Adventurer, author and motivational speaker

Overview

Kevin Biggar is one of New Zealand's most experienced motivational speakers and the country's "Big Challenge Guy". Winner of the Trans-Atlantic Rowing Race, the first Kiwi to trek unsupported to the South Pole and co-host of TVNZ's First Crossings and Intrepid NZ, Kevin has spoken to nearly 1,000 organisations across New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

Who is Kevin Biggar? Kevin trained as an economist with science degrees from Auckland and Cambridge before working at NZ Treasury, The Boston Consulting Group, Telecom NZ and as CEO of a software start-up. In 2003 he won the 5,000km Trans-Atlantic Rowing Race with Jamie Fitzgerald, setting a world record. The pair then became the first New Zealanders to trek unsupported from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole. Kevin is the author of three books, including the award-winning The Oarsome Adventures of a Fat Boy Rower.

Career Highlights • Winner of the 2003 Trans-Atlantic Rowing Race and former world record holder • First New Zealander to trek unsupported to the South Pole • Co-host of TVNZ's First Crossings and Intrepid NZ • Author of three books including The Oarsome Adventures of a Fat Boy Rower • Sunday Star Times Sports Book of the Year, 2008 • Former strategy consultant at Boston Consulting Group, NZ Treasury and Telecom NZ

Key Speaking Themes • Mental toughness and facing big challenges • Goal setting and execution • Energising teams and team performance • Change, resilience and persistence • The science of high performance

What Your Audience Will Gain Kevin combines vivid adventure stories with strategy-consultant rigour. Audiences leave with practical frameworks and techniques to set big goals, build great teams and push through when things get hard.

Ideal For • Sales kick-offs and conferences • Leadership and team offsites • After-dinner and awards events • Industry and association conferences • Strategy days and executive retreats

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Kevin Biggar speak about? Mental toughness, goal setting, teamwork, resilience and how to take on big challenges.

What is Kevin Biggar best known for? Winning the Trans-Atlantic Rowing Race, trekking to the South Pole and co-hosting TVNZ's First Crossings and Intrepid NZ.

What books has Kevin Biggar written? The Oarsome Adventures of a Fat Boy Rower, Escape to the Pole and First Crossings.

What is Kevin Biggar's background? Science degrees from Auckland and Cambridge and a career at NZ Treasury, The Boston Consulting Group and Telecom NZ before turning to adventure and speaking.

How many organisations has Kevin Biggar spoken to? Close to 1,000 across New Zealand, Australia and the UK over more than 20 years on the circuit.

Is Kevin Biggar available for workshops and after-dinner events? Yes. Kevin delivers keynotes, workshops and after-dinner sessions, and tailors every presentation to the client's theme and audience.