James Castrission

...a thrilling and crazy life adventure.

Speaker Profile

James (Cas) Castrission is an Aussie Explorer constantly pushing the boundaries of human endurance.

He recently made history by completing the longest unsupported polar expedition of all time, alongside his best mate, Jonesy. In 100 years of polar exploration no-one had EVER walked from the edge of Antarctica to the South Pole and back without assistance. Many had tried, none had succeeded. After 89 gruelling days they made it back to the coast after having skied 2275km with everything they needed to survive in the harshest environment on Earth.

Four years earlier they Crossed the Ditch – paddling 3318km without assistance across the Tasman Sea for another world first. They braved 10 metre swells, howling winds, endured severe food and sleep deprivation and adverse winds and currents. They became the first kayakers to cross the Tasman Sea as well as becoming the longest transoceanic double kayak expedition. Staggering upon the shores of New Zealand, the adventurers were sunburnt, bearded, underweight, and physically and mentally wasted…but most of all happy to be alive.

Cas is highly regarded as one of Australia’s premier public speakers. He has written 2 bestselling books: Crossing the Ditch and Extreme South.

Cas has now shared his incredible story with over 320,000 people around the world. Insights into leadership, teamwork, risk management and how to overcome adversity have captivated global audiences.

Client Comments for James Castrission

Cas was absolutely awesome. He fulfilled his speaker brief perfectly and was inspiring and engaging. He had an audience of over 300 staff members spellbound.

Foxtel

Client Comments

Cas was absolutely awesome. He fulfilled his speaker brief perfectly and was inspiring and engaging. He had an audience of over 300 staff members spellbound.
Foxtel
I was on the edge of my seat for the entire presentation. one moment in tears of laughter, the next tears of despair.
Travelscene/ American Express
... the peak teams program was a great way to reinforce our team's commitment to short and long term goals and ultimately the success of the company
Beiersdorf australia
I've worked in the events industry for over 10 years and can honestly say this is one of the most unique and rewarding programs I have worked on, I would highly recommended my adventure group for anyone looking for something outside the norm! Congratulations and thank you to James and his team for all of their hard work
Suncorp Bank

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Topic Synopses

Cas can tailor his presentation to the specific needs of your event or audience. Below are some examples of speeches and presentations given previously however these can be adapted as required depending on the nature of the event, the format for the speech or workshop, and the audience attending.

Leadership / Inspirational Keynotes

Building Peak Teams

Keynote presentations can focus on building high performance teams, resilience, thriving in an environment of rapid change, Growth Mindset and 99% planning / 1% execution principle.

Cutting edge workshops

Peak Teams 'Reach for the summit' adventure based simulation.

During a simulation, business teams are challenged with real life scenarios that Peak Teams adventurers and facilitators have filmed in the most hostile environments on earth. these scenarios, combined with spectacular footage, personal stories and expert facilitation, provide powerful learning experiences. simulations are immersive in nature and highly interactive, creating a workshop where teams are pulled together to make engaging critical decisions in an experiential framework. James then injects toolkit, breakouts and facilitator led workshops to activate delegates in core challenges they face in their businesses. tailored outcomes are constantly addressed throughout the program.

Adventure-based teambuilding program

My Adventure team program

Renowned Australian adventurer, James Castrission, will lead your team through a powerful mix of luxury and adventure, designed to drive staff engagement and performance outcomes. The most effective way of developing high performance teams is through real and shared experiences. our high energy, high impact programs, will develop your people and drive business results.

These corporate programs are designed to reward staff, develop alignment and drive competitive advantage.