Beyond the Bounce Back: Vanessa Haripersad on the SCCR Resilience Framework

In this episode of Risky Business, hosts Bryan Hattingh and Jonathan Shaw welcome Vanessa Haripersad, founder and CEO of Shankara People Solutions. Vanessa reflects on her 24-year career evolution across major organisations—from traditional human resources to strategic leadership coaching and talent advisory. She challenges conventional definitions of resilience as merely "bouncing back," arguing instead for a sustainable, internal system of resilience. She introduces her proprietary SCCR framework—encompassing Self-Awareness, Compassion, Curiosity, and Resourcefulness—and shares a deeply personal account of her journey through severe health challenges, including lupus and kidney failure, culminating in a remarkable recovery. The panel discusses the necessity of human-centred, purpose-driven leadership in today’s complex work environment, the importance of mentoring young graduates to articulate their core values, and how leaders can leverage AI to automate routine management tasks, freeing up time to foster meaningful human connection.Find more at https://riskybusiness6.wordpress.com/ or https://www.cycan.co.za/