Robby Kojetin: Motivational Speaker

Robby Kojetin is a leading resilience keynote speaker who turns extreme mountaineering adversity into practical strategies that help teams overcome obstacles, adapt under pressure, and achieve ambitious goals.

Quick Facts:

Highlights:
  • Summited Mount Everest after recovering from a life-altering rock-climbing accident
  • Delivers high-impact keynotes on resilience, adaptability, and sustained performance
  • Experienced mountaineer with global expedition credentials
  • Proven ability to translate extreme adventure lessons into applicable business insights

Formats:

Keynote speaker and inspirational adventurer.


Audiences:

Corporate teams, leadership groups, conferences, and organisations seeking resilience, performance improvement, and mindset transformation.


Outcomes:
  1. Practical tools for reframing setbacks into strategic opportunities
  2. Increased team confidence in navigating uncertainty and long-term goals
  3. A stronger culture of resilience, accountability, and proactive problem-solving
Reading time: 2 min
Reviews: (3 reviews)
Rated 5 out of 5
  • Travels from: Bryanston

Keynote Topics

After a crippling climbing accident severely broke both of his ankles. Confined to a wheelchair for almost a year and crippled by mounting debt, Robby Kojetin relives his experience of hitting absolute rock bottom before masterfully guiding his audience through one of the most inspiring and entertaining accounts of determination in an awe-inspiring  search of a life worth living for.

Robby’s childhood dream to climb the highest mountain on Earth would ironically save his life.

Robby takes take audiences on a journey that is raw and authentic from the operating table to the top of the world and beyond

Talent Short Bio

Robby Kojetin is a South African mountaineer and internationally requested keynote speaker known for transforming profound personal adversity into powerful, actionable insights for corporate, leadership, and performance-driven audiences. After a catastrophic climbing accident left him in a wheelchair, Robby faced predictions that he might never walk properly again. Instead, he rebuilt his physical and mental strength and went on to summit some of the world’s toughest peaks, including Mount Everest.

His lived experience of navigating uncertainty, rebuilding confidence, and sustaining momentum through long-haul challenges shapes the core of his presentations. Robby blends gripping expedition storytelling with practical frameworks on resilience, mental toughness, adaptability, and high-stakes decision-making. His authentic style, vivid narrative detail, and humour make him highly relatable across industries and audience levels.

Today, Robby equips organisations and teams with the mindset and tools required to face disruption, recover from setbacks, and perform consistently when conditions are volatile or demanding. His message resonates because it is real and earned: resilience is a skill anyone can develop, regardless of circumstance.

Robby Kojetin is not just a mountaineer; he is a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and the indomitable human spirit. Having faced life-altering adversity, he transformed his hardships into powerful lessons that inspire audiences worldwide. As a seasoned adventurer and keynote speaker, Robby captivates audiences with his gripping storytelling, drawing from his real-life experiences scaling the world’s most challenging peaks, including Mount Everest. His journey from a wheelchair to the highest point on Earth serves as a compelling metaphor for overcoming obstacles and pushing beyond perceived limitations.

Robby’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. A devastating rock-climbing accident nearly ended his adventurous aspirations, leaving him confined to a wheelchair and facing an uncertain future. Doctors doubted he would walk properly again, let alone return to the world of extreme adventure. However, rather than succumbing to despair, Robby embraced the challenge with unwavering determination. Through sheer grit and an unbreakable spirit, he not only regained his mobility but went on to conquer the highest peaks on Earth, including Mount Everest.

His experiences in the mountains mirror the challenges faced in life and business—dealing with setbacks, navigating uncertainty, and staying committed to long-term goals. Whether battling extreme conditions on an unforgiving climb or pushing past personal barriers, Robby’s journey exemplifies the mindset needed to achieve success. His presentations offer profound takeaways on resilience, adaptability, and goal-setting, all delivered with authenticity, humor, and passion.

Robby Kojetin is a world-class adventure speaker whose journey from tragedy to triumph serves as an inspiring blueprint for resilience and success. His extraordinary story, coupled with his ability to engage and motivate audiences, makes him a standout choice for events seeking impactful and transformational keynote speakers. By sharing his lessons from the mountains, Robby equips audiences with the mindset and tools needed to overcome obstacles and achieve their highest potential. Booking Robby Kojetin is more than securing a speaker—it’s bringing an unforgettable experience to your event.

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