AI is no longer coming—it’s here. From boardrooms to small businesses, leaders everywhere are asking the same question:

How do we embrace technology without losing our humanity?

In this episode of Off Topic but On Point, host Odette de Beer sits down with Dr. Janine [DrJ], leadership strategist and researcher, and Ps. Christo [Ps C], pastor and community leader, to unpack the future of leadership in an AI-driven world.

Together, they explore:

✅ How AI is disrupting—and accelerating—leadership today

✅ Which human leadership skills are becoming more valuable in an AI era

✅ Practical ways leaders can keep empathy, trust, and culture at the centre

✅ Why clarity and customer experience are the real competitive edge

✅ What the leader of 2030 will look like

Whether you’re a CEO, business owner, or community builder, this conversation will help you cut through the noise, lead with clarity, and create lasting impact in a world where tech is moving faster than ever.

🌏 Filmed in South Australia’s Adelaide Hills—where small rooms create big impact.

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✨ Because when you lead with purpose and deliver with consistency, you don’t just succeed—you create impact that outlasts you.

There’s a shift happening. After years of Zooms and online groups, leaders are craving real rooms with real people—masterminds, boardrooms, private collectives, and retreats that create formation, not just photos. In this candid Off Topic, But On Point conversation, Odette, Dr. Janine Do Cabo(The Intentional), and Ps. Christo Pretorius (The Expander) break down why in‑person communities are trending—and how the right room accelerates clarity, trust, and growth.

What you’ll learn:

• Scale vs substance: when online wins—and when the room wins
• How to identify “the right room” for your season and goals
• The leadership shift from information to formation
• The role of community design: mastermind, boardroom, and private collectives
• Practical filters to evaluate events, networks, and retreats

Who this is for:

• Boutique accounting firm owners and professional services leaders
• Purpose‑driven founders and executives seeking depth, not noise
• Leaders building advocacy engines through real relationships

You’ll walk away with a practical lens to choose spaces that move you forward, deepen accountability, and actually change outcomes—not just your calendar.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to Off Topic, but on point
• 01:12 The Importance of In-Person Connections
• 05:03 The Science Behind Face-to-Face Interactions
• 08:56 The Role of Community in Personal Growth
• 13:20 Digital vs. In-Person: Finding the Balance
• 21:40 The Ancient Practice of Gathering
• 25:25 The Power of Genuine Relationships
• 25:58 The Impact of Digital and the Pandemic
• 26:42 Expanding Your Vision and Accountability
• 29:30 The Importance of Authenticity Online
• 32:43 The Value of Being in the Right Room
• 36:56 Personal Growth Through the Right Connections
• 47:36 Final Thoughts on Networking and Growth

Feeling stretched thin by endless to-dos, late payments, and sleepless nights? In this episode of Amplify With Purpose, host Odette de Beer breaks down a simple, sustainable path out of overwhelm and into focused growth. If you’re a founder, small business owner, or leader juggling too much, this is your reset.

You’ll learn:

• Why clarity beats complexity: set 1–2 needle-moving outcomes each week
• How to protect your energy: rest, movement, and “motion creates motion”
• Cash flow with confidence: tighten systems for invoices, follow-ups, and automations
• The accountability rhythm that sticks: One Win, One Focus, One Block (in 5 minutes)

What we cover:

• The tug-of-war between doing more vs. achieving more
• How overcommitting drains confidence, creativity, and results
• A sticky-note system to cut noise and create momentum daily
• Practical scripts and tools to remove emotional friction from payments

Perfect for:

• Entrepreneurs, consultants, and service-based business owners
• Leaders who want calm, consistent progress (not hustle chaos)
• Anyone ready to trade busywork for meaningful outcomes

Try this weekly ritual:

• Sticky Note 1: One Win (from last week)
• Sticky Note 2: One Focus (for this week)
• Sticky Note 3: One Block (to clear now) Put them where you’ll see them. Share with a peer or your team for built-in accountability.

Mentioned tools:

• Invoicing and reminders in Xero (or your accounting tool of choice)
• Optional SMS reminders for late payments
• Outsourcing collections if it’s emotionally draining

Your next step: DM your “One Focus” this week to Odette on LinkedIn or Instagram — let’s build a wave of leaders choosing clarity over chaos.

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Short show notes (for platforms with limited space): Overwhelmed by too many priorities? Odette shares 3 truths to simplify your week: clarity over complexity, energy as fuel, and processes for cash flow. Use the “One Win, One Focus, One Block” ritual to create sustainable momentum without burnout.