Neal Petersen
How do you navigate forward and deal with constant wind shifts, and disruptions of this Covid 19 world. How do you manage fear, isolation, while dealing with an ever present changing world? Neal Petersen will take you on a personal journey and show you by example how to better adapt and find solutions!
Neal completed two amazing journeys in his life: a single-handed yacht race around the world, 27,000 miles, 9 months at sea, alone, round Cape Horn, and in the smallest, least funded yacht he designed and built himself. And an even more arduous and eventful trip of overcoming racial prejudice during the Apartheid era in South Africa, poverty, and a childhood physical disability, just to make it to the start line! While sharing his riveting life story, Neal's messages and unique delivery, open the mind, with new hope and a determination to break down the barriers, real or perceived, that exist and to take adversity head on and demonstrate that with passion, determination and hard work you can achieve your goals.
An award-winning author and the subject of a PBS documentary, Neal has "wowed" international audiences with his life story and ability to relate and connect to audience challenges, resulting in consistent extraordinary reviews and rousing standing ovations.
Petersen uses a treasure chest, and in it symbols of how he reached his dream by always turning barriers into opportunities, then into solutions. He empowers and challenges audiences to harness their experiences in navigating these challenging times to their advantage - it's an opportunity to excel if you choose a winning course.
Neal compares being hit mid-ocean while racing his yacht by a Russian freighter and had to pump for 15 days to not only stay afloat, as it made a huge hole in his boat, but stay competitive. Covid 19 has hit us personally, our business's and our economy. The need to stay pumping, to remain relevent and competitive, has never been more necessary.
Using examples of how Neal overcame insurmountable barriers is compelling. Neal demonstrates how success is realized—through innovation, balancing risk against return and being flexible enough to adapt to constant shifting winds. In these challenging times of uncertainly, fear and insecurity, many feel like solo sailors, isolated, adrift, grasping for survival. Neal lays out the importance of a clearly communicated vision, followed by detailed planning, preparation, passion and then execution.
Neal is sure to give your live or virtual event the Wow it needs. His high energy, passion and uniquely delivered life-story are the perfect open or close for any event. Neal can drive home any message seamlessly and will leave your audience contemplative, inspired, refocused and ready to tackle the challenges that lie ahead.
This story of hope, resilience, grit, and accomplishment is truly inspiring and reflects a powerful message that "in life there are no barriers ~ only solutions!"
As a world, we are facing our "Cape Horn". More than any other time in history, people must have the right attitude to be open to finding the ways to develop the systems that will bring optimum results. We need to be focused, have a solid strategy, create a dependable team, respect the competition and get to the finish line in the most efficient method. In this process, there will be headwinds of resistance, stormy seas of change, or just the immense challenges of having daunting objectives on a limited budget. Neal will help prepare audiences to tackle their set-backs and challenges and strive not only for success ~ but for significance!
"Neal is one of the most inspiring, dynamic and thought provoking speakers you will ever witness, he is mesmerizing."
Client testimonials:
"Neal Petersen delivered one of the most inspirational talks I ever heard at a corporate event. He had the whole audience enthralled as he talked about his life and how he set himself what seemed to be an impossible challenge. Impossible that is, unless like Neal, you believe there are "No Barriers" Qlik
"Neal is so unique to other speakers as he is so much more than a keynote, he is the "best of the best. He is PREPARED! He digs deeper and goes out of his way - to gain an in-depth understanding of where we are as a group, where we want to be and what it will take to get there. Neal is truly a leader and teaches genuine leadership, by example in all aspects of what he represents. He hits it out of the park!" Axis Capital
"I have been very fortunate to work with Neal Petersen - we brought him in to speak to 3 of our top producer meetings. He is a great speaker and he has found ways to help financial advisors take Neal's experiences and to apply it to their practices in such a way to grow their businesses through the tough times and enjoy the good times." Larry Roth - CEO - Advisors Group, AIG
"evaluations forms all have marked Neal's presentation as exceptional." AIG
"It is rare that I am asked by my senior management at IBM to immediately hire a keynote speaker when he is barely off the stage to give another keynote speech the following week - but that is in fact what happened with you Neal. And I want to take this opportunity to thank you not only for the extraordinary presentation you gave in San Diego but for the follow up presentation you gave in Barcelona with virtually no prep time as well. I can tell you that you generated some of the highest ratings and most positive feedback I have seen in many years of running WW events in this division. When we first discussed your selling and autographing your books in our solution center - I anticipated a good turnout but happened was absolutely extraordinary and a testament to the success you received at this event. I believe it was well over a thousand books. That is a record at our events - even with some famous athletes we have used in the past." L. B. WW Events - IBM
I stepped into the General Session to listen to the featured speaker, Neal Petersen. Quickly, I was riveted to his dynamic delivery of inspiration, hope, and excitement. Neal is one of the most inspiring, dynamic and thought provoking speakers you will ever witness, he is mesmerizing. -K Braaten, NACo Past President
"Neal Petersen's powerful presentation was the perfect keynote for our Global Inclusion Summit! His dramatic storytelling ignited and captivated our audience. With high energy and fully engaging presentation style, Neal captured the audience's attention and left us with a fresh perspective on turning disadvantages into advantages. Neal's inspirational "No Barriers" presentation brought our Summit theme to life!" D. J. Chief Diversity Officer – MasterCard
Neal travels from Charleston, SC or the Caribbean. US speaking fees are inclusive of air-fare and can offer travel buy-outs for international events. Clients always know all costs upfront.
How do you navigate forward and deal with constant wind shifts, and disruptions of this Covid 19 world. How do you manage fear, isolation, while dealing with an ever present changing world? Neal Petersen will take you on a personal journey and show you by example how to better adapt and find solutions!
Neal completed two amazing journeys in his life: a single-handed yacht race around the world, 27,000 miles, 9 months at sea, alone, round Cape Horn, and in the smallest, least funded yacht he designed and built himself. And an even more arduous and eventful trip of overcoming racial prejudice during the Apartheid era in South Africa, poverty, and a childhood physical disability, just to make it to the start line! While sharing his riveting life story, Neal's messages and unique delivery, open the mind, with new hope and a determination to break down the barriers, real or perceived, that exist and to take adversity head on and demonstrate that with passion, determination and hard work you can achieve your goals.
An award-winning author and the subject of a PBS documentary, Neal has "wowed" international audiences with his life story and ability to relate and connect to audience challenges, resulting in consistent extraordinary reviews and rousing standing ovations.
Petersen uses a treasure chest, and in it symbols of how he reached his dream by always turning barriers into opportunities, then into solutions. He empowers and challenges audiences to harness their experiences in navigating these challenging times to their advantage - it's an opportunity to excel if you choose a winning course.
Neal compares being hit mid-ocean while racing his yacht by a Russian freighter and had to pump for 15 days to not only stay afloat, as it made a huge hole in his boat, but stay competitive. Covid 19 has hit us personally, our business's and our economy. The need to stay pumping, to remain relevent and competitive, has never been more necessary.
Using examples of how Neal overcame insurmountable barriers is compelling. Neal demonstrates how success is realized—through innovation, balancing risk against return and being flexible enough to adapt to constant shifting winds. In these challenging times of uncertainly, fear and insecurity, many feel like solo sailors, isolated, adrift, grasping for survival. Neal lays out the importance of a clearly communicated vision, followed by detailed planning, preparation, passion and then execution.
Neal is sure to give your live or virtual event the Wow it needs. His high energy, passion and uniquely delivered life-story are the perfect open or close for any event. Neal can drive home any message seamlessly and will leave your audience contemplative, inspired, refocused and ready to tackle the challenges that lie ahead.
This story of hope, resilience, grit, and accomplishment is truly inspiring and reflects a powerful message that "in life there are no barriers ~ only solutions!"
As a world, we are facing our "Cape Horn". More than any other time in history, people must have the right attitude to be open to finding the ways to develop the systems that will bring optimum results. We need to be focused, have a solid strategy, create a dependable team, respect the competition and get to the finish line in the most efficient method. In this process, there will be headwinds of resistance, stormy seas of change, or just the immense challenges of having daunting objectives on a limited budget. Neal will help prepare audiences to tackle their set-backs and challenges and strive not only for success ~ but for significance!
"Neal is one of the most inspiring, dynamic and thought provoking speakers you will ever witness, he is mesmerizing."
Client testimonials:
"Neal Petersen delivered one of the most inspirational talks I ever heard at a corporate event. He had the whole audience enthralled as he talked about his life and how he set himself what seemed to be an impossible challenge. Impossible that is, unless like Neal, you believe there are "No Barriers" Qlik
"Neal is so unique to other speakers as he is so much more than a keynote, he is the "best of the best. He is PREPARED! He digs deeper and goes out of his way - to gain an in-depth understanding of where we are as a group, where we want to be and what it will take to get there. Neal is truly a leader and teaches genuine leadership, by example in all aspects of what he represents. He hits it out of the park!" Axis Capital
"I have been very fortunate to work with Neal Petersen - we brought him in to speak to 3 of our top producer meetings. He is a great speaker and he has found ways to help financial advisors take Neal's experiences and to apply it to their practices in such a way to grow their businesses through the tough times and enjoy the good times." Larry Roth - CEO - Advisors Group, AIG
"evaluations forms all have marked Neal's presentation as exceptional." AIG
"It is rare that I am asked by my senior management at IBM to immediately hire a keynote speaker when he is barely off the stage to give another keynote speech the following week - but that is in fact what happened with you Neal. And I want to take this opportunity to thank you not only for the extraordinary presentation you gave in San Diego but for the follow up presentation you gave in Barcelona with virtually no prep time as well. I can tell you that you generated some of the highest ratings and most positive feedback I have seen in many years of running WW events in this division. When we first discussed your selling and autographing your books in our solution center - I anticipated a good turnout but happened was absolutely extraordinary and a testament to the success you received at this event. I believe it was well over a thousand books. That is a record at our events - even with some famous athletes we have used in the past." L. B. WW Events - IBM
I stepped into the General Session to listen to the featured speaker, Neal Petersen. Quickly, I was riveted to his dynamic delivery of inspiration, hope, and excitement. Neal is one of the most inspiring, dynamic and thought provoking speakers you will ever witness, he is mesmerizing. -K Braaten, NACo Past President
"Neal Petersen's powerful presentation was the perfect keynote for our Global Inclusion Summit! His dramatic storytelling ignited and captivated our audience. With high energy and fully engaging presentation style, Neal captured the audience's attention and left us with a fresh perspective on turning disadvantages into advantages. Neal's inspirational "No Barriers" presentation brought our Summit theme to life!" D. J. Chief Diversity Officer – MasterCard
Neal travels from Charleston, SC or the Caribbean. US speaking fees are inclusive of air-fare and can offer travel buy-outs for international events. Clients always know all costs upfront.
No Barriers, Only Solutions Opening or Closing Keynote
In these challenging times of uncertainty, fear and insecurity rise, many feel like solo sailors, adrift, grasping for survival. Neal lays out the importance of a clearly communicated vision and direction, followed by detailed planning, preparation, passion and execution using his riveting personal story.
Neal's life-story addresses adversity, diversity, leadership, team work, motivation, crisis, innovation, change, planning & preparation - then execution and the courage to...
Leadership program incorporating vision and purpose
Today more than ever we are dealing with change and the only way to navigate through these most challenging times is to innovate and adapt. Join together to learn, to share and to better understand how to develop the right mind-set to navigate into the future. Neal shares his lessons learned on the high seas on how to deal with constant change, isolation, sudden, unexpected, at times life threatening, challenges and how better to prepare for them.
The goal of the program is...
No Barriers ~ Only Solutions
Keynote title- "There are No Barriers ~ Only Solutions!"
Neal's life-story addresses adversity, diversity, leadership, team work, motivation, crisis, innovation, change, planning & preparation - then execution and the courage to embrace fears.
Take away values:
*Neal carries a treasure chest on-stage and in it are examples of how he turned barriers into opportunities to achieve his dream and empowers others to turn baggage into...
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