Pete Goss is a world-renowned British adventurer and sailor known for his courage, innovation, and leadership in extreme situations. A former Royal Marine and Associate Fellow at Said Business School, University of Oxford, he combines a career of bold expeditions with acclaimed work as a motivational speaker. Goss inspires individuals and teams to challenge convention, achieve the impossible, and maintain cohesion under pressure, drawing on his unique experiences at sea and on land.
Throughout more than 300,000 nautical miles, Pete Goss has competed in seven transatlantic races and two round-the-world races, gaining international fame for his heroic rescue of Raphaël Dinelli during the 1996 Vendée Globe. For this feat, he received France’s Legion of Honour and was made an MBE by the Queen. In addition to his nautical adventures, he led the building and sailing of the historic “Spirit of Mystery” to Australia and undertook kayaking expeditions around Tasmania and to the North Pole. He trained amateur teams for the British Steel Challenge and led the groundbreaking Team Philips project. He is the author of *Close to the Wind* and has delivered talks and training to institutions and companies worldwide, embodying resilience, leadership, and a passion for adventure.
Pete Goss’s talks are inspiring, engaging, and authentic. Through thrilling stories full of learning and humanity, he delivers key lessons on leadership, teamwork, adversity management, and innovation. His talks are aimed at organizations and audiences seeking real motivation, examples of overcoming challenges, and tools to face complex situations, combining the worlds of adventure and modern management.
A talk about facing extreme challenges, breaking mental barriers, and leading teams toward seemingly unattainable goals, based on his experiences at sea and in extreme expeditions.
Pete shares the keys to effective leadership under pressure, how to maintain motivation and cohesion in uncertainty, and how to turn difficulty into opportunity.
A practical look at the importance of innovation, resilience, and adaptation to change, illustrated with real stories of technical and human challenges in the world’s toughest races.
If you are looking for an inspiring and expert speaker for your next event or conference on leadership, resilience or teamwork, you can book Pete Goss through Thinking Heads. As one of the most prominent figures in the field, Pete delivers a dynamic and professional presentation that ensures the best experience for your audience. Contact Thinking Heads today to learn more and secure his participation in your upcoming event or conference.
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