Robby Kojetin

Robby Kojetin is the embodiment of mental resilience, determination and perseverance. From spending a year in wheelchair to climbing Mount Everest, Robby’s story is nothing short of exceptional. He is one of the few South African’s to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. Featured in Discovery Channel’s “Everest: Beyond the Limit”, his ascent of Mount Everest in 2009 has been captured for people all over the world to feel inspired by. Additionally, Robby is a seasoned motivational speaker who has delivered rousing keynote addresses all across the globe.

A life-altering climbing accident in 2006 left Robby wheelchair-bound, dealing with depression and debt, feeling lost and unsure how to cope with his new reality. Robby soon realised that if he wanted to change the narrative for himself, he would have to display copious amounts of strength and resilience. Making decisions and taking decisions that were in his best interest, Robby transformed his life immensely. It took him 928 days to go from being the guy in the wheelchair to the guy who conquered the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest. He has surmised his incredible journey in his bestselling book “Mind Over Mountain: A Mental and Physical Climb to the Top”.

Robby’s childhood dream of climbing the highest mountain in the world breathed a new purpose into him. Not stopping there, Robby has climbed 5 of the 7 Summits, 10 summits of Mount Kilimanjaro, even leading a team to summit it, swam in the Amazon River, crossed the Ironman finish line and descended the world’s deepest mine. He has even gone tiger fishing in the Zambezi River and caught a piranha in the Amazon. Author of “Left Foot Right Foot: A Story About Falling Down and Getting Up”, Robby chronicles his life story in the inspirational biography.

One of the foremost high-altitude mountaineers, Robby has led over 20 major expeditions from Alaska to the Himalayas. Robby’s work as a motivational keynote speaker has led him to inspire over 80,000 people across 5 continents. He is now available to speak at a wide range of events and has delivered keynote speeches at organisations such as South African Reserve Bank, Pfizer, Volkswagen, Deloitte and Lego. If you are looking for an inspirational motivational speaker, who shares valuable lessons on overcoming adversity and coming out on top, Robby Kojetin is the best choice. Enquire today!