In this pre-launch conversation, Matt Stone talks with Nobantu Mpotulo, a globally recognized Master Certified Coach from South Africa, about how the ancient African wisdom of Ubuntu can transform leadership, deepen connection, and bring more heart into business.

Connect with Nobantu Mpotulo here: https://nobantucoaching.co.za/

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What if leadership started with the heart?

In this pre-launch conversation of The Building Business Relationships Show, Matt Stone sits down with Nobantu Mpotulo — a globally recognized Master Certified Coach, mindfulness teacher, and leadership facilitator — to explore how the ancient African philosophy of Ubuntu can change the way we lead, connect, and build trust in business.

Nobantu shares her powerful story of growing up during apartheid in South Africa, and how those experiences inspired her to dedicate her life to helping people see and hear one another. Together, she and Matt explore what it means to lead with both heart and backbone, how compassion builds high-performing teams, and why business relationships are always human relationships first.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What Ubuntu really means — and how it applies in modern organizations
• How to lead with presence, compassion, and accountability
• Why “seeing and hearing others” unlocks trust and innovation
• What leaders can do to humanize performance and connection at work

These early conversations are not the final format of the show — they’re part of the creative pre-launch phase, where we explore what matters most and invite you to help shape the conversations to come.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and send us your thoughts: What topics or guests would you love to see next?

Your feedback helps shape the future of The Building Business Relationships Show.

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What’s the secret link between self-awareness and great relationships? 🌱
Dr. Tasha Eurich joins Matt Stone to explore how understanding yourself transforms how you lead, connect, and grow.

In this pre-launch episode of The Building Business Relationships Show, host Matt Stone sits down with Dr. Tasha Eurich, organizational psychologist, New York Times bestselling author of Insight and Shatterproof, and the world’s leading expert on self-awareness.

Together, they explore:

• How self-awareness impacts every business relationship
• Why “loving critics” are the key to your growth
• The hidden cost of reactivity under stress
• The 3 human needs driving your emotions (confidence, choice, and connection)
• How to lead and build relationships that make you shatterproof

If you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or leader building something big in a chaotic world — this conversation is your reminder that the most powerful relationship you’ll ever manage is the one with yourself.

🎙️ This episode is part of our pre-launch series, where we’re testing ideas, learning from incredible guests, and inviting you to help shape what this show becomes.

🕒 CHAPTERS / TIME MARKERS

0:00 – Welcome & Show Intro
0:45 – Meet Dr. Tasha Eurich: The World’s #1 Self-Awareness Expert
1:30 – The Relationship That Changed Everything (Marshall Goldsmith Story)
3:00 – Lessons from a Great Mentor
4:30 – Overcoming Fear of Self-Promotion
6:00 – The Purpose of Leadership: Making a Positive Difference
7:30 – Loving Critics vs. Cheerleaders
9:00 – How Relationships Improve Self-Awareness
10:30 – The Hidden Danger of Reactivity
12:00 – Understanding the 3 Human Needs: Confidence, Choice & Connection
14:00 – Why Love Belongs in Business
15:00 – What Makes This Show Different — and Why It Matters
16:00 – Closing Reflections & What’s Next

Former trial lawyer turned professor, author, and coach Rick Petry joins host Matt Stone to reveal why the smartest leaders don’t go it alone. From courtroom wins to coaching breakthroughs, Rick shares how one relationship changed his life—and what neuroscience teaches us about sustainable success.

If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, or visionary leader, this conversation will challenge how you think about performance, purpose, and human connection.

Part of The Building Business Relationships Show pre-launch series—where we’re testing ideas, learning from guests, and inviting you to help shape what the show becomes.

More About This Episode:

Too many high achievers sacrifice health, happiness, and relationships chasing success. In this episode, Rick Petry, a former trial lawyer turned law professor and performance coach, joins Matt Stone to unpack the science and soul of leadership.

They discuss:

• How one mentor changed Rick’s entire career trajectory
• Why relationships drive every successful business
• The neuroscience behind trust, burnout, and resilience
• How empathy and connection create a competitive edge
• Why today’s divided world needs better conversations, not louder arguments

💡 Listen to rediscover the human side of success—and how to build relationships that scale sustainably.