Changing The Lives of Millions of South Africans | Halli Manolakos: SBF CEO

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Meet Halli Manolakos, CEO of Students for a Better Future (SBF) - an organisation dedicated to empowering bright young minds from disadvantaged communities.

 

Through full scholarships and ongoing mentorship, SBF supports students on their journey from education to meaningful employment, ensuring they have the tools to build a successful future.

 

In this episode, we spoke about:

• The origins of the Students for a Better Future and its mission;
• The rigorous selection process for scholars;
• The holistic support system that helps students thrive;
• The realities of bullying in schools and its impact;
• The fundamental human need for belonging and how it shapes success;
• The power of embracing failure as a stepping stone to growth;
• Building a high-performance culture and enabling A-players within an organisation;

 

Link to The African CEO LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/theafricanceo/

 

Link to The African CEO Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theafrican_ceo/

 

Link to Naison’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/naisonpillay/

 

Link to Naison’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/naisonpillay/

 

Link to Halli’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/halli-manolakos-132b1512/

 

Link to SBF’s Website - https://www.studentsforabetterfuture.co.za/

 

Link to SBF’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/students-for-a-better-future/