39 episodes

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. 

Xpect Performance Clinton Shum

    • Society & Culture

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. 

    Episode 39- Four Lessons We Can Learn from Children for a More Fulfilling Life

    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 adulting and responsibilities. The four lessons are:1. Be more curious.2. Be resilient.3. Be present.4. Have fun.I really hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did formalizing it. Like, share, subscribe and enjoy!Clint

    • 28 min
    Episode 38- 41% of South Africans Wouldn't Mind a Military Governed State- Dr Steven Gordon

    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 episode we cover: - Attitude towards democracy- Attitudes towards alternative forms of governance- Willingness to vote - Attitude towards state capture - Understanding of our history - Beliefs and or experiences around racismIf you h...

    • 42 min
    Episode 37- Rugby, Consistency and Achieving the Body of Your Dreams with Stefan Terblanche

    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 cover:1. Stefan's weekly training schedule and diet. 2. The pros and cons of the fitness industry on social media. 3. What rugby taught him about recovering quickly form setbacks.4. The transition from being an elite athlete to working with training the general pop...

    • 56 min
    Episode 36- Plastic Pollution and Swimming Around Easter Island with Sarah Ferguson

    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 – Circumnavigation of Easter Island | March 2019 | 63.5km | 19hr8minElephant Coast Swim Series | July 2018 | 100km | 6 days1st African woman to swim Ka’iwi Channel crossing | July 2017 | 58km | 17:541st person to swim Aliwal Shoal solo swim | May 2017 | 18km | 5:00MAD sw...

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Episode 35- Purpose, Liberation and Lessons from Madiba with Matthew Willman

    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 photographer for the Nelson Mandela Foundation,Being a fly on the wall in Madiba's presence, Matthew has worked with some of the greatest leaders of our time, including three US presidents. In this episode, Matthew and I discuss:1. His journey around t...

    • 59 min
    Episode 34- Decoding Body Language with David Allen

    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 and the USA. David has been a guest lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal's leadership and business programs and frequently speaks at Babson College, a premier entrepreneurship school in Boston, USA, as well as Bentley University. His debut book, ...

    • 1 hr 11 min

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