The Eco-Adventurer
World Record Human-Powered Extremes for Climate Action & Mental Wellbeing: Where Climate Science, Human Resilience and Purpose-Driven Leadership Meet
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER on Resilience, Mental Wellbeing & Sustainable Leadership
Solving the Dual Crisis of Burnout & ESG Pressure
Organisations spend £billions due to burnout, struggle with retention, and must now meet investor & regulatory sustainability targets.
Isaac Kenyon helps leaders and organisations build resilient teams and purpose-driven cultures through lessons from extreme endurance, science, and nature-based leadership.
Walk away with measurable shifts in engagement, clarity, and sustainable performance.
Speaker Showreel - Watch Isaac in Action - See his keynote energy, audience engagement & stage presence.
““Your session was incredibly inspiring… ‘rowing together’ has become the new metaphor in our Tech corridors — that’s how strongly your message landed.””
Isaac is trusted by global oragnisations and audiences in nearly every sector, across finance, health, tech, sustainability and more….
“Everything I do is to empower people to make a positive impact within their teams, the environment around them and the mental health of others.
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THE CHALLENGE — The Dual Crisis (Poor Wellbeing + ESG Pressure)
Today’s organisations are caught in a dual crisis:
human burnout and planetary pressure — and both are costing businesses billions.
Mental health now costs UK businesses £56 billion per year. Burnout affects 9 in 10 employees and causes 70 million lost working days annually. 88% of global investors now demand ESG transparency. Companies with strong sustainability outperform competitors by up to 21%.
Workforces are overwhelmed, disconnected from purpose, and struggling to adapt.
Leaders are under intense pressure to deliver results while protecting wellbeing and meeting ESG expectations.
The question every organisation now faces:
How do we build resilient people and sustainable organisations in an age of burnout and environmental demand?
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WHY ISAAC? – THE EXPERT AT THE INTERSECTION OF RESILIENCE, WELLBEING & SUSTAINABILITY
Isaac brings a combination of elite human performance, scientific insight, and lived mental health experience and sustainability leadership no other speaker in the world offers. He doesn’t teach theory, he delivers evidence, lived resilience, and world-record performance under extreme pressure. Isaac is uniquely qualified because he is:
A world-record endurance athlete who has proven human performance under extreme physical and mental strain
A scientist and eco-expedition leader gathering environmental data and communicating/amplifying science on world-first adventures
A mental health and burnout survivor, offering rare authenticity and relatable lived insight
ESG-aligned, translating sustainability demands into sustainability leadership behaviours and cultural change
A Millenial - Gen Z social entrepreneur, representing the expectations and values of the emerging workforce
A proven facilitator of transformation, helping organisations reduce burnout, boost cohesion, and strengthen purpose
WHAT ISAAC DELIVERS
Through keynote talks, adventure-based coaching and sustainable leadership workshops rooted in science, performance psychology and real-world expeditions, Isaac helps teams:
- Rebuild resilience even under pressure
- Strengthen communication and collaboration
- Realign purpose, with higher engagement and productivity
- Improve wellbeing, reduce burnout, reduce absenteeism with psychological safety & trust
- Increase motivation and unity in teams with alignment with mission & values
- Activate measurable commitment to environmental and social responsibility
Isaac creates calmer, more cohesive, high-performing cultures that are ready for the demands of the modern workplace. 88% of attendees report a more positive mindset, 84% say they are more likely to inspire others through their actions and 75% feel more equipped to leverage team diversity and skills
See the impact of Isaac’s keynotes below!
Isaac’s Top 5 Most Popular Signature Keynote Talks
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"Organisations are facing unprecedented pressure from burnout and stress. Isaac shares his lived experience as a mental health survivor and world-record adventurer to teach leaders and teams how to maintain peak performance sustainably, transforming stress into engagement and productivity." - Outcome / Change Delivered: Leaders and teams gain actionable resilience strategies, integrate wellbeing into high-performance culture, and sustain productivity without sacrificing health.
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"In a world where leadership must deliver both results and purpose, Isaac demonstrates how to inspire teams, drive high performance, and integrate sustainability into strategy, leaving leaders equipped to make measurable impact on people and planet." - Outcome / Change Delivered: Participants gain a framework for purpose-driven leadership balancing profitability, human performance, and environmental responsibility.
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"How do you perform at your best when stakes are life-or-death? Isaac translates lessons from ocean rows, mountains, and Ironman triathlons into actionable strategies for focus, resilience, and high performance in the corporate context." - Outcome / Change Delivered: Attendees learn proven strategies from extreme endurance to improve focus, drive, and leadership effectiveness.
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"High-performing teams are under pressure to adapt and innovate. Isaac shows how lessons from extreme expeditions can strengthen collaboration, trust, and resilience, creating teams that thrive in times of change.” - Outcome / Change Delivered: Teams develop sustainable collaboration habits, improve engagement, and strengthen trust to thrive in times of disruption.
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"Modern workplaces face unprecedented mental, environmental, and cultural challenges. Isaac shows how reconnecting with nature and purpose can unlock human potential, enhancing wellbeing, innovation, and sustainable organisational performance." - Outcome / Change Delivered: Leaders and employees reconnect with purpose and nature, improving wellbeing, decision-making, and team performance.
In-Person and virtual Keynotes and workshops
TEam-Building
Eco-Adventures
Purposeful Adventure Film Productions
Growing Client Base
Called upon by leaders in themes of sustainability, mental health, resilience and team-building
+100
Brand Partnerships
OUtdoors and sustainability services/product
+100
Positively Impacted People
from 30+ countries through audio, educational videos and virtual and live keynote talks
+560k
Global PR Coverage
Articles / TV / Radio / publications & interviews
+50m
“If you want to make an ethical change, the first person you must lead is yourself”
Isaac’s media pull…
ITV NEWS - WORLD RECORD 48 HOUR TANDEM INDOOR ROW FOR WORLD AUTISM DAY
GB NEWS - WORLD RECORD 15KG WEIGHTED IRONMAN FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
BBC RADIO 2 - ZOE BALL BREAKFAST SHOW
ITV NEWS - WORLD RECORD LONDON MARATHON BRAIN OUTFIT MENTAL HEALTH
Latest Documentaries
Watch > Pedal 4 Parks Eco-Adventure “14 Days South: Over Sea and Land” on Amazon Prime
14 Days South: Over Sea and Land is a short documentary about five eco-adventurers bikepacking across the UK, with a twist. They will also be using waterbikes to perform two sea crossings: Orkney Islands to John o' Groats, and Land's End to the Isles of Scilly. Passing through six of the UK's National Parks, they meet with numerous experts in the environmental and sustainability space.
Solo Peaks: Mindful Running - Film Trailer
Weighed Down: Mental Health Ironman - Film Trailer
Recent Brand Partnerships
Isaac’s latest words…
Isaac’s Instagram Feed
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