even the workplace?</p><p> </p><p>In this powerful episode of Coffee Charged Conversations, Mike sits down with Dr Onke Mazibuko, psychologist, therapist, author, and deep thinker, to unpack the concept of soul wounds - the hidden emotional scars that shape how we love, connect, perform, give, receive, and survive.</p><p> </p><p>Dr Onke explains how our earliest years can create...

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