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John McGrath stands as a beacon of transformation and resilience, captivating audiences worldwide with his compelling journey from an Irish athlete to a celebrated high-performance coach in Cape Town, South Africa. His core message emphasizes the boundless potential within everyone, advocating that with unwavering discipline and mental fortitude, anyone can transcend their limitations and achieve greatness.

Drawing from nearly two decades of experience, John has dedicated his life to empowering others, guiding them to unlock their innate genius. His multifaceted background as an international rower, martial artist, and one of Africa’s last performing strongmen enriches his narrative, making his story not just about physical prowess but about the relentless pursuit of excellence and personal growth.

John McGrath’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience and adaptability. Originating from Ireland, he distinguished himself as an international rower, showcasing not only physical strength but also an indomitable spirit. His passion for martial arts led him to attain multiple black belts across five different styles, reflecting his commitment to discipline and continuous learning.

Relocating to South Africa, John embraced the rich cultural tapestry of his new home, integrating his diverse skills into the local sports and wellness communities. His expertise as a strength and conditioning coach has been instrumental in the success of various athletes, notably his collaboration with South African long jumper Luvo Manyonga. Under John’s mentorship, Manyonga overcame personal challenges to secure a silver medal at the Rio Olympics and a gold at the World Championships, epitomizing the transformative impact of John’s coaching philosophy.

Beyond the realm of sports, John’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish FitLife, a premier fitness facility in Cape Town. This venture serves as a hub for individuals seeking to enhance their physical and mental well-being, embodying John’s holistic approach to health. His belief that “the body achieves what the mind believes” underscores his methodology, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between mental and physical conditioning.

As a motivational speaker, John McGrath captivates audiences with his authentic storytelling and actionable insights. He draws parallels between his personal experiences and universal challenges, offering strategies that inspire change and foster resilience. His talks are not just lectures but immersive experiences that challenge attendees to introspect and embark on their own journeys of self-discovery.

Event planners seeking a speaker who embodies authenticity, resilience, and actionable insights will find John McGrath to be an invaluable addition to their events. His diverse experiences resonate with a wide array of audiences, from corporate professionals to aspiring athletes, ensuring that his message of unlocking personal potential is both relatable and inspiring.

John McGrath’s approach is deeply rooted in practical wisdom. He doesn’t just theorize about success; he has lived it, overcoming personal and professional challenges to emerge stronger. This lived experience allows him to connect genuinely with audiences, offering them not just motivation but tangible strategies for personal and professional growth.

Furthermore, John’s dynamic presentation style, coupled with his ability to tailor his message to the specific needs of an event, ensures that attendees are engaged, inspired, and equipped with tools to implement positive changes in their lives. His commitment to fostering a mindset of excellence makes him a standout choice for events aiming to leave a lasting impact on their participants.​

John McGrath’s evolution from an Irish athlete to a renowned high-performance coach and motivational speaker in South Africa is a narrative of resilience, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to personal excellence. His multifaceted expertise, encompassing athletic achievements, martial arts mastery, and entrepreneurial ventures, positions him uniquely to inspire and empower diverse audiences. Event planners seeking a speaker who offers authenticity, practical insights, and a proven track record of transforming lives will find in John a partner dedicated to making their event both impactful and memorable.​

Hashtags: #JohnMcGrath #HighPerformanceCoach #MotivationalSpeaker #UnlockYourPotential #Resilience #MindOverMatter #FitLife #CapeTown

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John McGrath | Inspiring Motivation
  • Peak Performance
Digital marketing speaker and viral campaign strategist Mike Sharman teaches brands how to engineer shareable ideas, ignite cultural moments, and achieve measurable growth through bold, data driven creativity.
  • Expert Branding
Employee experience and culture keynote speaker Andy Golding helps organizations stay relevant by designing human-centered cultures that are innovation-ready and performance-driven.
  • Employee Engagement
High-energy vocal performance group Cappuccino delivers stylish, versatile live entertainment blending Motown, RnB, African hits, and contemporary party classics.
  • Jazz Band

Tim Goodenough is a highly sought-after High-Performance Coach dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, executives, and their teams unlock their full potential. With a track record of transforming individuals and organizations, Tim brings cutting-edge strategies and deep psychological insights to help leaders excel in high-pressure environments. His work in South Africa and beyond has positioned him as an authority in the field of performance optimization, ensuring that his clients not only meet their goals but surpass them with confidence and clarity.

Through his expertise, Tim has coached top-tier professionals, guiding them through the complexities of leadership, resilience, and peak performance. His approach integrates neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and elite performance techniques to create tangible, lasting results. Whether working with CEOs navigating high-stakes decisions or entrepreneurs scaling their businesses, Tim’s methods foster sustained excellence and personal mastery.

With years of experience in high-performance coaching, Tim Goodenough has established himself as a game-changer in the corporate and entrepreneurial landscape. His background in executive coaching, sports psychology, and leadership development provides him with a unique skill set that resonates with high achievers looking for an edge. He has worked with elite athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and fast-growing startups, offering a blend of science-backed methodologies and real-world applications.

Tim’s expertise lies in identifying and eliminating mental and emotional barriers that hinder peak performance. He leverages advanced coaching techniques, such as neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and cognitive behavioral strategies, to help his clients cultivate resilience, focus, and an unwavering mindset. His work has proven invaluable in high-pressure industries, where decision-making speed and accuracy are critical to success.

Beyond his one-on-one coaching, Tim is also an accomplished author and keynote speaker, sharing his insights on high performance at conferences and corporate events. His engaging speaking style, combined with actionable strategies, empowers audiences to rethink their approach to success and drive measurable improvements in their professional and personal lives. His teachings emphasize the importance of mindset, adaptability, and the science of excellence.

Tim’s influence extends beyond the boardroom; he has been featured in leading media outlets, and his expertise is frequently sought after by top organizations looking to create a culture of high performance. He has developed and implemented customized coaching programs that have transformed businesses, fostering leadership growth and team cohesion across various industries.

Tim Goodenough is a premier High-Performance Coach specializing in helping entrepreneurs, executives, and teams elevate their performance. His expertise in leadership, resilience, and performance psychology has made him a sought-after speaker and consultant in South Africa and internationally. With a passion for unlocking human potential, Tim equips his clients and audiences with proven strategies to achieve peak performance in both their professional and personal lives. His impactful coaching and speaking engagements leave lasting impressions, driving measurable success for individuals and organizations alike.

Hashtags: #HighPerformance #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #ExecutiveCoaching #MindsetMatters #PeakPerformance #SuccessStrategies

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Tim Goodenough
  • High Performance
5th Season delivers sophisticated jazz, smooth grooves and contemporary favourites with a signature South African flair, creating polished, atmosphere-rich performances for weddings, corporates and luxury events.
  • Jazz Band
Medical doctor and wellness strategist Dr Avron Urison helps organisations and individuals recalibrate health habits, resilience, and wellbeing through practical, science-led lifestyle change.
  • Wellness Speaker
Professional speaker and team performance strategist Joni Peddie helps leaders and teams build mental and emotional resilience to perform with clarity, confidence, and sustainable impact.
  • Performance Strategist
Bjørn Heyerdahl is an explorer, environmentalist, and internationally respected speaker who blends Viking heritage, biospheric design, and humanitarian leadership to inspire resilient, sustainable action.
  • Environmentalist

Nicola Tyler is a renowned expert in the field of Lateral Thinking and she has been a strategist and leadership development trainer for over twenty years.

During this time, she worked with, and was trained by, Dr Edward de Bono, in his creative and lateral thinking methods. As CEO of Business Results Group, she heads up the official distributorship of Dr Edward de Bono’s Thinking Methods, Official Tom Peters Training, iOpener Institute’s Science of Happiness at Work and Liz Wiseman’s Multipliers Leadership Development in Southern Africa.

BRG also owns the prestigious brand, ‘The Progress Conference’; host to the annual Happiness @ Work conference and numerous thought leadership programs in South Africa.

Nicola Tyler has shared the stage with a number of world renowned speakers such as Martin Seligman, Dave Ulrich, Tom Peters, Martin Lindstrom, Robert Kaplan, Ricardo Semler and more. She has personally addressed audiences in Argentina, Bahrain, Bangkok, Brussels, Cambodia, Paris, Prague, Mauritius, Switzerland and London, as well as having done extensive work in Africa and in the Middle East.

Nicola Tyler | Strategic Leadership

She is a Professional Associate at GIBS (Gordon Institute of Business Science), which has been ranked as the number one Business School in Africa (Financial Times, UK), where, for several years

Nicola presented an MBA elective on Creative and Innovative Thinking. Today, she presents on a number of company specific programs for the business school on both Innovative and Strategic Thinking.

Nicola Tyler is a professional, insightful and engaging speaker who is passionate about making a difference and delivering results.

She brings a deep respect and appreciation for business needs into their sessions by engaging people at all levels and encouraging the process of thinking in such a way, that it stimulates commitment and buy-in to decisions.

She is widely considered a master at applying de Bono’s techniques in live business situations. Nicola Tyler is an erudite presenter and master facilitator with business experience way beyond the field of Creative Thinking.

Nicola Tyler unique and pragmatic style of working has earned her a reputation for being able to ‘turn strategy into action’ and personal passion for thinking, innovation and results, is realized through a process that she has coined as ‘Operative Strategy’.

Drawing on Nicola Tyler twenty years of experience in the fields of strategy and innovation, Nicola facilitates strategic planning, strategic thinking and innovation processes and workshops across a variety of industries.

She regularly consults to organisations on strategic innovation, she coaches executives on the implementation of strategy and she facilitates partnering innovation workshops for clients.

Nicola has been interviewed on radio, television, and Nicola Tyler – Strategic Lateral Leadership has frequently contributed to articles on management journals, both locally and internationally.

Thinking Differently ™ About ….

It’s not often that you can book a speaker to present on any topic but quite literally, that’s what you can do with Nicola.

Nicola Tyler will bring to your subject the topic of thinking and in an engaging and high impact presentation, she will get your team thinking differently about … just about … ANYTHING!

The trick is the thinking part. She’s done in mining, sales, financial services, health care, human resources, manufacturing, marketing, branding, finance, risk management and more! And, even if she hasn’t done one in your field, she will be up for the challenge for sure!

Think – discover how your brain processes information and what goes right and wrong when you begin to think.

Differently – discover the power of perception and how learning to change perceptions can change, just about, anything. It’s the key to innovation success and it will unlock new thinking in the room, in an instant!

About – pick your topic and that will become the theme of Nicola Tyler presentation. She will research your industry and get to know your needs to ensure that she hits the relevant nail on the head! Your wish, is Nicola’s command!

Our company has quite a few different products in our stable.  Nicola Tyler is a master certified trainer in de Bono courses (Six Thinking Hats, Lateral Thinking, Power of Perception, Six Value Medals and Simplicity).  The most favoured course is Lateral Thinking.

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  • Strategic Leadership
Erik Kruger, leadership performance coach and keynote speaker, empowers individuals and organizations to thrive through resilience, high-performance, and adaptability.
  • Leadership Performance
  • Promoted
Lynette Beer: relationship expert, motivational speaker, and personality specialist who unlocks human potential using the Four-Colour Temperament Model to transform personal and professional relationships.
  • Motivational Speaker
Entrepreneur and youth development advocate Simon Mtsuki equips emerging leaders with practical tools, business insight and mindset shifts that drive opportunity, resilience and long term success.
  • Entrepreneur Speaker
Khanyisa Mnyaka, empowerment coach and TEDx speaker, guides audiences toward radical self-love, authenticity, and resilience.
  • Empowerment Speaker
World music performance band Tucan Tucan unites African and Latin rhythms into vibrant, interactive shows that celebrate diversity, culture, and global connection.
  • Entertainers

Tracy Going who co-anchored “Morning Live” on SABC2, previously the anchor on GMSA began her radio career in 1992 as the Morning News Anchor for Radio Metro, a position she held for 10 years.

Tracy has been seen on our television screens hosting the following programmes ‘Lebone’, ‘One Step Beyond’, ‘Private and Confidential’ and ‘The Market Report’ on DSTV. She has also anchored evening news on SABC2 and SABC3 in the past.

Whether presenting her motivational presentation or adding a professional touch to any corporate function as an MC, Tracy will ensure a sophisticated and enjoyable flow to your event.

Previous clients include Microsoft, Hullett Packard, Sasol, SAP Computers, Nissan Supplier of the Year Awards, Schneider Technology, Dobermann Media Systems, South Afirican Institute of Chartered Accountants and Plascon.

In 2001 Tracy received the Mother of the Nation Award and was a finalist in the Duku Duku Awards, nominated for the Favourite TV Programme Presenter category. In 1999 she was awarded the Weighless Woman of Substance Award and was named by The Star newspaper as one of the Top 100 people in SA in 1996.

Tracy Going | Inspiring Motivation

Tracy Going runs her own company offering a courses on personal development with workshops on various topics like, self-image, grooming, television presentation and dealing effectively with the media.

She has written two children’s story-cookbooks. “African Animals – Rhymes & Recipes” was a bestseller. Tracy Going second story-cookbook “Awesome Animals – Rhymes & Recipes” received the prestigious Best in South Africa Gourmand Cookbook Award and second position at the world Gourmand Cookbook Awards at the Paris Cookbook Fair in 2013.

Over the last few years Tracy Going has lectured at AFDA film school in Cape Town but left there to focus on writing her memoir ‘Brutal Legacy.’

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  • Inspiring Motivation

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