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"With the possible exception of Sir David Attenborough, that was the best lecture, and the longest applause, that I have heard in the past 15 years."
- President of the Royal Geographical Society

2000 people have raced yachts round the globe, 1300 have scaled Everest, 450 have been into space, 200 have walked to the South Pole, 150 have rowed the Atlantic.
... looking for something a little more original?



Imagine you had to recruit somebody to take over YOUR job.
What would you look for in the dream candidate?

If you wrote a list I believe you would emphasise words like:

Energetic
Determined
Communicator
Ambitious
Enthusiastic
Reliable
Focussed
Initiative
Confident
Motivated

Three things are essential for success: knowledge, skills and attitude. The words above, describing the perfect person to be doing your job, are about attitude. Attitude. More than skills or knowledge. There is no mention of "must have certificate x,y and z" or "must be an expert in corporate tax strategy". Just Attitude.
So why is there such focus on improving skills and knowledge in the development of staff (refreshment training seminars, IT days) when what you really want and need is motivated people with the attitudes needed for success? The attitudes that got Alastair Humphreys round the world.

The information below explains the details of Alastair's inspiring, funny, educational and challenging talks that provide a fascinating, spectacular case study of motivation, setting small targets to achieve outrageous goals, the rewards of risk, the power of communication and trust, and a call to arms that nothing is achieved without being bold enough to begin it. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Download Alastair's slideshow here: RTWBB slideshow compressed.
Brochure: Roundtheworldbybike_TalksBrochure
Two posters to help promote your event: slideshow_poster_colour cover poster
Listen to Alastair on Radio 4: 01 Something Understood
Members of the Royal Geographical Society can watch the lecture Alastair gave there here.
Read some References from previous presentations

Please contact Alastair's media department to enquire about his availability to speak at your event.

All engagements will be invited to donate a voluntary carbon tax to offset the carbon emissions of the travelling involved.