inspirational and motivational keynote speakers and events
“Our speaker was a tremendous success! He hit the leadership theme perfectly, clearly showing the connection between motivation and leadership. He presented remarkable new insights for achieving goals: that one must not set limits, but keep raising the platform for achievement. It was a wonderful experience, right from our initial contact with you.”
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our speakers

Our most frequent feedback: Extreme Connection speakers create exhilarating, powerful and effective events. They challenge businesses to reach for new heights while touching individuals on a personal level.

Click here for bios on all of our motivational speakers.


Wade Davis

Anthropologist, Nat. Geo. Explorer

Chris Noble

Adventure Photojournalist

Ed Bernbaum

Scholar of Sacred Mtns

Chad Pregracke

Founder of Living Lands and Waters

Ed Viesturs

Legendary Mountaineer

Peter Hillary

Synonymous with Adventure

Kirsten Shilakes

Art Historian, Sake Aficionado

Marc Lesser

CEO, Zen Teacher

David Breashears

IMAX Filmmaker, Everest Authority

Susan Ershler

7 Summits Mtneer, Businesswoman

Rick Ridgeway

VP Enviro Programs for Patagonia

Will Steger

Legendary Polar Explorer, Environmentalist

Paul Piana

First Acentionist, Rock Climber

Arlene Blum

Himalayan Climber, Biochemist

Helen Thayer

"Great Explorer of the 20th Century"

Mark Wellman

Paralympic, Historic Paraplegic Ascents

Terri Schneider

Extreme Ultra-Endurance Athlete

Arlene Burns

Explorer, Expedition Kayaker

Beth Rypins

Whitewater Sports World Champion