Adam Kreek

Adam Kreek is an Olympic Gold Medalist, Entrepreneur, and High-Performance Expert. Known for his achievements in rowing, Kreek holds over 60 international medals, including Olympic Gold and 43 golds from various championships. He is also recognized for his adventurous spirit, exemplified by his 2013 attempt to row unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean, documented in the NBC Dateline Documentary "Capsized."

Kreek excels as a corporate trainer and speaker, leveraging his experiences in sports and adventure to teach strategies of high performance and leadership. He holds degrees in Geotechnical Engineering and Hydrology from Stanford University and shares his expertise globally through keynotes, workshops, and seminars. His topics include leadership, teamwork, and peak performance, underpinned by his personal philosophy of facing and learning from failure, which he discussed in his TEDxVictoria talk titled "I Seek Failure."

As an entrepreneur, Kreek leads KreekSpeak Business Solutions and Ergo Eco Solutions, focusing on environmental sustainability and leadership training. His recent book, "The Responsibility Ethic," details strategies for personal and professional success. Kreek is also actively involved in his community and beyond, serving on the boards of Greasecycle and Cowichan Energy Alternatives, and advocating for men's health as a Champion of the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation. He resides in Victoria, BC, with his wife and two children, continuing to inspire through his commitments to health, innovation, and community leadership.