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Nobody prepares you for the moment life shifts beneath your feet. A job. A relationship. A version of yourself you thought you knew. One day it's there, and the next, it isn't.

Shift Happens with Richard Sutton is a podcast for anyone who's in that space right now. Not perfect answers... just honest conversations with people who've been there and kept going.

Sometimes the most helpful thing isn'... more

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The first Black South African cyclist to compete in the Tour de France. An Olympian. A national champion. A rider who has raced against the very best in the world.

But this is not a story about cycling. It's a story about curiosity.

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A township kid who started school at the age of ten. A young boy who often felt behind. Someone who didn't quite fit the mould of what people expected.

Today, Sibusiso "Sibu" Sizatu is one of South Africa's most accomplished sailors, competing in s... more

A two-time Rugby World Cup winner. A Stormers icon. A Springbok centurion. One of the most respected loosehead props of his generation. And a player who spent more than a decade at the pinnacle of world rugby.

But this is not a story about winning ... more

One of South Africa's most beloved comedians. A storyteller. A playwright. A theatre icon. The creator of unforgettable characters like Aunty Merle. And a performer who has spent nearly three decades making audiences laugh across South Africa and bey... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Dlamini
Former professional cyclist
South Africa
Episode: Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Nicholas Dlamini on Curiosity, Exploration and Discovery
Sibusiso Sizatu
Sailor and athlete featured in the episode
Sailor, Cape to Rio participant
Episode: Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Sibusiso "Sibu" Sizatu on Courage, Opportunity and Belonging
Steven Kitshoff
Former Springbok rugby player
Springboks, Stormers
Episode: Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Steven Kitshoff on Grief, Purpose and the Unknown
Marc Lottering
South African comedian and performer
Episode: Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Marc Lottering on Humour, Acceptance and Joy
Rachel Kolisi
Philanthropist, change maker, and community builder
Kolisi Foundation
Episode: Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Rachel Kolisi on Self-Worth, Survival and Starting Over
Early B
Afrikaans hip hop artist, Universal Music Group signer
Universal Music Group
Episode: Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Early B on Roots, Becoming and the Years Nobody Saw
Natasha Sideris
Founder and CEO of a major hospitality group in South Africa
Tasha's Group (Nino's to Tasha's)
Episode: Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Natasha Sideris on Risk, Reinvention and Responsibility
Chad le Clos
Olympic gold medallist, one of the most decorated swimmers from South Africa
Virgin Active Academy (involvement mentioned)
Episode: Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Chad le Clos on Pressure, Reinvention and Life Beyond the Pool

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Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Sibusiso "Sibu" Sizatu on Courage, Opportunity and Belonging
Q: What was the turning point that reframed survival into leadership?
Seeing the crew's potential and choosing to protect the team's future over the boat, guided by mentors and a mission to finish the race.
Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Sibusiso "Sibu" Sizatu on Courage, Opportunity and Belonging
Q: How did the guest obtain formal recognition and an official identity?
Through persistent documentation efforts with family, schools, and Home Affairs, aided by mentors who helped align the family story with official records.
Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Sibusiso "Sibu" Sizatu on Courage, Opportunity and Belonging
Q: What did the guest learn from the mast incident during the Cape to Rio?
Calm, controlled action and teamwork mattered more than panic; the crew prioritized safety and problem-solving to stay in the race.
Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Nicholas Dlamini on Curiosity, Exploration and Discovery
Q: What was the biggest shift inside that allowed him to be successful?
The ability to endure loneliness and to reframe resilience as a daily practice, plus learning to manage patience and self-dialogue in the face of adversity.
Shift Happens with Richard Sutton | Marc Lottering on Humour, Acceptance and Joy
Q: What would you say to your 15-year-old self?
I would thank that younger version for the strength that allowed me to persevere, acknowledge the gifts of resilience, and encourage embracing authentic self-expression and voice, even when paths were uncertain, because everything I am today grew from those earlier moments.

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This show centers on choosing resilience and reinvention in the face of life's shifts, using deeply personal conversations with high-achieving guests as a lens for growth. Across episodes, listeners hear candid stories about adversity, recovery, leadership, and intentional living—covering topics from family dynamics and mental health to career pivots, entrepreneurship, and community impact. The format emphasizes practical mindset shifts, pragmatic leadership lessons, and the idea that meaningful change often comes from curiosity, connection, and persistence rather than guaranteed outcomes. Noteworthy is its focus on real, sometimes difficult experiences (trauma, debt, public pressure) tempered by upbeat, hopeful takeaways and concrete steps... more

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