Coached Success Podcast
By Coached Success
Each week I interview a thought leader, a visionary or high performer to gain insight into the thinking and mindset that has allowed them to push through adversity, to overcome challenges and to live into their dreamlife.
Coached Success PodcastJan 02, 2021
Staying Focused on the Goal with Nazeem Bartman: A Journey from Cape Flats to American Soccer Stardom
Welcome to a truly inspiring episode of our podcast, "Staying Focused on the Goal," where we sit down with none other than professional soccer player, Nazeem Bartman. Nazeem's story is nothing short of incredible, taking him from the challenging streets of Bonteheuwel in the Cape Flats to a thriving soccer career in the United States.
In this episode, Nazeem and I dive deep into his extraordinary journey, a path marked by adversity and unwavering determination. Growing up in a household where stable income was a distant dream, Nazeem faced the odds head-on. He shares with us the relentless focus he maintained on the goal of becoming a soccer star, defying the circumstances that would have deterred most.
But the story doesn't end with Nazeem's personal journey. It's also about the incredible role his parents played in nurturing his belief that dreams can come true. It's about the sacrifices he made to chase his aspirations, even when the odds seemed stacked against him.
Moreover, Nazeem Bartman is a trailblazer with a mission. He's not just about personal success; he's dedicated to breaking barriers and paving the way for others. Whether it's in academics or athletics, Nazeem's story is an embodiment of what's possible. He's founded the FBL foundation to prove just that, providing young individuals from the Cape Flats with hope and inspiration. These are young souls who, like Nazeem, might not have had many positive role models they could relate to or aspire to be. Through the FBL foundation, Nazeem is introducing them to stories of success from their own neighborhoods, showing them that their dreams are within reach.
Join us in this incredible journey as Nazeem Bartman's life unfolds before your ears. It's a story of resilience, ambition, and the power of staying focused on the goal. Tune in and let Nazeem's inspiring narrative touch your heart and inspire you to reach for your dreams, regardless of where you come from.
Fighting for the Dream, with EFC Middleweight champion, Luke Michael #EP 83
Step into the cage of ambition with EFC Middleweight champion, Luke Michael, on 'Fighting for the Dream'! Join us as we dive deep into Luke's incredible journey from a passion for martial arts to claiming the champion's belt. Discover the grit, determination, and resilience it takes to overcome injuries and setbacks, and how Luke's lessons from the ring translate to success in business. Get ready to redefine your perspective on life-work balance as we explore the challenges faced by high achievers. This episode is a knockout for inspiration and motivation!
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Developing Greater Mental Health Hygiene with Roxana Popet #EP 82
Today I speak to Roxana Popet, a Transformational Speaker and NLP trainer from Romania.
During this episode, Roxana reflects on a dark period in her life, when she struggled with her mental health.
At 26 years old, Roxana found herself miserable, working an unfulfilling job while also facing health problems. She was conflicted, not knowing what to do next. This led her to start having some dark and scary thoughts. Though she knew suicide was not an option, the fact that she had been having thoughts about harming herself was reason for concern.
During this episode, Roxana gives us some tips and tools that she had used to get through her dark season and better understand fear and anxiety. She also shared some great techniques for enhanced mental health hygiene.
Furthermore, she shares some tools that we can all use to embody greater confidence in fear provoking situations.
This was a really fun and insightful chat, and I am sure many of you will learn the importance of self-compassion, speaking to someone when you are facing your own dark seasons, and taking your power back.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
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The Power of Accepting your Reality - Luzuko Sonkapu #Ep81
This week I speak with Luzuko, a 20 year old wheelchair bound young man who is passionate about eliminating the stigma attached to people with disabilities.
Luzuko has a rare condition, congenital myopathy, which causes his muscles to weaken, resulting in limited movement and respiratory problems. Luzuko is a RxRadio reporter as well as a Western Province player for the physical disabled sports.
During this episode we speak about what it is like being physically limited. Luzuko reflects on his childhood and his high school years. He points out that it was in high school when he really started to feel like he was different.
He speaks about the biggest challenges he faces, and points out that it is difficult to have a social life. He also highlights how he often feels uncomfortable going into public spaces with his wheel chair as people unintentionally stare. This only serves to remind him of the fact that he is different.
Luzuko is always trying to rise up and break the stigma attached to people like him. He has been doing this through producing music and being involved in RX radio.
Furthermore, Luzuko chats to us about mental health, cyberbullying and shares his antidote that stops him feeling sorry for himself.
This is an interesting and an inspiring conversation that should not be missed.
Becoming Anti-Fragile with Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson #Ep 80
This week I speak with Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson a human-powered explorer who has made over 50 expeditions across the globe including walking across countries, cycling across continents, climbing Mt Everest and crossing sea's completely by human-power.
In this episode, Grant gives us a glimpse into his life and how he prepares for his expeditions. Grant also shares some of his top mental strength tools that helps him push through extremely tough moments on his expeditions. We look at Grant’s earlier life and the events that created the human-powered explorer, Axe.
In addition, Grant reflects on the injury that ended his professional Rugby 7s career but also ended up saving him from a terrorist bombing that claimed the lives of many of his teammates. We look at the importance of grieving and how sometimes the closing of one door is simply the opening of the next. Grant speaks about the importance of resilience, becoming antifragile, and how this has played an important role in his life.
Grant follows three primary rules when it comes to his expeditions and highlights the importance of being risk-fit.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
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Learning to Cope with Pressure, with Adrian Mankopan #Ep 79
Today I speak to Adrian Mankopan to find out about his journey and how he is helping others to make better decisions. Adrian had previously been addicted to alcohol and found himself living in a graveyard, hating himself and life. But somewhere along the road something shifted for Adrian, and decided to turn his life around.
During this episode, Adrian shares what it was like growing up with a father and how he had a deep hatred for himself and life. This led him to try out drugs and alcohol at a young age. Adrian loved how being drunk made him feel, as it gave him the much-needed confidence to be social and stand up for himself. But alcohol only masked the pain, and soon enough he developed an addiction to alcohol which then led him to end up homeless, living in a graveyard.
Everything began to shift when Adrian started to take responsibility for his life and for where he found himself. Soon enough he was sober for weeks and opportunities started rolling in.
Today Adrian helps others understand their pain and teaches them coping mechanisms so that they do not have to reach for the bottle or engage in other destructive behaviours in order to mask the pain.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
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Destruction to Inspiration, with Bongani Putsoane #Ep 78
This week I speak to Bongani Putsoane, an author and speaker passionate about changing the lives of our youth.
Bongani shares some of the struggles he faced growing up, including succumbing to peer pressure and becoming addicted to sniffing petrol.
Bongani and I speak about the challenges of growing up in poverty where adequate role models are not readily available, and how this can have devasting effects on the developing teenager. We look at how easily it is to influence the youth, and why it is important to watch what we say infront of them.
During the show we speak about Bongani’s struggles with discovering his identity and how this led him down the path of addiction and destruction. Bongani also shares how his own challenges gave birth to his passion.
Bongani shares his journey to becoming a Christian, and how he was on a path of destruction up until he discovered the transformational power of Christ. This was a challenge since he grew up in a Muslim family. He shares details about how he secretly went to church and how his father eventually accepted Bongani’s decision.
Over the years Bongani has made many efforts to be involved within the community such as being a full time youth pastor, preaching to children and many young adults is something he quite enjoys being able to share the word of the gospel and be able to inspire these young individuals to do better. Bongani served faithfully in the Foxfire youth team of African Enterprise for a year in 2016 to also to preach all around South Africa to preach the word of the Gospel. He has also visited over 100 schools within South Africa ministering as well as sharing his testimony with many young individuals.
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3 Tips for Developing Self Love, with Kyle Daniels #EP 77
To celebrate valentine's month, I decided to share three tips or tools that you can use to grow your self-love.
I hope you enjoyed the short form episode.
I am happy to announce that we are in the process of launching our Beta version of our online membership program, The Psychology of Success. The Psychology of Success membership gives you access to all tools, resources and activities that I have personally used to go from broken, broke and depressed to speaking on international stages and being interviewed on TV.
The membership program is designed to help you break through the challenges and obstacles that have held you back for so long so that you can rise to your greatest self.
I am currently accepting applications to our beta program, where you get to work with me closely to help me streamline the membership while I help you reach for your dreams.
For full details on the beta program and application process please send me a direct email to info@coachedsuccess.com
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I Survived Cancer, Twice - with Mackenzi #Ep 76
This week I speak to Mackenzi Bell-Nugent, a two-time cancer survivor about her experience.
Mackenzi was first diagnosed with cancer at the age of 13 and again at 19.
During this episode, we speak about the change in how she viewed herself and life after being at death's door twice. Mackenzi recounts her experience in high school and how she wasn’t fazed by the superficial teenage drama because she knew what it was like to experience real problems. Mackenzi then recalls her second diagnosis at 19 and how she wanted to give up. She was angered by the fact that she had to deal with this for a second time.
She goes on to speak about the importance of finding people who can relate to your experience – and how the people she connected with offered her a more empowering take on her situation. Once she discovered a glimmer of hope, she was able to endure the excruciating process of doing a bone marrow transplant. She points to an activity that you can do to help you get excited about your tomorrow.
furthermore, Mackenzi speaks about her love for dance and how she wants to make a difference in the lives of others through movement.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
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The Journey from Gangster to Mentor - with Albert Matthews #Ep 75
This week I speak to Albert Matthews, a man empowering young people to choose purpose.
Albert is a transformational speaker and founder of the Youth Chatroom, an initiative empowering young people through social media.
Albert grew up on the Cape Flats and had spent his younger years involved in gangsterism and addicted to drugs. He has first-hand experience of the negative consequences a life like this has, after witnessing his friends getting gunned down.
During this episode, we speak about the importance of environment in your growth, and how there were expectations placed on him by the community because of the infamous reputation that his family had. We also look at the role of your peers and how they too place expectations on you.
Albert speaks about purpose and how he sees his life and journey as preparing him for the work of positively impacting the next generation to make better decisions. He also speaks about the book that he is in the process of publishing and shares some of the frameworks thereof.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
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From 165kg to 80kgs, Make Yourself Proud, with Sam Rigg #Ep74
This week I am excited to speak to Sam Rigg and hear the incredible story behind his 85kg weight loss.
Sam had been overweight for all his life, until he had enough and realized that if he doesn’t change, nothing will. Sam shares some of the massive pain points that finally gave him the push and courage to take on this daunting task of dropping 85kg in 15 months.
Sam speaks about how the story that he kept telling himself about his weight and how this narrative simply reinforced his unhealthy lifestyle. This gives us some insight into how we all at times can rationalize our unhealthy and negative behaviours.
Sam and I speak about how doing the difficult things to better yourself pays off in more ways than you can imagine. Prior to his weight loss journey, Sam had been a shy guy with a low self-image and zero confidence. Today Sam sees himself as a warrior who loves challenging himself and has the confidence to step into the unknown. He had recently left a career in finance in the UK to train for a Muay Thai fight in Thailand.
Sam and I also speak about his loose skin, and how he sees the loose skin around his stomach as a reminder of where he comes from.
Stay tuned, this is not an episode to be missed.
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Don't Delay Your Happiness, by Kyle Daniels
In today's episode, I speak about how as high achievers we tend to be impatient, we want to go to the next level and summit our mountains. But always thinking and preparing for tomorrow comes at a price, the price of allowing yourself joy in the present moment. This is a short-form video and I hope you enjoy the message.
Pursuing Excellence, by Kyle Daniels
Today the places are once again reversed, and I am the one being interviewed. In this episode, I share some snippets of my journey thus far and what led me to the work that I do.
I also speak about the importance of changing the narrative and stories that run your life, navigating fear and unlocking your potential.
this is an episode that was published on the Inside Mentors Mind’s podcast.
I hope you enjoy the show.
The Difficult Ways Life Prompts Us to Grow
How has life prompted you to grow? This week the roles are reversed and I am interviewed by Able on her show.
During this episode, we speak about life's challenges, specifically the difficulties that we all faced in 2021.
I share some of my lowest moments and how I learned and grew from it, and share some frameworks that you too can use to grow through your own hardships.
This interview was recorded live and has not been edited. It is a real and raw look at some of my own lowest moments in life.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
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Pain Unlocks the Next Level: In the mind of a Champion, with Jaco Smit - Ep70
This week I speak to Jaco Smit, a visually impaired South African champion athlete who allowed his adversity to carve out his advantage. Jaco grew up in a ‘dorp’ in the Eastern Cape and where the chances of someone like him representing South Africa is unheard of. But his resilience and commitment to his dream made it all possible.
Jaco and I speak about his childhood, and he recalls how at the age of 8 he would go and clean gardens after school and take that R5 that he made to buy a loaf of bread for dinner, as his parents struggled financially. He didn’t see it as a burden though and is thankful for that level of responsibility and pressure, as it helped him ease through the difficulties of life that followed. In fact, he credits his success as an athlete to those difficult times.
At the age of 20 Jaco was working at a local supermarket and running the 5km to work and back daily. Then he suddenly got retrenched, which gave him the push to go all in on his dreams to be a South African champion. Jaco makes reference to the fact that sometimes a door has to shut in our face in order for us to find the door that has been waiting for us.
Today Jaco trains with an abled bodied team, he likes the challenge as it forces him to get better.
Jaco and I also speak about the disappointment he faced when he did not get the call up to represent South Africa at the Paralympics this year. He gives us some insight into how he reframed this setback so that it sets him up for a greater comeback, with his mind set on the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
Some of Jaco's achievements are;
- 2019- Won 1 Gold Medal in the 400m at the 2019 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Swirtzerland.
- 2019- Won 1 Bronze Medal in the 400m at the 2019 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Italy.
- 2019- Won 2 Gold Medals( 400m and 100m) at the 2019 SASAPD National Championships for the Disabled in Stellenboch.
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It's Always Possible with God, Sakoyisa 'Sako' Makata. Ep69
Sako shares what it was like going to the Olympics and how he consciously narrowed his focus to those against who he was competing. Sako shares his biggest discoveries and lessons from the Olympics, and how he is using it to fuel him today.
Sako also speaks about his challenges and why we must be very careful not to get caught in a dark place.
He speaks about the importance of faith and how leaning on God during tough times have completely transformed how he approaches life.
Lastly, Sako shares his top tips for greatness.
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Building Mental Strength, with Patrick Hartunian
This week I speak with Patrick Hartunian, a Professional Squash trainer, Mental strength coach and author from Canada.
During this episode, Patrick gives us a glimpse into his journey, from being an athlete to transitioning to a coach. He speaks about how he could observe an athlete’s body language before a game and tell whether they would win or lose and that this highlighted the importance of mental strength training. We also speak about learning to lose and why your frame or approach to losing matters to your success.
In addition, we speak about quieting the mental chatter and leveraging strategy when facing an opponent who is technically stronger.
Patrick speaks about how his book, “Mental Strength: Your Guide to Success in Sports” came about. He shares some of the personal challenges he faced and how these fuelled his purpose. Patrick also shares a framework that he uses to distinguish life from life’s situations.
Patrick also shares some core ways that parents sometimes inhibit their kid’s athletic performance. He outlines some important points that parents can use to build mental strength.
This is an episode not to be missed.
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Are You Allowing Pain to Break You or Make You.
The greatest paradox about pain is that it breaks most people, yet pain is also one of the core driving forces that allow a select few to achieve at the highest level. During this episode, I speak about pain and look at what the core difference is between those who allow pain to break them and the select few that allow pain to make them.
This podcast episode forms part of a new solo series that I am doing.
This is an episode not to be missed.
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The Lasting Legacy of Covid: The Demand for Commercial Space, with Rethaa van der Berg
This week I speak to Rethaa van der Berg, a facilities manager working in the commercial rental space, to find out the impact that covid has had on the commercial office and shopping mall space, as well as how they have adapted during these times.
Covid restrictions have changed the landscape of work environments with many companies downsizing office spaces and others allowing their employees to work from home indefinitely. This gave rise to an important question; will the overall demand for office and commercial space ever go back to what it was like pre-covid, and what are those working in the industry doing to adapt.
I brought in Rethaa, a facilities manager working in the commercial rental space, to help me answer these questions.
During this episode, we speak about the legacy of Covid, how certain businesses were hit hard during the lockdowns while others found themselves in the perfect season to multiply their growth.
We speak about why online shopping will not replace the need for malls, and how Covid has magnified our need for social interaction.
Rethaa holds an engineering degree and a MBA and has extensive experience in managing facilities for large corporates in South Africa. He also shares his personal story and his biggest secret to personal success.
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A Strength That Inspires Action, Tarique Kenny
On today’s episode I speak to Tarique Kenny, a young man who despite living with a rare chronic disease called Cystinosis - which attacks all of his organs – is pursuing a life of excellence.
During this episode Tarique shares what it is like pursuing your dreams when you are not even sure if you will wake up tomorrow. He speaks about the difficulties he faced mentally, emotionally, and physically growing up – from being unable to have a normal childhood and play with his friends, to experiencing kidney failure and having a kidney transplant at the age of 14.
Tarique however does not see himself as a victim, and says that God has chosen him to carry the burden of this disease with strength and inspire others in the process. Today Tarique is pursuing a career in media, works at a radio station, while completing his degree, and so much more.
Tarique has been privileged to present in front of President Cyril Rhamaphosa and attend an expert consultation with the United Nations regarding children's rights on the Internet.
Tarique accepts the fact that someone living with this disease has a low life expectancy – he says that there are only 19 of them living with this disease in South Africa and that every year or so one of them are called home, with the most recent loss being a few weeks ago - but this does not deter Tarique from pursuing the dreams and goals that he has. In actual fact it allows him to live every day as the gift that it is.
Stay tuned, as we speak about the biggest challenges Tarique faced, his struggles with depression and anxiety, and how he always searches to find purpose in his pain.
This is an episode not to be missed.
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Level Up Your Game, with Mike Zwaan
On today’s episode, I speak to Mike Zwaan. Mike originally from the Netherlands works as the tennis head coach at a world-renowned fitness and wellness center in Phuket.
In this episode, Mike speaks about the lessons he has learned as an athlete, and how these lessons have helped him in life and in his role as head coach.
We speak about some of his biggest challenges and reflect on how he dealt with it. He also speaks about the important role losing plays in developing an athlete.
In addition, Mike shares some techniques that can help calm you down in moments of being anxious and nervous, as well as why it is important to work on the areas that you dislike.
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Fashion as an Expression, with Lenneth Bowers
In today’s episode, I speak to Lenneth Bowers - a fashion entrepreneur - about his journey in founding the Perseus Streetwear brand and the Perseus & friends flagship organisation.
During this episode, Lenneth reflects on how fashion had always been a way for him to express himself and connect with others. This became the foundation on which he would later build the Perseus brand. As his role and input in the fashion industry started getting noticed, other designers began reaching out to him. This led him to open a flagship store – Perseus & Friends – where he would house other up-and-coming brands, to better support their growth.
Lenneth speaks about what it takes to build a successful brand, marketing, the work that goes on behind the scenes and so much more. He also shares some of the lessons that he learned as a semi-pro footballer, and how these lessons are fuel his current pursuits in the fashion industry.
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Discovering Your Life's Work, with Devdondidit
During this episode, we speak about your internal narrative, and how Devon had bought into the idea that he is a failure and will never amount to anything. We speak about the importance of failing forward, trying, and trying until you find the best fit.
Devon also shares his framework for overcoming life’s difficulties, saying that he sees everything as a stepping stone preparing us for the future.
Devon also lets us in on the lows that come with always having to be ‘on’.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
Let Fear Keep You Sharp, with Christopher McDonald
On today’s episode, I speak with Christopher McDonald. Christopher originally from Northern Ireland, is a former pro-MMA fighter who manages beach clubs and hotels in Phuket. On this episode, we discuss what it means to win, being mentally strong and how fear can be a powerful tool to motivate you to get up and get fight ready.
We look at how Christopher manages his competitive spirit and how losing has helped him stay grounded. ‘You can give your all and still lose, that is just the nature of the game’, we speak about how he manages the lows and Christopher shares his framework for getting back up.
Christopher also reflects on life after fighting, and how the same principles apply in his career, where he demands excellence from his team and everything that he does – that is the only way we win after all.
Furthermore, he gives us a glimpse into the camps that he is running for kids, to help them become more confident and disciplined young individuals.
This is an episode not to be missed. Stay tuned.
Renew The Mind, with Dr. Raul Sanchez
In addition, Dr. Raul speaks about the three core layers of identity and how the majority of people are being held captive in the prison of their minds, simply because of the beliefs that their identity has been built on. We speak about how to go about changing this narrative and rebuild your identity. Dr. Sanchez also shares one of the core questions he asks his clients to help them gain perspective, “what is awesome about that”?
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Dr. Raul Sanchez has a book being published in the coming months, titled "Resilient Man".
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Focus on Becoming Your Best, with Jonathan Armorgan
Jonathan shares the biggest takeaways he has, and how he managed to reinvent himself as a player when the primary skill he was known for began to decline as he approached 30.
Furthermore, Jonathan speaks about life after football, his purpose, and how the roles he is in all focus on developing the character of the individual. Jonathan now works with teens helping them discover their purpose. Jonathan’s motto is, “Everyone has a God-given purpose, part of mine is helping others to discover theirs”.
Stay tuned as we speak about overcoming challenges, becoming your best, a life of service, and so much more.
Beyond Limits, with Denny Silva
This week I speak to Denny Silva, a triathlete and personal trainer originally from Venezuela who has called the US home for 15 years. During the episode, Denny shares his love for the sport, people and traveling, and gives us a peek into the process he follows when preparing for a race. He started racing triathlons at the age of 30 and has not looked back since, being ranked one of the top triathletes in Nevada and entire Venezuela. Denny speaks about how he uses visualization, the power of meditation, and gratitude in his sport. He also shares an anchor thought he uses to remind himself of his ability to endure pain when his mind starts running wild. Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
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Denny is a Vegan and plant-based Elite triathlete; -4 Ultra marathons, 3x top 3 overall -All American triathlete -3 x world championship qualifier for half Ironman distance -6 years year in a row qualifier for national duathlon/ sprint and Olympic distance triathlon Best top 5 elite triathletes in half Ironman distance for Venezuela 🇻🇪 - 2019 number 1 Nevada triathlete - second-fastest Venezuelan time in the world in the full Ironman distance.
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Train yourself for Happiness, with Riz
This week I speak to Riz, an entrepreneur with a passion for food, fitness, and people.
Riz from Thailand shares some of the challenges that she had faced and shares her framework for happiness. At the age of 27 she faced her first near-death experience, saying that it allowed her to live more fully and freely.
During this episode, we speak about the importance of challenging yourself, and Riz gives us some insight into her practices that allow her to let go of her ego and remain a student.
We speak about how she manages it all - business, her dogs, being a single mother, her fitness, and the like.
Furthermore, she also tells us why discipline is the cornerstone in everything that she does, and how she ensures that it always gets done today, not tomorrow.
Stay tuned as we speak about mindset, death, aging, managing a busy schedule, and training yourself to be happy.
Manifest - Rising to your Dreams, with Ernest St.Clair
On todays episode I speak to the multitalented Ernest St.Clair also known as $ain't Clair, about his journey in the entertainment industry. Ernest was first introduced to the South African audience in the early 2000s after being part of AfroZ, the runner up on the Coca Cola Pop Stars singing competition.
During this episode we look at some of the hardships and challenges that he faced, and the lessons he learned.
We speak about the importance of betting on your dreams and what it takes to be relentless about your vision. We look at the practices that has allowed him to thrive in an industry where many fade into the ether after a few years at most. Some of the core practices that we discuss during the episode are visualization, the power of reading and studying the greats, and constantly auditing your life and your circle.
Ernest also speaks to us about his acting career and how he manifested it and the importance of being able to adapt to the changing environment.
Finally, we also take a look at his childhood and how growing up on the Cape Flats became his fuel that still ignites the desire to achieve greatness.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
Serving Through Music, Chad Saaiman
On todays episode I speak to Chad Saaiman, music artist and producer, about what it really took for him to chase his dreams. During this episode we speak about deciding to pursue a career in music, the core principles that allowed him to thrive in the music industry for more than a decade. As well as how being shot in a botched car jacking refined his perspective.
During this episode we look at what it was growing up on the Cape Flats, and the role mentors played in his success. Chad admits that he was not the most talented singer, and that it was only during his final year in high school that he began to realise that maybe singing is something that he should pursue. He speaks about the importance of work ethic but more importantly developing a skill that sets you apart from everyone else.
In addition, Chad speaks about his relationship with failure and rejection, and why if you want to succeed at the highest level that you have to inoculate yourself against the fear of failure.
Stay tuned to this Live recorded discussion about mindset, resilience, being authentic and true with yourself, and so much more.
Don't Forget You are a Priority Too, with Cherry Fowler
On today’s episode I speak to Cherry Fowler, a mother, wife, and Aerial Art and Trapeze teacher. Cherry is passionate about fitness and shares how as I mother, a woman and a wife it is important to look and feel good. Cherry is 43 years old and is in the best shape of her life. During this episode she speaks about the importance of prioritizing you and making time for what is important.
After giving birth her body began to change as she put on extra weight. Cherry was not happy and her confidence began to decline. This led her to start running as a way to keep off the weight.
She recalls how people in her hometown would look at her strangely when they saw her running, since running as an exercise was not common. When I asked her why she selected running as the exercise of choice all those years ago, she answer “running easy is to do, you do not need any equipment”.
Years later, at the age of 40 Cherry decided to switch up her training routine, committing to a program that has seen her be in the best shape of her life.
During our discussion, Cherry reveals the principles that helped her get into the best shape of her life and maintain it. She also tells why it is important for her as a mother in her 40s to be comfortable and confident in her skin.
Stay tuned; this is an episode not to be missed.
The Gift of Adversity, with Shaun Kober - Part 2
This week I continue my conversation with Shaun Kober as we focus on his time in the military as a sniper and reflect on what it took to maintain his composure during the heat of battle. Shaun reveals some details about his deployment and the importance of preparing for the 'worst'.
Shaun also speaks about mental health and his personal struggle after returning from war.
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Shaun faced his fair share of adversities growing up, from living in an abusive environment to not having any electricity or running water for six years. Determined to create a better life for himself, he left home and starting working at the age of 14. This determination paid off, leading Shaun to be awarded a rugby scholarship. Shaun then went on to serve Australia for 6 years as a sniper, being deployed three times.
During this episode Shaun discusses the core practices that have helped him to thrive in the face of adversity and the importance of purpose. He also speaks about the value of conditioning yourself to handle the difficulties that life will throw at you.
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The Gift of Adversity, with Shaun Kober - Part 1
This week I speak to Shaun Kober, about conditioning yourself for success. Shaun, head strength and conditioning coach at Tiger Muay
Thai, faced his fair share of adversities growing up, from living in an abusive environment to not having any electricity or running water for six years. Determined to create a better life for himself, he left home and starting working at the age of 14. This determination paid off, leading Shaun to be awarded a rugby scholarship. Shaun then went on to serve Australia for 6 years as a sniper, being deployed three times.
During this episode Shaun discusses the core practices that have helped him to thrive in the face of adversity. He also speaks about the importance of conditioning yourself to handle the difficulties that life will throw at you.
In addition, Shaun shares some intimate details about his time as a sniper on the battlefield and how this experience has made him a better man. We also look at the core practices that Shaun relied on to remain calm on the battlefield, as well as his relationship with death.
Stay tuned, this two part episode is not to be missed.
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Going for Gold - If you Limit yourself, you Limit God
Growing up in Mitchells Plain, an area on the Cape Flats infamous for gang violence and drugs, Ashley is familiar with the challenges and hardships many on the Cape Flats face. Refusing to be a product of his environment, Ashley instead focuses his energy on who he is becoming and being a role model who plants the seed of hope.
Reflecting on some of the core events that shaped his perspective and gave rise to his resilience, Ashley sees going to a boarding school at 13 years old as being one of these defining moments. Though it was difficult being away from home, it was simply preparing him for what was to come.
To quote him “the challenges and hardships are all part of God’s plan, as he is preparing us for greatness”.
It was only when Ashley won his first race in grade 10 that the plan started to become clear. Since then, Ashley’s focus has been on training and improving his running time. This of cause comes with sacrifices, perseverance, and discipline. Ashley shares that his daily routines have been central to helping him alleviate the pressure and elevate his running game.
During this episode we speak about how he manages when his routine becomes imbalanced when traveling and racing, as well as how he celebrates his wins while not removing his eyes from the main objective.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
The Daily Battle: Being Better than the Day before, with Chad Dickson
We also speak about Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, and how many are unable to reach ‘self-actualisation’ because their safety needs are not being met.
Driven to be better than he was the day before, chad embarks on regular ‘intentional’ challenges to force him to face his inner critic and develop grit. We speak about his most recent challenge as well as the toughest challenges that he has been through.
In addition, Chad shares how he aspires to ignite a change through the approach he takes to serving his community, especially during a time when many undervalue and even hate the police.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
Reflect & Reorientate - The 80/20 Principle, with Jasper Basson
This week I speak to Jasper Basson, an accountant and entrepreneur from Cape Town South Africa. During this episode Jasper reflects on his 2 decades in entrepreneurship and how the defining experiences along the way have refined his perspective and approach to life and success. He recalls how the 08/09 financial crisis negatively impacted his business and left him 20 million in the red. In spite of the financial loss, Jasper perceives the knock as a blessing, as it forced him to confront his ego and realign with his purpose - serving businesses.
Jasper speaks about the 80/20 principle and the powerful role it played when it came to auditing his life. Jasper also shares his framework which he uses to shed the 'excess' and dial in to what really matters.
During this episode we also speak about the importance of leading an intentional life, the different buckets of success, fitness and energy, as well as the morning routine that Jasper follows.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
Awaken the Lion- From a mess to speaking at Harvard & Oxford, with Cole Davids
Cole grew up in Belhar on the Cape Flats and was exposed to gender-based violence in his home, as well as being a victim of abuse himself for a number of years. Cole started to observe those around him and realised that if he didn’t fight for a better tomorrow, he would end up like those in his environment – hopeless and victims of their circumstances. Cole decided that where he is from and his mistakes does not disqualify him from becoming a lion, a king of his life. He knew his journey would not be easy, as he would need to unlearn many of the behaviours and ways of thinking that he had subconsciously adopted from his environment. Strong in his position, Cole decided that a life of victimhood would end with him, he would be the one to bear the burden and fight to restore hope to his family.
This is when Cole went on a journey of discovery and redefining who he was and what he could do. Cole discovered that there is more to life than the mess you find yourself in, and that if you can grow through your mess, then your mess can become your message. Cole has taken his message around the globe and has spoken at some of the most prestigious organizations such as Harvard and Oxford universities.
In this episode we speak about the importance of your attitude towards life, not being afraid to fall and fail, as well as the importance of reconstructing your personal narrative in a way that serves you and your life’s mission. In addition, we speak about the abundance of possibilities and opportunities that exists, yet so many have given up the fight and want things handed to them on a silver platter.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
Summit the Mountain - One Pair of Shoes to a Fortune 500 Company. with Francois Daniels
During this episode frank and I speak about what it was like growing up on the Cape Flats, how easy it is to fall victim to the gang culture and get trapped in the poverty cycle. We also look at what life is like now living in the US, and compare it to his early struggles. We also look at the biggest lessons he learned on his journey and how his recipe for summiting your mountain.
Stay tuned this is an episode not to be missed.
Serve People, Not Their Success - Heed the Calling, with Bruce Nadin
Today I speak to Bruce Nadin, a sports chaplain, mentor, child of God and author of Call Up - The Competitors Prayer Book. During this episode we speak about his journey impacting and serving elite athletes. Bruce began his journey at Leicester City football club before moving to South Africa to get involved in mentoring inmates at some of the toughest prisons in South Africa. We speak about his experience and takeaways from working with these inmates, especially since he was new to South Africa and the gang culture.
Before long, doors started opening for Bruce at football clubs in Cape Town and he once again got involved in providing guidance and mentorship to athletes.
Bruce tells us about what ignited the Call UP Competitors Prayer book. A book with prayers specifically designed to meet the human needs of the athlete – whether dealing with getting dropped from the team or being out of form.
Bruce and I also speak about the value crisis plays in our lives and how it can help direct our efforts to what is truly matters, the role identity plays in our success and many more.
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Work-Life Rhythm --- Problems into Opportunities, with Kyle Depiesse
On today’s episode I speak to Kyle Depiesse from the USA. Kyle an entrepreneur, speaks to us about work-life rhythm and how to identify what season of life you are in. The concept of work-life rhythm is important to Kyle, as he knows what the result of being out of flow can have on your productivity, your family and overall quality of life. Being out of flow and experiencing burn out after constantly chasing success, Kyle stepped away from the corporate world and shifted his focus on creating more fulfilment in his life. Kyle speaks about how he slowed down and now helps other high achievers foster greater work-life rhythm.
Kyle also tells us about how he managed to clear nearly $400k in debt in 3 years, after being frustrated about money issues and living pay cheque to pay cheque. Being debt free has given him more options and freedom. This gave rise to another of Kyle’s services, as many people began seeking his counsel on helping them become debt free.
This is just one example of how Kyle has turned many of his personal problems that he overcame, into opportunities to help others overcome similar problems too.
Stay tuned as we speak sustaining high performance over the long term, burnout, clearing debt and so much more.
Don’t ever look down - Finding Your Voice in a noisy world, Don Beukes
On today’s episode I chat to the Pushcart Poetry Prize nominated author Don Beukes. Growing up Don was always surrounded by adults, which had a profound impact on him since he would often just observe the world around him. This tendency to critically observe the world around him formed the foundation that would later give birth to his second voice, poetry.
During this episode Don reflects on how an unplanned collaboration with a well-known comedian helped build the confidence in his writing, resulting in three published books within a short span of four years. He also speaks about how local journalist were not interested in his work initially, but he learned to value his own work until the world started valuing it.
Stay tuned, we speak about how apartheid shaped his earlier years, the role his older sister played in his life, and how English used to be a struggle for him.
Running Africa - 54 Countries for Charity, with Joe Labuschagne
On today’s episode I speak to Joe Labuschagne about his passion to help others and how he is using his physical ability raise funds for charity.
At the age of 17 Joe did his first run for charity, doing 270 km over 4 days to raise funds for an orphanage on the brink of closing. At the age of 17, it was one of the hardest things he had ever done, fighting his mind and body all the way to the finish line. When he crossed the finish line and saw all the people cheering and the smiles on the kids faces, the pain he experienced had faded away. This marked the start of Joe running extreme distances and terrains for charity.
Joe had a plan to run from Cairo in Egypt all the way to Cape Town South Africa. He ran through Egypt and Sudan, but when he arrived in Ethiopia he started to experience stress fractures and as a result his doctor would not give him the green light to continue.
Joe went back to the drawing board and decided he would instead run or cycle all 54 countries in Africa during his life.
The next country on Joe’s list is Nigeria, he will be cycling from Abuja to Lagos to raise funds to sponsor sporting equipment for orphans in Nigeria.
During this episode we speak about the power of the ability to endure and how it served Joe in the various areas of his life. We also speak about where his passion for helping people stemmed from, and his 26-year career in educating the leaders of tomorrow.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
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Embody Greater Resilience with Kyle Daniels
Today we have a special episode where I take the ‘hot’ seat and share why resilience is a core ingredient in your success. This episode forms part of a Facebook live series that I am doing with Cape Flats Stories. In this episode you can expect to learn the importance of resilience and how you can consciously embody greater resilience in your life. I also share how I had to employ resilience to overcome some of the lows that I faced in life.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
Power of Sales, With Daniel Villota.
On todays episode I speak with serial entrepreneur Daniel Villota about his journey in business. Daniel from Ecuador developed a love for business at a young age and currently runs several businesses.
Upon completing his MBA in Thailand, he found himself living off a friend’s couch with a mere 66 USD in his pocket. He had an important decision to make, either call his parents and go back home or find a way to make it on his own in a foreign country. Determined to make it on his own, he started a surf school with a few friends, and within the first month they had generated over 11 000 USD on an island populated with other surf schools. He equates the success of his surfing school to his strategic approach to sales and marketing.
Today Daniel also runs a social marketing agency, E-Media Asia, where he helps businesses thrive through providing marketing support.
Stay tuned, this episode is not to be missed, especial if you are thinking about pursuing the path of entrepreneurship.
Define the Objective- What is measured can be improved, with Rajesh Malhotra
On today’s episode I speak Rajesh Malhotra, a serial entrepreneur and investor from India. In this episode we speak about the lessons that that he has learned over the span of his 20-year career, that has seen him launch six furniture-based companies and invest in multiple tech start-ups.
Growing up in humble circumstances, Rajesh always knew deep down that he to be a successful and lead a life that treated him well. The problem was that he had no money and had no idea where to start. This dreamer spirit did not sit well with those around him who wanted him to stay in his lane.
He decided to take any job he could find and allow it to define a path for him.
The job he took was as a traveling salesman. This allowed him to understand sales and consumer psychology, which would later prove to be invaluable skills on his entrepreneurial journey. Rajesh reveals the framework for ensuring long-term business success.
He also speaks about the key characteristics that he developed, as well as how he maintained his relentless drive and belief in the earlier days when results were lacking.
Rajesh also shares how he divides his life into 8 segments and has a list of goals for each. We speak about the way he measures his progress, the key principles he follows as well as the importance of action.
Furthermore, we speak about the importance of books and how each victory makes the next obstacle less difficult.
Stay tuned, this episode is not to be missed.
Observe & Evolve - Anticipating the Future of Media, with TK
On todays episode I speak to the Media Personality Tarryn Kay Trussell van Louw, also known as TK, about her journey in the industry and why it is important to take a flexible approach to the changing landscape. TK has extensive experience in the space, and has worked in both television and radio.
TK shares why it is important to observe what is going on in your industry, and how doing this has allowed her to anticipate the ‘bends’ ahead and pivot where necessary.
It was not always obvious that TK was a gifted communicator, instead her talkative nature at school saw her being labelled a chatterbox. It was only later in life that she began to realise that her voice is one of her biggest assets. This just shows that what might be viewed a problem at one stage of your life can turn into the greatest gift at the next.
We also speak about the importance of developing a strong network that forces you to level up, she quotes he mom as always telling her that “Iron sharpens iron”.
TK also shares her vision for transforming the narrative in South Africa, and many more…
Stay tuned this is an episode not to be missed.
Dream Chaser turned Dream Achiever, with Gareth Duncan
On today’s episode I speak to the GD Industries CEO and founder Gareth Duncan about how he went from a dreamer to an achiever.
During this episode we look at how a career in journalism allowed Gareth access to some of the top athletes in South Africa. Through interviewing them he got inspired and it forced him to raise his standards of what he thought he could do. According to Gareth the most valuable lesson that he learned though this is that these elite athletes were human too, they faced their own share of hardships and adversity, yet they did not let this deter them from their mission.
In 2013, now equipped with this relentless approach to his goals, Gareth decided to quit his job and pursue the path of entrepreneurship. Gareth shares how scary this decision to leave a stable income was, especially since this was an unconventional path. But Gareth had a mission, and he was not prepared to conform.
Gareth also reflects on how a holiday to Thailand gave birth to GD suits.
During this episode we speak about how the definition of success is often misguided, with a materialistic narrative centring around what people see at face value.
In addition, we look at the value of selling yourself on your dream, being open to constantly evolving and embracing the journey.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
Your Purpose is Wrapped in the Pain, with Jerome Michaels
On today’s episode I speak to Jerome Michaels about his passion for serving and how his pain gave rise to this purpose. Jerome an entrepreneur, is too familiar with the world of gangsterism and crime on the cape flats. At the age of 10 his family dynamics changed when his parents went through a divorce and this led him down the path of seeking love and approval in the wrong places. At the age of 13 he was recruited into a gang and started engaging in criminal behaviour. Robbing people of their hard-earned money, using drugs, and sleeping on the streets became his new way of life. But Jerome knew that there had to be more to life. Broken, homeless and at his lowest, Jerome discovered a renewed love for life when he accepted Jesus as his saviour.
He realised that his delinquent behaviours were simply a symptom and an expression of a deeper problem. Today Jerome uses his life as an example of what you can achieve and become when you move away from focusing on your selfish desires and move towards the purpose that life has been preparing you for.
During this episode we speak about how your purpose is wrapped up in the pain of your past, and that it is your duty to find the silver lining from those difficult times. Jerome also tells us about the community outreach programs that he runs and how he is raising funds to rebuild the homes of fire victims. We also speak about what is lacking in many of the communities on the Cape Flats and why the culture of envy and breaking down others are so rife.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.
Building the Confidence to Win: The Key lessons from losing more than 20kgs with Fauzi Hasnan
Fauzi was overweight and dissatisfied with himself and the direction of his life. He knew that his old way of looking at himself and the world was not serving him.
He had a low self-esteem, would constantly beat himself up about past failures and doubted what he could achieve. That was until the beginning of 2020 when he decided to focus on losing weight and strengthening his mind.
During this episode Fauzi reveals how Covid almost threw a spanner in attaining his weight loss goals, because all the gyms had gone into lockdown. This is where Fauzi learned one of the most valuable life lessons and moved his focus away from gyms being closed and directed it instead to what he had at his disposal. Through this he discovered a love for bodyweight exercise while simultaneously overcoming the obstacle of gyms being closed.
Fauzi and I speak about what were the key principles that helped him achieve his weight loss goal and how these principles can be applied to the various areas of his life. I also reflect on my own weight loss journey and the valuable lessons that have helped me to thrive.
If you are looking at creating a change in your life then this episode is for you. We speak about the key principles of change, the importance of discipline and how to develop it, and how you can start building the confidence to win.
Focus on the Journey not the Destination, with Russell Julius
Being a gifted student, Russell would achieve excellent grades without much effort, until his home life turned upside down and this led to adverse effects on his academic performance. But through this all, Russell learned the importance of adapting to change and developing a relentless work ethic, which still serves him today.
In this episode we look at his journey in entrepreneurship and how the events in his life, both good and bad, has been preparing him for a life of service and impact.
During this episode, Russell also shares some of his business failures and challenges, and how these were needed to refine his perspective and character. We also speak about the entitlement trap and how this ‘disease’ of the ego can hold you back from assuming responsibility and control of your life.
Stay tuned, this is an episode not to be missed.