



Pete Goss, sailor, adventurer, and former Royal Marine, is an award-winning speaker who brings to life extraordinary lessons in leadership, resilience, and teamwork. His real-world adventures and business projects inspire audiences to embrace innovation, collaboration, and courage in the face of challenge.




"Pete was simply one of the most inspirational speakers we’ve ever had, and his messages about the importance of teamwork and innovation were very relevant for our business. He’s a great storyteller, and an incredibly humble and likeable guy. The feedback from our event was overwhelmingly positive about him and his message, so I’d strongly recommend him."
"The talk is still being discussed in corridors and over lunch both internally and with clients…a most enjoyable, stimulating and inspiring evening."
"Pete’s presentation was absolutely first class, mixed with a sense of life experiences, challenges and real business issues that he has overcome during his obviously challenging career."
Pete Goss is an acclaimed sailor, adventurer, and former Royal Marine, renowned for his courage, innovation, and leadership in the face of extreme challenges. Famous for his heroic rescue during the Vendée Globe round-the-world race, Pete translates his extraordinary adventures into powerful lessons on resilience, teamwork, and leadership for business and organisational audiences worldwide.
Pete’s achievements at sea and beyond are remarkable:
Alongside his expeditions, Pete has established and managed multiple projects, gaining significant experience in leadership, sponsorship, and business strategy.
Pete is a natural communicator with a dynamic yet informal style, known for his ability to amuse, entertain, and inspire. His presentations are tailored to each audience and seamlessly blend humour, emotional storytelling, and practical lessons.
Audiences take away:
His talks are not just stories of adventure, but blueprints for thriving in uncertain and high-stakes environments.
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Pete Goss is an acclaimed sailor, adventurer, and former Royal Marine, renowned for his courage, innovation, and leadership in the face of extreme challenges. Famous for his heroic rescue during the Vendée Globe round-the-world race, Pete translates his extraordinary adventures into powerful lessons on resilience, teamwork, and leadership for business and organisational audiences worldwide.
Pete’s achievements at sea and beyond are remarkable:
Alongside his expeditions, Pete has established and managed multiple projects, gaining significant experience in leadership, sponsorship, and business strategy.
Pete is a natural communicator with a dynamic yet informal style, known for his ability to amuse, entertain, and inspire. His presentations are tailored to each audience and seamlessly blend humour, emotional storytelling, and practical lessons.
Audiences take away:
His talks are not just stories of adventure, but blueprints for thriving in uncertain and high-stakes environments.
Pete is the author of the bestselling book Close to the Wind, which chronicles his sailing adventures, personal philosophy, and the ten years of preparation for the Vendée Globe.
Pete lectures regularly at leading business schools and is an Associate Fellow at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Pete has delivered leadership and motivational talks for leading corporations and institutions, tailoring each presentation to client goals and key messages.
Contact us now for more information on how Pete can inspire your organisation with unforgettable lessons in resilience, leadership, and teamwork drawn from a life of extraordinary adventure.




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