The Tempest Two, comprised of James Whittle and Tom Caulfield, are two friends turned adventurers and motivational speakers who have become renowned for their unique approach to keynote speaking. Unlike traditional speakers with accolades from the Olympics or military backgrounds, James and Tom stand out due to their relatability. As ordinary people who have accomplished extraordinary feats, they inspire global audiences by sharing stories of adventure and resilience. Their storytelling, grounded in real-life challenges, motivates audiences to question their own potential and embrace a mindset of self-belief.
In 2015, the duo embarked on a monumental journey, rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in a small seven-meter boat. Despite having no prior rowing or sailing experience, they completed the challenge unaided in 54 days. This life-changing adventure became the foundation of their message, illustrating the power of mindset and self-belief. Afterward, they left their jobs in London to become full-time adventurers and keynote speakers, using their platform to inspire corporate audiences with actionable insights and life lessons drawn from their extraordinary experiences.
In recent years, The Tempest Two have continued to push the limits of human potential, taking on new challenges such as climbing the world-renowned El Capitan rock in 2019. Their expertise in resilience, growth mindset, and team culture has led them to work with leading companies such as Google, Airbnb, Nike, Microsoft, and JP Morgan. Through their agency Dose, they provide insights on how to cultivate an adventurous spirit and thrive under pressure, helping businesses and individuals perform at a higher level.
What sets The Tempest Two apart is their commitment to tailoring each keynote to the specific needs of their clients. Whether addressing a large conference or a small group of executives, they prioritise understanding their audience and the goals of the event. Their sessions are designed to be adaptable, relevant, and impactful, leaving attendees with a renewed sense of motivation and the belief that they, too, can achieve extraordinary things by embracing resilience and stepping outside their comfort zone.
How to hire The Tempest Two
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring The Tempest Two for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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The Tempest Two's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Growth mindset
- Teamwork
- Operating outside the comfort zone
- The importance of setting goals
- The power of habit formation
- Embracing risk and failure
- Becoming a better version of yourself
- Removing the word can't
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"We wanted a day that truly embodied the Airbnb values in a way that didn't feel prescribed. What Tom & James delivered exceeded all our expectations; similarly, enthralled and captivated fall short of describing how our team felt." - Head of Ground Control, AirBnB
"We booked Tom & James for a global conference in Denver after speaking to a London colleague who told us ‘we had to use them’. She was not mistaken. What The Tempest Two delivered in 60 minutes, has been spoken about amongst attendees for months following. The way they crafted their keynote around a specific brief was incredible. I speak about them regularly to friends and family, a genuine impact was made." - Senior VP, Google
"We brought Tom & James in to speak at a global event for our senior leadership team in Miami. Over the years, I have struggled with finding speakers who truly deliver excellence, on this occasion, excellence was achieved. I have recommended them to numerous stakeholders in teams across JPM, and to this day have never felt so inspired by an hour long talk. Superb on all fronts" - Chief of Staff, J.P. Morgan
"Epic Dot Com! The Tempest Two ran our second ever NextGen Summit and attendees are still buzzing. Tom & James are officially part of the Bacardi family and were the perfect speakers and hosts on board our second year launch of the Bacardi Company’s NEXT GEN Strategy. The Tempest Two are daring, future thinking, fun, collaborative and all round champions. I would recommend them again in a heartbeat." - Chief Next Gen Officer, Bacardi
"We had the Tempest Two come out to the World Headquarters of Nike to speak to the brand teams of Nike Women and the Training Category. First of all, they did an incredible job of engaging the entire group, and as delivery skills go, they were without doubt some of the best speakers I’ve seen, and we have had some great people speak here at Nike. There is a fine line between purely entertaining and delivering a message which they did beautifully. Engaging stories, real life examples, all delivered in a tone to encourage participation yet also deliver insights to our group around leadership, team work and being accountable, which was very well received." - SVP, Brand, Nike
"The way these two conduct themselves is something to be admired. They have spoken at our yearly conference, and hosted the global #Hackweek initiative, speaking live to every Dropbox office around the globe. On both occasions, my inbox has been filled with words of delight from colleagues and clients alike. These are two humble young-men showing us all how to approach life and work in a truly-unique way." - Head of Marketing, DropBox
- 2019 - Climbed El Capitan, the world’s most famous rock face
- 2016 - Established Dose, specializing in growth mindset and resilience
- 2015 - Rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean unaided
- 2014 - Left corporate jobs in London to become full-time adventurers and speakers
