Lynne Cox
Keynote Speaker: Long-Distance Open-Water Swimmer & Bestselling Author; First Person to Swim Across the Bering Strait
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Lynne Cox Biography
Lynne Cox is an American long-distance open-water swimmer, motivational speaker, and author. Over the course of more than 35 years, spanning a period equal to 8 Olympic Games, Lynne accomplished swims setting world records, opening borders, contributed to medical research, supported environmental causes, and inspired people to pursue their dreams.
Cox is best known for her swim across the Bering Strait on 7 August 1987. The swim opened the border between the US and Soviet Union. Both US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev hailed her accomplishment at the signing of the INF Missile Treaty at the White House. She twice held the overall record for the fastest crossing of the English Channel from England to France – achieving her first record as the youngest and fastest in 1972. She was the first to swim across the Strait of Magellan, around the Cape of Good Hope, across the Strait of Gibraltar, across Lake Baikal, Lake Titicaca and the Beagle Channel. Her 2002 1.2 mile swim in Antarctica broke boundaries and contributed to medical science. Overall, Lynne has completed over 60 swims around the world, and setting records.
As a world-class athlete, Lynne has championed the sport of open-water swimming, advocated for Title IX, and managed the U.S. women’s water polo and led efforts to establish women’s water polo as an Olympic sport.
Lynne’s books have documented her extraordinary athletic accomplishments (Swimming to Antarctica), chronicled her inspirational adventure saving a baby grey whale (Grayson), documented the world of exploration (South with the Sun), and shared her 40-years of expertise with her fellow athletes (Open Swimming Manual). Lynne’s first children’s book (Elizabeth, Queen of the Seas) tells the story of beloved elephant seal who was adopted by the people of Christchurch, New Zealand. Her sixth book (Swimming in the Sink) was published in September 2016 and in paperback in June 2017, telling more of Lynne’s inspirational stories.
Lynne is a gifted speaker, sharing her inspirational story around the world. She motivates audiences by describing how one can overcome extraordinary obstacles by taking risks, working with teams, and ultimately achieving the impossible. Building on her experience. She has been a featured speaker at such diverse forums as TEDx, Chicago Talks, Google Talks, Google/YouTube, and for associations, corporations, universities, and small audience events. Lynne leverages her athletic accomplishments and her writing to establish a unique and fascinating connection with each audience – shaping her presentation to meet the needs and aspirations of each group.
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Lynne Cox Speaking Topics
Lynne's background is an example of sustained success. At age 15 she first swam the English Channel and broke the men's and women's world records, and by the time she was in her 40's she swam in 32 degree water to the shores of Antarctica. And she is still going strong. Lynne explains how she achieved this and how you can build upon your own achievements and reach beyond what you've done before. She believes that once success is attained it is simply a stepping-stone to the next great adventure as exemplified by her own life and that of the great polar explorers.
Lynne's background is an example of sustained success. At age 15 she first swam the English Channel and broke the men's and women's world records, and by the time she was in her 40's she swam in 32 degree water to the shores of Antarctica. And she is still going strong. Lynne explains how she achieved this and how you can build upon your own achievements and reach beyond what you've done before. She believes that once success is attained it is simply a stepping-stone to the next great adventure as exemplified by her own life and that of the great polar explorers.
Lynne's success is based on achievements others said were impossible. She discusses the ways to create high goals; how to do the research; ways to overcome, rethink, rework, and adapt to challenging situations and obstacles. She show how your company or group can achieve their objectives in exciting new ways. She describes the hero's journey, and how this journey connects the hero in each member of the audience.
Lynne draws upon her own experiences, both national and international, and speaks about ways to approach important and complex projects. Every success she has had required a dedicated team. Through her own example she shows how to select the perfect team and then to inspire them, hot to encourage them to problem solve, and how to combine strengths, and mental agility to achieve great goals. She teach you how to reach beyond the individual and harness the strength of the team.
Lynne Cox Videos
Elizabeth, Queen of the Seas
Open Water Swimming Manual: An Expert's Survival Guide for Triathletes and Open Water Swimmers (Vintage Original)
South with the Sun: Roald Amundsen, His Polar Explorations, and the Quest for Discovery
Grayson
Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer
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How much does it cost to book Lynne Cox for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Lynne Cox, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lynne Cox, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Lynne Cox speak about?
Lynne Cox is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Adventure, Health & Wellness, Women, Motivational, Athlete, Non-Fiction Authors, Author, Sports and Leadership.
Where does Lynne Cox travel from?
Lynne Cox generally travels from Long Beach, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Lynne Cox?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lynne Cox for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lynne Cox for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lynne Cox or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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Lynne Cox is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Adventure and Health & Wellness. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lynne Cox for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Lynne Cox generally travels from Long Beach, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Diana Nyad, Alexandra Cousteau and Lyn St. James. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lynne Cox for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Lynne Cox Speaking Topics
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Testing Your Limits - Taking Risks
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SUSTAINING SUCCESS
Lynne's background is an example of sustained success. At age 15 she first swam the English Channel and broke the men's and women's world records, and by the time she was in her 40's she swam in 32 degree water to the shores of Antarctica. And she is still going strong. Lynne explains how she achieved this and how you can build upon your own achievements and reach beyond what you've done before. She believes that once success is attained it is simply a stepping-stone to the next great adventure as exemplified by her own life and that of the great polar explorers.
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SUSTAINING SUCCESS
Lynne's background is an example of sustained success. At age 15 she first swam the English Channel and broke the men's and women's world records, and by the time she was in her 40's she swam in 32 degree water to the shores of Antarctica. And she is still going strong. Lynne explains how she achieved this and how you can build upon your own achievements and reach beyond what you've done before. She believes that once success is attained it is simply a stepping-stone to the next great adventure as exemplified by her own life and that of the great polar explorers.
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GOAL SETTING
Lynne's success is based on achievements others said were impossible. She discusses the ways to create high goals; how to do the research; ways to overcome, rethink, rework, and adapt to challenging situations and obstacles. She show how your company or group can achieve their objectives in exciting new ways. She describes the hero's journey, and how this journey connects the hero in each member of the audience.
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TEAM BUILDING/LEADERSHIP
Lynne draws upon her own experiences, both national and international, and speaks about ways to approach important and complex projects. Every success she has had required a dedicated team. Through her own example she shows how to select the perfect team and then to inspire them, hot to encourage them to problem solve, and how to combine strengths, and mental agility to achieve great goals. She teach you how to reach beyond the individual and harness the strength of the team.
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Lynne Cox Videos
BOOKS
Elizabeth, Queen of the Seas
Open Water Swimming Manual: An Expert's Survival Guide for Triathletes and Open Water Swimmers (Vintage Original)
South with the Sun: Roald Amundsen, His Polar Explorations, and the Quest for Discovery
Grayson
Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer
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How do I book Lynne Cox to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lynne Cox for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lynne Cox, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lynne Cox or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Lynne Cox for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Lynne Cox, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lynne Cox, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Lynne Cox speak about?
Lynne Cox is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Adventure, Health & Wellness, Women, Motivational, Athlete, Non-Fiction Authors, Author, Sports and Leadership. -
Where does Lynne Cox travel from?
Lynne Cox generally travels from Long Beach, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Lynne Cox?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lynne Cox for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lynne Cox for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lynne Cox or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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