the
business & career club

This invite-only book club is proudly sponsored by W.consulting and offers a unique space to meet the author, gain new perspectives, and expand your professional network. Seats are limited, so early RSVP is essential.

If you’re passionate about personal and professional growth, we’d love to have you at our next event!

 

A Book Club for Growth, Learning & Connection


Welcome to The Business & Career Club, a book club that hosts events at least once a quarter, designed for finance professionals, learning & development, and human resources leaders seeking personal growth, career development and meaningful conversations with peers.

Our Story

What began as a small gathering has become a trusted space for honest dialogue and professional growth. Sponsored by W.consulting, the Business & Career Club brings senior leaders together to learn from lived experience, challenge ideas, and build meaningful relationships — the kind that outlast the room.
We’re more than a book club. We’re a community committed to progress through dialogue.

#KeepTheConversationGoing

About Our Book Club


Each quarter, we invite a renowned author to discuss their journey in an intimate setting and share insights into their featured book and past experiences. Attendees gain access to:

An intimate conversation with the featured author
✅ A complimentary copy of the book ahead of the event
✅ An engaging Q&A session to dive deeper into key themes
✅ A networking opportunity with like-minded professionals
✅ A selection of appetizers and drinks to facilitate great networking

This invite-only gathering is proudly sponsored by W.consulting and offers a unique space to exchange ideas, gain new perspectives, and expand your professional network. Seats are limited, so early RSVP is essential.

2025 - A year that was...


Recently Featured Author


00

Days

00

Hours

00

Minutes

00

Seconds

THEBE IKALAFENG

TBCCDrTaban-037

DR Emmanuel Taban

Author of

The Boy Who Never Gave UP

 

The Boy Who Never Gave Up tells the extraordinary true story of Dr Emmanuel Taban’s journey from war-torn South Sudan to becoming a respected pulmonologist in South Africa.

It is a story of courage, resilience, and determination, tracing the hardships he endured in search of education and the remarkable path that led him to medical excellence and innovation.

 

 

Event Gallery


Dr Emmanuel Taban -  Book Club Event

March 2026

Member Corner

Last night I had the privilege of attending the Business Book Club hosted by W.consulting. The evening featured an inspiring conversation with Thebe Ikalafeng, diving into his latest book Rooted and Rising — a powerful exploration of African identity, leadership, and growth. I was fortunate to share the experience with my colleague and friend Ben Frey, and it was a reminder of how important it is to stay curious, keep learning, and connect with thought leaders shaping our world. Grateful to be part of a community that values knowledge, dialogue, and growth.

- Michael Steenkamp

 

Previously Featured Authors


TBCCDrTaban-021

Dr Emmanuel Taban

Author of

The Boy Who Never Gave Up

The Boy Who Never Gave Up tells the extraordinary true story of Dr Emmanuel Taban’s journey from war-torn South Sudan to becoming a respected pulmonologist in South Africa.

It is a story of courage, resilience, and determination, tracing the hardships he endured in search of education and the remarkable path that led him to medical excellence and innovation.

 


TBCCThebe-034

Thebe Ikalafeng

Author of

Rooted and Rising

 Rooted and Rising is a transformative manifesto and practical guide that empowers Africans and people of African descent to embrace their heritage unapologetically while thriving in a globalised world. Thebe Ikalafeng challenges the Western-dominated narrative of personal branding and leadership, offering instead an African-centered approach rooted in Ubuntu philosophy -- the principle that 'I am because we are'.


TBCC Veli-060

Veli Ndaba - "The NeuroEngineer"

Author of

The Neuroscience of Effective Leadership

 

He is a NeuroLeadership Coach, a NeuroSpeaker and Author of five books (You Are Born to Win, Your Dream is Calling You, Switch ON!, Set Your Soul on Fire!, and The Neuroscience of Effective Leadership, and a Newspaper Columnist. As a NeuroSpeaker, Veli uses neuroscience to understand and influence his audience. He usies uses his knowledge of the brain to design and deliver presentations that are more likely to engage, transform, and inspire his listeners.


TBCC-015

Saray Khumalo

Author of

My Journey To The Top Of The World

Saray Khumalo is an award-winning mountaineer, Guinness World Record holder, author, and accomplished speaker and expedition leader. In 2019, on her fourth attempt, Saray summited Mount Everest, becoming the first Black African woman to reach the world’s highest peak. She further cemented her place in mountaineering history by completing the Seven Summits challenge, climbing the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. 


BCC-049

Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu

Author of

A Life of Purpose

Professor Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu is a pioneering leader in education, corporate governance, and economic development. He currently chairs KPMG South Africa and his numerous accolades include honorary doctorates and awards for his contributions to business and the advancement of Black professionals.


DSC_0865

Helen Nicholson

Author of

Networking for Introverts

"I have learned a lot from listening to Helen present and teach us why networking is key, and now the book cements these tools in a highly practical way.  The book is a must read.  I have been using the tools she shares in this book and I've benefited enormously." 

Hannah Sadiki, CEO Bidvest Financial Services. 


Taps & Nyimpini

Nyimpini Mabunda

Author of

Take Charge!

"Nyimpini's curiosity and approach to leadership - through servant leadership and the ability to believe in yourself, even when doubts claw at your subconscious - are practical lessons and inspriations that are relevant to every reader..."

Robbie Brozin, Nando's Co-Founder.


Gloria Book Club

Gloria Serobe

Author of

An Ode to My Mother-in-Law, Winnie Serobe

Mme Gloria Serobe explaining how her decision to see her mother-in-law, Mme Winnie Serobe, as a mentor from whom she would learn the role of family matriarch allowed her to receive advice and criticism with grace. The lesson for others is to be prepared to learn from those who have done that which you aim to do.


Jeff Book Club 2

Jeff van Rooyen

Author of

Unshackled

"His is an inspiring story of what is possible for those determined to rise above their circumstances. It is a story of courage and hope that should spur readers of this book to greater heights in every endeavour."

Raymond Ackerman, Founder, Pick n Pay.


Nonku Book Club

Nonkululeko Gobodo

Author of

AWAKENED... to my true self

The book is a culmination of her passion to see black people and women awakened to their true selves. It is a reflective celebration of self, courage and the remarkable spirit of resilience that lies within us all. The clarity in her voice comes through so well that it feels like that she is in the room with you, narrating her life story in an unhurried conversation. 


Mtheto Book Club

Mteto Nyati

Author of

Betting on a Darkie

"I have known and admired Baba Mteto Nyati’s career progression. His determination and dedication to succeed show that he, more than most, is an embodiment of: God has given his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers."

Bonang Mohale.


Bonang Book Club 2

Prof Bonang Mohale

Author of

Behold the Turtle

Behold the turtle – he only makes progress when his neck is stuck out." This proverb, included in Bonang F. Mohale’s best-selling first book, Lift As You Rise, sets the tone for his second book, which includes fresh insights and wisdom from one of South Africa’s best-loved leaders.