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Take your team to the next level with keynote speakers that have conquered many of the world’s greatest physical challenges, escaped death and broken records. Speakers.com adventurer and explorer keynote speakers motivate the audience to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges and obstacles with teamwork, planning, preparation, risk assessment, leadership and resilience.
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Robyn Benincasa
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Top Leadership and Teamwork Motivational Speaker, Adventure Racing World Champion, CNN Hero, and Bestselling Author
Top Leadership and Teamwork Motivational Speaker, Adventure Racing World Champion, CNN Hero, and Bestselling Author Robyn Benincasa is the founder of World Class Teams, a world champion adventure racer, a CNN Hero, former corporate sales expert and a full time …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
California, United States
Buzz Aldrin
Living Hero, American Patriot, Space Pioneer & One of the Bravest Explorers of All Time
Living Hero, American Patriot, Space Pioneer & One of the Bravest Explorers of All Time Buzz Aldrin graduated 3rd in his class at West Point, was a jet fighter pilot in Korea, and earned his Doctor of Astronautics from MIT. …
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$50,000 or greater
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California, United States
Stacy Allison
Businesswoman, Adventurer, Author, Motivational Speaker First American Woman to Summit Mt. Everest
Businesswoman, Adventurer, Author, Motivational Speaker First American Woman to Summit Mt. Everest Stacy has climbed the world’s most famous mountains; now she is helping organizations around the globe scale their own monumental challenges. Keynote Speaker Mountains, though seemingly a planet …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Oregon, United States
Casey Anderson
Naturalist, Conservationist, and Animal Rights Activist.
Casey Anderson is an expert in animal rescue and rehabilitation best know for his best friend “Brutus” an orphaned North American Grizzly Bear Anderson rescued in 2002. At that time if the bear had survived he might have been euthanized …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Montana, United States
Chris Bashinelli
United Nations Speaker, National Geographic Young Explorer, PBS TV Host and Cross-Cultural Expert
United Nations Speaker, National Geographic Young Explorer, PBS TV Host and Cross-Cultural Expert Chris Bashinelli, also known as, “Bash”, was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. After a decade long acting career including an appearance on the HBO hit …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Texas, United States
Wendy Booker
Author, Speaker, Mountain Climber, Marathoner, and Adventurer with Multiple Sclerosis
Author, Speaker, Mountain Climber, Marathoner, and Adventurer with Multiple Sclerosis Wendy Booker is on an amazing journey. Not only has she tackled marathons, mountains and ice… she’s doing it with multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS in 1998, …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Massachusetts, United States
David Breashears
Accomplished Mountaineer, Adventurer, Emmy Award Winning Filmmaker, Director, Cinematographer and Best-selling Author
Accomplished Filmaker, Mountaineer, Adventurer, Best-Selling Author and Professional Speaker David Breashears is an American mountaineer and is best known for documenting his adventures on film. In 1985, he became the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest twice. …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
Massachusetts, United States
Captain Larry Brudnicki
U.S. Coast Guard Captain and Inspiration for the Motion Picture The Perfect Storm
U.S. Coast Guard Captain and Inspiration for the Motion Picture The Perfect Storm Captain Larry Brudnicki led two dramatic rescue missions during the worst weather in 100 years, dubbed “The Perfect Storm.” This harrowing story of real people battling for …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
New Hampshire, United States
Jamie Clarke
Extreme Adventurer; Entrepreneur; Performance Coach and Professor of Leadership
Extreme Adventurer; Entrepreneur; Performance Coach and Professor of Leadership Jamie Clarke is a natural born explorer. He grew up in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada and fell in love with the outdoors at an early age. In his teens, …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Unknown, Canada
Dennis Conner
World Champion American Yachtsman, Author, and Publisher
Four-Time Winner of the America’s Cup Four-Time Winner of the America’s Cup, U.S. Yachtsman of the Year, Author and Publisher Dennis Conner, also know as “Mr. America’s Cup” is the world’s most successful Americas Cup Skipper, a four time winner …
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California, United States
Jim Davidson
Resilience Expert, Author, Adventure Speaker, and Expedition Leader
Resilience Expert, Author, Adventure Speaker, and Expedition Leader Jim Davidson is a resilience expert and professional speaker who provides presentations about personal resilience, resilient teamwork and resilient leadership. He speaks to top-quality organizations like Marriott, National Geographic, US Army, Nokia, …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Colorado, United States
Ariane de Bonvoisin
Life-Balance Expert, CEO and Founder of First30Days
Life Balance Expert, CEO and Founder of First30Days Ariane de Bonvoisin is the CEO and founder of First30Days, a New York City-based media company focused on guiding people through all types of changes, both personal and professional and social or …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
Unknown, South Africa
Susan Ershler
International Speaker, Business & Sales Executive, Author, Mount Everest Climber
Business Exec, Mount Everest Climber, International Speaker and Co-author of Together On Top of the World Susan Ershler tours the world speaking about her life journey and sharing with others her secrets for success, determination, and achieving seemingly impossible goals. …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Washington, United States
Jeff Evans
World-Class Adventurer, Mountaineering Guide, Author, Physician Assistant and Leadership Expert
World-Class Adventurer, Mountaineering Guide, Author, Physician Assistant and Leadership Expert For over 25 years, Jeff Evans’ global experiences as a worldclass mountaineer, guide and emergency medic have helped him master the skills of servant leadership, teamwork, communication and trust which …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
Colorado, United States
Yossi Ghinsberg
Adventurer, Amazon Survivor, Eco-Entrepreneur and Inspiration for Major Motion Picture "Jungle" (2017) Starring Daniel Radcliffe
Adventurer, Amazon Survivor, Eco-Entrepreneur and Inspiration for Major Motion Picture “Jungle” (2017) Starring Daniel Radcliffe Yossi Ghinsberg’s business adventures include: a tech entrepreneur in the heart of Silicon Valley, VP of a groundbreaking medical corporation and the visionary behind Chalalan …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
Unknown, Israel
Jack Hanna
Animal Expert, Conservationist & Director Emeritus of The Columbus Zoo
Animal Expert, Conservationist & Director Emeritus of The Columbus Zoo As a child, Jack spent his days cleaning animal cages for his local veterinarian and exploring the creek behind his house. Today, Jack Hanna explores the corners of the globe …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Ohio, United States
Peter Hillary
World Renowned Adventurer and Philanthropist
World Renowned Adventurer and Philanthropist There is nothing more inspirational than a great adventure, and the name Hillary is synonymous with adventure. ‘Growing up in the Hillary family, was quite an adventure…Adventure was compulsory’ Peter Hillary has said of his …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Travels From
California, United States
Todd Huston
Peak Performance Speaker, World-Record Holder, Author, Amputee
Peak Performance Speaker, World-Record Holder, Author, Amputee Todd Huston is an amputee, author, world record holder and inventor whose life is committed to inspiring others to be their best. With his journey of pain, determination and adventure, including his expedition …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Oklahoma, United States
Dewitt Jones
World-class Photojournalist, Motion Picture Director, Author and Keynote Speaker
World-class Photojournalist, Motion Picture Director, Author and Keynote Speaker Dewitt Jones is one of America’s top professional photographers with a career stretching over twenty years. Director As a motion picture director, he had two documentary films nominated for Academy Awards …
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$20,001 to $50,000
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Hawaii, United States
Erik Lindbergh
Son of Charles Lindbergh, X-Prize Co-Founder, Pilot, and Entrepreneur
Son of Charles Lindbergh, X-Prize Co-Founder, Pilot, and Entrepreneur Artist, entrepreneur and speaker, Erik Lindbergh is the grandson of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. An avid pilot, Erik holds commercial, instrument, flight instructor, and glider ratings. In 1996, he helped …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Travels From
Washington, United States
Cathy O’Dowd
World-Class Mountaineer, Adventurer, Author, and Motivational Expert
World-Class Mountaineer, Adventurer, Author, and Motivational Expert Cathy O’Dowd is the first woman in the world to climb Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain, from both its north and south sides. Her first ascent of Everest happened in the midst …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Unknown, Spain
Brian O’Malley
Adventurer, Author, Climber, and Award-Winning Photographer
Adventurer, Author, Climber, and Award-Winning Photographer Adventurer, author and award-winning photographer, Brian O’Malley has entertained, empowered, and energized hundreds of audiences. By drawing parallels from his experiences, his multi-media presentations inspire audiences to better handle the everyday challenges and adventures …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Travels From
Colorado, United States
John Paling
Emmy Award-winning wildlife filmmaker and environmentalist, he compares the worlds of nature and business.
John Paling is an environmental speaker and business consultant who transforms environmental responsibilities into business profits and discover practical solutions to today’s environmental challenges and tomorrow’s future. British business speaker and consultant, Dr. John Paling, has helped hundreds of businesses …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Florida, United States
Hayley Shephard
Adventurer, Excursionist, and Storyteller
Adventurer, Excursionist, and Storyteller Being born and raised in New Zealand, having owned, operated and lived on a 31ft sailboat and now residing on an island in the northern regions of Vancouver Island, it seems Hayley has spent her entire …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Unknown, Canada
David Miln Smith
Author of Hug the Monster: How to Embrace your Fears and Live Your Dreams
A real-life “Indiana Jones,” David Miln Smith is internationally renowned for taking on world-class physical and intellectual challenges. Trailblazer and innovator, he explores what is beyond social, psychological and physical horizons and provides a map to new uncharted territories. A …
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$5,000 to $10,000
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California, United States
Robert Swan
Robert Swan, OBE is one of the world’s preeminent polar explorers and environmental leaders.
The First Man to Walk to Both the North and South Poles Robert Swan, OBE (Officer of the British Empire), is one of the world’s preeminent polar explorers and environmental leaders. By age 33, Robert Swan became the first person …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Unknown, United Kingdom
Ed Viesturs
America's Foremost High-Altitude Mountaineer
America’s Foremost High-Altitude Mountaineer Ed Viesturs is widely regarded as America’s foremost high-altitude mountaineer. He is familiar to many from the 1996 IMAX Everest Expedition documentary. In 1992 he received the American Alpine Club Sowles Award for his participation in …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Washington, United States
Sharon Wood
First North American woman to climb Everest
First North American Woman to Climb Everest On May 20, 1986, at 9:00 pm, Sharon Wood became the first North American woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, and just the sixth woman …
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$10,001 to $20,000
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Unknown, Canada