
INSPIRE YOUR AUDIENCE: DREAM, DEFY, AND CONQUER
Embark on an extraordinary journey with James Castrission, a world-record-breaking adventurer and one of Australia’s premier keynote speakers. With a wealth of experience as a management consultant at Deloitte, James combines his passion for adventure with proven strategies to captivate and inspire audiences across all sectors.
Knowing what it takes to survive both worlds, James shares unique insights that empower leaders and teams to thrive in any environment.
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A KEYNOTE SPEAKER LIKE NO OTHER
“WE JUMPED TO OUR FEET FOR A STANDING OVATION”
Cas enthralls your audience with his wit and wisdom that will linger in their minds.
When you book a keynote with James, he will thoroughly customise the keynote presentations to be relevant and practical to your specific takeaways—so you feel confident about getting sustainable outcomes as well as a motivating presentation.
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THREE STRATEGICALLY ENGAGING KEYNOTES:
THE EXPLORER’S MINDSET
Achieving two of the Greatest Adventure Feats of All Time—kayaking across the Tasman Sea and skiing to the South Pole and back unsupported—was no accident. It is a result of developing a growth mindset, teamwork, and grit. The formula for achieving these World Firsts is universally applicable; your audience can learn the same method to achieve their own goals and ambitions.
Cas takes your audience on an audio-visual journey to the Tasman Sea and the South Pole. Your delegates learn the tools and techniques to navigate uncharted waters confidently, turn change into opportunities, use systems to attain goals, and build resilience.
COLLABORATING TO WIN
Effective collaboration and teamwork has been an integral component in Cas’ record-breaking expeditions.
In this engaging keynote, Cas shares how he had successfully established an aligned high-performance team to achieve two Guinness World Records. Your delegates learn the critical steps in creating and leading high performance teams that support each other and prioritize collective success over individual ambition.
This is the perfect session on how to develop a “culture” that is geared towards team alignment, collaboration, and eventually success.
ADAPTING TO THE UNPREDICTABLE: MASTERING CHANGE AND UNCERTAINTY
Cas distils applicable strategies drawn from his extraordinary adventures and corporate experience at Deloitte. Your audience discovers the art of resilience, innovative problem-solving, and effective leadership, gaining actionable insights and tangible tools to thrive amid change.
Elevate your event with James Castrission’s dynamic, takeaway-rich keynote on mastering change and uncertainty and equip your team with the skills to turn unpredictability into a catalyst for success.
“ONE OF THE MOST MOVING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS I’VE EVER HEARD”
James brings an appealing combination of awe-inspiring storytelling, in-depth corporate understanding and ‘everyman’ relatability.
Audiences will snap to attention as they realise they are in the room with a one-of-a-kind adventurer.
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FAQs
Some answers to our most commonly answered questions
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Still have questions?
No, Cas travels around the world, speaking to audiences in different countries. Over the past 10 years, he has presented to over 980,000 people across 40 countries.
- Cas’ keynote will have the following learning outcomes:
- Inspired individuals and motivated teams
- Deep understanding of the importance of planning, preparation, and goal-setting
- Development of a winning culture through collaboration
- Cultivated growth mindset
Cas delivers a keynote through inspiring and relatable storytelling that motivates action, provoking presentation that lingers in the minds of delegates, and empowering delegates to achieve their BHAG (big hairy audacious goal).
Yes, Cas can deliver a virtual presentation. A virtual session with Cas is hosted in a professional studio and engineered to maximise engagement.
The duration of Cas’ keynote is anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours.
Yes, It is important to Cas that he delivers a keynote that is relevant to your organisation and current challenges or themes. After the keynote is locked in, a briefing call will be scheduled. The discussion will allow Cas to understand your organisation better, the conference and your specific goals or desired keynote takeaways.
The keynote session is suitable for you when:
- there is limited time on the agenda;
- you’re looking for a punchy motivational delivery; or
- there is another team-building activity planned on the same day of the conference.