Leadership is not a solo act: Helena Dolny and Totsie Memela-Khambula on support and mentorship

No one gets to the top alone. In this episode of When Shift Happens, Saray Khumalo sits down with Dr Helena Dolny and Totsie Memela-Khambula to explore the role of support, mentorship, and community in shaping strong leadership.

From moments of crisis to career-defining decisions, they reflect on the people who stepped in, stood alongside them, and helped them navigate the hardest climbs. It’s a conversation about leadership that goes beyond performance.

One that centres emotional intelligence, trust, and the understanding that real progress is rarely a solo journey. Dr Helena Dolny is an accomplished leader, author and organisational change expert, with experience spanning community development across Africa and senior leadership roles in major institutions.

Totsie Memela-Khambula is a transformational executive and global consciousness coach, known for her work in ethical leadership, governance, and human-centred transformation. Saray's website