Paris Norriss
Keynote Speaker: TV Host, Adventurer & Conservationist; Grit & Mental Resilience Expert
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Paris Norriss Biography
Paris Norriss is not just an adventurer -- he's a living testament to the power of grit. As a Dubai-based TV personality, extreme athlete, and keynote speaker, Norriss has built his career on mental resilience, relentless drive, and the ability to push beyond limits. From navigating high-risk filming environments to conquering some of the world's toughest endurance challenges, he has mastered the art of thriving under pressure.
Norriss is best known for hosting and producing high-adrenaline adventure shows. "Guy in Dubai" has an audience across Amazon Prime, OSN, Emirates Airlines, and DubaiOne, among many others. He uncovers the exciting and ever-changing facets of the United Arab Emirates and countries around the world with his other show, "Guy In the Sky."
Norriss' determination knows no bounds. In a remarkable feat, he triumphantly completed the Pacific Row Challenge in 39 days, firmly establishing himself as one of the select few to conquer the arduous 4,800 km journey. He has also run seven marathons across seven continents in seven days, completing the World Marathon Challenge in a record-breaking five days and 22 hours.
Drawing from years of challenging experiences and interactions with high achievers, Norriss has mastered grit in its rawest form. He has a groundbreaking perspective on success and reveals that grit is not an innate talent but a trait that can be exercised and strengthened like a muscle through consistent training.
Norriss brings "The Grit Code" to corporations, focusing on practical, actionable strategies that help individuals and teams build mental resilience, transform challenges into lucrative opportunities, and consistently achieve their most ambitious goals. If you want a workforce that thrives in uncertainty, embraces challenges, and turns setbacks into profits, Norriss will deliver the blueprint.
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Paris Norriss Speaking Topics
In today’s business world, success doesn’t belong to the smartest or the fastest - it belongs to those who refuse to quit.
The ability to push forward despite setbacks, solve problems under pressure, and stay relentlessly focused on results is what separates thriving companies from struggling ones.
The Grit Code Impact: Paris Norriss shares real-world strategies on mental toughness, problem-solving under pressure, and strategic risk-taking - all of which are crucial for CEOs and executives looking to future-proof their leadership teams and scale their businesses.
Why It Matters: The ability to navigate uncertainty, make tough decisions, and lead with resilience is what separates great leaders from average ones.
Key Benefits:
- Develop high-impact leadership that thrives in adversity
- Strengthen decision-making under pressure
- Cultivate a relentless growth mindset to drive profitability
Following the success of his challenge to row 4,800km across the Pacific Ocean as a 4 man team, Paris tells his gripping story of 39 days at sea unassisted. The lessons and realizations about teamwork, mental resilience and gratitude gained from this isolated experience draws on principles that can be used in all high pressure operations.
Using the principles of “A Happy Boat is a Fast Boat,” the talk walks through scenarios to demonstrate how to place morale above all else. Managing the toxicity of politics within a team to get everybody pulling in the same direction and being able to identify the varying motivational triggers and communicate effectively to each. The outcome of this talk will unleash the magnifying effect of working together as a supportive unit.
Audience Takeaways:
- Methods for pre-establishing shared team principals
- Tools to eradicate politics
- Exciting stories drawing clear analogies for business
- Principles of the teamwork mindset
How do I book Paris Norriss to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Paris Norriss 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 Paris Norriss, 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 Paris Norriss or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Paris Norriss for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Paris Norriss, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Paris Norriss are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paris Norriss, 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 Paris Norriss speak about?
Paris Norriss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Extreme Sports, Resilience, Running, Television & Film, Motivational, Adventure, Olympic Athlete, Athlete, Swimming & Diving, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Sports Motivation, Sports, Business Leadership, Leadership, Business, Success and Environmental Activism.
Where does Paris Norriss travel from?
Paris Norriss generally travels from Dubai, United Arab Emirates and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Paris Norriss?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Paris Norriss 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 Paris Norriss 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 Paris Norriss 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.
Paris Norriss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Extreme Sports, Resilience and Running. The estimated speaking fee range to book Paris Norriss for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Paris Norriss generally travels from Dubai, United Arab Emirates and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jim Davidson, Conrad Anker and Cathy O'Dowd. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Paris Norriss for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Paris Norriss Speaking Topics
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The Grit Code – Build Resilient Leadership That Drive Business Growth
In today’s business world, success doesn’t belong to the smartest or the fastest - it belongs to those who refuse to quit.
The ability to push forward despite setbacks, solve problems under pressure, and stay relentlessly focused on results is what separates thriving companies from struggling ones.
The Grit Code Impact: Paris Norriss shares real-world strategies on mental toughness, problem-solving under pressure, and strategic risk-taking - all of which are crucial for CEOs and executives looking to future-proof their leadership teams and scale their businesses.
Why It Matters: The ability to navigate uncertainty, make tough decisions, and lead with resilience is what separates great leaders from average ones.
Key Benefits:
- Develop high-impact leadership that thrives in adversity
- Strengthen decision-making under pressure
- Cultivate a relentless growth mindset to drive profitability
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Teamwork Mastery - Lessons from Rowing The Pacific
Following the success of his challenge to row 4,800km across the Pacific Ocean as a 4 man team, Paris tells his gripping story of 39 days at sea unassisted. The lessons and realizations about teamwork, mental resilience and gratitude gained from this isolated experience draws on principles that can be used in all high pressure operations.
Using the principles of “A Happy Boat is a Fast Boat,” the talk walks through scenarios to demonstrate how to place morale above all else. Managing the toxicity of politics within a team to get everybody pulling in the same direction and being able to identify the varying motivational triggers and communicate effectively to each. The outcome of this talk will unleash the magnifying effect of working together as a supportive unit.
Audience Takeaways:
- Methods for pre-establishing shared team principals
- Tools to eradicate politics
- Exciting stories drawing clear analogies for business
- Principles of the teamwork mindset
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How do I book Paris Norriss to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Paris Norriss 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 Paris Norriss, 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 Paris Norriss or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Paris Norriss for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Paris Norriss, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Paris Norriss are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paris Norriss, 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 Paris Norriss speak about?
Paris Norriss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Extreme Sports, Resilience, Running, Television & Film, Motivational, Adventure, Olympic Athlete, Athlete, Swimming & Diving, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Sports Motivation, Sports, Business Leadership, Leadership, Business, Success and Environmental Activism. -
Where does Paris Norriss travel from?
Paris Norriss generally travels from Dubai, United Arab Emirates and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Paris Norriss?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Paris Norriss 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 Paris Norriss 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 Paris Norriss 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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