55 Results for
Risk-Takers
Preet Chandi
Fastest Woman to Complete a Solo Expedition to the South Pole
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- Local: Under £10,000*
- US East: £20,001 - £35,000*
- US West: £20,001 - £35,000*
- Europe: £10,001 - £20,000*
- Asia: £20,001 - £35,000*
Preet Chandi
Described as “a trailblazer, and the most determined, tenacious, and motivated woman,” Preet Chandi holds the record of being the fastest woman to complete a solo unsupported ski expedition to the South Pole, as well as the distinction of being the first woman of colour to complete a solo expedition on the continent. Driven by an unending desire to push her mental and physical boundaries, Preet is any Army officer, physiotherapist, Nordic skier, ultramarathon runner, and endurance athlete with an iron will that has led to her making history and breaking barriers in the world of adventuring.
Sarah Robb O'Hagan
Game Changing Business Leader, Former CEO of EXOS the Performance Coaching Company, Former President of Equinox, Former Global President of Gatorade, Former Marketing Director at Nike and the Virgin Group
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Sarah Robb O'Hagan
Described by the media as everything from “Superwoman undercover” to “The Pied Piper of potential,” Sarah Robb O’Hagan is an executive, activist, entrepreneur, and founder of Extreme Living — a content platform designed to help individuals, teams, and organizations play to their highest potential. As the former CEO of EXOS, the leading human performance coaching company serving 30 percent of the Fortune 100, Sarah and her team worked with clients ranging from C-suite leaders to pro athletes to enhance their performance in work and life. Drawing on her decades experience at some of the world's most influential brands, she shares practical takeaways including how to make failure your fuel, discover your most competitive playing field, get out of line rather than always following conventional wisdom, and bring out the “extreme" in others.
Erik Weihenmayer
World-Class Blind Adventurer
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- Local: £55,001 - £75,000*
- US East: £55,001 - £75,000*
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- Europe: £75,001 and up*
- Asia: £55,001 - £75,000*
Erik Weihenmayer
Erik Weihenmayer is a world-class adventurer, the first blind man to summit Mount Everest, and one of only 150 mountaineers to climb the Seven Summits. His latest and most demanding adventure is kayaking the 277 miles of the Grand Canyon. One of the most exciting and well-known athletes in the world, he never let his lack of vision interfere with his quality of life. Weihenmayer’s feats have earned him incredible press coverage and dozens of awards. He is also the author of two books and addresses leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, motivation, and inspiration.
Robert Roncska
Expert in Leading in High Stakes Environments, Advocate for Leading with Love, Former Nuclear Submarine Captain
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Robert Roncska
During his twenty-eight-year career in the Navy, Robert commanded a nuclear-powered submarine, led the largest submarine squadron in the U.S. fleet, and even carried the nuclear football for President George W. Bush, who affectionately named him "Navy Bob.” In this journey, he learned invaluable lessons. Among them, the significance of sacrificial love stands out profoundly. Drawing from these experiences, Robert has come to understand that serving others is the ultimate pathway to prosperity for families, communities, organizations, and nations worldwide. His mission is to promote and teach leading with love to enable human transformation, foster positive cultures, and promote well-being globally.
Sebastian Coe
Double Olympic Gold Medalist and Former Chairman, British Olympic Association
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- Asia: £10,001 - £20,000*
Ranulph Fiennes
The World's Greatest Living Explorer
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- Asia: £20,001 - £35,000*
Ranulph Fiennes
Sir Ranulph Fiennes was, with Charles Burton, the first man to reach both poles by surface travel and, with Mike Stroud, the first to cross the Antarctic Continent unsupported.
Dakota Meyer
Sergeant Dakota Meyer is a Marine Corps veteran and the recipient of the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest honor. He is the first living marine to have received the medal since 1973 and is also one of the youngest. Through five successive missions, he helped save the lives of 13 American and 23 Afghan troops. President Barack Obama awarded Meyer the medal on September 15, 2011. Meyer was also inducted into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon. He addresses motivation, courage, leadership, believing in yourself, doing what is right, and what happened that day in Afghanistan.
Nicole Malachowski
First Woman Thunderbird Pilot, Combat Veteran, Fighter Squadron Commander, White House Fellow & Adviser, and Indomitable Spirit
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- Local: £20,001 - £35,000*
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Nicole Malachowski
A 21-year veteran of the United States Air Force, Colonel Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Ret.) wanted to fly military jets from the moment she saw them at her first air show when she was five years old. She achieved that goal – and then some. A leader, a combat veteran, the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, an instructor, a White House Fellow, and an inductee into the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame, Nicole’s Air Force career exceeded her wildest dreams.
Annie Duke
Author, Decision Strategist, & Former Professional Poker Player
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- US East: £75,001 and up*
- US West: £75,001 and up*
- Europe: £75,001 and up*
- Asia: £75,001 and up*
Annie Duke
Annie Duke is a former professional poker player where she has learned and refined the concepts of strategic decision making and she has learned to apply them to all facets of her life. She is an engaged activist and philanthropist and was one of the top poker players in the world for two decades. Annie writes, coaches, and speaks on a range of topics such as decision fitness, emotional control, productive decision groups, and embracing uncertainty. A regularly sought-after public speaker, she addresses thousands in keynote remarks at conferences for organizations ranging from the Investment Management Consultants Association to the Big Ten Conference.
Steve Boyes
Conservationist and National Geographic Fellow
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- Asia: £20,001 - £35,000*
Steve Boyes
Conservation biologist and National Geographic explorer Steve Boyes gives audiences an eye-opening look at the world around us and shares insights on the power of exploration. Through the use of stunning high-quality images and stories, he challenges audiences to view the world with a fresh perspective. He believes that rich biodiversity is the key to maintaining our quality of life and connection to the planet, and he shares the human experience of the wilderness with audiences so that they come to understand why they need to protect areas that they will likely never see firsthand.
Darcy Gaechter
Adventurer, Author, First & Only Woman to Kayak the Amazon River from Source to Sea
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- Local: £10,001 - £20,000*
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- Europe: £10,001 - £20,000*
- Asia: £20,001 - £35,000*
Darcy Gaechter
An adventurer, record-setter, and boundary-breaker, Darcy Gaechter is best known as the first woman - and member of the first team - to kayak the Amazon River from source to sea. The journey required her crew to paddle over 4,000 miles across the widest part of South America, a voyage that took 148 days to complete. She is also the author of The Kayaker’s Guide to Ecuador and Amazon Woman, an adventure memoir detailing her Amazon River expedition and the life challenges she faced to get there – the rights of which have been purchased to turn her story into a movie. Gaechter inspires audiences with her personal journey of overcoming obstacles and making the impossible possible – sharing useful tactics to take on even the most daunting of challenges and demonstrating how a strong belief in yourself and in your goal are key ingredients to any success.
Lisa Jaster
Army Ranger School Graduate, Leadership and Peak Performance Expert
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- Local: £10,001 - £20,000*
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- Europe: £20,001 - £35,000*
- Asia: £20,001 - £35,000*
Lisa Jaster
Lisa Jaster is one of only three women to graduate from the first integrated United States Army Ranger program, which is one of the most difficult combat training courses in the world, and she was the first female Army Reserve officer to become Ranger qualified. Lisa continues to demonstrate that barriers are meant to be broken and exemplifies how perseverance and hard work are absolutely essential to achieving your goals. Filled with humorous stories and moving anecdotes, her talks leave audiences inspired to push past adversity no matter the cost and better their lives.