TSIBA Purpose-Lived Conversation with Gia Whitehead
Welcome to TSIBA’s podcast channel – home to two inspiring series that explore purpose, entrepreneurship, and human potential from different but complementary angles.
Purpose-Lived
Purpose-Lived at TSIBA underpins an approach to education as a catalyst for the best of what humans can be. When we dream and live for a purpose, we create a better world.
This conversation series explores diverse perspectives on purpose from remarkable individuals. Each episode is a discovery of a personal journey — a collection of profound reflections shared by those living with intention.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Entrepreneurial Mindset dives into the journeys of entrepreneurs and innovators from a wide range of industries and backgrounds.
Through honest conversations with dynamic founders and leaders, the series unpacks the highs and lows of entrepreneurial life.
Whether you're passionate about innovation, leadership, or social impact, these episodes offer valuable insights to inform and inspire your own journey.
TSIBA Purpose-Lived Conversation with Gia Whitehead
PURPOSE-LIVED, Dr Shirley Zinn in conversation with TSIBA Co-Founder and Chairperson Gia Whitehead.
From the Cape Flats to Harvard and more, Shirley’s journey from impossible to possible teaches and inspires to the greatness that lives within us. This conversation provides a remarkable map to dance to a unique and remarkable life.
Dr. Shirley Zinn hails from Cape Town's 'Cape Flats' and started her career as a secondary school teacher of English before moving to the University of the Western Cape where she lectured in Teacher Education.
Dr Zinn serves as Executive Director on the Board of Boston Consulting Group and is a coach, mentor, and entrepreneur who serves and has served on the boards of several major companies, trusts, charities, and universities.
Shirley also heads her own company, Shirley Zinn Consulting, that provides consulting and advisory services in HR, transformation, leadership, and education. In 2015, Shirley published her autobiography, “Swimming Upstream.”
Since the launch of her book, she has done several “Swimming Upstream” talks nationally at corporates, schools, universities, and charities, with the hope of motivating and inspiring especially disadvantaged youth and women.