Bradford R. Van Liew
Speech Topics

Brad Van Liew’s story is about circling the globe solo in an extreme yacht race, pushing his mind and body to extraordinary measures for the pure goal of bringing victory home. There was no prize to speak of, only his knowledge that it could be done. Often compared to climbing Mount Everest in flip-flop sandals, the Around Alone race is a grueling test of one’s determination, fortitude and skill.

Van Liew is one of only 14 Americans to ever race the globe solo

More people have traveled in space than have circled the globe alone

Speeches are custom-designed for clients, focusing on one of the subjects below or weaving together multiple subjects to maximize the audience experience.

Leadership
Motivating yourself and others to achieve extraordinary goals

Discovering & Maximizing Your Strengths
A chronological journey through one man’s life and how he discovered his best suit

Teamwork Across Borders
An engaging look at how one man managed 20+ employees in 5 nations while at sea

Chasing Your Dream
A real-life tale of planning and executing your life dream

Preparing Yourself for Anything
An extreme account of one man’s journey to risk his life in a reasonable way

Sleep Management
Pushing yourself to the limit for production and staying efficient enough to survive

Sponsorship
How to find it for the world’s most extreme sport and keep sponsors happy

Technology
What was used (and why) to build the fastest 50-foot boat in the world
Nonstop satellite communication from the most remote location on the planet
Dissecting weather imagery and using it for your own purpose – speed or safety