Pierre Spies, a former Springboks and Bulls rugby star, has transitioned into a successful career as a life coach and motivational speaker. Known for his athletic prowess, Spies now utilizes his experiences and faith to empower individuals and organizations.
Pierre Spies was one of the most popular players for both the Bulls and Springboks , and he now serves as an active member of the community.as one of the most formidable figures in South African and Springbok rugby, renowned for his raw power, exceptional pace, and ball-carrying ability. Besides racking up over 100 caps during an illustrious career with the Bulls between 2005 and 2015, he also played in 53 Tests for the Springboks .
The muscular loose forward – who was said to have had a body-fat percentage of just 6.5 – was renowned for his achievements in the gym, while he was rumoured to be able to run 100m in around 12 seconds. Both his parents served as ministers, and so it’s no surprise that he moved into a similar vocation after retiring from rugby in 2017.A deeply committed Christian, Spies has been making a name for himself on the public stage as both a motivational speaker and a life coach., the 39-year-old works towards “taking everything he has learned in his stellar sports career and combining it with the lessons life has taught him to help others realise their potential and change their lives for the better”. Having also studied theology, Spies aims to “use his faith as a foundation for his talks, examining the role belief plays in achieving goals and the universal lesson that unconditional love teaches us”. Through his motivational speaking and life coaching engagements, Spies hopes to be an agent of change, as he explained in another recent interview. “It’s amazing to see how what I have learned on my life’s journey thus far can have a positive impact on the corporate landscape,” he explained. “The fact that I can share my story and the experiences that have moulded me into the man I am today and use them to help others reach their life goals, change their mindsets and inspire team spirit is a blessing, and one I am eternally grateful for… It’s a gift I am compelled to pay forwar
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