S3E19 : Resilience through change - Conn Bertish_IMC Conference

The world is in "shift happens" mode, and if you're leading a team, building a brand, or trying to stay human in the age of AI, this conversation gives you a sharper way through it. Con argues that resilience is not just surviving pressure it's using pressure to create something better. He breaks down why fear, anxiety, and uncertainty are draining companies, why culture can quietly kill a business, and why you can't just tell people to be resilient without giving them a system. Instead, he makes the case for resiliency as a mix of agency, curiosity, experimentation, and purpose - a mindset that helps people and organizations move forward when everything feels unstable. You'll hear why Gen Z is forcing change faster than older generations want to admit, how playful thinking can break the grip of panic, and why fear "hates fun." Con also shares how South Africans - and Africans more broadly are wired for resourcefulness, problem-solving, and adapting under pressure, which may be the exact skill set the world needs next. We break down the difference between resilience and resiliency, how the amygdala hijacks decision-making in moments of stress, and why the best leaders don't freeze when a problem appears - they start building with whatever they have. The conversation also touches on why that uniquely African mindset is underappreciated, even though it's already shaping work and leadership around the world. If you're navigating change, managing people, or trying to build a culture that can survive disruption, this episode is a wake-up call. Essential listening for founders, marketers, leaders, and anyone who suspects the future will belong to the people who can adapt, create, and keep moving.