Neal Petersen is an award-winning author, solo “Around Alone” racing
yachtsman, founder of an investment bank and so much more. Few people
have realized their dreams, but even fewer have raced solo around the
world and in a home built boat! It is an unparalleled adventure, the
longest, most extreme race for any man or woman, 27,000 miles in a
boat, nine months at sea ~ alone!
Neal has demonstrated what can happen when one truly lives by goals,
planning and preparation, believing there are no obstacles so great
that they cannot be overcome. In sharing his high-impact extraordinary
adventure, Neal delivers a powerful message that, "In life there are no barriers ~ only solutions!"
As a gifted speaker and storyteller, Neal has over fifteen years
experience internationally delivering his history-making story to
corporations such as IBM, Cisco, Motorola, Oracle, American Express,
etc. – all standing ovations. His high energy, inspirational keynotes
are based on real life experiences which set him apart from speakers
who speak on topics.
Neal is known for his uniqueness, high energy, subtle humor,
adaptability and content. He customizes every keynote. Plus, he is
extremely easy to work with.
Neal’s messages include:
* The importance of realizing goals; perseverance, determination in reaching them.
* Choosing conquest over adversity.
* Learning to turn perceived disadvantages into advantages.
* The power of positive attitude and how it affects one’s performance.
* With choice there are consequences – choose wisely.
* Change is constant – it’s how you play the cards.
Our goal is to be a part of your conference to assist meeting
planners in generating maximum results for their audience. We are
willing to do in-house welcome videos, build excitement, media
appearances, executive breakfasts and any special requests you may have
to maximize audience impact.
Neal was rated the best speaker ever at IBM’s Global STGU
Conference. After the opening keynote presentation to 8,000 attendees
Neal personalized and sold 1000 copies of his award winning
autobiography, Journey of a Hope Merchant, with a solid line out the
door for six hours! Unscheduled, but willing, Neal was on a plane three
days later to open the sister conference in Europe to another 5000
attendees. It was history making at IBM.
Neal has a wonderful spirit and a genuine talent for storytelling.
He is unique in his delivery, carrying a treasure chest on stage –
taking his audience on a journey they will long remember. Halfway
through the presentation Neal shows actual footage of rounding Cape
Horn. They find the key messages are not just a topic – rather a
philosophy they can incorporate into their lives as well “In Life There
Are No Barriers ~ Only Solutions.”
Neal’s presentations become the talk of every event – the impact and feedback is tremendous.