Tom Turcich

Tom Turcich

Keynote Speaker: Inspirational Speaker Who Walked Around The World; Speaks on Resilience, Personal Leadership & Perserverance

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Tom Turcich Biography

Tom Turcich, the tenth person to walk around the world and the first to do so with a dog, captured the world's imagination with his remarkable journey. After the death of a close friend, Turcich resolved to make the most of life. The day before his twenty-sixth birthday, he stepped out his front door to begin an adventure spanning seven years, twenty-eight thousand miles and thirty-eight countries.

By traversing the globe on foot, Turcich immersed himself in the diverse cultures and landscapes. From the bustling streets of Istanbul to the tranquil beauty of the Kyrgyz mountains, he embraced the challenges and triumphs of an extraordinary pilgrimage. But his expedition was not just a physical feat but a profound introspection. Each step was a testament to an unwavering commitment to self-discovery and a search for understanding.

Through encounters with strangers, weeks of solitude, and a sheer resilience of spirit, Turcich emerged as a beacon of inspiration for countless individuals yearning to find purpose in their own lives. His tale serves as a reminder that fulfillment lies not solely in reaching a destination but in the transformative power of the journey itself.

Turcich has been featured on CNN, BBC, Good Morning America, The Guardian, and countless other news outlets.

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Tom Turcich Speaking Topics

Live Without Limits

The First Step Towards Reaching Your Potential

Live Without Limits is a transformative keynote that challenges you to break free from your limitations and take bold action toward your dreams. You’ll learn how to overcome burnout, uncertainty, and external challenges to unlock your fullest potential.

Drawing on lessons from Tom Turcich’s extraordinary journey—28,000 miles, 38 countries, and seven years with his loyal canine companion, Savannah— you’ll discover how to set ambitious goals, embrace challenges, and take deliberate, meaningful steps toward making your dreams a reality.

From the scorching deserts of Peru to the snow-capped peaks of Kyrgyzstan, Tom is your expert guide. He’ll share actionable insights and his ‘Circle of Possibility’ framework to help you develop the mindset necessary to navigate life’s obstacles with courage, resilience, and relentless growth.

This keynote is your spark to dream bigger, take action, and achieve what you never thought possible.

PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS

  • Shatter Self-Imposed Limits: Learn how to identify and overcome unproductive thoughts that hold you back and limit your potential.

  • Master Audacious Goal-Setting: Transform impossible dreams into concrete, actionable plans that guide every decision and fuel progress.

  • Turn Constraints into Growth: Learn to view limitations as opportunities, fostering a mindset of creativity and resourcefulness that unlocks groundbreaking solutions.

  • Forge Unbreakable Resilience: Discover how vision and adaptability can carry you through life’s toughest challenges.

  • Cultivate a Journey-Focused Mindset: Celebrate progress at every step to unleash the profound transformation that occurs through consistent, determined efforts.

Lead Without Limits

Achieve the Remarkable, Together

Lead Without Limits gives you the tools necessary to guide your team through tremendous external pressure and unlock your untapped leadership potential. You’ll learn how to unify your team under a single aim and empower them to adapt where others falter.

Tom Turcich’s story of accomplishing what only nine others in history have done will ignite your vision. By recognizing that obstacles aren’t setbacks but inflection points for growth, you’ll spark creativity, foster innovation, and develop a resilient and nimble team. Through actionable insights and real-world examples, you’ll discover how to effectively share ambitious goals, embrace the necessary constraints, and take deliberate, meaningful steps toward the extraordinary.

As a leader, Tom will teach you how to motivate your team to push beyond their previous boundaries and grow in new and adaptive ways.

This keynote will inspire you to dream bigger, act bolder, and achieve greatness. Step into a world where your team is motivated, your choices are clear, and your leadership is inspired enough to grow through any challenge.

PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS

  • Encourage Bold Action: Learn how to cultivate a team that takes action and grows every step of the way.

  • Unite Around Ambitious ‘Flags’: Gain insights on how to set visionary goals that motivate everyone to reach their highest self.

  • Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Harness the power of authenticity, intentional action, and a journey-focused mindset.

  • Foster Exponential Growth: Shift perspective to shrink challenges and unlock the power of consistent action.

  • Turn Setbacks into Success: Learn how to turn obstacles into advantages by using them to fuel creativity, innovation, and resilience.

  • Lead Limitlessly: Cultivate a leadership style that empowers your team to chase potential and strive ever higher.

Thrive Without Limits

Unshakeable Resilience One Step at a Time

Thrive Without Limits will teach you how to build lasting resilience through purposeful constraints and consistent action. Drawing from Tom’s 28,000-mile journey, this talk demonstrates how resilience isn’t about avoiding difficulty but harnessing it to grow.

From crossing the Andes to navigating remote deserts, Tom Turcich illustrates how you can transform perceived limitations into catalysts for success. Just as his journey taught him that resilience is strengthened through daily choices and small inconveniences, you’ll discover how a journey-focused mindset is the ultimate advantage in turbulent times.

Using his “Circle of Possibility” framework, Tom demonstrates how places like Costa Rica and Barcelona have turned constraints into advantages, and how you can do the same. You’ll learn why, with the right systems in place, resilience is a muscle that grows stronger with every challenge.

Thrive Without Limits will revolutionize how you view obstacles. It will equip you with the tools necessary to navigate life’s difficulties and emerge stronger, more capable, and ultimately, more fulfilled.

PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS

  • Build Sustainable Resilience: Discover why resilience isn’t about avoiding difficulty but harnessing it to emerge stronger.

  • Transform Constraints into Advantages: Learn how to use limitations to drive innovation and creative problem-solving.

  • Master Consistent Progress: Understand why small, daily actions matter more than sporadic big efforts, and how to build habits that sustain long-term success.

  • Create Value-Based Direction: Plant a “flag” that aligns your actions and guides your decisions, ensuring that every step you take serves a greater purpose.

  • Cultivate Relentless Adaptability: Tie everything together by developing a mindset where setbacks become feedback, constraints spark creativity, and resilience multiplies through consistent action.

Tom Turcich Videos

Thomas Turcich Speaker Reel
Tom Turcich - Overcoming Adversity and Finding Strength in Setbacks
Tom Turcich - Steps to Achieving Your Biggest Dreams

How do I book Tom Turcich to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Turcich 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 Tom Turcich, 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 Tom Turcich or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Tom Turcich for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Tom Turcich, 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 Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Turcich, 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 Tom Turcich speak about?

Tom Turcich is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Motivational, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Leadership, DEI, Personal Growth and TED.

Who is the agent for Tom Turcich?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Turcich 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 Tom Turcich 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 Tom Turcich 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.


Tom Turcich is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Motivational and Resilience. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Turcich for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Tom Turcich can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erika Cramer, Chris Welton and Rachel Druckenmiller. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Turcich for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/02/2026.

Tom Turcich Speaking Topics

  • Live Without Limits

    The First Step Towards Reaching Your Potential

    Live Without Limits is a transformative keynote that challenges you to break free from your limitations and take bold action toward your dreams. You’ll learn how to overcome burnout, uncertainty, and external challenges to unlock your fullest potential.

    Drawing on lessons from Tom Turcich’s extraordinary journey—28,000 miles, 38 countries, and seven years with his loyal canine companion, Savannah— you’ll discover how to set ambitious goals, embrace challenges, and take deliberate, meaningful steps toward making your dreams a reality.

    From the scorching deserts of Peru to the snow-capped peaks of Kyrgyzstan, Tom is your expert guide. He’ll share actionable insights and his ‘Circle of Possibility’ framework to help you develop the mindset necessary to navigate life’s obstacles with courage, resilience, and relentless growth.

    This keynote is your spark to dream bigger, take action, and achieve what you never thought possible.

    PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS

    • Shatter Self-Imposed Limits: Learn how to identify and overcome unproductive thoughts that hold you back and limit your potential.

    • Master Audacious Goal-Setting: Transform impossible dreams into concrete, actionable plans that guide every decision and fuel progress.

    • Turn Constraints into Growth: Learn to view limitations as opportunities, fostering a mindset of creativity and resourcefulness that unlocks groundbreaking solutions.

    • Forge Unbreakable Resilience: Discover how vision and adaptability can carry you through life’s toughest challenges.

    • Cultivate a Journey-Focused Mindset: Celebrate progress at every step to unleash the profound transformation that occurs through consistent, determined efforts.

  • Lead Without Limits

    Achieve the Remarkable, Together

    Lead Without Limits gives you the tools necessary to guide your team through tremendous external pressure and unlock your untapped leadership potential. You’ll learn how to unify your team under a single aim and empower them to adapt where others falter.

    Tom Turcich’s story of accomplishing what only nine others in history have done will ignite your vision. By recognizing that obstacles aren’t setbacks but inflection points for growth, you’ll spark creativity, foster innovation, and develop a resilient and nimble team. Through actionable insights and real-world examples, you’ll discover how to effectively share ambitious goals, embrace the necessary constraints, and take deliberate, meaningful steps toward the extraordinary.

    As a leader, Tom will teach you how to motivate your team to push beyond their previous boundaries and grow in new and adaptive ways.

    This keynote will inspire you to dream bigger, act bolder, and achieve greatness. Step into a world where your team is motivated, your choices are clear, and your leadership is inspired enough to grow through any challenge.

    PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS

    • Encourage Bold Action: Learn how to cultivate a team that takes action and grows every step of the way.

    • Unite Around Ambitious ‘Flags’: Gain insights on how to set visionary goals that motivate everyone to reach their highest self.

    • Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Harness the power of authenticity, intentional action, and a journey-focused mindset.

    • Foster Exponential Growth: Shift perspective to shrink challenges and unlock the power of consistent action.

    • Turn Setbacks into Success: Learn how to turn obstacles into advantages by using them to fuel creativity, innovation, and resilience.

    • Lead Limitlessly: Cultivate a leadership style that empowers your team to chase potential and strive ever higher.

  • Thrive Without Limits

    Unshakeable Resilience One Step at a Time

    Thrive Without Limits will teach you how to build lasting resilience through purposeful constraints and consistent action. Drawing from Tom’s 28,000-mile journey, this talk demonstrates how resilience isn’t about avoiding difficulty but harnessing it to grow.

    From crossing the Andes to navigating remote deserts, Tom Turcich illustrates how you can transform perceived limitations into catalysts for success. Just as his journey taught him that resilience is strengthened through daily choices and small inconveniences, you’ll discover how a journey-focused mindset is the ultimate advantage in turbulent times.

    Using his “Circle of Possibility” framework, Tom demonstrates how places like Costa Rica and Barcelona have turned constraints into advantages, and how you can do the same. You’ll learn why, with the right systems in place, resilience is a muscle that grows stronger with every challenge.

    Thrive Without Limits will revolutionize how you view obstacles. It will equip you with the tools necessary to navigate life’s difficulties and emerge stronger, more capable, and ultimately, more fulfilled.

    PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS

    • Build Sustainable Resilience: Discover why resilience isn’t about avoiding difficulty but harnessing it to emerge stronger.

    • Transform Constraints into Advantages: Learn how to use limitations to drive innovation and creative problem-solving.

    • Master Consistent Progress: Understand why small, daily actions matter more than sporadic big efforts, and how to build habits that sustain long-term success.

    • Create Value-Based Direction: Plant a “flag” that aligns your actions and guides your decisions, ensuring that every step you take serves a greater purpose.

    • Cultivate Relentless Adaptability: Tie everything together by developing a mindset where setbacks become feedback, constraints spark creativity, and resilience multiplies through consistent action.

Tom Turcich Videos

Thomas Turcich Speaker Reel
Tom Turcich - Overcoming Adversity and Finding Strength in Setbacks
Tom Turcich - Steps to Achieving Your Biggest Dreams
Tom Turcich-the importance of defining your values to reach your goals
Tom Turcich - Resilience When Everything Falls Apart
  • How do I book Tom Turcich to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Turcich 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 Tom Turcich, 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 Tom Turcich or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tom Turcich for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tom Turcich, 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 Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Turcich, 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 Tom Turcich speak about?

    Tom Turcich is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Motivational, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Leadership, DEI, Personal Growth and TED.
  • Who is the agent for Tom Turcich?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Turcich 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 Tom Turcich 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 Tom Turcich 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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