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| Lewis Pugh |
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| Name: |
Lewis Pugh |
| Profession: |
Speaker, Environmental Campaigner, Swimmer |
| Preferred Lanugage: |
English |
| Classification: |
Speaker/sportsman |
| Location: |
South Africa, Cape Town |
| Available For: |
Appearances, Q & A, Presentations
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Lewis is one of the busiest speakers on the international speaking circuit undertaking over 100 speeches per annum in Europe, the USA and South Africa. His speeches have received widespread acclaim. At the influential BIF Conference in America his speech on leadership was voted as one of the “7 Most Inspiring Videos on the Web” by Mashable, the media guide.
In a career spanning 23 years he has pioneered more swims around famous landmarks than any other swimmer and is widely regarded as the greatest endurance swimmer in history. Often referred to as “Aqua Al Gore” and the “Voice of the Arctic”, the one time maritime lawyer, left his law career in 2004 to campaign full time for the protection of the environment.
Lewis’s accomplishments have received wide-spread media coverage by the BBC, Good Morning America, CNN, Jon Stewart, National Geographic, Jay Leno and many more. And he has received numerous awards including South Africa's highest honour - the Order of Ikhamanga (Gold Class) for his “exceptional sporting triumphs, humanitarian feats and creating consciousness about the negative effects of global warming”. This was only the third time the Honour has been awarded in the Gold Class. |
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Lewis talks about his experience of swimming the length of the River Thames, which had stopped flowing due to a severe drought, to highlight the effect of climate change on the UK. And about reaching the Houses of Parliament where he met with Prime Minister Tony Blair to encourage him to enact the Climate Change Act, which limits the UK's carbon emissions.
He describes what it feels like to dive into minus 1.7°C water, which for most of us would be fatal in a matter of seconds, and how he is able to survive by using his mind to raise his core body temperature to almost fever pitch. He explains how to overcome fear, with practical examples of swimming near leopard seals, sharks and polar bears. And he shares the lessons learnt from leading his team through the Arctic, Southern, Indian, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and how to choose the right team for each job. All delivered with humility, integrity, wisdom and a sense of humour. |
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“Lewis is certainly one of the most exciting speakers I have heard. He is a brave and courageous leader who adds a fresh perspective to climate change.”
Al Gore - Former Vice President of America
“Thank you for coming to speak to us. You have a very special gift. Not many people can speak to a group of world leaders like you did - with so much authority and passion. I could have heard a pin drop.”
Ted Turner - Founder of CNN
“Lewis spoke at our off site meeting. He spoke on teams and leadership. The group was absolutely inspired by him. Both his delivery and his content were extraordinarily high. I can recommend him without reservation.”
Tim Tacchi - Founding Partner, TT International
“Lewis spoke to our partner group on the subject of how to achieve difficult goals, how to build and choose great teams, and how to motivate people, most importantly how to motivate oneself. He did a fantastic job – he is a compelling, charismatic (and entertaining) speaker. He is able successfully to draw from his extraordinary physical and mental achievements some fundamental principles that are applicable to many forms of endeavour.”
Tom Hall - Equity Partner, Apax Partners
“Lewis Pugh was our keynote at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2008 and received the highest rating of any speaker during the conference. He told a story of his record breaking challenge in the Arctic and how through dedication to excellence he achieved his goals and inspired the audience to challenge ‘normality’. An excellent speaker who is an absolute inspiration!”
Jonathan Worsley - Chairman, Bench Events
“I found Lewis's speech and presentation highly relevant and motivating. Commitment, tenacity and focus are key attributes for business executives. Particularly accepting setbacks, no matter how severe, but staying the course. Lewis has these attributes in buckets.”
Tony Van Kralingen - Director of Supply Chain and Human Resources, SABMiller
“Lewis is unique. His message, delivery and life story did not just add value and reference to the ICC’s Elite Umpires and Referees Conference - it kick started it in a way that was exhilarating and profound. He overwhelmed our senses. His impact was both extraordinary and lasting – he is truly one of a kind as a human being, an extreme elite athlete, an environmentalist, an inspirational key note speaker and simply a good bloke.”
Vince Van Der Bijl - Umpires & Referees Manager, International Cricket Council
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