Keynote

What // Where // When // Why

What: -  James has spoken at conferences to 500,000+ people across 28 countries.  Keynote deliveries typically go for 20-90mins. As a keynote speaker, James Castrission shares his inspiring story of perseverance, teamwork, and leadership with audiences around the world. He draws on his experiences as an explorer to offer insights into goal setting, risk management, resilience, and collaboration, and he encourages audiences to pursue their dreams and overcome obstacles in their personal and professional lives. These two keynotes–Crossing the Ditch & Crossing the Ice – are highly motivating story-based presentations, perfect for motivating and inspiring an audience to open or close a conference or as an after-dinner presentation.

CROSSING THE DITCH Keynote - In this keynote, Cas takes your team on a thrilling journey to becoming extraordinary as he unfolds the gripping tale of how he conquered the treacherous Tasman Sea in a kayak. Crossing the Ditch is more than an entertaining story, it’s an intensely challenging experience that inspires and teaches your teams how they can make the impossible possible. They learn to develop a growth mindset and discover strategies for overcoming adversity all while facing sink-or-swim situations, being forced to think and make decisions rapidly. Your team will leave the conference inspired with profound takeaways on achieving your organisation's BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals). 

CROSSING THE ICE Keynote - this keynote is a highly inspiring and stimulating talk, packed with practical insights on the power of collaboration and teamwork, mindset for success and navigating highly volatile environments. This keynote takes your team on a rich audio-visual journey through one of the greatest feats in modern exploration. In 100 years of polar exploration, no one had ever walked from the edge of Antarctica to the South Pole and back without any support. Many had tried. None had succeeded—not until Cas and his partner made history by completing the longest unsupported polar journey. They defied the odds, turning an audacious goal into reality through grit and teamwork. This high-energy and carefully crafted keynote will ensure your team is on the edge of their seats, empowered with takeaways and lessons they can apply to their professional and personal lives.

Where: Global - 40+ countries, 980 000 people (most keynote deliveries are in Australia)

When: Conferences, Corporate Events, Graduation ceremonies, Charity events, Product launches

Why: Inspire, share experiences, Education, Story Telling

Some of the themes James addresses in his keynotes include:

• Inspiration/ motivation

• Working together

• 99%planning // 1 execution

• Mindset for success: GRIT/ Growth Mindset