The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth

In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is kingThe One-Eyed Man is a podcast about navigating complexity with curiosity.It’s a noisy, messy world out there. The challenges we face - whether in business, leadership, or life - are seldom simple. But instead of pretending to have all the answers, I prefer to have conversations with people who ask better questions.From entrepreneurs and innovators to impact-driven leaders and technologists, these conversations explore what it really takes to lead thoughtfully, adapt strategically, and create meaning in an age of uncertainty.I’m Mike Stopforth, and I believe leadership isn’t about perfection - it’s about clarity, courage, and conversation. Let’s figure it out, together.

The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth is a business podcast hosted by Mike Stopforth, with 73 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.

Mike Stopforth hosts The One-Eyed Man with Mike Stopforth, a business show with 73 episodes published.

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  #072 52 Big Questions for Business Leaders — Book Launch in Cape Town

  Sep 25, 202538 minS0

  This episode is a live recording from the Cape Town launch of my new book, 52 Big Questions for Business Leaders. This was hosted by my good friend John Bradshaw at Exclusive Books in Cavendish. In the discussion we explore the genesis of the book, we unpack some of the most provocative questions, we tackle what it means to lead in uncertainty, and we explore how asking better questions can unlock a new dimension of leadership - something I think is probably critical in the world today.<br /> <br /> If you'd like to get a copy of the book for yourself...

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  #071 Why we need new leaders — Charlotte Otter

  Aug 30, 202543 minS0

  In this episode of The One-Eyed Man, I sit down with Charlotte Otter. Charlotte is the author of the brand new book We Need New Leaders, host of the Speech Bubbles podcast, and a powerhouse in executive communications. Her book is a bold and visionary work that helps leaders from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds master reputation management as a bridge to career success.<br /> <br /> Charlotte’s also a two-time novelist, poet, journalist, advisor, and former corporate executive who now coaches emerging leaders into their next big roles.<br /> <br /> We talk about the origins of We Need New Leaders, he...

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  #070 Marketing is Business — Dale Hefer

  May 26, 202540 minS0

  My guest on this episode is Dale Hefer, CEO of the IMC (the Integrated Marketing Collective) Conference. <br /> <br /> Dale is a former SA Businesswoman of the Year (awarded during her time running her ad agency Chillibush, which she sold in 2014). She is a best-selling author and a still life artist whose prints sell around the world. Dale launched the Nedbank IMC in 2019, and under her leadership, it has become Africa’s biggest marketing conference with over 2,000 delegates. <br /> <br /> The theme for this year's event is Marketing is Business® (a topic Dale is so passionate about, she trademarked it!) and...

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  #069 Twelve principles of start-up growth and momentum — Professor Greg Fisher

  Feb 28, 202544 minS0

  My guest on this week’s show is Prof Greg Fisher. Greg is the Larry and Barbara Sharpf Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. He is also a visiting lecturer at the Gordon Institute of Business Science in South Africa and, more recently, the author of a fantastic book titled The Principles of Entrepreneurial Progress. <br /> <br /> The book catalogues twelve principles that help create and sustain momentum when launching a start-up, gathered from Greg’s experience teaching and coaching entrepreneurs for two decades. <br /> <br /> In this episode, we talk about how the idea...

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  #068 Digital transformation at scale — Dhesen Ramsamy (OML + SingularityU Part 3 of 3)

  Oct 31, 202432 minS0

  Old Mutual is the headline sponsor of this year’s edition of the SingularityU South Africa Summit. In this three-part series, I speak with some of OML's most interesting movers and shakers, understanding how they are moving the needle at the intersection of leadership, technology and impact.<br /> <br /> My guest on the final episode of the series is Dhesen Ramsamy, the Group Chief Technology and Data Officer at Old Mutual. Dhesen was appointed as Old Mutual's group CTO in November 2023, and has more than twenty years of digital transformation experience at companies like Woolworths, Nedbank and Unilever. He has le...

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