I felt so honoured and privileged to have Penny Heyns one of the greatest Olympians South Africa has ever had, to be standing next to me on the pool deck helping me with my stroke. In the gala I swam a week later I hit all my times that I hadn’t done for a year. Penny inspired me to believe I can make it, and that giving up shouldn’t be an option until you reach your goal. Connor McLeod
Zelda en Penny Ek wou net baie dankie aan julle altwee oordra vir die voorreg wat dit was om julle hier in Grahamstad te leerken! My swemmers is “fired-up” en” ready to go” vir die seisoen. Ons het die naweek in PE geswem om net die seisoen te begin met n “benchmark” so tye was swak maar gemoed hoog met almal wat n beter idea het wat hulle moet insit en wat hulle wil bereik! Ek het pas Penny se boek klaar gelees en is even more inspired,you are both truly “nice” people and it was wonderful getting to know you! Ek hoop regtig ons gaan weer die vooreg kry om julle weer hier in die Oos Kaap te “host”! Sheena Price – Grahamstown Swim Coach
This comes with heartfelt thanks from the 15 members, 2 coaches and parents of Simba Seals swimming club, who attended your Lusaka clinic from the Copperbelt capital, Ndola. It was a memorable experience with invaluable swimming and life lessons for swimmers, coaches and parents, and the inspirational talks will remain with us all for a long time. Thank you very much! You have motivated us all in so many ways. Simba Seals Swimming Club, Copperbelt, Zambia
Penny was invited to speak to our Corporate Sales team, one week before the London Olympics. It was the perfect timing for a double gold medallist to address our team, as they were at the starting tracks of an incentive competition. We received rave reviews about Penny’s talk. She was absolutely captivating with her sincere reflections of her successes and her journey. She connected with the team through her humility and her effortless style of sharing profound messages through relating stories through her eyes. Penny, is not only a hero to our most recent Gold-medallists; Cameron & Chad but she has provided our sales team with the jewels of wisdom and motivation. Our sincere thanks to Penny and Zelda.” Sharon Rao-Farista Marketing Manager| Large Corporates & Resellers| Business Marketing| MTN SA (Pty) Limited|
Thank you again for a wonderful, informative and inspiring course. I have a wealth of information that I will be able to pass onto and use to teach my swimming kids. Lerryn Mew – Bubbles Swim School Port Elizabeth
Thank you so much for running your clinic at St George’s this weekend. I have such good feedback and look forward to it becoming an annual event at our school. Jonathan Liss – Headmaster St. Georges Prep Port Elizabeth.
Thank you so much for running your clinic at St George’s this weekend. I have such good feedback and look forward to it becoming an annual event at our school. Jonathan Liss – Headmaster St. Georges Prep Port Elizabeth.
I was fortunate to hear you speak at the Bidvest conference this week. Your talk was so gracious and honest, I felt quite inspired afterwards. I have taken many things out of it to apply to my personal life and my work life, and to pass on to my family and staff. Keep up the great work, and I wish you every success for the future. Ava L Roberts – Regional Operations Executive Bidvestfoodservice
I found your talk very enjoyable and entertaining. To have the opportunity to hear someone’s experiences and journey to the top is a real privilege. From a personal note, hearing your thoughts especially ‘where ever you are, put in 100%’ and ‘do your own race’ , amongst others, are great messages to pass on. We will definitely look at using you when the opportunity arises. Dave Clark – Managing Director Océ South Africa – a member of the BIDVest Group
Thank you for your immensely inspiring presentation of your journey to success. Your presentation was inspirational on a deeply personal note which resonated with each and every delegate. Your grace, poise and passion were refreshing and appreciated. Jane Russill – Bidvest Foodservice