A keynote that equips your team to stay focused, hit KPIs, and perform when the pressure is on
From rowing across the Pacific Ocean to completing 7 marathons on 7 continents in 5 days, Paris Norriss turns extreme challenges into practical tools that help teams overcome obstacles, stay sharp, and deliver results.
Why Fortune 500 teams and CEOs trust Paris Norriss:
The Grit Code framework
Based on Paris’ ultra-endurance feats from rowing across the Pacific Ocean to running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 5 days, your audience gets a developmental model to tackle real-world business pressures.
Impact beyond the applause
Not just claps and smiles, Paris delivers tools for performance under pressure, decision-making under stress, and teamwork that endures through adversity.
Storytelling that sticks
The adventures are wild. But the value is real. Audiences leave with strategies they'll quote months later, not just moments of hype.
Turn your next event into a pivoting point
Is this you?
Planning a high-stakes corporate event, team building, or leadership summit?
Tired of speakers who deliver “inspiration” but zero actionable takeaways?
Need your team to stay united and perform when pressure mounts?
Looking for a keynote that’s equally entertaining and ROI-driven?
Ready to invest in a speaker who actually moves the needle?
If this resonates, The Grit Code is your solution ... But if you’re looking for surface‒level pep talks or generic “teamwork” platitudes—we’re not the fit.
"When you are down to your bare basics, no bed or shower, and nothing in your environment is familiar, you are reduce to pure grit to persevere and reach your goals"
- Paris Norriss.
Paris just doesn't talk about grit, he lives it
Filming High‒Stakes Adventure Shows (Guy in Dubai, Guy in the Sky): Paris has navigated extreme filming conditions, last‒minute changes, technical breakdowns, and high‒pressure deadlines— all while staying focused and executing flawlessly.
Rowing Across the Pacific Ocean ‒ 4,800km over 39 days, with zero room for failure. Running 7 Marathons, on 7 Continents, in 5 Days ‒ Pushing through exhaustion, injury, and extreme climates.
Skydiving, Paramotoring, Scuba Diving, and More ‒ Facing risky conditions while staying calm, focused, and strategic. The same mental fortitude, discipline, and perseverance that has fueled Paris’ record‒breaking feats are the exact qualities that drive business success.
High-pressure lessons from the edge of the world!
This isn’t another feel-good keynote. It’s performance psychology forged in the world’s harshest environments—translated into results for your business.
Paris is an elite adventurer, performance strategist, and speaker trusted by Fortune 500 leaders, top-performing teams, and global brands.
From crossing oceans and deserts to surviving mental and physical extremes, Paris shares principles that stick—because they’ve been tested where failure isn’t an option.
☑️ Proven in extremes, applied in business - Frameworks tested in life-or-death scenarios (like Pacific rowing expeditions) and adapted for Fortune 500 teams.
☑️ Science-backed, not just storytelling - Combines behavioral psychology with hard-won leadership lessons from global adventures.
☑️ Your secret weapon for retention - Audiences remember his talks—and use them. 92% of clients report measurable improvements in team focus and resilience.
Past Keynote Engagements
US Military, Hawaii, USA
Dulsco, Dubai, UAE
Arabian Travel Market, Dubai, UAE
Cop28, Dubai, UAE
DHL, Athens, Greece
Expo2020, Dubai, UAE
US Military, Hawaii, USA
Dulsco, Dubai, UAE
Arabian Travel Market, Dubai, UAE
Cop28, Dubai, UAE
DHL, Athens, Greece
Expo2020, Dubai, UAE
Based in Dubai. Speaking worldwide.
Paris Norriss is a Dubai-based keynote speaker who works with business leaders and teams across the globe.
His talks combine the thrill of exploration with real-world application, making them ideal for executive summits, internal conferences, leadership retreats, and high-stakes events.
Paris Norriss has rallied teams for HSBC, DHL, and global innovation summits. His keynotes are built for executives, salesforces, and high-performing teams who refuse to settle for “good enough.”
Based in Dubai, but booked worldwide, he brings the same grit to virtual stages as in-person arenas.
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