Champions Uncovered - Ignite Greatness

Chris Oldnall and Peet Crowther completed the Triology Ocean Challenge with the third swim distance covering a distance of 66km. They talk to Birgitta Wasserfall about how this historic double False Bay crossing has raised significant funds and directly supports the South African Hall of Fame’s Legacy Project, empowering young South Africans through bursaries, mentorship, and development programs.Support the show

Birgitta Wasserfall talks to Cycling Coach, Running Coach and Sport Scientist, Devlin Eyden about recovering after a marathon.Support the show

Birgitta Wasserfall talks to Cycling Coach, Running Coach, Sport Scientist at Coach Parry, Devlin Eyden about preparation insights for the week leading up to a marathon race. Support the show

“Innovate for the future” covers what is required for innovation, exploring what the innovation journey looks like, the role leaders should play for innovation and learning what it takes to innovate.About Tendayi VikiTendayi Viki is an author and advisor to corporate leaders. He specializes in creating buy-in for innovation, transformation, and breakthrough ideas.He holds a PhD in Psychology and an MBA. As Partner at Strategyzer, he has worked with leaders and teams to navigate the human elements of innovation, ensuring their initiatives gain the trust, support, and active participation from stakeholders.He has delivered keynotes, led workshops and advised global organizations and has over 20 years of experience as thinker and author.Visit his website: www.tendayiviki.comSupport the show

Highlights and take-aways from a Sport Sponsorship Masterclass with Partnership Manager, David Brooke. Support the show

Discover how what you do today shapes the future. Laureus Sport for Good CEO, Marlene Coetzee-George and Justice Desk Africa Founding CEO, Jessica Dewhurst share their personal journey's and the experience they bring to the Foundation space. Support the show

Champions Uncovered Masterclass on the topic of Sports Ambassadors highlights ways a sport ambassador can enhance your brand, matching products that suit the athlete and how sponsoring up and coming athletes strengthens the sport in the long term. Support the show

Start conversations that get results with Chris FenningLeadership Coach, Carla Wasserfall speaks to award-winning author, speaker and trainer Chris Fenning  in this Champions Uncovered Ignite Greatness podcast.  Chris Fenning makes it easier for us to communicate at work. He helps experts talk to non-experts, teams talk to executives, and much more. Chris's practical methods are used in organisations like Google and NATO, and have appeared in the Harvard Business Review.   Find out how Chris can help you at www.chrisfenning.com    Books available: Effective Emails: https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Emails-Straightforward-Communication-Business/dp/1838244069  39 Ways to Make Training Stick: https://www.amazon.com/Ways-Make-Training-Stick-Development/dp/1916818013 The First Minute: https://www.amazon.com/First-Minute-Start-Conversations-Results/dp/183824400XThe First Minute Workbook - A practical tutorial with self-assessment and activities to help you improve the clarity of your communication at work. Based on the multi-award-winning book, The First Minute (https://chrisfenning.com/get-the-first-minute-workbook-free/) Support the show

" Abandon your fears. Embrace the mountains."  - Mountain Abandon This episode focuses on  navigating  the paths of life and business.  Meaningful movement is found in embracing the mountains. Pierre is a champion in his field of ultra-running, a Drakensberg fanatic and a knowledgeable adventure guide.  As an experienced pilot and flight instructor, Pierre naturally has an understanding of navigation and is passionate about sharing his map skills, mountain survival mentality and love of nature with others. This podcast is filled with wisdom as Pierre shares his experiences along the way. Whether you are an athlete or a business athlete, you will benefit by listening to the insights shared. Visit Mountain Abandon  https://www.mountainabandon.com/  for coaching, events, consulting. Instagram Follow "The Flying Runner"  - Pierre Jordaan  https://www.instagram.com/the.flying.runner/Support the show

An interview with Coach Carla Wasserfall co-founder of Champions Uncovered and Patricia Stock  who is the co-founder and CEO of MGI RAS (part of MGI Worldwide), fulfilled various senior and executive management roles.Patricia is A strategic entrepreneurial accountant. Master’s degree in international accounting, CA and a Chartered Director (South Africa) and leadership coach, in line with her passion for helping organisations and people to grow responsibly in realising their potential in a sustainable manner.Patricia is committed to people and organisations transformation.Her life’s philosophy is “Grow as I Grow”.Topics covered:- Defining leadership- Overcoming challenges- Being an effective leader through wellbeing- Faith in action in business.Be inspired to move by listening to this podcast.Support the show

As an entrepreneur, Sarah O'Brien Hammond is a community creator, life and career coach and recruiter. She creates safe and judgement free containers for women to gather and talk about the things that matter most and supports women in designing their dream life/career, gaining the confidence to go after it and designing a roadmap to getting there. In her coaching practice, Sarah works with high performing women who don't feel aligned (inspired, motivated, challenged, purposeful) with the work they are doing or life they are living. Sarah is also passionate about ditching the hustle and grind mentality and achieving success differently. She lives in the Big Apple with her two teen daughters, husband and french bulldog, Champ!The Network of Woman in New York City is the community she foundedSupport the show

In this podcast Mark Ewing shares insights about taking the next step when the path is unclear and provides starting point tips. Be moved and inspired by this podcast. Support the show

Do you wonder why people respond differently to the way you do?We all have a unique way of doing things and what moves us. Leadership and Organisational Coach Carla gives insights and explains the 9 different core motivations of people. Gain more understanding of yourself and others, when you book one Gain Clarity & Understanding session with Champions Uncovered. Bookings available to understand your strengths and overcome barriers within. Content source: Co-Authors Don Richard Riso and Russ HudsonSupport the show

Be inspired in this Champions Uncovered podcast where host Birgitta Wasserfall interviews Dr Anke de Beer. Anke shares about the challenges parents and children are facing in the Digital Age. This has become even more evident in the recent years where the direct effects of digital overexposure can be seen, firsthand in every household.Guest Anke de Beer, PhD is the co-author of Digital Dilemma This podcast is for everyone searching for insights on:- Parenting in the digital age- Technology- Mental HealthBe inspired to live a life victorious by overcoming challenges in the digital age. Support the show

Be inspired in this Champions Uncovered podcast where host Birgitta Wasserfall interviews Sarah Hill. Sarah Hill is shares openly about her struggle with Mental Health,  the measures she's put into place to manage the challenges and what dealing with Mental Health has taught her as a person. This podcast is for everyone searching for insights on:- Mental Health- Identity- Overcoming challengesBe inspired to live a life victorious by overcoming adversity. Edited by Podcast ChampionsSupport the show

Be inspired in this Champions Uncovered podcast where host Birgitta Wasserfall interviews Kruger Van Wyk. Kruger Van Wyk played first class cricket for New Zealand as a retired first class cricketer he is the Team Consultant to the South African National Academy and Women's National Team since 2018. Kruger's life purpose is about giving-back, contributing and assisting others in reaching their dreams.This podcast is for everyone searching for insights on:Balancing work and family lifeSelf-growthValuesMeasuring your worthBe inspired to move towards living an authentic life. Thank you to Zinhle Twala for his voiceover,  introducing the host and guest in this podcast. Edited by Podcast ChampionsSupport the show

Be inspired to keep taking one step at a time and move your life to the next level in this Champions Uncovered podcast where host Carla Wasserfall interviews Lee Den Hond. Lee Den Hond  has  climbed and summited the highest mountain in the world, an award winning business woman and entrepreneur, sought-after keynote speaker, extreme athlete  and author of the book “what happens when you say yes!” and a difference maker. In this podcast, Lee Den Hond shares: What it takes for you to climb your highest mountain  Key lessons to reaching your goals and activating courageInspiring you to make a decision todaySome of Lee’s most inspiring challenges that she has overcomeIn 2013, she became the third South African woman to climb the highest mountain in the world Mount Everest and reach the summit.Multiple full ironman events (3.8km ocean swim, 180km cycle and 42.2km marathon)Marathon des Sables (a run in the desert 257km of heat, terrain)Success in business: "South African Business Woman of the Year in the Entrepreneurial Category".Lee continues to make a difference in the community with the Field of Dreams Foundation and lives with purpose impacting people’s lives and cheering others on by inspiring them to move. Listen to the podcast here.This podcast is for you, if you want to move in the direction of your highest dreams and goals! You can contact Lee den Hond via her website https://leedenhond.com/Champions Uncovered - igniting greatness within!Support the show

Be Inspired in this Champions Uncovered podcast where host Carla Wasserfall interviews Carl Bates.Carl Bates is a dynamic entrepreneur, thought leader, sought- after keynote speaker and strategic advisor for a variety of companies and organisations. He is considered a global leader in the education, appointment and guidance of high-performance boards. He is also an expert in maximising individual and team contribution to maximise return. Through his leadership, the Sirdar Group has become Africa’s leader in this field. This podcast is for you if you are an Entrepreneur, Business Owner or considering starting a business. In this podcast, Carl Bates gives clarity and insights:  What game you are playing? Craftsmanship or Entrepreneurship The law of the 3 hats: the distinction of roles in business (shareholder, director, and management)The law of ego: You and the greater purpose of having a businessA personal leadership perspective from Climbing Kilimanjaro JourneyThe concept Play to winBe inspired to move your business to the next level. Thank you to Birgitta Wasserfall for her voiceover work in this podcast. Support the show

Be Inspired in this Champions Uncovered podcast where host Carla Wasserfall interviews Samantha Skyring.Samantha Skyring, the founder of Oryx Desert Salt , started by packing her grinders and bags on her dining room table and the product is now in the USA in Whole Foods Market - a natural organic supermarket.“A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles - Anon” In this podcast, Samantha will inspire you to live intentionally with an attitude of gratitude and how adversity can be a source of opportunity when you take a step of courage. Samantha shares practical tips on the entrepreneurial journey, your wellbeing and encourages you to build your motivation muscle. Gratitude is a tool to move you forward. Neale Donald Walsh once said "The struggle ends where gratitude begins." and  to live with an attitude of gratitude and open your heart to new possibilities is a game changer.  Visit Oryx Desert Salt for more on this unique product that works in harmony with nature, not in opposition to it. Being sustainable and harvested from a renewable source will always be key values to the Oryx Desert Salt vision.Support the show

Be inspired in this two part podcast by the power of setting an active goal. Champions Uncovered host Carla Wasserfall interviews Kovilan Naidoo, an ordinary South African guy in his 30’s setting an extraordinary goal for himself to complete his very first marathon in 2021 and becoming extraordinary in the process. In this podcast as he shares the “before” the marathon journey and the marathon experience (we won’t spoil it to find out how the marathon went). He gives practical advice for the right mindset on the running and marathon journey.  His positive attitude to life is what makes him a champion. A heartfelt personal journey of applying his new found love for running, into his daily routine and habits helping improve himself as an individual to live a more balanced healthy lifestyle.  Kovilan is a husband and a new dad to a fur baby. He works full time as a travel industry professional and is very passionate about his career and is a people person. He believes sport and music unites people. May this podcast inspire you to set a goal for yourself and to start to champion an area of your life. Sport is one way to maintain a strong mind, keep moving and focus on your wellbeing. This Podcast was produced, edited and hosted by Champions Media, a division of Champions Uncovered Pty Ltd. Stay motivated and inspired with monthly motivation by subscribing hereSupport the show

 Champions Uncovered interviews Thuli Zikalala founder of Yellow Owl who making a difference bridging barriers. Thuli is a bold leader who is passionate about driving positive change in her community and a qualified South African Sign Language interpreter and who is breaking ground in this space and in this interview she shares more on her journey. Yellow Owl is a company making digital content more inclusive and accessible to a wider audience through SASL (South African Sign Language) interpreting, this is aimed at removing information barriers within the Deaf community. Stay motivated and inspired with monthly motivation by subscribing hereSupport the show

Champions Uncovered Podcast  Guest Ingra du Buisson-Narsai gives practical ways to apply Neuroscience to unlock human potential.Ingra is the author of Fight, Flight or Flourish and a  registered Organisational Psychologist in private practice. As the  Director of NeuroCapital Consulting which consults to some of South Africa’s leading and most admired companies, her unique contribution is being a catalyst for change, using integrative organisational Neuroscience.A relevant podcast that has applicable ways to understand how Neuroscience can be applied for wellbeing. This podcast was produced by Champions Uncovered Pty LtdStay motivated and inspired with monthly motivation by subscribing hereSupport the show

An encouraging and inspiring interview with Angelique du Toit who is a successful business woman, an inspirational speaker,  author of 5 published books and an authentic leader. Angelique shares her journey and story of courage, hope and gives practical and applicable ways to thrive in life  with greater purpose, passion and productivity.  This podcast was brought to you by Champions Uncovered Stay motivated and inspired with monthly motivation by subscribing hereSupport the show

Lawrence Brittain (Rowing Silver Medallist Rio 2016 ),  talks to Champions Uncovered host Birgitta Wasserfall about the challenge he had to face to overcome in his athletic career. Support the show

Founder and CEO of Inverroche Distillery, Lorna Scott shares her leadership learnings and her lessons along the journey inspires start up entrepreneurs.  #LeadingWomanThis Podcast was produced, edited and hosted by Podcast Champions. Want to build a podcast audience for your business? Connect via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.Support the show

Dreamschemeni.org CEO, Stephen Mullan talks to Birgitta Wasserfall about the positive difference they are making in the lives of at-risk young people in Belfast, Northern Ireland.For more than a decade, they are committed to building a long-term commitment to young people and for caring for the whole person.This Podcast was produced, edited and hosted by Podcast Champions a division of Champions Uncovered Stay motivated and inspired with monthly motivation by subscribing hereSupport the show

Made For More, is an organization based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.Their aim is to equip young people with the knowledge and understanding that there is value in their identity and the choices they make.This Podcast was produced, edited and hosted by Podcast Champions. Want to build a podcast audience for your business? Connect via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.Support the show