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Fear is inevitable, but how we respond to it defines our success. In this talk, Nic Von Rupp shares his personal journey of becoming a big wave world champion, revealing the strategies he used to manage fear in high-risk environments. Drawing from his experiences surfing 80-foot waves at Nazaré, he provides actionable insights on how to embrace uncertainty, make high-stakes decisions under pressure, and turn fear into motivation. Ideal for leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams facing high-performance challenges, this session offers a compelling blueprint for pushing past limits in both business and life.
Big wave surfing is not just a sport—it’s a mindset. In this session, Nic Von Rupp explores the mental framework that allows athletes to perform in extreme conditions and how it translates to business leadership. Through real-life footage and behind-the-scenes insights, Nic breaks down risk management, adaptability, and resilience—three crucial skills for navigating uncertain markets and high-pressure situations. This talk is an eye-opening experience that helps individuals and organizations develop the mental toughness needed to excel in today’s competitive landscape.
The greatest breakthroughs—whether in big wave surfing or business—come from those willing to push beyond the known and venture into uncharted territory. Nic Von Rupp has built his career on the relentless pursuit of new, undiscovered big waves in some of the most remote and extreme environments on Earth. From the icy waters of Iceland to the untamed coasts of Africa, his drive to explore the unknown mirrors the innovative mindset required in business.
In this session, Nic shares how the pioneering spirit, calculated risk-taking, and adaptability that fuel big wave exploration are the same principles that drive market leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives to innovate and stay ahead of the competition. Audiences will learn how to embrace uncertainty, identify new opportunities, and develop the resilience needed to thrive in high-risk, high-reward environments.
Nic Von Rupp is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Overcoming Fear: Lessons from the World’s Biggest Waves, The Big Wave Mindset: Resilience, Risk & High Performance and Pioneering the Unknown – Exploring New Frontiers in Big Waves. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nic Von Rupp for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Nic Von Rupp generally travels from Portugal and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kai Lenny, Jessica Fox, The Tempest Two, Zion Clark and Tyler Farnham. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nic Von Rupp for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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