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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A respected leader in energy and infrastructure, Kate Weldon shares how she built a global career while staying rooted in Africa. What does it take to lead billion-rand deals with calm confidence? How has motherhood shaped her leadership lens? And how do you silence self-doubt to show up fully—at work, at home and in your <br />
own story? <br />
Find out in Episode 6 of the Why She Leads Podcast. <a href="https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/why-she-leads">Why She Leads</a>]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A respected leader in energy and infrastructure, Kate Weldon shares how she built a global career while staying rooted in Africa. What does it take to lead billion-rand deals with calm confidence? How has motherhood shaped her leadership lens? And how do you silence self-doubt to show up fully—at work, at home and in your 
own story? 
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		<description><![CDATA[A dynamic leader respected for her integrity and grit, Asya Ntshobodwana shares her rise from township to executive leadership. How is she redefining leadership <br />
as a woman in business? How has empathy defined her leadership style? What does it take to overcome self-limiting beliefs, to raise your hand and seize the opportunities you deserve? Find out in Episode 5 of the Why She Leads podcast. <a href="https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/why-she-leads">Why She Leads</a>]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A dynamic leader respected for her integrity and grit, Asya Ntshobodwana shares her rise from township to executive leadership. How is she redefining leadership 
as a woman in business? How has empathy defined her leadership style? What does it take to overcome self-limiting beliefs, to raise your hand and seize the opportunities you deserve? Find out in Episode 5 of the Why She Leads podcast.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<description><![CDATA[From humble beginnings in the villages of Eastern Cape to becoming a force for change, Thandiwe Legwaila’s journey is marked by resilience, purpose, and a passion for uplifting women. How has she harnessed imperfection to build strength? <br />
And how is her story inspiring the leaders of tomorrow? Find out in Episode 4 of the Why She Leads Podcast. <a href="https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/why-she-leads">Why She Leads</a>]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Episode 4 - Thandiwe Legwaila</itunes:title>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[From humble beginnings in the villages of Eastern Cape to becoming a force for change, Thandiwe Legwaila’s journey is marked by resilience, purpose, and a passion for uplifting women. How has she harnessed imperfection to build strength? 
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		<description><![CDATA[After 20 years as an attorney, Ashleigh Pledger recently transitioned and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in Transaction Banking within Corporate and Investment Banking. How did her mentors help shape her leadership style, and what advice does she have for those who will follow in her footsteps? <a href="https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/why-she-leads">Why She Leads</a>]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<itunes:author>Standard Bank Talks</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>21:19</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After 20 years as an attorney, Ashleigh Pledger recently transitioned and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in Transaction Banking within Corporate and Investment Banking. How did her mentors help shape her leadership style, and what advice does she have for those who will follow in her footsteps?]]></itunes:summary>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zen Dlamini’s strong convictions and commitment to authenticity have made her one of her industry’s most respected leaders and mentors. But as a woman in the Standard Bank CIB space, how did she find her voice, and who were the people encouraging her to use it and be heard? Find out in Episode 2 of the Why She Leads Podcast. <a href="https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/why-she-leads">Why She Leads</a>]]></description>
					<category>Business</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Standard Bank Talks</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Zen Dlamini’s strong convictions and commitment to authenticity have made her one of her industry’s most respected leaders and mentors. But as a woman in the Standard Bank CIB space, how did she find her voice, and who were the people encouraging her to use it and be heard? Find out in Episode 2 of the Why She Leads Podcast.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the dusty streets of the Eastern Cape to the finance world of Sandton, discover how Lindeka Dzedze has forged a career as one of Africa’s powerhouse dealmakers. <br />
Who are the people who have inspired her success, and who has she inspired to follow in her footsteps? <a href="https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/cib/global/insights/why-she-leads">Why She Leads</a>]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[From the dusty streets of the Eastern Cape to the finance world of Sandton, discover how Lindeka Dzedze has forged a career as one of Africa’s powerhouse dealmakers. 
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