Jamie Clarke is a mountaineer, adventurer, and entrepreneur who transforms extreme expedition experiences into practical leadership insights for organizations navigating uncertainty and change. His authentic approach combines real-world adventure stories with actionable business strategies.
As a four-time Mount Everest summiteer and one of few climbers to complete the Seven Summits, Jamie brings rare perspective to leadership challenges. He founded the successful adventure gear company Live Out There and serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Calgary's Haskayne Business School.
Jamie helps organizations develop resilience strategies for volatile business environments by translating lessons from high-stakes expeditions to corporate settings. His methodology focuses on calculated risk-taking, team alignment during uncertainty, and maintaining performance under pressure—skills honed through ventures like trekking 1,000 miles across Saudi Arabia's Empty Quarter desert and motorbiking across Mongolia.
Audiences gain practical frameworks for decision-making during ambiguous situations, techniques for building high-performance teams in challenging conditions, and strategies for maintaining focus when conventional approaches fail. Jamie's presentations blend compelling storytelling with implementable business insights.
Book Jamie when your organization needs to transform uncertainty into opportunity through proven leadership strategies tested in the world's most extreme environments.
How can I book Jamie Clarke for my next event?
Email jamie.clarke@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Jamie directly.
What topics does Jamie Clarke specialise in?
Jamie Clarke specialises in discussing mountaineering, entrepreneurship, leadership and more.
What is Jamie Clarke's speaking style like?
Jamie delivers inspiring talks that blend adventure with leadership insights. His engaging style captivates audiences, drawing on his extensive mountaineering experience to motivate and empower teams in challenging environments.
Does Jamie Clarke offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Jamie Clarke offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.