The Xpect Performance Podcast

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 two books, "How To Be Unstoppable" and "How Does She Do It?".

Cindy Norcott - Motivational Speaker, Business Coach, Best-selling Author

Cindy is also a philanthropist, founding the Robin Hood Foundation in 2005 and continues to run more than 120 charitable outreach projects every year and in 2016, she was awarded the Sunday Tribune Lead SA KZN Hero of the Year award.

Home - Robin Hood Foundation

You can find Cindy's books below:
Cindy Norcott - Motivational Resources for Self Growth

There is no doubt, Cindy is an achiever! Upon reflecting on this episode, I've learnt two things:
1. Being and achiever is not an exclusive and elusive concept, it really does come down to your mindset and the clarity you have on what you want for your life. 
2. Everything comes at a cost. If you're uber ambitious and career driven, you must accept the likelihood that other areas of your life won't match the level of success as your career. 

You can contact Cindy via email on [email protected]

What an honest and candid conversation and I think you're going to take away a lot from this one, especially if you're an ambitious, career focused mother!

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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 85 000 books, established 24 school libraries and placed over 339 book corners across South Africa.

Coupled with this, Ros is a published author of two children's books, namely Under the Baobab Tree and The Rumbling Rhino. She has two new exciting books ready to hit all major book stores nationwide in the coming months.

At a time when it is so easy to be negative in South Africa, Roselynne has decided to take action and be part of the change that we so desperately need. You can follow her journey and get in touch with LEARN on the below links:

Our Story – The LEARN Project

Ros Toerien (@roslynnewrites) • Instagram photos and videos

The Rumbling Rhino by Toerien, Roslynne | Penguin Random House South Africa

Under the Baobab Tree by Toerien, Roslynne | Penguin Random House South Africa

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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. 

In this episode, Jenna divulges the challenges of harmonizing being a wife and mother of three kids, with being a professional long distance runner. We discuss the setbacks she has had in her career and how she continues to rise in the face of adversity, with particular reference to her health struggles over the last 18 months. 

I would recommend you follow Jenna's journey on her website and social media handles below:

Jenna Challenor JET FUEL JEN “I run with fire in my soul, hope and faith in my hands!” – JET FUEL JEN “I run with fire in my soul, hope and faith in my hands!”

Jenna Challenor (@jennachallie) • Instagram photos and videos

Jenna Challenor Athlete | Facebook

My best, 
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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.

Adilson still holds the record on the Sunshine Tour for most consecutive cuts made (43). Adilson's career took a new path after taking his opportunity on the Legends Tour which has been the tour that he has since won 5 times on in the last 18 months.

Adilson outlines why he was able to enjoy such a dramatic turnaround in his career at 50 years old. A remarkable story and an even better bloke! Find more about Adilson below:

Adilson da Silva (@adilsondasilvagolf) • Instagram photos and videos

Adilson Da Silva – Legends Tour Profile

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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 having a balanced identity that reflects and values all aspects of one's character and essence.

Kirsten is one of the few South Africans who has represented her country and completed a PhD in Sports Psychology. She has worked with numerous Olympic athletes and professional sports personnel.

Kirsten currently is the performance psychologist at Newton Sports Agency, host of her podcast Behind The Dream and is the author of the book-Waking From the Dream- Stories of Transition Out of Elite Sport.

You can find her book, social media and website below:

Newton Sports Agency | My WordPress Blog (newtonagency.co.za)

Dr Kirsten van Heerden (@drkirstenvanheerden) • Instagram photos and videos

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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 Pangolin Working Group will strive towards the conservation and protection of all four African pangolin species by generating knowledge, developing partnerships and creating public awareness and education initiatives.”

In this episode, Nicci sheds light on the mysterious pangolin, its behaviour, as well as the unfortunate atrocities these wonderful creatures continue to be subjected to. Episodes such as these are crucial and necessary in creating the awareness required to save the pangolin. 

You can get behind APWG on the below links:

African Pangolin Working Group – Conservation on a different scale

African Pangolin Working Group (@africanpangolinconservation) • Instagram photos and videos

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Have you achieved your goals for 2023? 

Did you set goals for 2023? 

If you're one of the 19% of people that a research study proved to achieve their goals, congratulations. If you're one of the approximately 50% of people whose goals went out the window in the first 6 months of the year, you may find this episode helpful! 

As we look to 2024, I want us all to have the best possible chance of reaching our goals. This episode has taken research on goal setting and filtered it into what I believe are the nuts and bolts of good goal setting. 

Thank you immensely for the tremendous support this year, onwards and upwards. 

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Performing when it matters charts the path to success in an exponential time frame. You'd be hard-pressed to find competing under higher stakes than in mixed martial arts. There is no escape. One thing is for certain, your preparation is going to be highlighted. 

It is your preparation, that will largely dictate in how good a physical condition, you will walk away in. Professional EFC fighter, Jesse Schaper talks me through the mindset behind the intensity of his training, to be trained for the expected and the unexpected. 

I liked how Jesse frames his fights mentally, as being on a never-ending quest to find out more about himself, and what he is made of. I believe it is a really productive and constructive way of reaching one's potential. Acting in a genuine state of curiosity and growth, rather than a fear of failure and being idle as a result. 

Check Jesse out below:

Jesse Schaper (@jesse_schaper) • Instagram photos and videos

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Boxing is one of the most misunderstood sports. Boxing is also back on the rise! In this episode, professional boxer Tyrone Schaper dispels any stigmas that surround the sport of boxing. 

Calling on his personal experience, Tyrone outlays the significant difference boxing has made in teaching him the skills and discipline necessary to harness emotion. 

As someone who didn't understand the world of boxing, I learnt a lot about the industry and value that this combat sport can bring to a person's life. 

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⁠Tyrone Vanilla Gorilla Schaper (@official_tyrone_schaper_boxing) • Instagram photos and videos⁠ 

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Since 1998, Surfers Not Street Children have used surfing on Durban's beaches as a medium for creating opportunities for the less fortunate. 

It is yet another example of good people, finding creative and sustainable ways to serve and uplift. It is crucial that we continue to find ways of providing equality of opportunity to all. 

SNSC has done that with aplomb. Sinsonke Ndum-Ndum has been with the programme for 14 years and now is a leading member in their Durban branch. 

You can get in touch or offer your services to SNSC below: 

⁠Surfers Not Street Children (surfnotstreets.org)⁠⁠Surfers Not Street Children (@surfersnotstreetchildren) | Instagram profile⁠ 

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