BIKING
VIKING
Event Speaker · Resilience Cultivator · Endurance Cyclist
Testimonials
"James Benson-King, known as "The Biking Viking," delivers an awe-inspiring narrative that intertwines personal challenges with extreme adventures, leaving an indelible mark on his audience. His journey from overcoming a severe childhood heart condition to embarking on a gruelling 20,000-mile cycle from Alaska to Argentina exemplifies a unique blend of resilience and sheer determination.
As a speaker, James brings a profound depth of insight from his high-stakes experience in JP Morgan’s Investment Banking Operations, complemented by his global cycling adventures. His humble demeanour, despite his vast achievements, resonates deeply, making his presentations not only motivating but also profoundly relatable. James is a master at captivating his audience, weaving humour and vulnerability into his storytelling, which makes his message of resilience and triumph over adversity not just heard but felt"
M.M
"I thoroughly enjoyed the session, the way in which James was able to apply the soft skills learnt from his time in the Financial Industry into such an extreme challenge is very thought provoking. It certainly made me very inspired to push myself out of my comfort zone more. The audience were engaged throughout, and I haven’t seen so many questions asked in a speaker event before, which speaks volumes to the type of audience James’ story brings. I would thoroughly recommend James for more events and hopefully we will be able to bring him back at some point in the future!"
C.N
"I had the privilege of attending a keynote speaker event with James in Bournemouth. James’ presentation was not only insightful, but incredibly engaging and full of passion. His achievements from cycling from Alaska to Argentina really is incredible and to hear the story first hand was inspirational. There were some valuable takeaways, and the presentation really did hit the mark and was on topic. I would thoroughly recommend James as a keynote speaker, his interactive story telling kept the audience captivated from the start to finish."
A.E
"I found the session inspirational, and it was great to takeaway a few points such as finding a higher purpose, having accountability, importance of preparation as well as staying flexible, trusting people and above all grit / endurance. What we didn’t call out specifically but was evident anyway is the power of habit – you got up and continued with the same routine which helped accomplish your goal."
A.K
"James was a fantastic speaker to kick off our year. He tailored his experiences so that they were relatable in our investment background. We had some tech issues that he overcame easily and did not phase him during his session. He is also very prompt at answering any questions you have while planning the session and can cater for any level in the workplace. We received great feedback internally on the session and will definitely implement some of the tools he shared. I highly recommend working with James if you have the opportunity to do so!"
M.P
