Archive for July, 2019

What a sporting spectacular we all enjoyed in July…..key insights and a FREE eBook offer.

Posted on: July 30th, 2019 by Rob Opie No Comments

 

 

 

 

 

A true sporting spectacular in the month of July – where many great champions stood tall –  and others arrived to show us that anything is possible.

Human emotions flowed fast and furious……………..

 

From England winning their first CWC via a super-over ; to Novak Djokovic clinching Wimbledon via a fifth set tie-breaker; to Irishman Shane Lowry capturing the British Open on home soil; to Columbian Egon Bernal becoming the youngest Tour de France winner in 110 years; to Brazil’s Gabriel Medina – with a near perfect display of surfing – becoming the first goofy-foot in 30 years to win at the JBay Pro; to the Bokke grabbing a 90th minute draw in Wellington; to Bafana stunning the AFCON hosts in Egypt; to Lewis Hamilton winning a record sixth time in front of his home crowd; to 11 times World Surfing Champion, Kelly Slater, still competing at the very highest level in the JBay Pro…… at age 47.

Yes,

Anything is possible

WOW, did this all really happen in July month?

The sporting champions selflessly sharing insights, innovation and inspiration – from which we can all learn.

If one wants to be the best – one must learn from the best

But, undoubtedly for me, the ultimate sporting champion in July was Roger Federer, and the way he conducted himself after that epic five set; tie-break defeat.

Everything is virtuosos.

Roger Federer is undoubtedly one of the greatest sporting champions ever.

And nothing short of a personal branding genius.

If you want to know why – and want to read more, it’s all shared in my latest eBook launching next week.

 

It’s a short insightful book which you can read on the plane from Johannesburg to Cape Town.

The book shares seven potent game-changers from inside the game plans of great champions.

Indeed, the great champions play ‘The Game of Life’ at the next level.

 

So can YOU if you apply these self-same game-changers to your professional and personal life……

 

THE GAME CHANGERS – how to power up your game from Good to Great to Greater: Robert. A. Opie 

If you would like a complimentary eCopy sent to your inbox, just send me a request at

robopie@thegameplan.co.za

Or book an inspirational and interactive talk to take your team to that next level of Performance , Growth and Contribution.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON ROB’S  TALK

Taylor-made packages to fit your needs, your wants and your budget.

You can find out more at:

www.thegameplan.co.za

Go Great

Rob

Rob Opie is a Brand Strategist, Key-note Speaker, Author, Performance Coach to Teams and Life Coach to Individuals.

His game- changing THE GAME PLAN METHOD, is helping both teams and individuals throughout South Africa to achieve their greatest potential.

GET IN TOUCH:

robopie@thegameplan.co.za

CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON COACHING.

 

 

Powerful insights and inspiration from Cricket World Cup 2019.

Posted on: July 2nd, 2019 by Rob Opie No Comments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wow, Cricket World Cup 2019 has certainly delivered on some powerful insights, inspiration – and more……..

New talent has emerged, glittering careers have come to an abrupt end, the ordinary have been banished, the brave rewarded, characters built, good teams have become average, average teams have become great, grown men have come close to tears – and it’s far from over yet……..

It’s this dramatic nature of sport which makes us love the game so much.

Sport speeds it all up. It’s a microcosm of life.

But, what’s the real difference in England / Wales 2019?

Talent, Technique, Technology, Training and Teamwork have become table-stakes on the new world stage.

The cold reality is that:

Champions do more.

One has to do more to win – and win consistently on the world stage.

In my latest inspirational talk:  POWER UP YOUR GAME – from Good to Great to Greater , I share SEVEN powerful GAME- CHANGERS  from the World of the great Champions of business, sport and life.

These are the seven things one has to do, if one wants to win – and win consistently.

They are the game-changers which take champion teams to that next level of Performance,Growth and Contribution.

They are the game- changers which set the champion teams apart……….

– Your best made plans will prove meaningless unless you have the right mindset.

– To be great, you have to know what great looks like – great sets the stretch, the commitment and the tone.

– Branding is a champion’s compass in good times – and scaffolding in challenging times.

– Conquering means coming from a position of strength – never coming from a position of weakness.

– They optimally manage their finite energy levels.

– Physical, chemical and emotional energies either fill or drain the very same human energy well.

– Consistent winning happens when you get the culture right.

 

The game at the very top level has become more and more about consistency, and it’s clear that:

Consistency demands more ………


Enjoy the rest of Cricket World Cup 2019…….

Go Great

Rob


Take your own team to that next level of Performance,Growth and Contribution ….

BOOK ROB TO TALK AT YOUR NEXT TEAM EVENT : robopie@thegameplan.co.za

We have  taylor-made packages to fit your needs, your wants and your budget.

You can find out more at : www.thegameplan.co.za.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON COACHING.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON ROB’S LATEST TALK

 

Rob Opie is a Brand Strategist, Key-note Speaker, Author, Performance Coach to Teams and Life Coach to Individuals.

His game- changing THE GAME PLAN METHOD, is helping both teams and individuals throughout South Africa to achieve their greatest potential.

GET IN TOUCH:

robopie@thegameplan.co.za

How can we help YOU and/or YOUR TEAM to achieve your own greatest potential? The Game Plan.

Posted on: July 1st, 2019 by Rob Opie No Comments

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Game of Life can be played in two ways ………

One’s called “The School of Hard Knocks” – the other is called “The School of Champions

Which one have you chosen?

Is your game plan made of the right stuff ?

I’m often asked the question: What do we do at THE GAME PLAN ?

The answer is :

COACHING.

Today, coaching is one of the fastest growing industries in America – with very few top CEO’s and top ATHLETES in America – choosing to operate without coaches.

This blog is for those wanting to know more about COACHING – and how it can help either YOURSELF and /or YOUR TEAM achieve better – do life better.

Coaching can be broken down into two main streams:

As South Africans, we are pretty far behind Americans, as most of us have an inbuilt resillient toughness – and are far more likely to opt for “The School of Hard Knocks“.

But, there exists a far better, far easier way to play the game of life – a far better way to do life.

In coaching it’s called :

The School of Champions

Indeed human greatness leaves footprints………

And as the saying goes:

If we want to be the best; we must learn from the best

Herein lies the real life challenge, as we as human beings live mostly hectic and fast paced lives –  and simply have little to or no time to observe and study what the great champions of business, sport and life –  know, do and do not do to win – and go on to win consistently.

At THE GAME PLAN, we do it all for you, by packaging the success strategies of the great champions – sharing invaluable insights, innovation and inspiration with YOU.

With our game-changing methodologies and models – we help teams and individuals to achieve their greatest potential.

Here’s a brief overview of THE GAME PLAN METHOD.

STEP ONE: REALITY CHECK

Where do we come from? Where are we now? Where do we want to be?

Give yourself / your team a starting score (1-10), a reality check on our GAME PLAN BAROMETER below:

This is just your starting point.

The idea of coaching is to take you far closer to where the great champions play the game of life – and stay there – that’s 9/10.

Never easy, but it can be done.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEP TWO: DIAGNOSTICS

What is currently working for you? What is currently not working for you?

It’s time to make the necessary changes. Time to eliminate constraints. Time to put the focus on why you and /or your team will be great………

STEP THREE: GAME PLAN

Is your game plan made of the right stuff?

Are your Purpose, your Priorities and your Performance goals aligned?

If not, you’re likely to be procrastination pro, or the inner fighting will render all your best efforts meaningless.

Step Three involves building a new  high- level game- plan, which will serve as your compass in good times – and your scaffolding in challenging (  yes ,those times will come )

That’s it in a nutshell……… power stuff.


You will find more on coaching on my website : www.thegameplan.co.za.

If you and/or your team require any help, we have  taylor-made packages to fit your needs and your budget.

CONTACT ROB DIRECT: robopie@thegameplan.co.za

CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON COACHING.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON ROB’S LATEST TALK

 


Rob Opie is a Brand Expert, Key-note Speaker, Author, Performance Coach to Teams ansd Life Coach to Individuals.

His game- changing THE GAME PLAN METHOD, is helping both teams and individuals throughout South Africa to achieve their greatest potential.

GET IN TOUCH:

BOOK ROB TO TALK

robopie@thegameplan.co.za

CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON ROB’S LATEST TALK

www.thegameplan.co.za