James Ketchell

2026 has been an amazing year so far, but looking forward to getting stuck into the 2027 speaking season. It’s going to be a good one. #speaker #motivation #keynote James Ketchell - Unlimited Mindset speakersfromtheedge.com/thea…

Returning home after cycling around the world. Many years ago now but great memories, it’s always a good feeling coming home when you have been away for long periods of time. #aroundtheworld #adventure #speaking I’ll be sharing stories from my cycle around the world in my speaking tour next May James Ketchell Unlimited Mindset speakersfromtheedge.com/thea…

My new speaking tour James Ketchell Unlimited Mindset is touring the UK next May. You can get tickets here speakersfromtheedge.com/thea… #adventure #goals Am excited to bring lots of unseen content from previous expeditions and my recent sail around the world. #speaking

The evening arrival in to Cape Town after a long sail from Ushuaia, was one of many amazing memories from sailing around the world #aroundtheworld #adventure #travel

This time last year I was in Cape Town on my way around the world, showing local kids my boat and explaining how things work. How time flys! Absolutely wonderful memories made possible by lots of friends, family and sponsors! One of my goals was to encourage young people to believe in themselves and try as many new things as possible. There is a lot of opportunity in this world but you do have to put yourself out there and make an effort! #adventure #aroundtheworld #learning #nevergiveup #dreams

When I returned from my 30,000 nautical mile sail around the world, I had almost forgotten about my first attempt to sail around the world, which didn't quite go to plan!   And when I say it didn't quite go to plan, I mean I didn't even get out of UK waters. I only made it as far as Plymouth, where my first attempt came to an abrupt halt.   My engine and gearbox had broken, I'd run out of time to repair them and continue, as I'd already departed late in the season. I had no choice but to delay my departure by almost another year.   I felt embarrassed, but I knew this presented an opportunity to make changes and come back better. I was nervous about going back to all my sponsors, but when I did, I was met with nothing but support.   With the extra time I had, I made repairs, changed a few things, met new people and gained valuable experience.   That setback turned out to be an absolute blessing in disguise.   It's quite common for things not to work out first time around. When I flew around the world in a gyroplane, I realised I wasn't ready, so I delayed my departure by six months. It turned out to be a very good decision.   So, if you've tried something and it hasn't quite worked out, don't be afraid to try again. You'll have learnt so much from your first attempt, and you'll be able to go into it again with far more experience, knowledge and preparation.   Some of the best things that have happened to me have come off the back of disappointment and setbacks.   Sometimes, what feels like a setback is setting you up for something much better.   I will be sharing these stories and more on my UK speaking tour in may next year James Ketchell – Unlimted Mindset speakersfromtheedge.com/thea…

My first adventure… rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean! Wonderful memories and changed my life. It made me realise we should never be afraid to try new things, there really are some amazing experiences that are on the other side of your comfort zone! #adventure #mindset #goals #motivation #challenge

One minute you are returning home from sailing around the world. Next minute you’ve been home for over four months and are wondering where the time has gone! Great memories! Lots of new content for my up and coming speaking tour “James Ketchell Unlimited Mindset”in May next year with SFTE Super excited to share this with everyone #speaking #mindset #adventure #domore

Back in September I sat down with ex professional rugby player & now performance coach Ross Neal to have a chat about some of my adventures and what I learnt along the way. It was a fantastic chat and the time quite literally flew by, if you are interested in developing mindset and listening to stories of adventure please do give it a listen youtube.com/watch?v=tEUn6MPf… #podcast #mindset #learning #adventure #performance

What can we learn about resilience, mindset and performance from taking on some of the world’s toughest challenges? Professional adventurer and speaker James Ketchell has first-hand experience of what it takes to keep moving forward when things don’t go to plan. On 13 June 2026, James sailed into Gosport (UK) to complete an extraordinary third circumnavigation of the globe by sea, having previously flown a gyrocopter around the world in 2019 and cycled around the world in 2014. He becomes the first person to achieve the triple feat of circumnavigating the globe by land, by air and by sea. This remarkable achievement adds to an already impressive list of accomplishments. Having successfully climbed Mount Everest in 2011 and rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 2010. In his upcoming theatre tour, Unlimited Mindset, James shares the experiences and lessons behind these challenges, exploring how the right mindset can help us approach obstacles, rethink our limitations and achieve more than we might expect. Whether in business or in life, these are lessons that resonate with anyone looking to develop resilience, navigate uncertainty and keep progressing towards their goals. James Ketchell’s Unlimited Mindset tours UK theatres in May 2027. Find out more and book tickets here: speakersfromtheedge.com/thea… #JamesKetchell #UnlimitedMindset #Resilience #Mindset #Adventure SFTE

A busy and incredibly rewarding week in Los Angeles. 🇺🇸 Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Los Angeles as part of a school speaking tour, delivering motivational talks to students and sharing some of my experiences, lessons and challenges along the way. One of the things I enjoy most about speaking in schools is that, wherever in the world I happen to be, I’m always made to feel incredibly welcome. The enthusiasm and engagement from the students was fantastic, and the talks were very well received. A huge thank you to Oaktree Capital for their support and for helping make the trip possible. The work they are doing with inner-city schools is incredibly valuable, and it was a privilege to play a small part in it. I’m now back in the UK and heading to Devon today to speak at another school before turning my attention to the next challenge — preparing the boat, with a potential new owner travelling all the way from Japan to take a look at it! A big thank you to everyone who continues to support me and the work I do with young people. It’s incredibly rewarding to be able to share experiences, hopefully inspire others, and perhaps make a small difference along the way. Hope everyone is having a great week. #Leadership #Motivation #Education #Schools #Mindset #Inspiration #PersonalDevelopment

Because I was inverted! #flying #aviation #dreams #goals

ATTENTION – TO EVERYONE GETTING THEIR GCSE RESULTS TODAY. Whatever results you get today, I hope you can be proud of the effort you've put in. If you got the results you wanted — congratulations! 🎉  If you didn’t, it’s not the end of the world, although the disappointment can feel massively overwhelming at the time. Some of the most successful people I have ever met have had many setbacks, but they keep trying. That’s one of the major attributes that makes them successful. Remember… you only truly fail when you give up. If you need certain results to move forward in your career path and didn’t get them, it’s okay. You can have another go. Some of the most amazing things that have happened to me have come off the back of disappointment. Having to do things again because you didn’t quite get it right the first time is all part of life. Just keep going...Your story in life is only just beginning!  #gcse #gcseresults

It was an absolute pleasure to meet The Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire today. Had a great afternoon out with KindledSpirit talking all things charity and new projects. Thank you to Mike for having us #charity #adventure #goals #learning

Town goes quick when you age having fun, can’t believe it was half a year ago that we were in Hobart #travel #adventure #aroundtheworld

James Ketchell is a record-breaking aviator, adventurer, and speaker.  On 13 June 2026, James sailed into Gosport (UK) to complete an extraordinary third circumnavigation of the globe by sea, having previously flown a gyrocopter around the world in 2019 and cycled around the world in 2014. He becomes the first person to achieve the triple feat of circumnavigating the globe by land, by air and by sea.    This remarkable achievement adds to an already impressive list of accomplishments. On 1st February 2014, James rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, successfully summit Mount Everest and cycle 18,000 miles around the world, in what the media dubbed ‘The Ultimate Triathlon’.    In 2019 the British adventurer flew himself into the Guinness World Records when he became the first person to fly an officially ratified circumnavigation of the globe in his open cockpit gyrocopter. The mission was to inspire a million young people in classrooms over the world to pursue their own goals and dreams.  It was an inauspicious start for James; in 2008 he was recovering from a serious motorcycle accident that had left him with broken legs and a severely broken and dislocated ankle. The prognosis was that he would likely suffer a permanent walking impairment and would certainly not be able to continue the active physical lifestyle he had so enjoyed. Not all James adventures have been easy! He survived two mid ocean rescues and on one he found himself clinging to a rope ladder on the side of a 100,000-tonne oil tanker as he climbed to safety in storm force winds in the Indian Ocean.  Having spent much of his teenage years struggling with no ambition and very little confidence. James has spent the last ten years passionately working to inspire young people, as well as sharing his lessons learned with companies around the world.

It’s was great to speak at Noadswood School yesterday. I’m often asked what I speak about, here are a few things that I talk about. The importance of kindness and treating people in a way you’d like to be treated and not judging others. Learning to understand what you can and cannot control in life. Breaking things down into manageable chunks. Taking ownership of your actions and not blaming other people for things that are not going your way. Understanding gratitude, and if you live in the western world and are physically able, you actually have a lot more than some people in this world. Having a positive mindset and understanding that this is within our control. The importance of believing in yourself and being open to trying new things. Understanding that things go wrong in life and disappointment is just a part of life and how to deal with it. Discipline, and the fact that all successful people are disciplined. These are just a few things so hope that is useful for anyone asking or simply wondering. #speaking #adventure #learning #dreams #goals

This time last year…. You can do a lot in a year! Sadly Mindset isn’t looking as clean but will do soon. What a year #adventure #travel #aroundtheworld