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Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Written by: Futureworld
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Fast Forward, powered by Futureworld is your front-row seat to navigating the future at variable speeds. We explore the people, ideas, and signals shaping "what's next" by having unfiltered conversations with innovators, disruptors, and leaders across industries, from mining to fintech, storytelling to sustainability.

On this podcast, we sometimes slow down to reflect, occasionally rewind to learn from the past, but mostly fast-forward toward what's possible. We dive into bold ideas, emerging technologies, and transformative strategies that turn disruption into opportunity, all while keeping things authentic and (mostly) realistic.

Fast Forward is created for the optimistically skeptical and the realistically positive, those who believe anything is possible and know that it's up to us working together to make it a reality. We explore the art of the possible while staying grounded in the realities of leadership and execution.

Whether you're in the boardroom, the startup trenches, or simply curious about how the future gets built, Fast Forward gives you the insight, inspiration, and edge to not just keep up, but shape what happens next.

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Episodes
  • The Importance of Seeing Around Corners with Themba Mkhwanazi

    The Importance of Seeing Around Corners with Themba Mkhwanazi
    Sep 29 2025

    How do leaders recognise early signals of change and pivot before it’s too late? In this episode of Fast Forward, powered by Futureworld, mining executive Themba Mkhwanazi joins Anton Musgrave for a deep-dive into two powerful Futureworld metaphors:

    • The Cassandra Complex – why even the clearest warnings often go unheeded.

    • The Ptolemaic Pivot – how to rethink your core business when the world’s centre of gravity shifts.

    From boardroom decision-making to on-the-ground realities of the global mining industry, Themba shares practical strategies, real-world examples, and leadership insights for any business facing disruption.
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    34 mins
  • Five Mental Models to See the Future

    Five Mental Models to See the Future
    Aug 11 2025

    How do you spot disruption, act early, and turn change into opportunity? In this debut episode of Fast Forward, powered by Futureworld, Anton Musgrave is joined by Louis Geeringh and futurist Gerd Leonhard to reveal five mental models every leader, innovator, and entrepreneur needs. From the Cassandra Complex to Darwin’s Finches Effect, discover how to read the emerging signals, technological shifts, and market transformation, before they become obvious. Subscribe to stay ahead of innovation, strategy, and the future of business.
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    36 mins
  • The Power Pause | A Fast Forward Bonus Episode with Claire Mawisa

    The Power Pause | A Fast Forward Bonus Episode with Claire Mawisa
    Nov 6 2025

    In this special bonus episode of the Fast Forward Podcast, powered by Futureworld, Claire Mawisa shares her reflections on the Power Pause, a mindset of creating space to breathe, reflect, and recharge before moving forward.

    Hosted by Nomvula Omaruaye and introduced by Su-Ann Badenhorst, this episode explores how presence and intentionality can fuel clarity, leadership, and personal growth.

    Read the Power Pause article here.
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    22 mins
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