Jeff Alt

Jeff Alt

MS

OH, US

Improve Work Culture |Enhance Creativity | Go the Extra Mile | Life Lessons From the Trail—Keynote Speaker |Accomplished Appalachian Trail Hiker, Charity Founder and Award-Winning Author

Jeff Alt, an acclaimed keynote speaker, award-winning author and accomplished Long distance hiker, is known nationally for his transformational "Life Lessons from the Trail" keynote. Jeff presents a high energy, entertaining, and adventurous keynote that is full of take away content.  He inspires staffs and individuals to increase performance, enhance creativity, achieve life balance, and go distances beyond what they ever thought possible.  Jeff walked the entire Appalachian Trail (over 2,000-miles) which stepped off an annual charity that he hosts that has raised over $500,000.  He backpacked with his wife on the John Muir Trail-across the California Sierra Mountains, and he carried his 22-month old daughter on a hike through Ireland, along with many other adventures.  For over 20 years, Jeff has helped individuals and organizations increase performance through his keynotes & seminars.  He shares Life Lessons from the Trail and helps integrate the transformational power of a walk in nature into people's lives.  Jeff utilizes a unique communication skill set from his award-winning sales career and successful career as a speech language pathologist.

Jeff has been featured on radio world-wide, in print, blogs, and TV including Backpacker Magazine, ESPN, CNN-Radio, New Dimensions Radio Network, Discovery Channel.com, USA Today, Hallmark Channel, Fitness RX for Men, Women's Health, Shape, US News & World Report, the AP, and many more!  Jeff holds a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Miami of Ohio and a Marketing Degree from the University of Toledo.

Jeff lives with his wife and two children in Cincinnati, Ohio

Experience Highlights

  • Accomplished Long Distance Hiker of the Appalachian Trail, the John Muir Trail & Many more.
  • Founder of a Charity for the Disabled that has raised over $500,000
  • Award-winning/ Amazon best-selling author of eight books.
  • Outdoor Hiking and Camping Expert
  • Member of The National Speakers Association & the Outdoor Writers Association
  • Educated: Master's Degree; Bachelor's Degree, Associates Degree

What Clients Are Saying

"Jeff's keynote had a room of hard to please professionals laughing, crying, and inspired. A great presentation."

-Convention Chair, Georgia Speech Language Hearing Association

"What a wonderful way to begin our Conference! Jeff spoke to the members of the Ohio Division, International Association of Administrative Professionals....He received rave reviews for his energetic and inspiring seminar. He was a true motivator for our attendees to set a goal, take risks, and enjoy the rewards!"

-Rosemary Deitzer, CAP,Ohio Division Annual Meeting Executive Committee.

"...Your presentation provided valuable insight and information and will be useful for our attendees as they move forward following the conference...thank you for being such an important part of our event!"

-Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management (WIRM) Conference Planning Committee

Jeff Alt, an acclaimed keynote speaker, award-winning author and accomplished Long distance hiker, is known nationally for his transformational "Life Lessons from the Trail" keynote. Jeff presents a high energy, entertaining, and adventurous keynote that is full of take away content.  He inspires staffs and individuals to increase performance, enhance creativity, achieve life balance, and go distances beyond what they ever thought possible.  Jeff walked the entire Appalachian Trail (over 2,000-miles) which stepped off an annual charity that he hosts that has raised over $500,000.  He backpacked with his wife on the John Muir Trail-across the California Sierra Mountains, and he carried his 22-month old daughter on a hike through Ireland, along with many other adventures.  For over 20 years, Jeff has helped individuals and organizations increase performance through his keynotes & seminars.  He shares Life Lessons from the Trail and helps integrate the transformational power of a walk in nature into people's lives.  Jeff utilizes a unique communication skill set from his award-winning sales career and successful career as a speech language pathologist.

Jeff has been featured on radio world-wide, in print, blogs, and TV including Backpacker Magazine, ESPN, CNN-Radio, New Dimensions Radio Network, Discovery Channel.com, USA Today, Hallmark Channel, Fitness RX for Men, Women's Health, Shape, US News & World Report, the AP, and many more!  Jeff holds a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Miami of Ohio and a Marketing Degree from the University of Toledo.

Jeff lives with his wife and two children in Cincinnati, Ohio

Experience Highlights

  • Accomplished Long Distance Hiker of the Appalachian Trail, the John Muir Trail & Many more.
  • Founder of a Charity for the Disabled that has raised over $500,000
  • Award-winning/ Amazon best-selling author of eight books.
  • Outdoor Hiking and Camping Expert
  • Member of The National Speakers Association & the Outdoor Writers Association
  • Educated: Master's Degree; Bachelor's Degree, Associates Degree

What Clients Are Saying

"Jeff's keynote had a room of hard to please professionals laughing, crying, and inspired. A great presentation."

-Convention Chair, Georgia Speech Language Hearing Association

"What a wonderful way to begin our Conference! Jeff spoke to the members of the Ohio Division, International Association of Administrative Professionals....He received rave reviews for his energetic and inspiring seminar. He was a true motivator for our attendees to set a goal, take risks, and enjoy the rewards!"

-Rosemary Deitzer, CAP,Ohio Division Annual Meeting Executive Committee.

"...Your presentation provided valuable insight and information and will be useful for our attendees as they move forward following the conference...thank you for being such an important part of our event!"

-Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management (WIRM) Conference Planning Committee

Life Lessons from the Appalachian Trail

Jeff Alt takes you on his highly acclaimed adventure over 2,000-miles along the Appalachian Trail.  He shares edge of your seat tales involving bears, bugs, blisters, skunk bedmates, and hilarious food cravings intertwined with profound, unique, and powerful "life lessons" that he has transferred to life in the real world.  Jeff lived in the woods for 147 days and survived subzero temperatures, snowstorms, blisters, and driving rain.  He dedicated his journey...

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H.I.K.E. to the Top Principles

Format: Keynote, breakout, or combine with Life Lessons from the Trail

 

This program is perfect for:

  • Providing Energy, Inspiration and a strategy to tackle challenging goals. 
  • Conferences, Conventions, Educational Settings and more. 


 

The audience will leave with:

  • A proven research-based strategy that will help you accomplish almost...
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Engaging National Park Programs

Format: Keynote, workshops or interactive skits

This program is perfect for:

  • Schools, Libraries, Conventions, Parks & More

The audience will leave with:

  • historical, ecological, and scientific facts about each park and its inhabitants and insider tips to explore each park.
  • Inspiration to explore and rejuvenate in the great outdoors.


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