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Resilience is not a personality trait you either have or do not. It is a set of skills, and every guest in these episodes learned them the hard way — through trauma, loss, disability or disaster. Their stories are proof that the way back exists, and a map of how they found it.
I'm David Watts, and today, I'm opening up about some personal challenges and life updates. It's been a while since we last connected, and there's no fancy excuse for it—I wasn't feeling up to it. From dealing with wo…
Welcome to another episode of "Watts Involved," In episode 258, David shares a profoundly personal update on his recent health challenges, including his ongoing battle with CIDP and other complications. After a mix-up…
Welcome back to another episode of "Watts Involved." In Episode 253, our host David Watts shares an update from a turbulent weekend that started with an unexpected stay in the cardiac ward for treatment of his CIDP. D…
Welcome to another episode of "Watts Involved." In this edition, host David Watts continues to share his journey with CIDP (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy) and its impact on his life. From hospital…
In this episode of Watts Involved, we welcome Jessica Pita, who shares her inspiring journey of becoming a motivational speaker despite her challenges with vision and a brain tumour. She wants to address issues relate…
In this episode of Watts Involved, we delve into digital marketing and entrepreneurship. Kasim Aslam, a best-selling author and owner of a Google ad agency, shares his insights on everything from finding the right adv…
In this episode of Watts Involved, we delve into ethical leadership with special guest Ian Buchan, author of "Hunting the Dragon: The Story Behind the World's Most Radical Leadership System." Buchan and I discuss why…
In this episode of Watts Involved, we learn about the importance of adaptability and resilience during change and uncertainty. The speaker shares personal challenges faced during the pandemic, including being diagnose…
In this episode, I chat with Melinda about her latest book, Bamboozled. This is probably one of the best interviews I have done in a long time. Join me as I travel with Melinda through her journey of Shamanism and Psi…
In this episode, I chat with Sandy Cipriano about Cupcakes For Kids With Cancer and how a little passion project has grown into a large non-profit organization helping hundreds of kids with cancer.
In this episode, I chat with Anne about her second book, we find out what she has been up to since we last spoke and why she decided to write a second book. Holding My Breath is a candid, heart-breaking and very funny…
In this episode, I chat with Norman about his book, we dive deeply into not just the war but the psychological trauma suffered by so many in the Apartheid days. Norman was just out of high school when he was conscript…
In this episode, I chat with the dynamo that is Robert Riopel. We talk about success, passion and creating the life of your dreams. Robert Raymond Riopel is an International Best-Selling author, App Designer, Entrepre…
In this episode, I chat with Terry about her book White Trash My Year As A High-Class Call Girl. This is an incredibly raw and real account of a year in the life of the author. In my opinion, a book that took incredib…
On this episode I chat with Wahbie about his latest book Nation On The Couch, this is a fascinating interview as we discuss the psychology of South Africa. About Wahbie: Wahbie Long, PhD, is a senior lecturer and clin…
On this episode I chat with Tracy about her accident, her becoming a quadriplegic and her journey to date, we also discuss her book Brave Lotus Flower Rides The Dragon. From Tracy: It is difficult to imagine what I ha…
On this episode I chat with Luthando about his journey from being a young boy full of hope and aspirations to his ending up in the infamous detention camp known as Quatro. This is a true account of his journey and how…
On this episode I chat with Daniel about his roots, growing up and his journey to become a successful venture capitalist. In The Billionaire Mindset, Daniel explains what this means and how to adopt this life-changing…
On this episode I chat with Ayabonga about his journey and the launch of his book The Economy On Your Doorstep. In my opinion this is a must read for every South African entrepreneur and manager. https://traceymcdonal…
On this episode I chat with Josh about digital wellness and keeping your family safe online. We love technology AND our children but sometimes we wish they didn’t go quite so well together. Like you, we are trying to…
On this episode we find out more about stuttering, my guests are all stutterers so we find out first hand the challenges, obstacles and successes that they have experienced. https://wattsinvolved.co.za/ https://davidw…
On this episode I chat with Mphiwa about his journey his businesses and what led him to his current business Career Mate. Mphiwa Nombembe spent his early career honing the skills needed to understand, build and sustai…
On this episode I chat with Suzanne about her love for Orchids and how she started a business selling Orchis in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic. We also chat about how I met her and ended up buying some Orchids…
NB: This Podcast deals with a subject that is taboo to many people. On this episode I chat with Deon about his story and his hunt for a serial Peadophile. This is a harrowing account of one man's fight to bring to jus…
On this episode I chat with Lwando about her book Made in South Africa - A Black Woman’s Stories of Rage, Resistance and Progress This is probably the most important book published in 2020. Like so many of her generat…
On this episode I chat with Alison about her book My Best Worst Year - A Breast Cancer Story. We talk about life, work and the journey from being diagnosed with breast cancer to the subsequent treatment and the lesson…
On this episode I speak to Mic about the Singularity U event and what we have to look forward to going into the future. Mic Mann believes that the future will be abundant as the power and potential of exponential tech…
On this episode I chat with Bronwyn about trends both locally and internationally, Covid and the way she sees the future. Bronwyn has over a decade’s experience in strategic management, trend research and foresight; c…
On this episode I chat with the fireball that is Zola Nene, she has had an incredible career to date and remains one of the most energetic and fun people to chat with. Zola is on a fast rack to great things, take a li…
On this episode I chat with the bubbly Taryn about the impact of Covid-19 on business in general, wer talk depression and mental health and I share a few stories of my own. https://ahatraining.co.za/
On this episode I chat with the legendary Solly Krok as he celebrates his 91st birthday. At 91 he has taken note of the plight of the poor in South Africa and the potentially deadly impact of Covid-19 on the poorest o…
On this episode I chat with the fascinating Sarah Gray We speak briefly about her journey in the culinary world and touch on her personal journey. She quite literally creates flavours for the food industry and has lau…
On this episode I chat to the force of nature that is Daniela Bascelli. We chatted about her journey and some of the obstacles she has overcome. She really is a ball of energy and I highly recommend giving this episod…
On this episode I chat to Lisa about entrepreneurial training and the impact it has on our youth and our country. Future proofing SA and embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution. https://futureproofsa.com/
On this episode I chat with Adam Pantanowitz, he describes himself as a fanatical technologist, who enjoys solving seemingly unsolvable problems, particularly with the help of cloud computing and machine learning. He…
On this episode I chat to Martin about his life before and after his spinal injury, his incredible journey and how he started Radical Mobility a company that builds 4 x 4 wheelchairs specific to each customers needs.…
On this episode I chat with one of the most inspirational people I have met. Richard Wright, Iron man, single father, cancer survivor. Richard and I went quite deep as he spoke freely about being diagnosed with stage…
On this episode I chat to Matt Brown who has one of the most listened to Podcasts in the country and it has also been recognised internationally. I also chat to Matt about his newest business venture DigitalKungfu htt…
On this episode I chat to Dr Kobus du Toit about his life, waking up from a coma after 7 years where he was told he would never walk again. We talk about his near death experiences and his out of body experience, as w…
On this episode I chat to change strategist, author and speaker Leon Fourie about personal and team motivation, development and change
On this episode we chat to three extraordinary individuals who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. Each of these guys are quite literally walking miracles as none of them should even be alive never mind speaking t…