Welcome to the 5th Discipline Podcast – the space where we explore everything about people, brand, and systems to help climate change players in Africa scale with impact. 🌍⚡
In this episode, we sit down with Anja Visagie, Chief Growth & Marketing Officer at SPS – a leading renewables assessment management company operating across the SADC region and part of the Gridworks portfolio.
Anja shares her insights on leadership, growth, and building resilient teams in the fast-evolving renewable energy sector. From developing new leadership skills to fostering trust, inclusion, and collaboration in diverse teams, she unpacks the real-world challenges of scaling a climate-tech business in Africa.
🔑 Key Themes We Discuss:- Leadership skills and tools every manager needs to grow 📈
- Building trust and collaboration in uncertain times 🤝
- Creating inclusive team environments where innovation thrives 💡
- Keeping yourself and your team motivated in high-pressure roles 🔥
- Aligning company values with diversity in talent acquisition 🌱
- Encouraging innovation in renewable energy companies ⚡
- Leadership lessons Anja had to learn and unlearn quickly 🧠
If you’re interested in leadership, organisational culture, scaling startups, and climate innovation in Africa, this conversation is packed with practical lessons and inspiration.
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