The UnLearners

Welcome to the The UnLearners, a space for anyone who's ready to challenge their assumptions, break free from limiting beliefs, and embrace personal growth!In this podcast, Zanele Njapha (The UnLearning Lady) brings you inspiring guest journeys and solo teaching episodes to support you on your own unlearning journey. Our guests come from all walks of life, and they share their own unique stories of unlearning and growth. From entrepreneurs to artists, activists to healers, we explore how these incredible individuals have transformed their lives by questioning their assumptions and unlearning what no longer serves them.In our solo teaching episodes, we dive deep into specific topics related to unlearning, such as letting go of perfectionism, embracing vulnerability, and cultivating self-compassion. Our goal is to provide practical tools and insights that you can apply to your own life to support your unlearning journey.Whether you're just starting out on your unlearning journe

The UnLearners is a education podcast hosted by Zanele Njapha, with 74 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.

Zanele Njapha hosts The UnLearners, a education show with 74 episodes published.

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  Episode #75

  Why Smart People Change Their Minds (and How To Do it More Often)

  Sep 8, 202533 minS4

  <p>Changing your mind isn't weakness, it's wisdom. Marketing Strategist, Technologist and CEO of Brave Group Musa Kalenga makes the case for unlearning as a leadership skill and explains why staying the same is riskier than evolving.<br />  <br />  We break down:<br />  <br />  How high performers stay mentally agile<br />  The emotional (and strategic) power of shifting your thinking<br />  The mindset rewiring we all need in an age of disruption<br />  <br /> Growth starts with letting go. Start here.</p> <p>Find him at kaelnga.me, or follow him at https://www.instagram.com/musakalenga, or https://www.linkedi...

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  Episode #74

  The Kids are Watching: How Early Environments Shape Who We Become

  Sep 1, 202541 minS4

  <p>Candice Potgieter, CEO of The Unlimited Child, Africa's fastest-growing ECD non-profit, joins us for a powerful conversation on how early childhood education silently shapes who we become.<br />  <br />  From the labels we're given as kids, to the community centres shaping tomorrow's leaders, Candice unpacks why the early years are everything, and what needs to radically shift to unlock potential where it's often overlooked.<br />  <br />  This episode unpacks:<br />  <br />  How early learning environments shape lifelong beliefs about worth and ability<br />  The lasting impact of being called "naughty," "slow," or "average"<br />  What Candice and her team are doin...

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  Episode #73

  Chased Stars and Lost Yourself?

  Aug 25, 202530 minS4

  <p>We were raised to earn gold stars, then wondered why we don't feel enough. Zanele dives deep into the performance-based self-worth we carry from school into adulthood, and how to find who we are without the applause.<br />  <br />  Zanele shares:<br />  <br />  Why achievement-based identity runs so deep<br />  How to notice when you're chasing validation, not purpose<br />  The tools for building self-trust, not just a résumé<br />  <br />  A powerful reflection for anyone done performing for approval.<br />  Listen now. Start coming home to yourself.</p> <p>For more of this, plus weekly updates, insights and latest...

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  Episode #72

  Burn the Textbooks: What We Really Need to Learn

  Aug 18, 202542 minS4

  <p>We're teaching kids facts, but not how to live. Youth Career Coach, Education Specialist & Author Dr. Sanele Gamede speaks truth to power about what's missing from today's curriculum, and what young people really need to thrive.<br />  <br />  Here's what we get into:<br />  <br />  The skills schools ignore (but life demands)<br />  How to build emotional readiness alongside academics<br />  What a purpose-driven education looks like<br />  <br />  This episode might change the way you think about success. Find Dr Gamede at www.sanelegamede.com and follow him instagram.com/gamedesanele, facebook.com/SaneleGamedeSA or youtube.com/DrSaneleGamede</p> <p>Li...

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  Episode #71

  Out With Obedience, In With Thinking, Reimagining The Classroom

  Aug 11, 202543 minS4

  <p>Katy Mthetwa, CEO of Thrive Together and co-founder of Thinking Schools South Africa, is changing how we teach, by putting thinking, belonging, and wellbeing at the centre of the classroom.<br />  <br />  In this energising and thought-provoking conversation, Katy asks:<br />  "What if we stopped teaching kids what to think, and started showing them how to think, feel, and belong?"<br />  <br />  From pioneering Thinking Tools that deepen learning, to training hundreds of teachers across the country, Katy unpacks how we can create safe, dynamic learning spaces that support both cognitive growth and emotional safety, for learners and educators.<br />...

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