Isaac Kenyon is one of the world’s leading voices on human resilience, sustainable performance, and nature-connected leadership. A world-record-breaking eco-adventurer, endurance athlete, and international keynote speaker, he transforms burned-out, disconnected teams into high-performing, purpose-driven cultures. Isaac is also a mental health survivor who has overcome burnout, eco-anxiety, and the depths of despair, giving him a clear lens for helping leaders lead under pressure with a deep understanding of human resilience and purpose-driven leadership. Specialising in sustainability leadership, mental health culture, and motivational resilience, Isaac equips leaders and organisations to perform sustainably, reconnect with purpose, and thrive under pressure.
A fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, the British Exploring Society, the Scientific Exploration Society, and the Geological Society of London, and a trustee for mental health charity Mind, Isaac combines scientific expertise, real-world lived experience, and elite human performance to drive measurable impact. He has swum across seas, rowed oceans (teamwork and endurance under pressure), climbed mountains and completed a full-distance Ironman triathlon wearing a 15kg weighted vest (sustainable performance), and cycled over dangerous seas on a waterbike during a world-first eco-adventure (ESG and nature-connected leadership), raising over £1 million for meaningful global and local causes and positively impacting over 500,000 people.
Isaac has delivered 100+ corporate keynotes globally, maintains an average speaker rating of 9/10, and consistently drives behavioural shift, with 88% of attendees reporting a more positive mindset and 9/10 saying they feel more energised and confident after his sessions.
As founder and CEO of B Corporation Climate Explorers CIC, he helps organisations embed sustainable practices, resilience, and inclusive mental health culture into workplaces. In a world where burnout affects 9 in 10 employees and pressure is growing from investors, customers, and regulators, Isaac’s keynotes and coaching transform teams in global organisations such as the United Nations, BBC, Adidas, Standard Chartered Bank, Accenture, and Swiss Re into calmer, purposeful, high-performing cultures. His sessions create immediate emotional impact and lasting behavioural change, proving that extraordinary organisational performance starts with human wellbeing and purpose.
Isaac Kenyon's official speaking topics are listed below:
Resilient Performance: How to Thrive Under Pressure Without Burning Out
- Audience / Pain Point: C-suite leaders, executives, high-performing teams facing stress, burnout, and retention challenges.
- Outcome: Practical strategies for sustainable resilience, peak performance, and wellbeing integration.
Eco-Adventure Leadership: Leading With Purpose, Performance, and Planet
- Audience / Pain Point: Senior leadership, HR, ESG-focused executives.
- Outcome: Purpose-driven leadership framework balancing profitability, human performance, and environmental responsibility.
High-Performance Leadership: Lessons From the Ocean to the Boardroom
- Audience / Pain Point: Executives and innovation-focused teams.
- Outcome: Data-backed lessons from extreme endurance applied to decision-making, focus, and organisational leadership under pressure.
The Sustainability Mindset: Building Resilient Teams for a Changing World
- Audience / Pain Point: HR directors, cross-functional teams, innovation leads.
- Outcome: Sustainable collaboration, trust, engagement, and adaptability under disruption.
Nature, Purpose, and Human Potential: Thriving in a Rapidly Changing World
- Audience / Pain Point: Leadership teams, wellbeing directors, hybrid workforce managers.
- Outcome: Reconnect with purpose and nature to improve wellbeing, decision-making, and team performance.
Official feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
“Your session was incredibly inspiring… ‘rowing together’ has become the new metaphor in our Tech corridors — that’s how strongly your message landed.” – Mansi, Director, Tech Project Management, Adidas
“Isaac’s keynote was compelling — blending sustainability, nature, mental health, and adventure. Humble, vulnerable, and a natural leader — truly inspiring.” – Ian, Purpose & Leadership Lead, Accenture
“Thank you for an inspiring story, we would love to have you back for the next UN Conference of the Parties. Your delivery was spot on!” – Gaurav Monga, UNFCCC
- 2024 - Global Energy Transition and Decarbonisation VP, MapStand
- 2024 - Freeman of the City of London and recipient of the Lord Mayor’s 800th Anniversary Trust Award
- 2024 - Marine Conservation Society Spokesperson
- 2024 - OS Champion, Ordnance Survey
- 2023 - Mountain Leader Award holder
- 2024 - Fastest London Marathon dressed as a tree for Earth Day
- 2023 - RowMovember Record: A 3-person team achieved 30 hours of continuous rowing
- 2023 - First Weighted Vest Ironman Challenge: Completed an Ironman with a 15kg vest in 29 hours on World Suicide Prevention Day to highlight men's mental health
- 2023 - Fastest London Marathon dressed as a brain, raising awareness for mental health
- 2022 - TV Presenter, Past Preservers
- 2022 - Longest Continual Indoor Row (Lightweight Tandem): 48 hours, breaking the previous 36-hour record
- 2022 - World-first person to run the Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge for mental health awareness
- 2021 - Special invitation speaker at the United Nations COP26, screening '14 Days South: Over Sea and Land'
- 2021 - World-first eco-adventure cycling over sea and land across the UK, from Orkney to the Isles of Scilly in 14 days
- 2021 - Founder & CEO, Climate Explorers CIC
- 2020 - TEDx Speaker, 'Freedom and Opportunity from Being Outdoors'
- 2019 - 40-day unsupported Atlantic Ocean row
- 2019 - Trustee Board Director, Mind in Mid Herts
- 2018 - Longest Continual Indoor Row (Lightweight Solo): 83 hours, 1 minute, 3 seconds
- 2015 - Founder & Crew Member, Atlantic Discovery
- Accredited EMCC Professional Coach
- 100+ Corporate Keynotes Delivered Globally, With 9/10 Average Rating
- Raised over £1m for Mental Health, Climate, and Social Impact Causes
- Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Geological Society of London, British Exploring Society and Scientific Exploration Society
How to hire Isaac Kenyon
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