The Tempest Two
Transform team performance with The Tempest Two, speakers specialising in mindset, resilience and high-performance teamwork. Tom and James work with organisations to unlock potential through adventure-backed insights, delivering impactful keynotes for Microsoft, Nike and Google.
London, United Kingdom
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Their journey began with an impulsive decision that led them to row 3000 miles across the Atlantic, despite no prior experience. What followed were years of high-risk, high-reward expeditions, from setting records in Patagonia to climbing the vertical granite wall of El Capitan. These challenges weren’t undertaken as elite athletes or survival experts, but as ordinary friends who had developed an extraordinary approach to growth, resilience, and teamwork.
The duo balance their time between new ventures and delivering keynote sessions designed to empower audiences to remove the word “can’t” from their vocabulary. Their impact lies in their ability to connect—both with the extremes of the natural world, and with the everyday challenges facing individuals and businesses today. Drawing on cutting-edge research, personal insight, and powerful visuals, Tom and James are sought-after speakers who bring adventure, neuroscience, and practical tools together to create genuine behavioural shifts.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Tom Caulfield and James Whittle use stories from their extraordinary adventures to reframe what high performance looks like. By weaving neuroscience with real-world challenges, they show how stepping into discomfort leads to resilience and growth. Ideal for any organisation looking to inspire change, this session makes elite performance feel relevant and achievable through mindset and action.
James Whittle and Tom Caulfield explore how change can be harnessed as a force for innovation rather than fear. Drawing on their lived experience of navigating unpredictable and extreme environments, they show how mindset, agility and curiosity can drive transformation in the face of disruption. A compelling session that positions adaptability as the foundation for future-focused leadership.
This session redefines leadership through the lens of lived adversity and grounded authenticity. Tom Caulfield and James Whittle share how bold decisions, clarity in crisis and emotional resilience underpin effective leadership. Offering actionable strategies and memorable stories, they engage audiences with a vision of leadership that is both relatable and powerful in practice.
Looking for a custom keynote or workshop designed around your company’s goals and culture? The expert will create a tailored, interactive session that aligns with your objectives, values, and strategic priorities. From leadership and innovation to wellbeing and collaboration, each experience is built from the ground up to deliver measurable impact and lasting change.
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We work with speakers across a variety of fee ranges, giving you the flexibility to choose someone who fits your event's needs. Virtual keynote fees in the UK and Europe typically start at £2,000, while in-person top-tier speakers can reach £25,000. In the US, virtual in-person fees range from $5,000 to over $100,000, depending on the speaker and format, such as after-dinner talks, conference keynotes, Q&As, or podcasts. Comedians generally start at £1,500 or $2,000 for a 20-minute set.
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