The Tempest Two

In today's climate, the resilience and motivation of a company's people has never been more vital. The ability to adapt to change, turn obstacles into opportunities, and drive forward with positivity has become the most desirable skillset of 2023.

The Tempest Two, James Whittle and Tom Caulfield, have cemented themselves as the go-to speakers for businesses wanting to inspire, motivate, and give their people the confidence to be resilient to these challenges. Their keynote contains a balance of epic storytelling, actionable takeaways, and entertainment. Beyond their speaking, they are founders of Dose, a workplace wellbeing company aimed at transforming the learning & development sector by prioritizing human behavior and performance. Dose has successfully collaborated with major companies like Nike, BNY Mellon, IBM, and Airbnb, which underscores their understanding of corporate needs and challenges.

Unlike most speakers, the pair's biggest asset is that they are ordinary and relatable. There are no gold medals or Olympic heroics, no military expertise or elite talent, just two normal friends who have realized their true potential by developing a mindset that allows them to consistently do things many think are impossible. Since rowing across the Atlantic Ocean unaided in 2015, a journey of 3000 miles that took 54 days, they have continued to engage in various adventurous challenges without prior experience, embracing and demonstrating the power of learning through doing.

As a pair, they have spent 54 days rowing the Atlantic, set world records whilst traversing Patagonia, and lived vertically for three days as they climbed the granite face of El Capitan. They have delivered engaging and motivational talks on the importance of collaboration and teamwork, with positive feedback from notable clients such as Heineken. They have spoken to, coached, and trained teams from some of the most prestigious companies in the world-of-work, embedding an adventure mindset and leaving a lasting impact. Their list of satisfied clients includes Airbnb, Nike, JP Morgan, BNY Mellon, Google, Bacardi, Red Bull, Dropbox, and UnitedHealthCare, demonstrating their wide appeal and adaptability to different corporate cultures.