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Xpect Performance
Dedicated to hearing unique guests sharing their stories of success, but more importantly, their learning experiences. The Xpect Performance Podcast encourages story telling and sharing that is vulnerable and relatable to inspire you to live the life that you know you're capable of living.
Episodes
63 episodes
#63- The Last Bet- Reclaiming Life After Gambling with Poobie Moodley- Part 1
According to Poobie Moodley, there are three outcomes of a gambling addict.1. Insanity2. Prison3. SuicideAll of these were very realistic options as the triangle of death slowly tightened its noose around his neck. D...
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#62- What is Paradise? The Secrets of a 3000-Year-Old Word
What is paradise?Words leave a legacy, and often clues from the past, clues we, excusably so, have forgotten. The origins of the word "paradise" journeys back to 600BC, meaning "walled enclosure". But why walled enclosure? Ar...
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#61- Night Sky Safaris, the Heavens Above and the Story of the Stars with Ben Coley
Have you ever wondered what's up there?Just how big is it?Just how much do we know?Is it just us?Should we wish upon a shooting star?Where do all these stories and oral traditions come from?This episode...
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#60- The 114th Investec SA Open and How to Prepare a Golf Course with Kevin Stone
Durban Country Club played host to the 114th Investec South African Open for a record 18th time! Kevin Stone (Matko Turf) and his team were given seven months to get DCC into world class condition. In this episode, Kevin...
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#59- The Evolution of World Cricket and the Art of Mastering Your "B" Game with Shaun Pollock
The South African sporting icon, Shaun Pollock, needs no introduction. In this episode we cover:The state of world cricket.The Test Championship.The ICC Champions Trophy.The relevance of bowling.T...
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#58- Stuck In a Rut? Here's How to Kickstart the New You in Eight Weeks
Recently I conducted a bit of a social experiment at the gym. Nine clients of mine took part in what we called a Nudge Challenge. This phrase is coined from a behavioural economics book called Nudge by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein.
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#57- The Value of Comedy with Comedian Rory Petzer
When was the last time you laughed controllably? Think about how much better you feel in general after finding something amusing. This is the power of laughter and the value in having a sense of humour. Rory Petzer is ...
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#56- How To Read a Room with Body Language Guru David Allen
What do you look for when trying to read a room?What signs do you look for if someone is uncomfortable about a topic of discussion?How do you spot the guilty party in a group of people?All this and more in the latest int...
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#55- A Life on the Bag and Behind the Scenes on the LIV Tour with Caddy Mike Kerr
Ever wonder what makes pro golfers tick?Wouldn't it be nice to know what is actually being said between players on rivalling tours?Golf fans, this episode is for you!Renowned caddy, and currently on the bag of Carlos Ort...
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#54- Matt Davies- Self-Doubt to Chart-Topping Musician
Have you ever let self-doubt get in the way of your dreams? Have you ever spoken yourself out of doing something you've always wanted to do? Have you ever thought that others don't feel that as much as you? WRONG!...
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#53- What Are You Leaving Behind? A Conservation Masterclass from the Klaserie with Josh Webb, Craig Howson and Wisani Ngwenya
What are you leaving behind? That is the ultimate question that underpins this unique episode. 3 guests, all with different stories to share, but united is purpose and in vision. Welcome to the first ever recording on location!I...
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#52- What Is Your Ideal Day? Seven Pillars of Essential Living
What does your ideal day look like? How many days drift into the abyss?I believe that we need to do seven things every day to lead the most fulfilling and harmonious life possible. 1. Exercise.2. Mindfulnes...
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#51- Why It's So Hard to Break Bad Habits with Habit Activation Specialist Rob Pearse
What bad habits do you have? Have you tried to conquer them before? Do you keep reverting back to the same patterns? There is a reason for this, and Rob Pearse is here to decode what happens in the brain, ...
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Episode 50- Perception Versus Reality Through Adventure with Andy Coetzee
How often do you actively challenge your boundaries? When last did you challenge your fears? When last did you expose yourself to something that may challenge the way you view the world? Adventurer Andy Coetzee has spent...
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Episode 49- Suffering, Attachment and Happiness with Buddhist Monk Gen Jampel
Do you know what it's like to suffer? Can you decipher between love and attachment?Do you wish to be happy? Do you know how to be happy?These are fundamental, existential questions that we ask ourselves ad nausea...
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Episode 48- He's Back! Being Your Own Leader and the Art of Being Uncomfortable with David Allen
David Allen is back for part two by popular demand! For some context on Dave and his background, please check out episode 34, where we cover body language. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1765839/14801465 In this episode, w...
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Episode 47- How to Combat Anxiety with Dr Angelic Nespola
Have you ever been anxious? Have you ever had one negative thought that lead to a downward spiral of irrational and unfounded negative thoughts? If you answered yes to either of these, this episode is for you!Dr Angelic ...
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Episode 46- The Art of Leadership and the Necessity for Identity in Peak Performance with Sharks Defence Coach Joey Mongalo
Are you interested in improving your leadership skills? Are you involved in a team environment and can benefit from cohesiveness and a better understanding of how to manage a team? This episode is for you!Joey Mon...
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Episode 45- The Dedication to One's Craft with Craig Peters
Craig Peters, the voice of horse racing in South Africa, has watched over 500 000 races and commentated on over 25 000 races in a career that started out in the mid 1970's. Yet to this day, he remains driven in his never-ending ques...
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Episode 44- The Power of Responding vs Reacting with Tanya Price
Tanya Price has a business called Transform People and what they do at Transform People is they unlock human potential in the workplace. They have extensive experience with driving self-awareness, improving cohesiveness and unlocking team poten...
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Episode 43- Bushveld Chronicals, Black-Footed Cats and Black Rhino Stalemates with Julian Geerts
As an Italian growing up in Africa, the bushveld bug bit Julian hard and fast. Since flying back to South Africa the day after completing university in Rome, Julian has dedicated his life to nature. His personalised safari tours, named Blackfoo...
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Episode 42- Golf and Life on the DP World Tour with Brandon Stone
On the show with me today is South African professional golfer and three time DP World Tour winner Brandon Stone.And if you're interested in golf and if you are interested in what happens behind the scenes in the life of a touring golfe...
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Episode 41- A Life in Sport with Andy Capostagno
Which is the greatest Sharks rugby team of all time? What separated Ernie Els from Colin Montgomerie? Do you know who Naim Suleymanoglu is?These are all unique insights and tales from Andy Capostagno. Andy has had a fr...
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Episode 40- Your Genes, Understanding Your Past and Informing Your Future with DNApal Co-Founder Kate Scott
Are there things in your body that other people can do effortlessly but you find it an uphill battle?Are you the person who just looks at a slice of cake and it's on your hips? Maybe you're that person who can eat or drink ...
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Episode 39- Four Lessons We Can Learn from Children for a More Fulfilling Life
Being a first-time father has led me to pay more attention to babies and children alike. Since my son was born 5 months ago, I have noticed four main takeaways that I, as an adult have lost touch with over time, due to the daily grind of adulti...
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