Turning Dreams into Triumphs: The Cobus Visser Way My Dream was to play Rugby

 

I want to share a personal story with you - a story about dreams, resilience, and making the impossible possible.

My Dream

From Dreams to Reality: My Journey to Empowerment

As a haemophiliac, the thrill of sports like rugby was a distant dream for me. A big guy with no biceps and being a haemophiliac, I was told my dreams were too far-fetched. But life has a way of turning dreams on their head. My path led me from the confines of a wheelchair to the summit of Kilimanjaro, with crutches as my companions. This journey taught me invaluable lessons in resilience, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of goals.

On Kilimanjaro with crutches

From the Sidelines to the Heart of the Game

Although I never played rugby, fate had a unique plan. I was called upon by teams like SWD Eagles, the Lions Women's team, and ultimately, the Southern Kings. Working alongside the now Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids , we focused on building a Winning Team culture of peak performance and mental strength. And guess what? We made the improbable a reality. The Southern Kings celebrated their best season, triumphing over top teams like the Bluebulls, Sharks, Warratahs and nearly reaching the quarterfinals.

SWD Eagles team

In the Dressing Room of Success

My experience in the dressing room, amidst professional players, was more than just a dream come true. It was a preparation for my mission: to help companies forge a culture of peak performance, strong values, and strategies to conquer their seemingly impossible goals.

Southern Kings year-end

2024 Strategies: Let's Make It Happen

As you plan for 2024, let me be your guide in crafting a strategy that guarantees results. With powerful tools like Team EQ assessments and the 10x assessment, we'll set and achieve the goals that will elevate your team to new heights.

10x your business

Remember, I'm Cobus Visser, the 'whatever it takes and live without regret' guy, and I'm here to ensure your Goals turn into triumphs.

Join me on this journey to excellence. Let's make 2024 a year of transformation and unparalleled success.

In Viking Honor

Cobus 'The Viking' Visser

Below Picture running over coals running on the field

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Triumph Over Adversity: A Story of Resilience and Strength

 

In the face of unwarranted jests about my physical appearance, particularly my arms, I reflect on a journey marked not by the superficial standards of physique but by an unyielding spirit of perseverance and resilience. My story isn't one of conventional physical strength but a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Recently, I participated in a study conducted by a university that involved getting 3D scans and X-rays of all my joints. This wasn't a routine medical procedure but a poignant moment of introspection. Living with haemophilia, my elbows and ankles have undergone significant degeneration over the years.

Climbing Kilimanjaro with crutches

The last decade has seen me transition from being advised by orthopaedic doctors to consider ankle fusion and elbow replacement to conquering mountains. I climbed Kilimanjaro with my crutches – a feat that defies the limitations set by my condition. The recent examination revealed a startling yet inspiring truth. My joints, particularly my ankles and elbows, are in a state that, medically speaking, should prohibit essential functions like walking. There's hardly any joint or cartilage left, yet I walk. My elbows, especially the right one, are nearly held together by tissue. It's a condition that should limit me, but here I am, living proof that the human body has mysteries and strengths beyond our comprehension. I am a large man, and like many, I dream of hitting the gym, building muscles, and showcasing physical strength. However, life has taught me that power isn't always about bulging biceps or ripped abs.

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Sometimes, strength is about the will to keep going, the courage to face each day with optimism, and the belief that pain is not a sign of weakness but a testament to the body's incredible capacity to endure and adapt. People often don't realize there's anything different about me until they see my joints. My physical appearance only reveals the battles I've fought and continue to fight. This realization reminds us that we all carry unseen actions and challenges, not the physical scars that define us but how we face them.

To anyone who experiences pain, either physical or emotional, my message is this: Face it with faith, not pretence. Embrace your journey, no matter how arduous it seems. Your strength lies in your ability to persevere, to believe in your inner resilience, and to keep moving forward, one step at a time.

In sharing my story, I aim to inspire others to see beyond the surface, recognize that true strength is not always visible, and, most importantly, understand that every challenge we face is an opportunity to discover the extraordinary power within us. #hemophilia hashtag#WhateverItTakes hashtag#livewithoutregret hashtag#viking hashtag#painrelief hashtag#motivationalspeech

*CEO, It’s Your Fault?*

 

Is your business thriving, generating profits, and fostering a great team culture? Or are you blaming external factors like the economy, team members, sales, customers, or even Eskom for your struggles? It's time to consider that you might be the biggest obstacle to your business's success path.

Here are 10 signs that indicate you might be such a CEO:

1. Cutting Budgets on Marketing and Sales: Reducing investment in the activities that drive your business's growth.

2. Blaming the Economy and Customers: Focusing on external factors for poor cash flow instead of looking inward for solutions.

3. Wasting Money on Team Builds with No ROI: Investing in events or activities that do not contribute to team or business growth.

4. Underperforming Team Frustrating You: Failing to see leadership's role in team performance.

5. Lack of Vision and Values Integration: When no one in the company knows or lives by the company's vision and values.

6. Ignoring Customer Feedback: Not valuing customers' insights can lead to missed opportunities for improvement and growth.

7. Resisting Change and Innovation: Being stuck in a "we've always done it this way" mentality stifles growth and adaptability.

8. Poor Financial Management: Not having clear financial goals or mismanaging company funds can lead to disaster.

9. Neglecting Employee Development: Failing to invest in the growth and development of your team members.

10. No personal coaching or mentoring for the Team: Do not invest in a personal coach for yourself or for the executive team.

In my years of experience assisting businesses, from startups to scale-ups, in achieving 10x growth, I've learned the following key lessons:

1. Investment in Sales and Marketing is Fundamental: These areas are the foundation of your business growth.

2. Creating a High-Performance Team Culture: A strong, positive culture is essential for success.

3. Upskilling in EQ, AQ, IQ, SQ, +5more etc.: Developing these quotients across the team boosts overall performance.

4. Mapping Out ROI from Team Builds: Ensuring every investment in team activities brings value to the business.

5. Cultivating a Team of Action Takers: Encouraging habits that apply learnings from meetings and strategy sessions.

6. Establishing a Viking Code of Honor: Implementing a code with clear consequences for actions that align with or deviate from company values.

7. Emphasizing Agile Leadership: Adapting and responding to change swiftly is critical.

8. Fostering Innovation at Every Level: Encouraging everyone in the organization to contribute ideas for improvement.

9. Building Resilience and Grit: Preparing your team to face challenges head-on without faltering.

10. Prioritizing Customer-Centric Strategies: Placing customer needs and feedback at the heart of business decisions.

“The moment you became a leader is the moment you lost your right to be Negative."

I've invested in a two-hour 10x assessment that can help identify your business's red flags and pave the way for scaling 10x. It's about doing "Whatever It Takes."

Cobus "Viking" Visser

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