James Benson-King Keynote Speaker

Former vice president at JP Morgan's Investment Banking Operations, applying a strategic and problem-solving mindset to endurance challenges.
Extreme cyclist and embarked on an epic 32 000 km miles cycling adventure from Alaska to Argentina.
Motivational speaker and content creator, dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to embrace resilience and perseverance.

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James Benson-King's Biography

James Benson-King, known as The Biking Viking, is a symbol of resilience, determination, and perseverance. From overcoming a severe childhood heart condition to cycling across the globe and conquering ultra-endurance races, James has transformed personal challenges into a source of strength and inspiration. His journey is a testament to the power of mental toughness and a relentless spirit, qualities he now shares through captivating speaking engagements and content creation.

With a professional background at JP Morgan’s Investment Banking Operations as vice president, where he honed his problem-solving and strategic thinking skills in a high-pressure environment, Benson-King took a bold step in a new direction: embarking on an epic 32 000km cycling adventure from Alaska to Argentina. This life-changing journey not only tested his physical endurance but also deepened his understanding of resilience, discipline, and adaptability.

As The Biking Viking, James now competes in ultra-endurance races around the world and brings his experiences to life through motivational speaking and content creation. He is passionate about inspiring individuals and organizations to embrace challenges, push beyond their limits, and cultivate problem-solving mindsets that lead to extraordinary success. Through his talks, James shares his personal growth story from battling a heart condition during his childhood to becoming an endurance cyclist, offering invaluable insights on how anyone can turn adversity into triumph.

Benson-King’s content and speaking engagements are designed to engage, uplift, and empower his audience, providing practical takeaways for overcoming setbacks, building resilience, and achieving personal and professional goals. Whether he’s discussing the grueling realities of ultra-endurance cycling or the mindset required to thrive in the face of obstacles, James’s message resonates with anyone looking to unlock their full potential.

Building Resilience: Mastering Focus and Embracing Challenges

Discover James insights on how to develop your own resilience, stay focused on your goals, and overcome adversity.

Innovative Problem-Solving: Turning Challenges into Growth Opportunities

Be inspired with achieving personal growth through challenges. Explore James practical strategies for overcoming challenges, thinking creatively under pressure, and turning setbacks into opportunities for growth.

Strengthen Your Mindset: Mental Health Strategies for High Performers

Unlock the power of perseverance and mental toughness. Discover insights for managing mental health under pressure. Learn more about balancing ambition with well-being to prevent burnout, and build lasting mental resilience.

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Comments & Testimonials

"I thoroughly enjoyed the session, the way in which James was able to apply the soft skills learnt from his time in the Financial Industry into such an extreme challenge is very thought provoking. It certainly made me very inspired to push myself out of my comfort zone more. The audience were engaged throughout, and I haven’t seen so many questions asked in a speaker event before, which speaks volumes to the type of audience James’ story brings. I would thoroughly recommend James for more events and hopefully we will be able to bring him back at some point in the future!"

"I had the privilege of attending a keynote speaker event with James in Bournemouth. James’ presentation was not only insightful, but incredibly engaging and full of passion. His achievements from cycling from Alaska to Argentina really is incredible and to hear the story first hand was inspirational. There were some valuable takeaways, and the presentation really did hit the mark and was on topic. I would thoroughly recommend James as a keynote speaker, his interactive story telling kept the audience captivated from the start to finish."

"I found the session inspirational, and it was great to takeaway a few points such as finding a higher purpose, having accountability, importance of preparation as well as staying flexible, trusting people and above all grit / endurance. What we didn’t call out specifically but was evident anyway is the power of habit – you got up and continued with the same routine which helped accomplish your goal."