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The Tempest Two

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Transform team performance with The Tempest Two, speakers specialising in mindset, resilience and high-performance teamwork. Tom and James work with organisations to unlock potential through adventure-backed insights, delivering impactful keynotes for Microsoft, Nike and Google.

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Adventurers who rowed 3000 miles across the Atlantic
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Founded The Tempest Two adventure brand

Tom Caulfield and James Whittle are better known as The Tempest Two, a speaking duo who challenge conventional perceptions of potential and performance. Their talks explore the power of mindset, bringing adventure-fuelled experiences into the world of work to inspire real change in individuals and teams. Known for their relatable style and honest storytelling, they have worked with global names including Microsoft, Nike, and Google. Their journey began with an impulsive decision that led them to row 3000 miles across the Atlantic, despite no prior experience. What followed were years of high-risk, high-reward expeditions, from setting records in Patagonia to climbing the vertical granite wall of El Capitan. These challenges weren’t undertaken as elite athletes or survival experts, but as ordinary friends who had developed an extraordinary approach to growth, resilience, and teamwork. The duo balance their time between new ventures and delivering keynote sessions designed to empower audiences to remove the word “can’t” from their vocabulary. Their impact lies in their ability to connect—both with the extremes of the natural world, and with the everyday challenges facing individuals and businesses today. Drawing on cutting-edge research, personal insight, and powerful visuals, Tom and James are sought-after speakers who bring adventure, neuroscience, and practical tools together to create genuine behavioural shifts.

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Remove the Word Can’t: Relatable High Performance

Tom Caulfield and James Whittle use stories from their extraordinary adventures to reframe what high performance looks like. By weaving neuroscience with real-world challenges, they show how stepping into discomfort leads to resilience and growth. Ideal for any organisation looking to inspire change, this session makes elite performance feel relevant and achievable through mindset and action.

Embracing Change: Building Adaptability in a New World of Work

James Whittle and Tom Caulfield explore how change can be harnessed as a force for innovation rather than fear. Drawing on their lived experience of navigating unpredictable and extreme environments, they show how mindset, agility and curiosity can drive transformation in the face of disruption. A compelling session that positions adaptability as the foundation for future-focused leadership.

Bold Leadership: Leading Through Change

This session redefines leadership through the lens of lived adversity and grounded authenticity. Tom Caulfield and James Whittle share how bold decisions, clarity in crisis and emotional resilience underpin effective leadership. Offering actionable strategies and memorable stories, they engage audiences with a vision of leadership that is both relatable and powerful in practice.

Why we recommend booking The Tempest Two

Unlock your team's potential with Tom Caulfield and James Whittle, The Tempest Two. Renowned speakers and resilience experts, they have inspired leaders at Airbnb, Nike, and Microsoft. Their relatable insights help transform challenges into growth opportunities. Book now to enhance your team's performance.

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Testimonials

I do not say this lightly, James and Tom were genuinely exceptional. From the moment they stepped on stage, they completely captured the room. Their keynote was beyond inspiring. They challenged the audience, energised them, and somehow made people actually want to do the hard things in life and business. World-class delivery combined with humility, emotional intelligence, humour, and authenticity. Exceptionally organised, effortless to collaborate with, and their timing was flawless. You could tell this was more than a speech for them. They care about the audience and have mastered their delivery. People didn't just leave motivated. They left thinking differently about what they're capable of. I've been doing this a long time, and that might well be the most complete keynote I've ever watched. If you ever get the opportunity to have them speak, take it.

James

BizX

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What is The Tempest Two's speaking style like?

Tom and James deliver relatable, inspiring talks that blend adventure stories with practical insights. Their honest, engaging style empowers audiences to embrace change, build resilience, and achieve real growth.

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