"Let us start this conversation with your justification for doing what you do, Information Coordination". That is our opening line during this pulsating conversation, Edition 14 of the VUT Student Academic Development Support and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Show, with Sylvia Mkhwanazi, the Information Coordinator at the Vaal University of Technology. "My passion to work with people, especially young individuals, started when I realized that most students are not sure what to study and where to get information from. I always say to them, the gap year is a no no to me. Rather study short courses while you are still trying to clear your mind. It is advisable to seek clarity if you are not sure. Our offices are open at any time, if you need help", Sylvia Mkhwanazi.

We are in conversation with Simon Mohlala, the Industry Liaison Officer at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Co-Operative Education Under The Centre for Academic Development. He is reflecting with us on the key elements of the role. We are curious to hear how much of this role has been influenced by his self-leadership, self-direction, self-guidance, or how much is a given or prescribed to him by the university's business operating model and strategic intent. We are asking Simon how this role has transformed him. In other words, what did he change personally and professionally to step up to the challenges presented by this role.

In this 12th edition of the Vaal University of Technology Student Academic Development Support & Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Show, COMETSA Television Network (CTN) is in conversation with the team at the Cooperative Education Under The Centre for Academic Development. This is the beginning of the series that is aimed at bringing all the role players that support the centre and its programmes into contact with their internal and external stakeholders. This will include all the Faculty WIL Coordinators, Specialists, and the university's industry partners, especially the mentors that support the WIL students in their companies during the internship, and of course the sponsors or companies' management and leadership.

PODCAST! Unit 40, Conduct 35: Personal Productivity – Checking Out and Closure! COMETSA Radio Worldwide (CRW) is signing off from 2024, closing the Digital Online Streaming Mastery Series with purpose, gratitude, and a vision for the future. You may listen to the entire 2024 series, from Unit 1 to Unit 40 at https://www.InsightsOnlinePodcast.Com. We promise you a masterful continuous professional development series in 2025 by our three Global Online Channels (GoC): COMETSA Radio Worldwide (CRW), COMETSA Television Network (CTN), COMETSA Podcasting Network (CPN), and INSIGHTS Online Podcasting (IOP). Our shows are based on the principle called The IDEA! We I = Inform & Entertain! D = Develop & Educate! E = Empower & Support! A = Associate & Network! That’s The IDEA! COMETSA Global Online Channels (GoC)! The MIND! The JOURNEY! The DESTINY! We apply our MIND to the JOURNEY that takes us to our DESTINY! Apply for membership online with COMETSA Membership Club at www.CometsaMember.Com and join our life-long learning journey. Contribute to our Human, Organisational and Community (HOC) Development agenda at www.CometsaDevelopment.Africa

PODCAST, Unit 38, Conduct 33, Time Management (by Creating and Maximising the Power of Your Productivity Journal): Time management requires focus and conscious planning to help regain control of your busy day and conquer financial goals. Challenges are often presented in the workplace, affecting our ability to use our time optimistically. However, with the help of prioritisation, goal-setting and appropriate organisation of the mind and space around us, we can overcome time management barriers. A productivity journal is a valuable tool to assist you in conquering your goals. This journal will include the tasks and associated steps you need to take throughout the day to ensure that your goal is completed.

Podcast! UNIT 37, Conduct 32, Self-Leadership and Being In Control! This unit focuses on self-leadership, a crucial skill for staying in command of your broadcasting and streaming. As we grow, we learn to become leaders. Being a leader is natural for some and learned for others. No matter how we become a leader, it is essential to remember that we must lead ourselves before we lead others. Take the time to motivate yourself and realise that you can do it. This conversation aims to understand self-leadership, motivate yourself, set goals, reward yourself when positive things happen, and think positively. Self-leadership involves working on yourself and developing your skills from the inside. A self-leader takes responsibility for their actions. A self-leader has the ability or has learned to have the ability to influence their thinking, behaviours, and feelings. This person guides themselves in positive ways and achieves personal success. Before becoming a self-leader, you must understand the steps involved in reaching that goal. Self-leaders are built from within. They work hard for what they want and even harder to keep it that way. Sources of self-leadership involve (a) Self-awareness: Knowing your intentions and values. Being aware of what can keep you from becoming a good leader. (b) Self-confidence: Knowing your strengths as well as your abilities. Taking actions to develop skills to build confidence. (c) Self-efficacy: Believing whatever comes your way is something that you can handle.