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Yossi Ghinsberg Speaker Profile

In the midst of the uncharted Amazon, after losing his three companions, a young Israeli traveller was tested to the extreme through 20 harrowing days of sheer survival. A riveting storyteller, Yossi Ghinsberg sweeps audiences into the depths of the primordial jungle. An experience that must be heard to be believed.

​His first book 'Jungle', based on this incredible adventure, quickly became an international bestseller and subject of a Discovery Channel feature length documentary called 'Escape from the Amazon'. An incredible story, production is currently underway turning his lifestory into a feature film. 'Jungle' the movie is set to be Greg McLean's next thriller and will star Daniel Radcliffe - the infamous 'Harry Potter'.  

Yossi now speaks globally on the Power to Survive through unrelenting crisis and change, then how to harness vision to begin thriving in the new reality. His keynote presentations are suited for organisations looking to inspire and motivate people toward their goals, despite adversity or unfavourable circumstances.

Time and again Yossi's presentations leave people on the edge of their seats, as if they have just lived through the experience together. Yossi Ghinsberg is a rare voice of our generation who's compelling presentations rekindle the human spirit and energise teams to become day-to-day heros.

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It's always a challenge to find speakers of the right calibre for these high profile events. Your story was both fascinating and challenging. You possess the extremely rare gift of a great storyteller with the ability to create word pictures which capture the imagination of an audience and take them on a journey with you. We look forward to an opportunity to work with you again in the future."

AMP

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Yossi, thank you! Your story was truly amazing and your message was right on target with the entire audience.

IBM Global Services

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Everyone who participated in the evening had nothing but glowing references and felt an enormous sense of exhilaration in recounting Yossi’s story. I would not hesitate to recommend him to other companies thinking of using him in a similar situation. 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals

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In my opinion and that of many delegates to whom i spoke, Yossi was the most moving presenter at the conference. He has that unique and uncanny ability to tell a story in three dimensions, with passion and leave you on the edge of your seat. I would strongly recommend Yossi as a keynote speaker at any future conference where you wish the audience to be entertained, motivated and reflect on their own lives. 

 AXA Financial Advice

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Suggested Speaking Topics

The Power To Survive
After a tragic separation from his friends, one man is lost alone for weeks in the heart of the Amazon with no food or weapons, in the midst of the worst rainy season in decades.

Through this inspiring experience Yossi Ghinsberg takes his audiences on an emotional experience of inner strength and self-discovery. This keynote presentation is based on Yossi's international bestseller 'Jungle', now also aired as a docu-drama mentary produced by the Discovery Channel and now soon  ready for release as a major motion picture to be feature film directed by Greg McLean and starring Daniel Radcliffe — 'Harry Potter!'

You can hear a pin-drop in the room when Yossi takes the stage. But there is much more than sheer entrancement in his storytelling. Yossi translates his own lessons of survival into principal and effective strategies for business excellence. In this unique presentation audiences will;

• Feel empowered to adapt to their circumstances. They learn that we are co-creators of our own realities, in life and in business
• Explore how adversity is part of life; being a victim is a matter of choice, following our business survival instincts will often lead to success
• Learn how to move away from competition into a collaborative mindset, one that fosters innovation and ultimately, survival

Innovation: In Flux, In Flow
In many industries, the rapid rate of change employees are facing can leave people feeling as though they are lost in the wilderness. Something Yossi Ghinsberg has experienced first hand. After a tragic separation from his friends, Yossi was lost alone for weeks in the heart of the Amazon with no food or defenses, in the midst of one of the worst rainy season for decades.

Yossi translates his own lessons of survival – where every single moment left him at the mercy of the jungle, and his ability to adapt fast to the changing circumstances literally meant the difference between life and death – into effective strategies for those experiencing change in the work environment

This keynote presentation is based on the international bestseller 'Jungle', now also a documentary produced by the Discovery Channel and soon to be feature film directed by Greg McLean and starring Daniel Radcliffe — 'Harry Potter!'

From this unique presentation audiences will;

• Feel empowered to adapt to their circumstances. They learn that we are co-creators of our own realities, in life and in business
• Explore how adversity is part of life; being a victim is a matter of choice and following our business survival instincts will often lead to success
• Learn how facing our fears and looking for innovative ways to embrace change, can lead us towards our desired outcomes.

Collaboration, Innovation, Survival
After a tragic separation from his friends, one man is lost alone for weeks in the heart of the Amazon with no food or supplies, in the midst of the worst rainy season in decades.

This inspiring keynote experience is based on Yossi's international bestseller 'Jungle', now also a documentary produced by the Discovery Channel and soon to be feature film directed by Greg McLean and starring Daniel Radcliffe — 'Harry Potter!'

A key insight from Yossi’s harrowing story is that the law of the Jungle itself relies on collaboration. Working intelligently with his changing conditions, Yossi was able to perceive innovative ideas vital to his survival. Yossi challenges organisations to think about how they can apply collaborative thinking; expanding out from the limiting mindset of pure competition, designing environments where teamwork can thrive, skills are utilised and ideas are shared. In this unique presentation audiences will;

• Learn how to move away from competition into a collaborative mindset, one that fosters innovation and ultimately, survival
• Feel empowered to adapt to their changing circumstances and roles and forge a united team
• Learn that we are co-creators within the wider team and organisation
• Be motivated to become day-to-day heroes in their lives and at work

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