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The guy who went from a wheelchair to the summit of Mount Everest

A ONE-OF-A-KIND INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER

Robby Kojetin’s incredible journey has touched the lives of over 85 000 people,making him one of the most sought-after inspirational speakers on stages across the world.

His raw and authentic deliveries vividly bring the topics of overcoming unthinkable adversity, setting goals and recovering stronger to life. His ability to hold an audience in a relatable and entertaining way is nothing short of masterful.

 

ROBBY’SSTORY

A simple mistake at an indoor climbing gym almost cost

Robby everything, including his life. The fall severely broke both of his ankles and put him in a wheelchair for almost a year. This began a downward spiral to absolute rock bottom, shadowed by depression and insurmountable debt pushing him to the brink of suicide.

Robby tells a story of finding a reason to live and his decision to chase a goal most would consider impossible. His 928-day odyssey, that would take Robby from the operating table to the summit of Mount Everest, is bolstered by awe-inspiring images and first-person footage from Everest’s Death Zone.

From a wheelchair to Everest

This keynote is suitable for conferencesand meetings to inspire and facilitate positive change within the companyculture. This raw and authentic story is entertaining as it isthought-provoking, charged with energy and humour to inspire any audience.

 

The Bucket List Effect

This keynote uses the simple yet powerful concept of a bucket list to assist teams with goal setting, defining long-term visions and inciting passion and commitment from every person in the audience.Other topics addressed include creating a culture of accountability, work life balance and leadership through example.

• 17th South African to summit Mount Everest • 10 Summits of Kilimanjaro, including a double header with 2 summits in 7 days. • Completed 5 of The Seven Summits – only North America and Antarctica remain • Attempt on K2 – Helicopter evacuation at 5000m • Completed the Ironman Triathlon • Team member of the 1st SA Team to summit Ama Dablam • Team leader to 100+ people to peaks including Kilimanjaro, Mt Elbrus and Everest Base camp • Super proud dad and husband to two incredible women • Nominated for Chief Scout of South Africa – Scouts South Africa • Bestselling Author of Mind Over Mountain – only SA book to be considered for the Banff Mountain Festival and Boardman Tasker prizes
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