Matt McFadyen
Keynote Speaker: Youngest Australian to Reach the North Pole
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Matt McFadyen Biography
From dragging heavy sleds to the North Pole to sailing small yachts through some of the world's deadliest oceans. Adventurer Matt McFadyen has been there and done that.
As an adventurer McFadyen has pushed himself and others to the ends of the earth, testing the limits of human potential. He has been part of three record-breaking expeditions to the North Pole and two long-haul sailing expeditions to Antarctica. He has been part of and led teams in some of the toughest conditions on the planet.
In 2004 accompanied by 4 like minded individuals, 22 year old McFadyen set sail onboard a 43 foot yacht bound for Antarctica, the 54 day expedition would take McFadyen and the crew across one of the deadliest and dangerous oceans on the planet The Great Southern Ocean. Storms of mammoth intensity would engulf the small yacht for days on end, testing the resolve of the 5 weary sailors.
A near fatal knock down on their return home was the catalyst for change in McFadyen's life and the driver to continue raising the bar.
18 months after returning from Antarctica McFadyen became the youngest Australian to reach the North Pole. McFadyen has since returned to the North Pole on 2 more occasions as an expedition leader.
As a keynote speaker and facilitator McFadyen has worked with organizations all over the world to engage, align and inspire leaders and their teams. As a storyteller, he is world class. Inspirational. Relevant. Memorable.
Using his unique personal experiences in the adventure world McFadyen has delivered over 500 presentations on 4 continents and partnered with organizations across all sectors of business to help:
Drive and lead through change
Implement and embed high-performance cultures
Attract and retain key talent
Inspire and align teams
McFadyen's passion for life, his overall presence and above all his unique ability to connect with any audience make him a must-see individual and speaker.
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Matt McFadyen Speaking Topics
In the summer of 2013, Matt McFadyen attempted and successfully completed his most ambitious and challenging expedition to date. Matt and partner Cam Webb rowed, sailed and dragged a 17.5 foot open rowboat across 2,000 miles of ice-choked Arctic waters known as the Northwest Passage. This 41-day expedition would push Matt to both his physical and mental limits.
Matt’s presentation focuses on three key, very relevant, areas; + Recovery + Sustaining Performance Over the Long Term + Balanced Leadership: Focusing on Goals, Relationships and Health
In his presentation, Matt shares the detailed preparation and planning, execution and the sheer determination he and Cam showed to complete this incredible expedition, all while giving organizations relevant and tangible tips to be better leaders.
In 5 short years Matt went from being a 22 year old novice adventurer to co leading his 3rd expedition to the North Pole & partnering with PricewaterhouseCoopers on an 18 month firm wide engagement program. Join Matt as he delivers the insights into his Journey to leadership. Not only will the audience walk away engaged & inspired but they will gain valuable knowledge & tips to accelerate their own journey to leadership.
Matt’s brush with death in the icy waters of the Great Southern Ocean ignited a passion to lead others to the ends of the earth. Matt became the youngest Australian to reach the North Pole, returning as an expedition co-leader on 2 more occasions. Surviving -45°C to battling ice drifts that move the team backwards while dragging heavy sleds, Matt knows the perseverance needed to lead a team through challenge, change and ambiguity.
As a 22 year old, Matt and 4 others set sail aboard a 43 ft yacht bound for Antarctica on a 54 day expedition across one of the deadliest and dangerous oceans on the planet. After a near fatal storm nearly a thousand miles from land, Matt’s and the team’s heroic fight for survival sparked a change in Matt’s life and the event became the foundation of his leadership journey.
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Matt McFadyen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adventure, Inspirational, Outdoor Sports & Recreation and Peak Performance.
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Matt McFadyen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Adventure Speakers, Inspirational and Outdoor Sports & Recreation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Matt McFadyen for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Matt McFadyen can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jim Davidson, Rudy Ruettiger and Shawn Harper. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Matt McFadyen for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Matt McFadyen Speaking Topics
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Beyond the Circle: Getting Outside the Box.
In the summer of 2013, Matt McFadyen attempted and successfully completed his most ambitious and challenging expedition to date. Matt and partner Cam Webb rowed, sailed and dragged a 17.5 foot open rowboat across 2,000 miles of ice-choked Arctic waters known as the Northwest Passage. This 41-day expedition would push Matt to both his physical and mental limits.
Matt’s presentation focuses on three key, very relevant, areas; + Recovery + Sustaining Performance Over the Long Term + Balanced Leadership: Focusing on Goals, Relationships and Health
In his presentation, Matt shares the detailed preparation and planning, execution and the sheer determination he and Cam showed to complete this incredible expedition, all while giving organizations relevant and tangible tips to be better leaders.
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A Journey: To Leadership.
In 5 short years Matt went from being a 22 year old novice adventurer to co leading his 3rd expedition to the North Pole & partnering with PricewaterhouseCoopers on an 18 month firm wide engagement program. Join Matt as he delivers the insights into his Journey to leadership. Not only will the audience walk away engaged & inspired but they will gain valuable knowledge & tips to accelerate their own journey to leadership.
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North Pole: Sitting Still Means Going Backwards.
Matt’s brush with death in the icy waters of the Great Southern Ocean ignited a passion to lead others to the ends of the earth. Matt became the youngest Australian to reach the North Pole, returning as an expedition co-leader on 2 more occasions. Surviving -45°C to battling ice drifts that move the team backwards while dragging heavy sleds, Matt knows the perseverance needed to lead a team through challenge, change and ambiguity.
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Antarctica: A Journey to the Ends of the Earth.
As a 22 year old, Matt and 4 others set sail aboard a 43 ft yacht bound for Antarctica on a 54 day expedition across one of the deadliest and dangerous oceans on the planet. After a near fatal storm nearly a thousand miles from land, Matt’s and the team’s heroic fight for survival sparked a change in Matt’s life and the event became the foundation of his leadership journey.
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