On the couch with Iman Rappetti

This 5-part vodcast series features candid conversations where powerful stories meet powerful women, reminding us that real strength lies in authenticity. Each episode sparks insights that challenge convention, ignite ambition, and inspire meaningful transformation.

In the first episode of 'On the couch with Iman Rappetti', Nedbank CIB's Puleng Khunou, Vanessa Murray, and Romy Townsend share what it truly takes to break barriers and lead with purpose.

This honest conversation moves beyond titles to reveal the personal journeys behind their success – moments of doubt, discovery, and the courage to challenge stereotypes. It's a reflection on the determination required to not only claim a seat at the table, but to make room for others. 

More than a glimpse into leadership, this episode is a call to courage: to own your story, to lift as you rise, and lead in ways that leave a lasting legacy. 

In the second episode of 'On the couch with Iman Rappetti', Nedbank CIB's Nolukhanyo Mqhayi, Sandi Macingwane, and Sam Ungerer explore how mentorship, empowerment, and representation are redefining leadership in today's corporate landscape. 

Together, they reflect on how moments of guidance, or its absence, shaped their leadership philosophies. Their conversation reveals that mentorship often begins as a personal need and evolves into a powerful force for transformation.

Their stories affirm that true leadership is not measured by what we accumulate, but by what we cultivate in others. The real impact lies in creating pathways, and walking alongside those who follow.

In the third episode of 'On the couch with Iman Rappetti', 3 of Nedbank CIB's most formidable voices – Reezwana Sumad, Natasha Gombakomba and Trishna Sewnarain – explore leadership in its most authentic form.

What unfolds is a candid exchange about the weight of responsibility, the value of mistakes, and the power of showing up as your whole self. 

Rather than framing leadership as a fixed ideal, their reflections reveal it as a living practice – one that demands constant recalibration, the courage to challenge assumptions, and the humility to keep listening. 

Episode 3 is an invitation to rethink the meaning of leadership – not as the pursuit of perfection, but as the art of turning pressure into performance and mistakes into momentum.  

In the fourth episode of 'On the couch with Iman Rappetti', Apelele Fundama and Nana Dankwa, 2 of Nedbank CIB's remarkable leaders, offer a more intimate look at the inner shifts, sacrifices, and moments of reinvention that shape a career in high-stakes finance. 

Together, they speak to the tension of carving out space in industries that often expect conformity, and the responsibility of ensuring others don't get lost in the noise.

From building confidence to confronting the pressure of constant adaptation, their experiences show us that purpose isn't something you stumble upon – it's something you cultivate. 

This episode is a powerful reminder to view public-private partnerships not only as levers of economic change, but as stories of the people who choose, time and again, to transform opportunity into impact.