Lewis Pugh is a renowned endurance swimmer, maritime lawyer, and the UN Patron of the Oceans. He is also one of the world's leading inspirational and leadership speakers and an authority on achieving the impossible. Lewis is known for pioneering swims in the most vulnerable ecosystems on Earth, advocating for their protection.
Lewis has achieved several remarkable feats in his swimming career. He is the first person to complete a long-distance swim in every ocean. Additionally, he was the first to swim across the North Pole and the entire length of the English Channel. His exceptional contributions to ocean conservation have earned him the title of UN Patron of the Oceans and numerous sustainability awards.
Lewis has played a crucial role in safeguarding over 2 million square kilometres of vulnerable ocean, an area larger than Western Europe.
Drawing from his unique experiences, Lewis delivers captivating and informative keynotes. In these talks, he shares his methods to accomplish these incredible feats. He emphasises the importance of having a clear vision, assembling the right team, meticulous preparation, maintaining the right mindset, perseverance, and adaptability.
Lewis has been privileged to deliver inspirational keynotes to organisations such as Coca-Cola, Unilever, Nike, and National Geographic. His storytelling abilities have even gained recognition from TED, which describes him as a "master storyteller."
In this inspiring session, attendees will learn about the power of resilience and how it can help them overcome challenges and thrive in their personal and professional lives. Through real-life examples and practical strategies, they will gain valuable insights on building resilience, developing a growth mindset, and embracing change. By attending this session, individuals will be equipped with the tools and motivation to face adversity head-on, bounce back stronger, and confidently achieve their goals.
In a career spanning 27 years, ocean advocate Lewis Pugh has pioneered more swims around famous landmarks than any other swimmer in history, including the first swim across the icy waters of the North Pole, and across a glacial lake on Mt. Everest—all in just a Speedo swimsuit. Many of his expeditions were in conditions deemed “impossible.” Widely regarded as one of the world’s most inspiring speakers, Lewis shares his insights on the mind-set, preparation, teamwork and leadership skills necessary for any major undertaking and how they can be applied in your organization. The most crucial success factor, he says, is to have a driving purpose, which for him is to protect our planet’s threatened oceans.
Lewis Pugh tailors his presentations to suit a wide range of businesses and issues, from organizational change to the challenges of leading diverse teams in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
