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
47 episodes since 2021
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 ...
September 09, 2024
•
57:27
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...
August 26, 2024
•
58:21
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...
August 12, 2024
•
44:03
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...
July 29, 2024
•
50:58
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...
July 15, 2024
•
39:11
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...
July 01, 2024
•
59:53
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...
June 17, 2024
•
57:49
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 ...
June 03, 2024
•
49:34
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...
May 20, 2024
•
28:07
Episode 38- 41% of South Africans Wouldn't Mind a Military Governed State- Dr Steven Gordon
Dr Steven Gordon is Senior Researcher Specialist at Human Sciences Research Council since 2018 and at HSRC for 12 years. Over that time, he has gathered a unique insight into the feelings and opinions of the South African public. In this episod...
May 06, 2024
•
42:42
Episode 37- Rugby, Consistency and Achieving the Body of Your Dreams with Stefan Terblanche
Stefan Terblanche is former Springbok rugby player (37 caps) and Sharks legend (over 100 caps)! Since retiring, Stefan has continued to apply himself and his body to being and looking the best version of himself. In this episode we cove...
April 28, 2024
•
56:51
Episode 36- Plastic Pollution and Swimming Around Easter Island with Sarah Ferguson
Sarah Ferguson is an existing Guiness World record holder. She is the only person to swim around Easter Island, a 63km venture. Sarah is an open water swimmer with a big time CV. Some of her swims include:GUINESS WORLD RECORD – Circumna...
April 15, 2024
•
1:01:30
Episode 35- Purpose, Liberation and Lessons from Madiba with Matthew Willman
Matthew Willman is a documentary photographer who's unique and purpose filled journey to shaking Nelson Mandela's hand, took him to places that far exceeded his own, I suspect. Not only did he shake Madiba's hand, but he became the commissioned...
April 08, 2024
•
59:56
Episode 34- Decoding Body Language with David Allen
David Allen is a leadership coach, trainer, motivational speaker, and author from South Africa. He has delivered various leadership and development presentations to corporations, educational institutions, and police departments in South Africa ...
April 01, 2024
•
1:11:09
Episode 33- The Journey to Thirty in Corporate South Africa with Waseem Gangat
There are many paths a student graduate can take to advance their careers. I took the route of being a solopreneur. My guest today, Waseem Gangat, is the product of the RCL Foods Graduate Programme. Since completing his studies at UKZN ...
March 25, 2024
•
47:45
Episode 32- Historic Tales of Kwa-Zulu Natal with Daniel Osch
Did you know there is a ship wreck of the coast off Addington Beach?How about that underground tunnel that connects the Point to the Bluff?Did you know Florida Road used to be an elephant trail?Digital creator, Daniel Os...
March 18, 2024
•
51:01
Episode 31- Customer Service Automation and Chatbots with Consumer Watchdog Wendy Knowler
Have you ever had a bone to pick with customer service and all you can find are automated emails and chatbots? As a consumer, all you want is to be heard. Yet in 2024, it has become increasingly less likely that you'll be face-to-f...
March 11, 2024
•
53:08
Episode 30- Marine Mindfulness with Freediving Instructor Angie van der Hoogen
Howsit going? In this episode, I'm thrilled to discuss the development of freediving in the Durban community as well the importance of going back to the breathe, with Angie van der Hoogen. Angie's love and expertise around the o...
March 03, 2024
•
47:05
Episode 29- Politics, Elections and the Multi-Party Charter with MP Dean Macpherson
With the South African national elections set for 29 May 2024, I sit down with MP, DA provincial chairperson for KZN and Shadow Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, Dean Macpherson. Dean has been a member o...
February 25, 2024
•
57:52
Episode 28- The Work Life Balance Fallacy with Award Winning Entrepreneur Cindy Norcott
Cindy has built and grown an award winning business, namely Pro-Talent recruitment agency. Over the past 30 years of growing her business and being an entrepreneur, Cindy has diversified into motivational speaking, business coaching and writing...
February 18, 2024
•
53:51
Episode 27- Educating A Rainbow Nation with LEARN Co-Founder Roslynne Toerien
With 883 LESS schools in South Africa from 2017-2022, education and literacy are non-negotiables if the future of our country is to be a bright one. Enter Ros Toerien and her colleagues at the LEARN Project. Since 2012, LEARN has over 8...
February 11, 2024
•
44:28
Episode 26- Running the Comeback Trail with Jenna Challenor
Jenna Challenor has represented South Africa in the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in 2013. In 2017 she ran second in the Two Oceans 56km. She has run two Comrades Marathons, namely 2019 and 2022, coming 6th and 4th respectively. <...
February 04, 2024
•
50:01
Episode 25- Professional Golf After 50- Life on the Legends Senior Tour with Adilson Da Silva
Adilson Da Silva has been a professional golfer since 1994. This remarkable story about a young caddie from Brazil who made his way to Zimbabwe on a whim and a dream, to a long-standing career in profession golf on the Sunshine and Asian Tours....
January 28, 2024
•
55:42
Episode 24- Identity and Dual Dreams with Sports Psychologist Dr Kirsten van Heerden
Who am I? A question that seldom gets asked, and even more rarely gets answered. Identity is the source of decision making both on and off the sports field, and in this episode Dr Kirsten van Heerden takes me through the importance of h...
January 21, 2024
•
1:02:52
Episode 23- Nicci Wright- The Most Trafficked Animal in the World Is on Your Doorstep
Do you have a passion for nature? Are you passionate about the conservation of our wildlife? Yes?So is Nicci Wright. Nicci is the co-chairperson of the African Pangolin Working Group. Founded in 2011, APWG- “The African Pan...
January 14, 2024
•
35:40