KEYNOTES · AFTER-DINNER · TEAM CHALLENGES
Decisions at altitude. Lessons for every team.
Tom brings the stories of high mountains, wildlife conservation and leading teams on Kilimanjaro to your stage — told with honesty, and built around what your audience can use on Monday morning.
TALKS
Four stories, one thread: purpose.
SIGNATURE KEYNOTE · NEW
When to turn back
Risk, judgement and leadership from a whiteout on Peak Lenin — and why the bravest decision is sometimes to walk away.
GOALS & RESILIENCE
Effective goal setting
Dealing with setbacks and achieving your ambitions — from postponed polar expeditions to summits that had to wait.
TEAMS
Stronger together
How shared challenge builds trust, communication and confidence — lessons from leading Kilimanjaro teams.
CONSERVATION & BUSINESS
You are the answer
The biodiversity crisis, the road to net zero, and how your organisation can lead — from someone raising funds for conservation every day.
FORMATS
On stage, at dinner, on the mountain.
Keynotes & conferences
Interactive talks for conferences, away days and leadership events.
After-dinner & event hosting
Fundraising dinners, awards evenings and client events, hosted with stories from the mountains.
Schools & young people
Mentoring and seminars to inspire the people who will shape our future.
Team expeditions
Take the lesson onto the mountain with a corporate Project Purpose: Kilimanjaro team.
ON TOM’S LEADERSHIP
In their words
“His style of leading from the back ensured every single person was watched over, supported, and empowered to reach their true potential.”
Jason Brown
Project Purpose: Kilimanjaro 2026
“A true leader in the face of adversity. Tom’s determination, encouragement and unwavering support helped turn a dream into reality.”
Marcus Riley
Project Purpose: Kilimanjaro 2026
Previously spoken for: Scientific Exploration Society · Guildford Travel Club · Cirencester Chamber of Commerce · Cotswold Outdoor · Ardingly College · Reigate College · Worth School
ENQUIRIES
Book Tom for your event.
Tell us a little about your event — date, format and audience — and Tom will come back to you with availability.