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Kevin Jorgeson

Transform teams' approach to challenges with Kevin Jorgeson, speaker and resilience expert. Kevin works with organizations to develop perseverance strategies and breakthrough thinking, delivering insights from his world-renowned Dawn Wall climb featured in global media.

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Kevin Jorgeson
Kevin Jorgeson

Kevin Jorgeson

Los Angeles, United States

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  • Free climbed Yosemite's El Capitan's Dawn Wall with Tommy Caldwell
  • Received praise from President Barack Obama for Dawn Wall ascent
  • Renowned motivational speaker and climbing coach

Kevin Jorgeson is a renowned rock climber and motivational speaker, celebrated for his groundbreaking free climb of The Dawn Wall in Yosemite National Park. This historic ascent, achieved with Tommy Caldwell, captivated the world and demonstrated the power of perseverance. Jorgeson's journey, chronicled in the documentary "The Dawn Wall," showcases his dedication and resilience, inspiring audiences globally.


Beyond climbing, he co-founded 1Climb, introducing children to climbing, and manages Session, a climbing facility in California. His insights into overcoming challenges and pushing limits resonate with teams and businesses seeking to foster a culture of innovation and determination.


By booking Kevin Jorgeson, organizations can equip their teams with actionable strategies to tackle obstacles and achieve their goals.

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Why we recommend booking Kevin

Kevin embodies the essence of perseverance and innovative problem-solving, qualities invaluable to any team or business striving for excellence. His firsthand experiences in overcoming extreme challenges and achieving the impossible provide powerful insights into teamwork, leadership, and resilience. Booking him as a speaker will not only inspire but also equip your team with the mindset needed to tackle any obstacle with confidence and creativity.

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Testimonials

Kevin was terrific. Very powerful presentation that clearly made an impact on our attendees. I appreciate that he took the time to get to know us and context around the meeting so he could really dial in the points and metaphors that were relevant to our team. Needless to say, people were fascinated by his amazing story.

Old Navy

Kevin did a great job. It hit just the right notes I hoped it would. He's a special and very engaging person and a very good presenter. Appreciate your help and we'd be happy to recommend him in the future. Really well done!

Kilpatrick Townsend

Tommy and Kevin did so much for Samsung during their time at the conference. We really appreciated that their storyline was so well told and received by the guests. They have a lot of fans at Samsung.

Samsung

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To book Kevin Jorgeson for your event, email kevin.jorgeson@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you ASAP to confirm Kevin Jorgeson's availability and speaking fee. 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 about your audience.

What is Kevin Jorgeson's speaking style like?

Kevin Jorgeson draws on the documented account of his free climb of The Dawn Wall to structure his sessions, using the progression of the ascent — including setbacks and recovery — as a framework for illustrating persistence and goal-setting.

What topics does Kevin Jorgeson focus on?

Kevin Jorgeson speaks on high performance, resilience, and overcoming obstacles. He is best known for his free climb of The Dawn Wall on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park alongside Tommy Caldwell, an ascent that drew praise from President Barack Obama and was documented in the film “The Dawn Wall.”

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