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Jim Lawless
Embrace organisational change and uncertainty with Jim Lawless, world-leading keynote speaker and bestselling author. Jim equips teams with practical frameworks for bold action, resilience building, and high performance under pressure. Trusted advisor to Apple, Microsoft, and Diageo, consistently ranked #1 motivational speaker outside the US by Global Gurus.
Jim Lawless is a world-leading keynote speaker who transforms how organisations approach change and uncertainty. His methodology, proven through his own remarkable achievements as a record-breaking freediver and journey to becoming a professional jockey in just 12 months, provides practical frameworks for bold action in rapidly changing environments.
As the bestselling author of Taming Tigers and trusted advisor to senior leaders at companies including Apple, Microsoft, and Diageo, Jim has inspired over a million people across five continents. His consistent ranking as the #1 motivational speaker outside the US in the Global Gurus public vote underscores his exceptional impact.
Jim helps organisations navigate uncertainty by equipping teams with tools to manage both the mechanics and emotions of change. His approach addresses the vulnerability and self-doubt that often derail transformation initiatives, replacing them with decisive action and agile thinking. Through compelling storytelling and lived experience, he demonstrates how to convert seemingly impossible challenges into achievable goals.
Audiences leave Jim's presentations with practical strategies for building resilience during disruption, frameworks for sustaining high performance under pressure, and actionable methods for cultivating transformational mindsets. His unique combination of business acumen and personal achievement creates immediate credibility with even the most senior leaders.
Book Jim Lawless to ignite the courage, confidence, and commitment your organisation needs to achieve outrageous goals in uncertain times.
Topics, sessions and talks
In this high-impact keynote, Jim Lawless explores overcoming fear and acting boldly amidst uncertainty to achieve ambitious goals. He shares strategies for navigating challenges and pushing beyond perceived limits. Attendees will learn practical techniques to confront their fears, embrace bold actions, and tackle significant objectives they once thought unattainable. This engaging talk inspires individuals to redefine their potential and pursue their dreams with confidence.
Jim Lawless guides attendees in creating agile, curious, and empowered organisations, contrasting them with outdated command-and-control structures. He addresses the challenge of cultivating a culture that can adapt to an uncertain future. Participants will learn strategies to foster innovation and resilience, equipping them to lead effectively in an ever-changing landscape.
Jim Lawless shares real-world strategies from freediving, elite sports, and global leadership. He presents actionable frameworks that empower teams to concentrate on their goals, design effective behaviours, and establish high standards. Attendees will learn how to enhance resilience and achieve success in their endeavours, equipping them with the tools to thrive in competitive environments.
In his talk, Jim Lawless explores how individuals react similarly to anxiety stemming from uncertainty and disruption. By recognising these commonalities, attendees will learn effective strategies to motivate and inspire others to embrace bold actions and move beyond the comfort of the past. This session will provide valuable insights into fostering a proactive mindset in times of change.
Jim Lawless transforms organisations facing change and uncertainty through his proven methodology, developed from his own record-breaking achievements as a freediver and jockey, and trusted by leaders at Apple, Microsoft, and Diageo. Book this #1-ranked motivational speaker to equip your team with practical strategies for building resilience, sustaining high performance, and achieving outrageous goals in uncertain times.
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To book Jim Lawless, email jim.lawless@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Jim's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Jim Lawless draws on first-person accounts of record-breaking freediving and a 12-month journey to becoming a professional jockey to illustrate his DARE Loop framework, grounding each principle in a documented personal challenge rather than hypothetical scenarios.
Jim Lawless speaks on overcoming fear and bold action, transformational leadership and organisational agility, and high performance under pressure drawing on freediving and elite sport. He is the bestselling author of Taming Tigers and has advised senior leaders at Apple, Microsoft, and Diageo, reaching over a million people across five continents.
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