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Life is the ultimate adventure

Tune into this podcast for unfiltered conversations about leadership, purpose, and the wisdom gained through adventure.

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Today's professionals are overworked, overstimulated, and under-inspired. Traditional content sources no longer cut through the noise.

JDV on Air is a fresh and fast-paced podcast that connects the thrill of adventure with real-world business leadership lessons to motivate listeners and advocate change. Through interviews with fellow adventurers, business executives, and thinkers, Johan uncovers practical insights on risk, resilience, and contemporary masculinity in every episode. Join him and his guests for the ride.

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Johan de Villiers

"Adventure isn't a luxury, it's a mindset"

Your host Johan de Villiers.

Johan de Villiers is a seasoned entrepreneur, business leader, author, and overland fanatic. After two decades of leadership, from scaling South African startups to leading transcontinental expeditions, he brings hard-won insight on risk, purpose, and performance. His first book, Overlanding Through the Boardroom, was praised for its candid, no-nonsense perspective on life and work in the fast lane or mired in the jungle.

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Have a story of adventure or leadership to share? Johan welcomes guests who combine passion for the outdoors with intelligence, reflection, and heartfelt opinion. If you've navigated both boardrooms and back-roads, let's talk!

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