Chris Bertish Speaking Topics

• ALL IN! The Transatlantic Standup Crossing Story

  A talk focused on Team Work, Vision, Planning, Preparation, Resilience, Mindset, Attitude Resourcefulness, Passion and Purpose. What it takes to Thrive through Challenges & Change. 1. Unlock Your Superpowers & Achieve Anything 2. Thrive! Surviving & Thriving in Turbulent Times

• Achieving The Impossible!: The Mavericks Big Wave Story

  Chris rides waves the size of four story buildings for fun. He won the Mavericks Big Wave International surfing event in, the biggest waves ever recorded in the history of the sport.

  Chris is living proof that if you truly believe in something, set your sights on your goal—no matter how big—work hard at it, stay focused, and never give up, you can achieve anything. In Chris' world, there is no such thing as "can't" or "impossible;" only I'm Possible. He has simply deleted the words from his vocabulary.

  The Mavericks Big Wave Story tells the tale of how a regular working guy from South Africa manages to get halfway around the globe to win the prestigious Mavericks Competition, the world's premiere high-adrenaline big wave surfing event, overcoming the seemingly impossible obstacles along the way and against all odds.

  This is a story filled with insights about overcoming obstacles, the power of the mind, embracing change, determination, nevergiving up, and tackling the "impossible".

• Limitless! The SUP Crossing Story

  There has never been a solo expedition so wild, extreme, and hazardous that, as Red Bull, Nat Geo, and the New York Times said, "Redefined Adventure!" In March 2017, Chris completed his most daring challenge yet by becoming the first person to cross the entire Atlantic Ocean (over 7500 km) on a stand up Paddleboard over 93 days and 93 grueling nights, solo and unsupported. In doing so, Chris dared to achieve what most perceive to be impossible.

  Not only did Chris' incredible SUP Crossing transcend the limit of what was thought to be humanly possible, but it was their motivation for doing it and the millions of lives he changed while inspiring a generation around the world that makes this story so powerful and profound.

  In Chris' latest and most impressive talk yet, which is receiving standing ovations globally, Limitless! The Sup Crossing delivers a spellbinding and captivating narrative complimented by a powerful audio-visual presentation that will blow your audience away, leaving them both inspired and breathless. This talk will inspire, educate, and motivate audiences through Chris sharing his incredible captivating stories, lessons, and learnings.

• Saving Stripe! A Conservation Specific Keynote

  As an ambassador for positive ocean and climate change projects, Chris is committed to raising social awareness globally on environmental, conservation, and sustainability initiatives.

  Chris runs his for-Profit Business as a B Corp Certified, 1% for the planet, and carbon-neutral company. He uses business as a tool for positive change and as a role model for other speakers, athletes, and adventurers around the world.

  Saving Stripe is a conservation story in which Chris ties in lessons he has learned in using business for good and being part of the solution, not the problem. During this keynote, you'll hear Chris' stories of conservation and learn ways you can begin to give back and be the change we need in the world.

  In every project Chris takes on, he finds a way to give back to the community and environment around him. After listening to this keynote, you'll be able to find ways for your business to give back that you may not have known existed before!

• 10 Tools for Remote Success!: For Business & Life

  As the Mavericks Big Wave Champion and the only person on the planet to survive in a tiny box-sized space, paddling alone in the Atlantic Ocean for 93 days, Chris is probably one of the best and most qualified and equipped individuals to talk and give guidance on isolation and how to get through adversity, change, and challenging times.

  He has learned some highly valuable tools and skills that helped him get through these challenging times, which he will share with you through this interactive talk/workshop. This is guaranteed to help you and your staff deal with and overcome changes and challenging times and emerge stronger, more positive, healthier, and happier. You will be able to move forward more effectively and efficiently and stay productive through it all.

  The only constant in life is change, so the sooner we learn the skills to embrace it, the sooner we will not only survive but thrive better. These 10 Tools for Remote Success help you do exactly that!

• Thrive! Surviving & Thriving in Turbulent Times

  Chris Bertish has not only braved some of the biggest waves in the World as a Mavericks Big Wave Surfing Champion, but even more importantly, he has faced the most extreme adversity, challenge, and change in complete isolation in the most extreme and volatile environment on earth

  • The Ocean. Standup paddling, across the Atlantic Ocean, alone for 93 days!

  THRIVE is a 1 hour Virtual and interactive talk and workshop via Zoom / WebX, designed to arm employees for the challenges they are currently facing. Thrive will give them the necessary tools to face and overcome these unprecedented and challenging times while staying positive, productive, and emerging more evolved, resilient, and even stronger.

  This talk is designed to equip remote staff with the necessary tools, skills, and strategies to thrive during this challenging time.

  A talk to help you and your staff grow through adversity, emerging at the end of this journey together more empowered, confident, wiser, stronger and more resilient!

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