Neal Petersen

Meet Neal Petersen.

Petersen has done what few dare to imagine.

He raced a yacht he built himself, solo, 27,000 miles, 9 months, around the world, overcoming fierce storms of Cape Horn, isolation, and a determination that anything is possible.

His keynote isn’t just a story — it’s a strategy.

A man who didn’t just sail against storms—he sailed against systems.

And won.

Today, Petersen brings that same fire, grit, and wisdom to stages across the world. Dozens of international keynotes for IBM, Intel, AIG, MasterCard, Government Technology, League of Cities and numerous global corporations and organizations.

Petersen empowers audiences on how to adapt with purpose—because in business, like at sea, you can’t control the wind, but you can adjust your sails.

With captivating storytelling, stunning visuals, and real-life insight drawn from the open ocean, he doesn’t just inspire—he equips. Audiences walk away with the tools to navigate uncertainty, lead with clarity, build resilient and bold teams, much needed in today's world of uncertainty.

Petersen’s delivery is unique in its ability to marry captivating storytelling with high-level business insight.

His keynote isn’t just a story — it’s a strategy.

With gripping storytelling, bold metaphors, stunning imagery

Audiences learn how to lead through uncertainty, build trust, believe in yourself and develop a mindset - there are No Barriers ~ Only Solution.