Skip over navigation to Content

Leading Minds

Keynote Topics

Roz Savage

Resilience, Courage & Leadership Keynote Speaker

Motiviational Speaker, Roz Savage

From Ocean Rows to Boardrooms: Lessons in Bravery, Grit & Going Beyond Limits

Leadership Expert, Roz Savavge
Leadership with Roz Savage

Roz Savage is no ordinary adventurer. A former Oxford-educated management consultant who traded spreadsheets for the open seas, Roz became the first woman to row solo across three oceans, the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian. Alone for up to five months at a time in a 23-foot boat, facing 20-foot waves, equipment failures, and her own inner doubts, Roz has learned what it truly means to dig deep. But her story isn't just about physical endurance, it's about the strength of the human spirit. Roz's keynotes are a call to courage for anyone facing uncertainty, challenge, or change. In a world where resilience is more necessary than ever, Roz brings a compelling message: we are all capable of more than we think, especially when we align with a purpose that matters. Roz is now a celebrated author, sustainability advocate, and speaker on courage, resilience, and purposeful leadership. Whether addressing global executives, emerging leaders, or mission-driven teams, she empowers audiences to embrace challenge and step into their fullest potential.

What Does It Take to Keep Going When the Waves Keep Coming?

Leadership Speaker, Roz Savage
Roz Savage

Roz Savage's ocean rows weren't just a test of endurance, they were a masterclass in self-leadership, grit, and mental resilience. She had to overcome solitude, fear, and exhaustion with no backup and no escape. Her ability to stay focused and calm in crisis, to adapt when everything was changing, and to stay true to her "why" forms the foundation of her transformative talks.

Trending Topics

  • Purpose-led Leadership

    Motivational Leadership Speaker

    Purpose is not a slogan, it is a system for decisions, behaviour and results. Roz shows leaders how to translate values into daily actions, align teams around what matters and make confident choices when…

    Purpose only works when it guides what you say yes to and what you decline. Alone on the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, Roz had to decide priorities every hour, balancing risk, energy and the mission. That discipline underpins her leadership frameworks today. She helps senior teams define a purpose that is clear enough to act on, then converts it into behaviours, incentives and measures that stand up in the real world.

    Audiences learn a simple sequence that moves from Why to How to Now. First, clarify the non-negotiables. Next, identify the few behaviours that express those values under pressure. Finally, embed purpose through routines such as decision checklists, pre-mortems and story cues that leaders can use in meetings and communications. The result is consistency, trust and momentum.

    Roz's value to clients is the mix of credibility and practicality. She combines Oxford-trained thinking with the lived experience of turning a bold mission into daily progress. Organisations book her when they want purpose that improves decisions, strengthens culture and accelerates delivery.

  • Resilience & Courage

    Resilience & Courage Speaker

    Courage is a habit, not a headline. Roz teaches evidence-based routines that build mental stamina, reduce fear loops and turn uncertainty into action when teams are navigating times of change and volatility…

    Months alone at sea taught Roz how to perform when the situation is exhausting, ambiguous and relentless. She shares the mindset shifts and micro-practices that kept her moving towards land, one oar stroke at a time. Audiences discover how to break challenges into controllable units, how to manage mindset, and how to maintain purpose and perspective when setbacks arrive.

    Her content blends powerful stories with tools anyone can use immediately. People leave her talks with a new perspective on resilience, ways to find courage when the going gets tough, and techniques to balance a long-term vision with short-term actions.

    Clients value Roz for her relatable voice. She is open about fear, fatigue and failure, then shows how disciplined habits turn those realities into progress. This is resilience you can measure, with language and rituals teams adopt quickly.

  • Transformative Change

    Business Transformation Speaker

    True transformation starts on the inside and compounds through consistent action. Roz shows how to move from intention to implementation, building momentum through small wins, smart experiments and clear narrative…

    Roz rebuilt her own life from consultant to adventurer, then crossed three oceans alone. That journey required a compelling vision, a disciplined plan and the humility to adapt. She brings the same blueprint to organisational change, helping leaders set a vivid destination, establish feedback loops and maintain energy through the messy middle.

    Her sessions cover the human mechanics of change. People resist uncertainty, so leaders must reduce friction, increase meaning and design obvious next steps. Roz shares stories and teaches tools that she used on the oceans for prioritising, rapid learning, tracking progress and celebrating proof points. These methods keep teams aligned and accountable without adding bureaucracy.

    Clients bring Roz in when strategy is clear but delivery is stalling, or when a new direction needs a story employees can believe in. She leaves organisations inspired to play their part in bringing about meaningful change that survives beyond the away day.

  • Navigating Uncertainty

    Leadership Expert Speaker

    Uncertainty is the default setting in modern business. Roz teaches teams and leaders to read conditions, choose a course and adapt without losing momentum. Learn clear tools that turn ambiguity into action…

    Roz spent months alone at sea making judgement calls with imperfect information. Weather shifted, equipment failed and plans had to flex, yet progress continued. She translates that lived experience into practical methods that can be applied in boardrooms and on the front line. The focus is calm decision-making, smart risk-taking and steady execution when the picture is incomplete.

    Roz understands how critically important it is to keep teams motivated and moving, ensuring that decisions align with purpose and strategy.

    She shares tools that embed helpful habits into daily work, with routines that reduce analysis paralysis, shorten feedback loops and raise decision quality without adding unnecessary work.

    Organisations choose Roz for outcomes, not rhetoric. She blends rigorous thinking with lessons from thousands of miles at sea to create simple routines you can use the same day. The result is a confident decision rhythm that keeps teams moving when the picture is incomplete.

Popular Workshops

Latest Videos

  • Courage expert
    Courage

Clients & Reviews

“
Roz was energetic, passionate, engaging and real. Her connection with both our employees and our clients, and the dialogue it sparked both within the room and beyond was tremendous. Everyone left with a little optimistic spring in their step, inspired to make changes.
Managing Director
Credit Suisse
“
Roz's enduring and heartfelt message spoke to everyone. She captivated the audience and held us spellbound. Roz would claim she's just an ordinary woman; if that's true, she's an ordinary woman who took it upon herself to do extraordinary things. I highly recommend her.
Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
Syracuse University
“
Roz recently spoke to our employees about ways to face stormy seas on the path to transforming our business. Her lessons in grit and perseverance will help anyone navigating today's rapidly evolving business landscape.
CMO
Gannett Co Inc
“
Roz is a natural presenter, adapting to the audience and with a delivery that is so natural. She makes it appear effortless which is the mark of a true professional.
Young Presidents Organisation
Yale University™ Heineken™ Google™ SAP™ CBS™ Forbes™ Hershey Co™ Yale University™ Heineken™ Google™ SAP™ CBS™ Forbes™ Hershey Co™

A Journey Fuelled by Purpose

Roz didn't row oceans to break records; she did it to spark change. Her decision to leave a corporate career came from a deep desire to live a more meaningful life and make a difference in the world. That same sense of purpose continues to drive her today as she speaks on sustainability, personal growth, and climate leadership.

She's received multiple awards including an MBE for services to fundraising and the environment, a place on National Geographic's Adventurers of the Year list, and honorary doctorates for her contribution to leadership and environmental awareness. But Roz's greatest strength is her relatability. She speaks not from a pedestal, but from the experience of having made bold, scary decisions, and grown stronger for it.

Why Book Roz Savage?

Roz Savage is more than an adventurer, she's a powerful storyteller and a guide to navigating life's toughest waters. Her talks are particularly impactful for audiences facing high levels of change, uncertainty, or stress. Whether you're looking to build resilience, nurture courageous leadership, or inspire deeper purpose in your organisation, Roz delivers the message with authenticity and impact.

When you book Roz, you get:

  • A captivating speaker with international stage presence and humility
  • Real-life stories that make resilience and courage feel human and achievable
  • Practical takeaways to help individuals and teams thrive under pressure
  • A fresh perspective on leadership, change, and the pursuit of meaningful goals

Roz doesn't just motivate, she helps people transform the way they respond to challenge, showing how adversity can be a catalyst for strength, clarity, and purpose.

Book Roz Savage Today: Inspire Courage. Build Resilience. Make Waves.

If your organisation is navigating turbulent waters, Roz Savage is the ideal speaker to guide your team forward. Her story connects on a human level, and her insights help audiences build the resilience and clarity they need to face their own oceans, whatever they may be.

Ready to Inspire a Wave of Courage?

Book Roz Savage for your next event and leave your audience empowered, energised, and ready to embrace the unknown.

Contact Us

For more information contact Miriam at Leading Minds Worldwide either by phone, email or our contact us page. Our seamless booking process and flawless logistics ensure that your event will be a success from start to finish.

Leading Minds

Discover More

Leading Minds