The Born to succeed Women’s Conference 2013 in partnership with Seeds of Africa is about celebrating Women's month by gathering 70 previously disadvantaged women who are in search of work opportunity or have recently started a job. This conferences’ main objective is to empower them with tools and information so that they can overcome the challenges faced by women in the workplace and pioneer into greatness. The conference aims to promote economic independence amongst previously disadvantaged women by providing career development tools and confidence to help them thrive in work and in life.

1. Born to Succeed
Women’s Conference 2013
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In Partnership with
Official Sponsors
Goody Bag and Prize Sponsors

2. Welcome Message
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Sandiso Sibisi, founder of Born to Succeed is currently working for
Accenture South Africa as an Analyst focusing on Programme Management
and Finance Business Processes. She spent her primary years in Empangeni,
and then was in boarding school at Port Shepstone High where she
matriculated in 2005, thereafter she pursued a Bachelor of
Commerce(Honours) in Information Systems.
Sandiso also serves on Association of Black Accountants South Africa as a
Strategist for Bursary Committee, and manages a Grade 12 Tutoring
Programme in Johannesburg CBD.
She believes she has the best mom in the world and a father any girl would
wish for!
Sandiso Sibisi
Founder of Born to
Succeed
@sandisosibisi

3. Welcome- Sandiso Sibisi
Born to Succeed
Women’s Conference 2013
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In Partnership with
Official Sponsors
Goody Bag and Prize Sponsors

4. Welcome
Welcome Message
About the Conference
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Happenings of the Day
As a Participant
House Rules
Social Media
Motto of the Day

5. Welcome Message
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About the Conference
The Born to succeed Women’s Conference 2013 in partnership with Seeds of Africa is about celebrating
Women's month by gathering 70 previously disadvantaged women who are in search of work opportunity
or have recently started a job. This conferences’ main objective is to empower them with tools and
information so that they can overcome the challenges faced by women in the workplace and pioneer into
greatness.
The conference aims to promote economic independence amongst previously disadvantaged women by
providing career development tools and confidence to help them thrive in work and in life.
We envision our audience to be….
• Women aged between 18 and 35
• Disadvantaged living circumstances
• Have at least passed Grade 12
• Seekers of job opportunities or recently started a new job
• Motivated towards empowering themselves

6. Happenings of the Day
Conference Agenda
Time Activity Explanation
08:00-09:00 Registration
& Tea
Registration of attendees, provide a name badge , lucky number,
notebook and pen and volunteer walks them to auditorium
Pastries, muffins , teas and coffees
09:00-09:15 Welcome
Sandiso Sibisi
Welcome note from organiser of conference, agenda for the day, what
to expect and house rules
09:15-10:00 Keynote Speaker
Noli Mboweni
Share their life story about their climb in the workplace (25 min), and
speak about what work ethic is and how important it is to succeed
(20min)
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-10:45 Communication in the
work place Sabelo Sithebe
Study Business communications, phone, email, letter
Raising issues appropriately in the office.
10:45-11:15 Networking
Tsoanelo Ntene
How to network and how important it is .
11:15-11:45 Personal Image
Kgomotso Taje
Good everyday healthy choices, hair care.
11:45-13:00 Make-Up
Ayanda Lisa
Make up application: using audience models, assess and educate
participants in small groups or have them try to apply themselves
13:00-13:30 Lunch
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7. Happenings of the Day
Conference Agenda
Time Activity Explanation
13:30-14:45 Personal Branding
Workshop Nicky Moses
What is Personal Branding, Why is it important? (30 min)
Using application participants take photos and build their brand as if
they were a product on the shelf (45 min)
14:45-15:30 Guest Speaker
ZamaNdlovu Ndlovu
Share corporate climb (30min)
Inform of opportunities available (social media, networks to join, job
opportunities, trainings)(15 min)
15:30-15:45 Tea
15:45-16:15 Launch Mentorship Prog.
Dr Rozett Philllips
About Accenture Mentorship Programme , Introduction of Mentors
16:15-16:45 Prize Draws and Closing
Jane Chapman
Prize Draws (15 min)Thank you Facilitators, Volunteers and Delegates
(15min) + Evaluation
16:45-17:00 Conference Evaluation Goody Bag collection
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8. As a participant
Get involved
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1. Listen 2. Make Notes 3. Ask Questions
2. Take Photos4. Make Friends

9. House Rules
A couple of things and rules you need to know
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1. Cellphones on
Silent
5. Keep this room
tidy
4. No loitering
around the building
2. Make emergency
calls at telephone
outside
3. Photo studio to
take photos with
speakers
6. For anything ask
the volunteers
8. Have Fun!7. No Smoking inside
the building

10. Social Media
Do the Following
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Born to Succeed
@BorntoSucceedZA
#BorntoSucceed2013

11. Motto of the Day
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You are Born to Succeed.

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13. Key Note Speaker
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Noli Mboweni
CEO of Vela
International
Noli Mboweni CEO of Vela international who also serves on the board of
Total SA, Sun International, Allpay a subsidiary of ABSA, Phumelela Ltd and
Ketekane Women’s Investment. This remarkable lady is our Key Note
Speaker for our Born to Succeed Women’s Conference 2013 in partnership
with Seeds of Africa. Her journey started in the early 1980s, pursuing a
Teacher’s Diploma, after having failed her first year she did not give up but
rose to the occasion to complete her qualification. Although Noli had always
dreamt of becoming a doctor she was not accepted, but instead a BA
Education chose her at Wits University. Thereafter she spent 10 years at
Fons Luminis High School teaching Science in Diepkloof Soweto, where she
not only played the role of a teacher but also a mother and a friend to her
learners. Sadly she left teaching in 1988 to explore her business interests
and assist her father in family businesses, she kept singing her own song
despite her tough circumstances, and today she is such an inspiration to
many people but also to her family. We are delighted to have her as key
note speaker and cannot wait to be inspired, encouraged and learn a thing
or two about the tough business world.

14. Key Note Speaker-Noli Mboweni
Born to Succeed
Women’s Conference 2013
In Partnership with

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16. Communications in the Workplace
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Sabelo was educated at St David’s Marist Inanda where he served as
Head Prefect in his matric year in 2005. During his time at St David’s
he enjoyed a balanced academic and sporting career where he
developed an enjoyment for not only sport, but the social elements
that sport exposed him to. After completing his schooling he attended
the University of the Witwatersrand under an Investec scholarship to
study a Bachelor of Accounting Science Degree followed by a Post
Graduate Diploma in Accountancy.
Sabelo then joined Investec as a Trainee Accountant and completed
his articles in 2012 having gained experience in internal audit, tax,
product development, private equity, finance and asset based lending.
Sabelo is still employed at Investec and has found his “dream job”
within Investec Principal Investments – the private equity division of
Investec. Outside of work Sabelo still enjoys playing a number of
sports with golf and football as his favourites and ensures that he
makes time to create and nurture the valuable relationships he has
with family, friends and contemporaries.
Sabelo Sithebe
Equity Investor at
Investec
@SabeloSithebe

17. Communications in the Workplace- Sabelo Sithebe
Born to Succeed
Women’s Conference 2013
In Partnership with

18. Overview
• Functions of Communication
• The Communication Process
• Key Communication Skills
– Listening
– Feedback
– Presenting

19. Functions of Communication
What is communication?
• Communication is the art of transmitting information, ideas
and attitudes from one person to another.
• Communication is the process of meaningful interaction
among human beings.
– Personal process
– Between people
– Influences behaviour
– Expression of thoughts and emotions
– Tool for controlling and motivating people

20. How important is communication?
• Employers hire effective communicators
• Survey of Fortune 500 executives links communication skills to
business success
Functions of Communication

21. What is communication used for?
• To control
• To motivate
• To express emotions
• To inform
Functions of Communication

22. How do we communicate?
• Spoken Word (speeches, conversations)
• Visual Images (presentations, pictures)
• Written Word (Reports, emails)
• Body Language
Functions of Communication

23. Types of communication
• Downwards Communication - Highly Directive, from Senior to
subordinates, to assign duties, give instructions, to inform to offer
feedback, approval to highlight problems etc.
• Upwards Communications - It is non directive in nature from down below,
to give feedback, to inform about progress/problems, seeking approvals.
• Lateral or Horizontal - Among colleagues, peers at same level for
information level for information sharing for coordination, to save time.
• These happen in formal and informal settings
Functions of Communication

24. Receiver
Feedback
DecodingChannelEncodingSource
The Communication Process

25. Barriers to effective communication
• Filtering
• Selective Perception
• Emotions
• Language
• Noise
• Inappropriate medium
• Assumptions/Misconceptions
• Poor listening skills
• Distractions
The Communication Process

26. • Listening Skills
• Feedback Skills
• Presentation skills
Key Communication Skills

27. What is listening?
• Hearing With The Senses – no deeper acknowledgement
• Listening Is With The Mind
– Conscious understanding
– Harder than “hearing”
– One must choose to listen
– Crucial in the communication process
Key Communication Skills - Listening

28. Simple benefits of effective listening
• Listening to others is an elegant art.
• Good listening reflects courtesy and good manners.
• Listening carefully to the instructions of superiors will improve
competence and performance.
• The result of poor listening skills could be disastrous in
business, employment and social relations.
• Good listening skill can improve social relations and
conversation.
Key Communication Skills - Listening

29. Myths about listening
 Listening is not my problem!
 Listening and hearing are the same
 Good readers are good listeners
 Smarter people are better listeners
 Listening improves with age
 Listening skills are difficult to learn
Key Communication Skills - Listening

30. Listening mistakes people make
• Thinking about what we are going to say rather than
listening to a speaker
• Talking when we should be listening
• Hearing what we expect to hear rather than what is
actually said
• Not paying attention
• Listening with prejudice, stereo-type or a closed mind
Key Communication Skills - Listening

31. Stages of the listening process
• Hearing
• Focusing on the message
• Comprehending and interpreting
• Analyzing and Evaluating
• Responding
• Remembering
Key Communication Skills - Listening

32. How to be an effective listener
• Understand the complexities of listening
• Prepare to listen
• Adjust to the situation
• Focus on ideas or key points
• Establish eye contact with the speaker
• Take notes effectively
• Be a physically involved listener
• Avoid negative mannerisms
Key Communication Skills - Listening

33. Feedback follows listening
• Positive vs. Negative Feedback
• Positive feedback is more readily and accurately perceived
than negative feedback
• Positive feedback fits what most people wish to hear and
already believe about themselves
• Negative feedback is most likely to be accepted when it comes
from a credible source if it is objective in form
• Subjective impressions carry weight only when they come
from a person with high status and credibility
Key Communication Skills – Feedback Skills

34. How to keep feedback positive
• Focus on specific behaviours
• Keep feedback impersonal
• Keep feedback goal oriented
• Make feedback well timed
• Ensure understanding
• Direct feedback toward behaviour that is controllable by the
recipient
Key Communication Skills – Feedback Skills

35. What is a presentation?
• Ideas, concepts or issues talked about or spoken to a group or
audience
• Public speaking is one of the most feared things
“I could make such a fool of myself”
• Skills required to give a good presentation can be developed
• Preparation is the Key
Key Communication Skills – Presentation Skills

36. • Preparation/Planning is the first step on the ladder to success
• What are the focus points of a presentation
 Self/Me – What do I need to get out of a presentation?
 The Audience – Who are they and what must they get from the
presentation?
 The Material – What message must be delivered?
“I want (who) to (what) (where, when and how)
because (why)”
Key Communication Skills – Presentation Skills

37. Key Points / Tips in preparing a presentation
• What do you want to present (content)?
• Why do you want to present (purpose)?
• Where will you be presenting (place)?
• How do you want to present (words to be used or not, slides
to be used)
• Who is your audience?
Key Communication Skills – Presentation Skills

38. Preparation: Audience Analysis
• What is the audience interested in?
• What does the audience want?
• What does the audience already know and what does it need to
know?
• What are their needs, expectations from this presentation?
• How will the audience benefit from this presentation?
Key Communication Skills – Presentation Skills

39. Preparing your presentation
• Structure the content in line with the audience’s needs
• What do you want to tell the audience?
• What is your objective?
• Prepare keeping in mind the time allotted
• Anticipate the questions and prepare
• Collect material from a variety of sources
• Arrange points logically and sequentially
• Prepare handouts as well
Key Communication Skills – Presentation Skills

40. Structuring the presentation
• 2 to 2.5 mins - opening/beginning
• 20 to 21 mins - middle section
• 2 to 3 mins - closing/end
• 5 mins - questions
Key Communication Skills – Presentation Skills

41. Structuring the presentation
• The Beginning
 Should be carefully designed
 Get attention - shock, humour, question, story, facts &figures
 Well rehearsed yet natural
– Motivate audience to listen
– listen to their needs
Key Communication Skills – Presentation Skills

42. Structuring the presentation
• Sequence should be logical & understandable
• Interim summaries - Recaps
• Value of visual aids-flip charts, handouts etc.
• K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid!)
Key Communication Skills – Presentation Skills

43. Prepare Closing
• Last 2 to 2.5 minutes are as critical as the first five minutes for a
successful presentation
• Summarize - highlight important points
• Suggest action - what to do and when, where and how to do it
Key Communication Skills – Presentation Skills

44. Stage Fright
• Everyone has it to some degree
• Can be used constructively
• Key issue is not elimination of fear
• Instead channel the energy it generates for an effective
presentation
Key Communication Skills – Presentation Skills

45. Effective Delivery
• Be active - move
• Be purposeful - controlled gestures
• Variations – vocal (pitch, volume, rate)
• Be natural
• Be direct – don’t just talk in front of the audience talk to them
Key Communication Skills – Presentation Skills

46. Sensitivity to the audience
• “see” the audience
• Take non-verbal feedback – watch how your audience reacts
• Modify to meet audience needs
Key Communication Skills – Presentation Skills

47. Handling Questions
• Acknowledge the person asking the question “That’s a good
question”
• If you fear that a question will break your stride, ask if you can
answer the question at the end of your presentation
• Try not get confused – remember that you are in control
• You are not supposed to know everything
• Try anticipate and keep answers ready
• Sometime questions themselves give you a lead to highlight your
point of view
Key Communication Skills – Presentation Skills

48. Visual Aids
• While using a over head projector face the audience while
talking
• Point with a pen
• Appropriate lighting
• Watch the colours – don’t use too many (K.I.S.S.)
• Ensure clear visibility
• Try use fewer words – People shouldn’t read your presentation
Key Communication Skills – Presentation Skills

49. • Keep emails short and professional
• Remember that the reader has limited time and attention
• Develop a simple email signature with your name and contact
details
• Try and use a letter format when writing an email (greeting,
body in the form of paragraphs and an ending “kind regards”)
Key Communication Skills – Emails

50. So to conclude:
• Always prepare
• Listening is key
• Try channel you fear
• Interact with your audience
• K.I.S.S.!
Key Communication Skills – Presentation Skills

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52. Business Networking
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My name is Tsoanelo Tlotla Ntene, 25 year old project development
manager at WBHO Construction in the Concessions division.
Originally from Lesotho but this concert jungle is now where I call
home. Schooled from primary to tertiary in Johannesburg.
Passionate about family, gaining knowledge, sport and life under
general.
I have been fortunate enough to hold leaderships positions from a
young right up to university. I believe this has made me a
very approachable person, willing to listen and learn from those
around me.
I consider my achievements only the start of greater this to come so I
try and stay humble about these and focus on the next
big challenge or opportunity.
Stand out Leadership Positions held:
School of Constriction and Economics: Specialist Advisor (2009,2010)
SAPOA Students Property Forum: Co - Founder and vice chairperson
(2010-2012)
These two positions were typified by being able to network and
interact with high profile companies and individuals in the
property industry.
I am currently studying towards a masters degree in building at the
university of the Witwatersrand.
Tsoanelo Ntene
Project Manager at
WBHO
@TsoaneloN

53. Networking – What is it and why is it important
Tsoanelo Ntene
Born to Succeed
Women’s Conference 2013
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In Partnership with

54. Networking
Main Themes
• Types of Networking
• Social
• Business
• DO’s and DON’Ts
• Benefits
• Practical Exercise
• Attitude
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55. Social Networking
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56. Business Networking
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YOUR
WORKPLACE

57. DO’s and DON’Ts
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• Be punctual and mindful of other people’s times
• Dress appropriately – this is not a night out or your matric dance
• Be respectful and polite – do not cut off people when they are
talking or eat with your mouth full
• Be attentive and keep eye contact – don’t keep checking your phone
or let your attention wonder
• Be direct and well informed – do your homework about
the person or company

58. Benefits
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59. PRACTICAL EXAMPLE / EXERCISE
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60. Attitude
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62. Personal Image Workshop
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" It's always been a lifestyle for me ". Styling has always been a one of
my many passions in life. Started from a young age with my own
clothing, playing dress up. After school I moved on to studying
fashion. Learning about the industry and its different style tribes was
eye opening. Went on and got into a CMT moving on to a magazine
internship the straight to TWO GIRLS. Working with South African
designers taught me a lot and inspired me to start my own lifestyle
brand called Strictly Kp – For the utterly sophisticated. Concentrating
on personal and wardrobe consulting and event conceptualizing. Been
fortunate enough to work with both Fashion week teams. Styling
models for shows and so on. Through that I was asked to join Stolen
Muse as the Brand Manger
Kopano Motsoeneng
Stolen Muse
Brand Manager
www.stolenmuse.co.za
@StrictlyKP

63. Personal Image-Kopano Motsoeneng
Born to Succeed
Women’s Conference 2013
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In Partnership with

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65. Make-Up Workshop
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After starting out in the events industry, I moved into beauty and
fashion, studying at the London International School of Fashion. I
then moved on to work for MAC Cosmetics where my skills were
honed to an even greater level. In my time working as a freelance
artist, I have become known for my attention to finite detail and my
ability to produce flawless complexions to create a beautiful natural
look, which is my signature.
I’ve worked on numerous campaigns for television, editorial and live
shows.
The thing that I love most about my job is connecting with people
and creating a look that’s right for them and that fits the brief too.
They can trust that in the short space of intimate time we have
together, they’ll be transformed when they step out into the bright
lights. Whether that’s a high profile celebrity, a top model, or a bride
on her wedding day.
Drawing from my wealth of experience, I also offer private makeup
consultancy to women who want to improve the way they apply
their own makeup. Along with pop-up makeup tutorials and
applications for corporate events.
I love makeup and the power it has transform anyone into an even
better version of themselves. My philosophy is to enhance all the
positives and forget about the rest. It is integral for me to provide a
premium professional service and being distinctively creative.
Ayanda Lisa
www.ayandab.co.za
@AyandaL84

66. Make-Up Workshop- Ayanda Lisa
Born to Succeed
Women’s Conference 2013
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In Partnership with

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68. Personal Branding Facilitator
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Nicollet (Nicky) Moses is accredited with a Bachelor of Commerce
(Honours) Industrial Psychology at University of the Western Cape.
In her tertiary years she was active in her community, and worked
for the development and advancement of young talent.
After completing her internship at Nadia Mason Personal (NMP) in
2008, she was offered a permanent position, where she later
became a Project Team Leader and handled the recruitment and
selection processes for Grand West Casino, which resulted in 1500
individuals getting employment and training across different
functional areas in December 2000. She also served as the only
consultant on the Eskom Koeberg account, and had her contract
extended for a further 24 months.
In 2002, Nicky joined the Foschini Retail Group and moved to
Gauteng as Divisional HR for Exact. She has been headhunted and
served several other organisations such as Hatch in 2006, as the
HR Director for the African Region, as well as Accenture 2012 until
currently. On 1 July 2012, she was appointed to the Accenture
South Africa Board of Directors. Nicky is passionate about her
profession, her creativity and ability to identify potential within
people and situations afford her the opportunity to be a leader for
change.
Nicky Moses
HR Director Accenture SA
@NickyMoses

69. Personal Branding- Nicky Moses
Born to Succeed
Women’s Conference 2013
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In Partnership with

70. What comes to mind when you see these?
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Apple
Adidas
Nike
What are these brands known for?
Remains a leader in
innovation
‘Apple sets the pace,
redefines categories
and addresses our
need before we even
know we have them’
Epitomizes the brand core values of authenticity,
passion and innovation
‘Adidas has one focus: to unlock human potential – to go
all in whether on the field of sport or the streets of
fashion - Adidas is all in…’
Excels in the use of
social media 12.6
million people ‘like’
on Facebook
‘Nike is evolving,
figuring out how to
remain relevant in this
new age. Launched
the Nike iD shoes.

71. How do we bring this home to YOU
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PERSONAL BRANDING
What is it?

72. Personal Brand Defined
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“A personal brand is the total experience of someone having a
relationship with who you are and what you represent as an
individual; as a leader.” Glenn Llopis
Think about and write down;
• What this means to you?
• What the total experience of having a relationship with you feels
like?
• What the top 5 things you expect people to experience, and ask
your close friends to do the same. Are there similarities or
differences?

73. What does the YOU brand look like?
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74. Values, Mission and Vision (15 mins)
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What makes you YOU…
What do YOU stand for…
Think about and write down;
• Your heritage, where you come from i.e. your family, community school etc
• What values are important to you?
• What is your mission? The one thing you know you were born to do.
• What is your specific vision? To assist in answering – What approach has your
life taken? What has been the recurring themes?
• How do you or will you use technology/social media to enhance you personal
brand
(While busy with exercise play ‘Do you know where you going to by Diana Ross)

75. The age of technology
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• We living in a connected world
• Technology has made the world smaller
• There is no such thing as private – our PRIVATE and PUBLIC lives have merged with the emergence
of Social Media
• BUT,
• You still have control of what YOU put out there
• use YOUR wisdom and discretion

76. Use social media wisely…
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77. Use social media wisely…
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• Remember that google never forgets. There is a fine line between impulsiveness and spontenaity.
Think carefully before you click the send button on twitter, facebook, instragram. It may seem funny
at the time but what message will it send to the person you’d like to do business with?
• Behave appropriately in each social context. Twitter, Facebook, LinkIn were created to address
different social needs. Just as appropriate behaviour varies between different real life situations i.e.
work, school, family, there is a similar approach for social media. Don’t post baby pictures of
yourself to LinkIn or a harvard business review article you read on facebook.
• Understand privacy filters and setting in each service. Google+ and Facebook allows you the
freedom to customize the content you present to your audience. You can be a bit more
spontaneous to your friends and family and exclude those you not close to from exposure to your
personal content.
• Open up to the world selectively. Don’t let the fear of doing something damaging to your brand
stop you from exploring social media platforms.
Social media can be a great tool to use to
enhance and enable your personal brand with
prospective employers etc. Put yourself out there
selectively and use sound judgement.

78. Personal Brand building exercise (30 mins)
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Create YOUR personal brand (20 mins)
• Use your pictures taken this morning coupled with;
• The previous sessions on image, dress, make up
• What you’ve learned Personal Brand to be
• The values, mission, vision exercise
• The magazines, paper and tools provided
• Time to share/debrief (10mins)

79. My wish for you…
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As you embark on this exciting journey called LIFE…
Carving your own Personal Brand and living your
legacy….
I want to leave you with a song by Lee Ann Womack
“Never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin' might mean takin' chances, but they're worth takin'
Lovin' might be a mistake, but it's worth makin'
Don't let some Hellbent heart leave you bitter
When you come close to sellin' out, reconsider
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance”

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81. Guest Speaker
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Zamandlovu Ndlovu
Co-Founder Youth Lab
@JoziGoddess
Zamandlovu Ndlovu is a co-founder and Managing Director of Youth
Lab, a youth policy think tank that aims to create platforms for
young people to engage policy makers and stakeholders. She has
also recently joined the National Planning Commission as a
communications specialist in order to assist the commission in
communicating the National Development Plan to South Africans.
Zama is also the author of A Bad Black's Manifesto under Pan
MacMillan's The Youngsters series, and writes columns for the
Sowetan and Marie Claire. She is a patron of the Citizen ZA
movement and was recently invited to be an honourary member of
the Golden Keys Society in recognition of her work in the youth
sector.
She holds a Bcom Economics and Econometrics from the
University of Johannesburg, and is proudest of her role as aunt to
Sihle and Apple.

82. Guest Speaker-Zamandlovu Ndlovu
Born to Succeed
Women’s Conference 2013
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In Partnership with

83. This is how my conventional CV reads…
Schooling
- Zakhele Primary School
-Arcadia Primary School
-Pretoria Girls High
Tertiary Education
- Wits University (Mining
Geology)
- University of
Johannesburg
( Economics)
Professional Work
- Accenture
- Umsinsi Health
- National Planning
Commission

84. …but this is how my bio reads
• Zamandlovu Ndlovu is a co-founder and Managing Director of Youth Lab, a youth policy
think tank that aims to create platforms for young people to engage policy makers and
stakeholders. She has also recently joined the National Planning Commission as a
communications specialist in order to assist the commission in communicating the
National Development Plan to South Africans.
• Zama is also the author of A Bad Black's Manifesto under Pan MacMillan's The
Youngsters series, and writes columns for the Sowetan and Marie Claire. She is a patron
of the Citizen ZA movement and was recently invited to be an honourary member of the
Golden Keys Society in recognition of her work in the youth sector.
• She holds a Bcom Economics and Econometrics from the University of Johannesburg,
and is proudest of her role as aunt to Sihle and Apple.
• Zama is the communications specialist at the National Planning Commission,
under the Presidency.
Our day jobs are no longer the most important
items on our bios.

85. The World of Work is changing
Myth: “Your choice of major determines your choice of career.”
• Reality: Many environment that emphasizes the development of critical faculties rather
than training for a particular job.
• People are hired not for their majors but for their potential, and for the most important
qualities that employers value- critical reasoning, strong quantitative skills, creativity,
excellent writing and presentation skills, and first-class research ability.
Myth: “A career decision is forever.”
• Reality: Most people will have 10 jobs between the ages of 18 and 42, and often in
widely different fields.
Myth: “Select a career based on what is ‘hot’ right now.”
• Reality: There are two things wrong with this kind of approach. First, what is ‘hot’ today
may cool down, or disappear completely, in the near future. The dot.com craze at the
end of the 1990’s is a good example.
• More fundamentally, this fails to take into account the interests and abilities of the
student, or the kind of environment in which they are most likely to thrive. Career
satisfaction involves far more than simply being able to do a particular job- it requires
interest, commitment and passion. These are far better indicators for career choice
than any fad of the moment.
Source: http://ucs.yalecollege.yale.edu/content/myth-vs-reality-choosing-career

86. What would I find if I Googled
you?
• First impressions count – even online!
• 45% of employers use social networks to
screen job candidates
• 35% of employers did not offer a job
based on a candidate’s content
uncovered on a social networking site
• Facebook, LinkedIn and My Space are
targets
• Provocative photos / references to
drinking and drug use are cited by
employers as ‘red flags’
• Bad mouthing previous
employers/colleagues and poor online
communication skills also a problem
• Source:
http://mashable.com/2009/04/08/social-
media-recruitment/

87. How can social media help?
• Referrals and
references
• Credibility
• Competence
• Intelligence
• Leadership ability
• Integrity
• Likeability
• Courage
Qualities that employers look for... …Ways in which social media can help.
• Showcasing your work
• Keeping a record of
your work career and
social achievements
• Lock your personal
account
• Don’t post anything
you don’t want a
future boss to read

88. Building your career network through
social media
• Current network – you already have one!
– friends, family, lecturers
– contacts from voluntary work, societies/clubs
– Part-time work, internships voluntary work
• Expand your network by:
– Attending careers fairs, employer presentations,
conferences
– Ask people you know for other contacts
– Join professional associations (student membership)
– Study abroad
– Online networking

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90. Accenture Women’s Forum Sponsor
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Dr Roze Phillips
Managing Director
Accenture SA
Dr Roze Phillips is the Human Capital lead for Accenture in Africa
and serves on the Accenture Global Diversity Task Force. She is
the Accenture Products Industry Managing Director for Sub-
Saharan Africa, a member of the Accenture South Africa Board
and Trustee of the AKHA Trust, which represents the 30% Black
employee shareholding of Accenture South Africa. Dr Phillips
serves on the board of Enablis East Africa which fosters
entrepreneurship in that region. She holds both MBChB and MBA
degrees from the University of Cape Town and prior to joining
Accenture, was a specialist scientist at the SA Medical Research
Council.

91. Born to Succeed
Women’s Conference 2013
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In Partnership with
Accenture Mentorship Programme- Dr Roze Phillips

92. Background on Accenture South Africa Pty (Ltd)
Accenture Women’s Forum Mentorship Programme
Contents
About the Accenture Women’s Forum
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About the Mentorship Program
Activation plans for the next twelve months

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Background on Accenture South Africa
Accenture is a global management
consulting, technology services and
outsourcing company, with
approximately 266,000 people serving
clients in more than 120 countries.
It collaborates with clients to help
them become high-performance
businesses and governments.

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Diversity at Accenture
• B-BBEE
• LGBT
• Women
• People with Disability (PwD)
• Ethnic Minorities
• Flexibility

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About the Accenture Women’s Forum
The Women’s Network Forum is a global internal website that connects
women across the company and provides resources that can help them define
their vision of success through education, tools and multimedia.
Through the mentorship program in conjunction with the Born to Succeed
Conference, the Women’s Network hopes to:
• equip young women with the skills necessary to succeed in the world of
work, and
• take action against South Africa’s high levels of unemployment among
women

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The Mentorship Program
Vision
To be an established mentoring program that will give hope to despondent
unemployed young women. Affording participants the opportunity to acquire the
professional skills/attitudes necessary for personal success.
Mission
The Women’s Network hopes to expand upon the work covered during the Born to
Succeed Conference and achieve the following objectives;
• For mentors to share knowledge with mentees that would empower them to seek
out opportunities and succeed in the workplace
• For mentors to give mentees the encouragement needed to push them to the next
level and realize their potential
• And lastly, to provide a platform for mentees to network and establish friendships
with like-minded women

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Activation plans for the next twelve months
Opening
Ceremony/
Workshop
Closing
Ceremony/
WorkshopWorkshop
Workshop
09/2013
12/2013
03/2014
06/2014
* Topics for each workshop to be confirmed

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