Big Wave Surfing World Champion; Overcoming Fear & Resilience Expert
Nic Von Rupp Biography
Nic Von Rupp is one of the world’s most accomplished big wave surfers, known for his fearless approach and mastery of some of the most dangerous waves on the planet. Crowned the 2025 Tudor Nazaré Challenge Champion -- the world title for big wave surfing in Nazaré -- Von Rupp has consistently pushed the limits of the sport, also securing first place in 2022, second place in 2024, and the 2023 Biggest Wave Award. His career has taken him across the globe, from the towering waves of Nazaré to the most remote and uncharted surf spots on earth, earning him recognition as a true pioneer in big wave exploration.
Beyond surfing, Von Rupp is a sought-after keynote speaker, specializing in overcoming fear, resilience, and peak performance. He has delivered talks for leading global companies, including Medtronic, Tudor Watches (a Rolex Group company), JLL, Okin Medical Devices, Incus Capital, and Pyth Networks, speaking to audiences of up to 300 people. His dynamic presentations blend captivating storytelling, real-life footage, and actionable insights, making them highly engaging and impactful for corporate teams and high-performance individuals.
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Nic Von Rupp Speaking Topics
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Overcoming Fear: Lessons from the World’s Biggest Waves
Fear is inevitable, but how we respond to it defines our success. In this talk, Nic Von Rupp shares his personal journey of becoming a big wave world champion, revealing the strategies he used to manage fear in high-risk environments. Drawing from his experiences surfing 80-foot waves at Nazaré, he provides actionable insights on how to embrace uncertainty, make high-stakes decisions under pressure, and turn fear into motivation. Ideal for leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams facing high-performance challenges, this session offers a compelling blueprint for pushing past limits in both business and life.
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The Big Wave Mindset: Resilience, Risk & High Performance
Big wave surfing is not just a sport—it’s a mindset. In this session, Nic Von Rupp explores the mental framework that allows athletes to perform in extreme conditions and how it translates to business leadership. Through real-life footage and behind-the-scenes insights, Nic breaks down risk management, adaptability, and resilience—three crucial skills for navigating uncertain markets and high-pressure situations. This talk is an eye-opening experience that helps individuals and organizations develop the mental toughness needed to excel in today’s competitive landscape.
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Nic Von Rupp is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Adventure, Adventure, Athlete, Extreme Sports, Finance, Mindset, Olympic Athlete, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Resilience, Sports -
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Nic Von Rupp is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Overcoming Fear: Lessons from the World’s Biggest Waves, The Big Wave Mindset: Resilience, Risk & High Performance and Pioneering the Unknown – Exploring New Frontiers in Big Waves. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nic Von Rupp for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Nic Von Rupp generally travels from Portugal and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joe Dailey, Sarah Wells, Kai Lenny, The Tempest Two and Zion Clark. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nic Von Rupp for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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