Yossi Ghinsberg
Author, adventurer and survival expert whose extraordinary story inspired audiences around the world
Overview
Yossi Ghinsberg is an adventurer, author and survival expert best known for surviving alone in the Amazon jungle for three weeks against impossible odds. His remarkable true story of resilience, endurance and the will to survive became the basis for the international bestselling memoir Jungle and the major motion picture starring Daniel Radcliffe. Through gripping storytelling and deeply human insight, Yossi inspires audiences to rethink fear, adversity and the limits of human potential.
Who is Yossi Ghinsberg? Born in Israel, Yossi set off on a life-changing journey through South America as a young backpacker searching for adventure and meaning. Deep in the Bolivian Amazon, a series of devastating events left him stranded alone in one of the harshest environments on earth. Battling starvation, exhaustion, injury and isolation, Yossi survived nearly three weeks in the jungle before being rescued. His experience transformed the course of his life and later became the subject of his internationally acclaimed book Jungle, translated into multiple languages and adapted into a Hollywood film. Today, Yossi speaks globally on resilience, leadership, mental strength and finding purpose through adversity.
Career Highlights • Survived 19 days alone in the Amazon jungle • Author of internationally bestselling memoir Jungle • Story adapted into the feature film Jungle starring Daniel Radcliffe • International keynote speaker on resilience and survival • Recognised globally for insights on human endurance and mindset • Featured across major international media and documentaries
Key Speaking Themes • Resilience in extreme adversity • Leadership and decision making under pressure • Mental strength and survival mindset • Fear, uncertainty and overcoming challenges • Human connection and teamwork • Finding meaning through hardship and transformation
What Your Audience Will Gain Yossi delivers an unforgettable story that challenges audiences to reconsider what they are capable of overcoming. Audiences leave inspired by practical lessons in resilience, courage and adaptability, while gaining a deeper understanding of mindset under pressure. His storytelling is emotional, gripping and deeply relevant for anyone facing uncertainty, challenge or change.
Ideal For • Leadership and high-performance conferences • Corporate resilience and wellbeing events • Adventure, sport and performance forums • Schools and university programmes • Mental health and personal growth events • Awards nights and inspirational keynote sessions
Frequently Asked Questions...
What does Yossi Ghinsberg speak about? Yossi speaks about resilience, survival, leadership, mindset, overcoming adversity and finding meaning through life’s toughest challenges.
What is Yossi Ghinsberg famous for? Yossi is famous for surviving alone in the Amazon jungle for nearly three weeks after becoming stranded during an expedition in Bolivia.
What book did Yossi Ghinsberg write? Yossi wrote the bestselling memoir Jungle, which tells the true story of his survival experience in the Amazon.
Was Yossi Ghinsberg’s story made into a movie? Yes. His story was adapted into the feature film Jungle, starring Daniel Radcliffe.
What makes Yossi Ghinsberg an inspiring speaker? His extraordinary real-life survival story, combined with practical lessons on resilience and mindset, creates a powerful and emotional experience for audiences.
Is Yossi Ghinsberg available for keynote speaking events? Yes. Yossi Ghinsberg is available for keynote presentations, leadership events and resilience-focused conferences internationally.