Speaking

Andrew McAuley's presentations encompass two decades of mountaineering, sea kayaking, and outdoor adventure in the most remote corners of the globe.  Andrew takes you on a fascinating journey of outdoor adventure with stunning images, video footage, and music. 

There are many parallels between the skills required for success in business and the skills required to climb a mountain or paddle a kayak across a rough and dangerous ocean.  Andrew draws on these parallels using images and anecdotes from his success on some of the world’s most difficult and remote mountains, including first ascents of virgin mountains in the Karakorum Range in Pakistan, first ascents of storm-lashed peaks in Patagonia, high altitude mountaineering in the Himalaya, speed ascents of both Mt Cook and Mt Tasman in the same day in New Zealand, and many more.  His kayaking achievements include a non-stop paddle directly across the middle of Australia’s treacherous Bass Strait in 35 hours during 2003, and a direct kayak crossing of the Gulf of Carpentaria – paddling 530km across a rough ocean in six an a half days, sleeping in his kayak each night!

Andrew’s talent for captivating audiences with his expedition experiences and amusing anecdotes will leave you inspired and motivated to achieve more in your chosen pursuit.  In particular, the relevance to the business world with themes of leadership, teamwork, attention to detail, and meticulous preparation and training are expressed with subtle but powerful messages during the fascinating journey of Andrew McAuley’s lifetime of adventure.

Contact Andrew about a speaking engagement at your next function.