Peter van Kets
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Category:
Speaker
Location:
East London South Africa
Preferred Language:
English
Tags:
Adventurer,Endurance athlete,Inspiration,motivation,Personal story,Professional Speaker,Webinars
Profile:
Guest Speaker, best selling author and entrepreneur Peter van Kets is one of South Africa’s top adventurers who shares the lessons he’s learnt as an international keynote speaker. Globally known as a specialist around business’ ability to persevere in a turbulent and harsh economy, Peter has worked with major corporations across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, China and the USA. Taking the lessons learnt from his expeditions, he inspires audiences with stories about survival, courage, perseverance, passion, loneliness, tenacity, grit, amazing teamwork and the will to win. His presentations take people on powerful, life-altering journeys, changing the way they think about themselves and their businesses.
A passionate conservationist and published author, Peter teaches people to seek out the extraordinary in every venture, which demands clear vision, dynamic strategy, precise planning and preparation, absolute honesty and integrity, uprightness of character and self-discipline. Accustomed to standing ovations after presentations, this humble, engaging, ever-reliable speaker is a favourite on the speaking circuit, both locally and internationally. If anyone is equipped to share lessons on what it means to overcome adversity and persevere against the odds, it is Peter. Few people have endured the harsh realities of nature that he has, and triumphed. His inspirational keynotes, supported by thrilling images and videos of his expeditions, present real-life stories of grit and survival - ideal for today’s corporate audiences.
Peter has a way of pushing people out of their comfort zones and demonstrating how vision, passion and self-discipline can drive excellence. One of his core messages is Sir Edmund Hillary’s – it is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves. In the business world, everyone is immersed in a real-life drama, says Peter – and his aim is to change the way people think about themselves and their circumstances. Calling himself a ‘normal guy’ who happens to do exceptional things, Peter leads employees and teams towards using planning, strategy, conflict management and other skills to get the most out of their lives.
A ‘master of endurance’, Peter always plans to win – and he shows corporates how they can do the same. Having made his name winning the Woodvale Trans-Atlantic Rowing Race together with friend Bill Godfrey, and being the first African to row unsupported across the Atlantic, Peter is a natural leader who drives audiences to be courageous and ambitious in their own lives. Whether addressing CEOs, sales teams or conference delegates, he crafts a message of tenacity and hope that everyone can relate to. Well-known keynotes include ‘Impossible is Nothing’, ‘Leaving a Legacy’, ‘The Power of Team’ and ‘The Success Factor – GRIT!’.
Accomplishments
One of the world’s top endurance adventurers and speakers – has rowed across the Atlantic twice and trekked unsupported to the South Pole.
Has taken part in an epic dog sled expedition to the North Pole and has joined forces with photographer, Jacques Marais to complete 5 Beyond Expeditions focussing on southern and central Africa
Author of The Eighth Summit published in 2014
Adventurer of the Year 2011
Winner of the South African Premiers Award and Eastern Cape Sports Start of the Year in 2008.
Writes inspirational columns for a variety of magazines
Writes inspirational columns for business magazines
What people say:
“Peter’s presentation was exceptional. Our team enjoyed every second of it! The messaging was a brilliant fit for what we wanted our team to take away. A perfect way to start 2021!”
Rob Griffiths – Vice President – Merrell International
‘Peter is one of the most authentic and fascinating speakers we have ever worked with. he is a real master of motivation.’
Michael Göbel – CEO Daimler Benz Compact Car Division – Budapest Conference
‘In 17 years of listening to motivational speakers at eTravel, he was undoubtably the best! He simply hit the spot!’
Garth Wolff – CEO - eTravel Conference
‘Peter van kets was the highlight of our conference. Totally inspirational!’
Dennis Itami – CEO – AIM Conference, Branson USA
‘Rarely does one meet such an engaging and compelling individual. Pete has a connection with his audience that is phenomenally inspirational.’
Greg Till – Sales Excec – Astrapack Conference
“Peter’s talk was definitely one of the very best I have heard – and I have heard many! his presentation is a fantastic example of the vision, planning, courage and discipline required to succeed in any venture. The talk is filled with insights of leadership, teamwork, focus and the ability to endure almost unbelievable stress and hardship. He is an outstanding example of a truly authentic and humble hero.”
Prof. Andy Andrews - Head of academics (business school), MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).
A few quotes from Peter’s SOCIAL MEDIA
“I truly believe that if we put the right processes in place in our lives, both personally and professionally, we can absolutely achieve the things we’ve considered impossible before.”
“A recent Harvard Business School study on success showed that the most significant predictor in a person’s ability to succeed is perseverance. It is the basis of all success. If we want to achieve and sustain true success, and fulfil our purpose, perseverance is a must.”
“Adventurers typically tell hard-core stories about how they nearly died on their expeditions – but this is not relevant to business people, who want more practical examples – for example, how do you cope when caught up in a storm?”
“I’m passionate about changing the way people think about themselves and their professional lives – that’s what I do. I enjoy seeing the difference I make in their lives and businesses.”
“I find my magic out of my comfort zone and I put a process in place to make sure that I am successful in it – that is the story that I tell. All my experiences are very real, but I relate them to others in a metaphorical way that makes sense to them.”
“Businesses are undergoing dramatic changes – I speak about the dramatic changes I have undergone on my expeditions and show how people can adapt and innovate for success.”
“I connect with audiences on a personal level – it is one of my gifts. I don’t say ‘come and listen to me speak’ – I interact. I am 100% comfortable with what I am saying and known that it will make sense to people and they will be able to use the information.”
“I’m not a big, brave, radical adventurer – I’m just a normal guy who’s put certain processes into place to do things. If I can do it, anyone can!”
Guest Speaker, best selling author and entrepreneur Peter van Kets is one of South Africa’s top adventurers who shares the lessons he’s learnt as an international keynote speaker. Globally known as a specialist around business’ ability to persevere in a turbulent and harsh economy, Peter has worked with major corporations across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, China and the USA. Taking the lessons learnt from his expeditions, he inspires audiences with stories
Synopsis:
PRESENTATION SYNOPSIS for Peter van Kets
GRIN AND BEAR IT - A formula to grow passion, endurance and resilience
THE EXPLORER MINDSET
What will it take in 2024 to take our business to the next level, to overcome tremendous obstacles, to achieve our targets, to build better teams and foster inspirational leadership. It will take the right mindset, The Explorer Mindset.
2023 was a tough year for most and without doubt this year is going to up the ante considerably. South Africans are facing their own unique set of challenges (from many sides) particularly from a socio-economic and political perspective.
More than ever our world is evolving at an exponential rate. The business landscape, traditional leadership models and our approaches to life may no longer be sufficient to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.
This new keynote by Peter Van Kets will inspire excellence and significance in our organisations and our own personal lives.
To embrace the challenges of this dynamic and super competitive environment, we need people, teams and leaders who embody a mindset of exploration, adaptability, resilience and endurance—a mindset we call "The Explorer Mindset." Peter Van Kets’ new keynote for 2024.
During this keynote, using real-life stories from his expeditions, Peter and the audience embark on an immersive journey of self-discovery, acquiring the essential mindset skills and knowledge necessary to embrace (calculated) risk, to push boundaries, to excel in today's complex landscape and to lead our organisations into a prosperous future.
By embracing this Explorer Mindset, organisations can unlock a new mindset of team leadership excellence. This enables them to become pioneers within their industries, capable of steering their teams through uncertainty and uncharted waters with confidence and adaptability. The result is a workforce that is primed to embrace change, seize opportunities, and lead their organisations toward a prosperous future.
Join Peter on this remarkable journey of exploration and discovery. Together, let's ignite the Explorer Mindset within your leaders, transforming their approach to leadership and propelling your organisation to the next level of success.
GRIN AND BEAR IT - A formula to grow passion, endurance and resilience
As an endurance athlete, Peter van Kets has repeatedly proven that he has what it takes to conquer the toughest challenges. He’s rowed the
Atlantic, trekked to the South Pole, sailed the Arctic, mountain-biked the Namib and traversed the volcanoes of Rwanda, among other memorable expeditions.
Perhaps surprisingly, Peter has always claimed that his resilience is not innate; that he has learnt how to develop it. Now he shows how a genetics analysis revealed this to be true: he has, in fact, had to defy his genetic predispositions to achieve the incredible physical and
mental feats on his resumé.
In his second book, Peter lays out his formula for success, forged over countless hours of hard expeditionary toil and now supported
by modern science. At its core are the key fundamentals of passion, endurance and reslience. He shows that you don’t have to be born
with it: you too can stimulate the passion needed not just to endure, but to conquer today’s significant challenge
THE EXPLORER MINDSET
What will it take in 2024 to take our business to the next level, to overcome tremendous obstacles, to achieve our targets, to build better teams and foster inspirational leadership. It will take the right mindset, The Explorer Mindset.
2023 was a tough year for most and without doubt this year is going to up the ante considerably. South Africans are facing their own unique set of challenges (from many sides) particularly from a socio-economic and political perspective.
More than ever our world is evolving at an exponential rate. The business landscape, traditional leadership models and our approaches to life may no longer be sufficient to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.
This new keynote by Peter Van Kets will inspire excellence and significance in our organisations and our own personal lives.
To embrace the challenges of this dynamic and super competitive environment, we need people, teams and leaders who embody a mindset of exploration, adaptability, resilience and endurance—a mindset we call "The Explorer Mindset." Peter Van Kets’ new keynote for 2024.
During this keynote, using real-life stories from his expeditions, Peter and the audience embark on an immersive journey of self-discovery, acquiring the essential mindset skills and knowledge necessary to embrace (calculated) risk, to push boundaries, to excel in today's complex landscape and to lead our organisations into a prosperous future.
By embracing this Explorer Mindset, organisations can unlock a new mindset of team leadership excellence. This enables them to become pioneers within their industries, capable of steering their teams through uncertainty and uncharted waters with confidence and adaptability. The result is a workforce that is primed to embrace change, seize opportunities, and lead their organisations toward a prosperous future.
Join Peter on this remarkable journey of exploration and discovery. Together, let's ignite the Explorer Mindset within your leaders, transforming their approach to leadership and propelling your organisation to the next level of success.
PRESENTATION SYNOPSIS for Peter van Kets
GRIN AND BEAR IT - A formula to grow passion, endura
GRIN AND BEAR IT - A formula to grow passion, endura
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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Data projector.
Large screen.
Lapel microphone.
PA system that can play sound from Peters laptop.
Data projector.
Large screen.
Lapel microphone.
PA system that can play sound from Peters laptop.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Data projector.
Large screen.
Lapel microphone.
PA system that can play sound fr
Data projector.
Large screen.
Lapel microphone.
PA system that can play sound fr
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