The Leading Speakers Bureau

Nomadic Dreamer, World Travel Inspirational Figure, Motivational Speaker & Writer

Sarah Dodd grew up in a small town in the USA. She has had to overcome many obstacles in her life. Living to overcome her fears she got involved in public speaking and her story and Nomadic Dreamer gained its momentum. Sarah started public speaking and now has followers in over 100 countries from around the world.

“I had the ability to choose my path and create the life I have always imagined…”

[expand title=”In detail”] Sarah comes from a family with a long line of drug and alcohol abuse, as well as depression and countless unmet dreams. Eager to leave the only place she had ever known, she focused on a goal to graduate high school one year early and at the age of 17 she left home. Sarah has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas in Speech and Communication, with years of intercultural experience, as well as a nursing background.At the age of 23, Sarah found herself stuck in the normal routine of life, doing what she felt like she “should” be doing, instead of going after her truest dreams. Sarah moved to Spain without knowing a word of Spanish. With hard work and dedication, she learned the language from scratch, with the dream anddesire to be a public speaker.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Sarah is on a current mission to travel sustainably as possibly to all of the countries of the world and spread a inspirational message everywhere she goes. Sarah recently spoke at TEDx León in Spanish, having mastered the language only three years previously.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Sarah is a captivating,passionate and inspirational speaker. Through her own life experiences and challenges Sarah can engage with any audience with her enthusiastic and exuberant style. [/expand]

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Youngest Person Ever to Sail Around The World

Laura Dekker is the youngest sailor who ever sailed solo around the globe. In August 2010, at the age of 14, Laura set sail from Gibraltar for her maiden voyage and embarked on what would become a record-breaking, 17 month journey. She successfully completed the solo circumnavigation in an 11.5-metre two-masted ketch, arriving in Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten, on 21 January 2012, having completed a solo circumnavigation at the age of 16 in 123 days.

“Record breaking adventurer”

[expand title=”In detail”] Despite the magnitude of the achievement, it has been anything but an endpoint for Laura, who has continued to sail, both on her own and with larger crews, since completing her trip. In 2011 she was nominated for the Conny van Rietschoten Trophy, a prestigious Dutch sailing award. In 2013, Maidentrip, a documentary about her trip mostly shot by Laura and directed by Jillian Schlesinger, was aired. [/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]In her presentations Laura speaks about her story and the lessons she learned from her months and years spent on – and off – the water. Her presentations are highly inspirational and motivate people around the globe. [/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Her fresh and unconventional presentations make Laura Dekker a great guest at national and international events.[/expand]

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Head of Tropical Nursing, Former Nurse for the International Red Cross

Claire Bertschinger was the young nurse whoinspired Band Aidand subsequently Live Aid, the biggest relief programme ever mounted, after appearing in the 1984 BBC report from Ethiopia surrounded by 85,000 starving people

“One of the true heroines of our times”

[expand title=”In detail”] Claire went on to accumulate vast experience from many years working in emergency disaster relief, primarily in war zones, with the International Committeeof the Red Cross (ICRC). Since retiring from full time field work, she has trained other medical professionals to work in resource poor settings and continually sought to raise awareness of the key issues in global public health. Claire has been awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal and was honoured for her inspirational nursing career with the Woman of the Year – Window to the World Award and the Human Rights and Nursing Award. In 2010 she was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Claire now works at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine as Assistant Professor and Director for the Diploma in Tropical Nursing.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]What she offers you Claire’s main theme is that “we can and must transcend our differences, and make humanity, not economics, our highest priority in life”. She decided that with her life experiences so far, she could show the world that an ordinary person can overcome educational, emotional and physical difficulties and still make a difference to our planet. Claire continues her extraordinary work in presentations and lectures far and wide in Europe.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Claire tells of the Ethiopian famine that inspired Bob Geldof and the World to make a change. Claire’s emotional and inspiring stories and anecdotes from around the world educate and motivate her audience. [/expand]

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Internationally Renowned Motivational Percussionist

Steve Barnett is the world’s premier motivational non-speaker. Performing internationally to audiences ranging from 25 to 25000 people, Steve utilizes African percussion, mime and humour to create an inspiring interactive experience that transcends cultural and hierarchical boundaries. Steve’s performances draw their energy from a long lineage of African rhythm and music, which he has integrated into an interactive, percussive, comic yet non-verbal presentation. This energy is used in both motivational and team building presentations, and also as highly entertaining and theatrical shows.

“He has an exceptional gift”. – Reverend D. Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus, Nobel Peace Laureate

[expand title=”In detail”] In our modern society, group drumming has also found its rhythm. This unique and communal medium is being used as a tool within the business environment as a means to facilitate team building, stress-release, interpersonal interaction and celebration.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Steve Barnett uses his natural communication skills to illustrate the parallels between the modern business environment and making music. He vividly shows how they are surprisingly similar; most obviously, they both depend on individuals working, as part of a whole, in pursuit of a common goal.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Steve Barnett draws on the rhythm and energy of the audience, making them an integral part of the presentation. They are orchestrated to participate in a way that focuses, empowers and thoroughly entertains. Steve unites the audience in a collective rhythmic euphoria that changes their perceptions and encourages positive transformation.[/expand]

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Paraplegic Motivational Speaker

Deepa Malik is an Indian paraplegic swimmer, biker and athlete. She won numerous accolades for her participation in various adventure sports, and whether it is swimming against the strong Yamuna current, riding a bike or even taking a shot at the Paralympic Games, she has done it all. Deepa has won bronze in the Women’s Javelin Throw and was nominated in Limca Book of Records for her swimming records.

“Award winning motivational speaker”

[expand title=”In detail”] Deepa is associated with the Himalayan Motorsports Association and the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India. She drove 1700 km in 8 days in negative temperatures and was even able to sustain an altitude of 18000 feet during the Himalaya Raid which covered many difficult and remote Himalaya paths. Deepa is a member of the working group on sports and physical education of the Indian Sports Ministry. In addition, she is a successful business woman running a restaurant in Ahmed Nagar, India.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Deepa’s disability has not stopped her from taking up challenges. With determination and a positive attitude, the mother of two turns adversity into opportunities and success and encourages audiences to face their fears and become the best they can despite whatever life throws at you.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Combining enthusiasm with an engaging speaking style and all of her experiences in life, from the trauma of her disability to the determination to strive for success, Deepa creates an inspirational appeal amongst any audience.[/expand]

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World Renowned Mountaineer

Jamling Tenzing Norgay is a Nepalese Sherpa mountain climber. Based upon his experience and reputation as a world renowned mountaineer, Jamling has been chosen as the Climbing leader of the International climbing team that created the awe-inspiring IMAX documentary film, ‘Everest’. Today Jamling runs his adventure travel company “Tenzing Norgay Adventures” in Darjeeling, India.

The son of the “Everest pioneer”

[expand title=”In detail”] In 1953, Jamling’s father along with Sir Edmund Hillary ascended to the summit of 29,035-foot Mount Everest. These two men faced the gruelling hardships during this inaugural expedition, pushing the envelope for humanity without the aid of modern equipment and setting unprecedented standards for the climbing world. Jamling is a member of a living dynasty of climbers. His spiritual journey has led him to an attachment to the Himalayan region and its jagged 8000-meter peaks. He is a highly sought after guide who leads novices and experts alike into his hazardous domain, maintaining an ancient family profession in a modern era.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Jamling brings to life a profound and compelling adventure, interweaving the lives of a family, a mountain and a people, and of climbers facing nearly insurmountable obstacles. It is a story of disaster, triumph, professionalism and the resilience of the human spirit. In his presentations, audiences learn about what it really takes to succeed.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Jamling uses expedition slides to illustrate the Everest climb and provides examples of how leadership, commitment, strength, teamwork, etc needs to be used to further team’s effort, and how to contribute to their safety, success and response to the tragedy.[/expand]

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Adventurer and Motivational Speaker

Alex Flynn is a prolific adventurer and extensive world traveller, experienced in dealing with different types of cultures, terrain, and adventure. After being diagnosed with the degenerative disease Parkinson’s in 2008, he decided to tackle his disease head on and set himself the ’10 million meters’ challenge. Before the end of 2014, the 10 Million Metres Challenge will take him more than 6,200 miles around the world, encompassing some of the world’s more interesting and dangerous races.

“EVERYTHING is possible”

[expand title=”In detail”] Alex has become the first person to traverse the 3256 miles from Santa Monica to New York and has traversed the Amazon basin, climbed 90 km of the Dolomites and run 236 km across the Colorado Rockies among others. He has raised awareness of the funds for Parkinson’s research and his media in the last 24 months (to September 2013) is in excess of 115 million households worldwide. Alex is also a writer and has contributed to magazines and newspapers both in the UK and internationally. Previously he has worked as a lawyer and General Counsel for numerous multinationals. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Alex’s story remains an incredible feat of human courage and determination. The ideals, passions, goals and dreams he holds are no different from anyone’s and he is a living example of human perseverance against the odds. He motivates and energises audiences and work teams for companies across the world.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Alex’s speeches always captivate the audience and inspire everyone with his determination to support his cause.[/expand]

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Adventurer & Motivational Speaker

Jacek Palkiewicz is one of the most renowned reporters and explorers who visited all geographical zones and many of the almost inaccessible places of our planet, frequently travelling in the style of a 19th Century explorer. He has collaborated with some of the most respected newspapers, including Corriere della Sera, Rzeczpospolita, Newsweek and National Geographic and has authored more than 30 books documenting his expeditions. In the corporate circuit Jacek became an internationally recognized expert on the subjects of overcoming difficulties and building resilience in extreme conditions.

“His activities have led to mutual understanding between people and have contributed to the protection of the environment” Michail Gorbachew

[expand title=”In detail”] Jacek graduated in Geographical Sciences and was made a Fellow of the prestigious Royal Geographical Society in London. In 1996 he led one of his most important expeditions ever, “Amazon Source ’96”, which established the actual source of the river Amazon. This discovery was accepted by Lima’s Geographic Society and is now certified that the river is the longest in the world. In 2003 he received the Official Honours of the Order of Knighthood of the Italian Republic and in 2010 he was awarded with the Golden Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontefice by Pope Benedict XVI.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Jacek founded the art of survival, constantly in search of finding the ultimate limits under extreme conditions of nature. He advises companies, organisations and governmental institutions around the world showing the similarities between the difficult challenges faced by the corporate world today and the challenges faced by explorers in dangerous and hostile environments. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Charismatic and engaging, Jacek Palkiewicz inspires any audience at a wide range of events around the globe.[/expand]

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Polar Explorer, Nutritionist, Expert on Human Health under Extreme Conditions & Motivational Speaker

Dr. Mike Stroud OBE became widely known when he partnered Sir Ranulph Fiennes on polar expeditions. In 2003 they both completed seven marathons on seven continents in seven days in the Land Rover 7x7x7 Challenge for the British Heart Foundation. He is the Senior Lecturer in Medicine and Nutrition, Institute of Human Nutrition Southampton University.

“Leading authority on survival, nutrition & endurance”

[expand title=”In detail”] Mike qualified as a doctor in London in 1979 and then spent ten years in a variety of hospital posts interspersed with far reaching expeditions and travel. He was the doctor on the In the footsteps of Scott Antarctic expedition in 1984-1986. He joined Ranulph Fiennes in 1986 to attempt to journey on foot to the North Pole unsupported. In 1992/3 they made the first unsupported crossing of the Antarctic continent. He has also featured in the BBC program Through the Keyhole hosted by Sir David Frost. He featured in all three BBC series of SAS – Are You Tough Enough?, set in Scotland, Borneo and the Namib Desert and recently presented the 8 part BBC series The Challenge. He has worked at the RAF Institute of Aviation Medicine, the Army Personnel Research Establishment and later became the Chief Scientist at the UK Centre for Human Sciences.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Awarded the OBE in 1993, Mike Stroud’s account of his ventures is outstanding, appearing frequently on radio and television as a leading authority on matters of human health under extreme conditions. As well as his own feats of endurance, Mike is also well-known for his TV commentaries on others putting themselves in stressful situations. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Mike Stroud vividly takes his audiences through the psychological hardship to the enduring physical pain, as if you had been a part of the expedition![/expand]

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Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur & Poker Player

Caspar Berry is a keynote and motivational speaker and trainer who uses the metaphor of poker to inspire audiences to make better decisions in all areas of their lives. As a professional poker player and poker advisor on Casino Royale, managing risk has formed a constant part of his life for many years. He has pitted his wits against some of the best players in Las Vegas before becoming one of the faces of poker on television on Poker Night Live and Sky Poker in the UK.

“Brilliant, intelligent messages delivered with passion and knowledge” Nestle

[expand title=”In detail”] Over the last 10 years, Caspar has delivered over 1,200 speeches and seminars to people working for the world’s best companies including Google, IBM, Esso, KPMG, Orange, ASDA Walmart and Visa that have enriched their understanding of the way in which they manage risk and take decisions. What Caspar saw in the mechanics of poker was a relevance to business that was not fully understood or realised by most. Caspar studied economics at Cambridge University and built and sold his own company to a PLC.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Caspar brings cutting edge scientific research together with powerful metaphors and his own personal experiences as a professional poker player. He shares with companies how to make better decisions. He believes that the issue of risk is the single most important factor in the creation of dynamic leaders and managers who have the necessary skill set to innovate and actually change the world in which we live.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Caspar’s presentations are informative, original, funny and moving. Drawing on from his experience he delivers a very powerful and important message that captures the imagination and challenges the audience to really think in a different way.[/expand]

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