The Tempest Two Keynote Speaker

The Tempest Two—adventurers and keynote speakers James Whittle and Tom Caulfield—help organisations “remove can’t” by translating expedition-tested lessons into practical shifts in mindset and performance. Relatable and high-energy, they show how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary outcomes with the right habits, focus and team culture. Their client list includes global brands such as Google, Microsoft, JP Morgan, Nike and Airbnb.

Their story began on the Atlantic. In 2015, with no prior rowing experience or support crew, they pushed off from Gran Canaria and spent 54 days covering 3,000 miles of open ocean—sleep-deprived, problem-solving in real time, and learning to control the controllables. That crossing forged the mindset they now teach: clarity of goal, disciplined execution and resilient teamwork under pressure.

Since then, The Tempest Two have continued to stress-test themselves and their methods—completing a world-first triathlon across Patagonia and climbing El Capitan in three days. These feats aren’t told as stunts, but as case studies in decision-making, trust and adaptive thinking when the stakes are real.

On stage and in executive offsites, they blend gripping storytelling with actionable frameworks that teams can use the next day—building growth mindset, shared accountability and the confidence to operate outside the comfort zone. Beyond speaking, they co-founded Dose in 2018 to help organisations embed habits for sustained wellbeing and performance. Recent highlights include partnerships and live tours with leading brands and events such as Nike, Airbnb and High Performance Podcast Live.