The Tempest Two are James Whittle and Tom Caulfield; two friends who started their motivational speaking careers by rowing across the Atlantic in 2015 in a 7 metre boat with absolutely no previous experience.
The Tempest Two have established themselves as the go-to speakers for businesses wanting to motivate their teams to remove the word “can’t” and rethink their own potential. Unlike most speakers, their greatest strength is their relatability — no gold medals, no military expertise, just two normal friends who have discovered their true potential through an extraordinary mindset.
The pair’s journey has taken them across 54 days rowing the Atlantic, setting world records in Patagonia, and spending three days climbing the vertical granite face of El Capitan. They bring their experiences to life, delivering impactful sessions full of adventure, learning, and tangible takeaways.
With a client list that includes Airbnb, Google, JP Morgan, and Microsoft, The Tempest Two deliver high-impact sessions designed to inspire and transform audiences.
Speaking Topics
Remove the Word Can’t: A keynote designed to change the way your team perceives their potential—both professionally and personally. Blending incredible adventure stories with actionable takeaways, this session delivers immediate and noticeable impact.
Do Hard Things: The Neuroscience Behind Building Resilience
Why is stepping out of your comfort zone essential for growth? This groundbreaking keynote explores the latest neuroscience breakthroughs, proving why embracing discomfort is beneficial. The Tempest Two present an inspiring, insightful, and actionable talk that empowers audiences to build resilience.
TESTIMONIALS
Google: “What The Tempest Two delivered in 60 minutes has been discussed amongst attendees for months. Their ability to craft a keynote around a specific brief was incredible. I speak about them regularly; a genuine impact was made.”
JP Morgan: “Over the years, I have struggled to find speakers who truly deliver excellence. On this occasion, excellence was achieved. I have recommended them across teams at JPM, and have never felt so inspired by an hour-long talk. Superb on all fronts.”
Nike: 'We had the Tempest Two come out to the World Headquarters of Nike to speak to the brand teams of Nike Women and the Training Category. First of all, they did an incredible job of engaging the entire group, and as delivery skills go, they were without doubt some of the best speakers I’ve seen, and we have had some great people speak here at Nike. There is a fine line between purely entertaining and delivering a message which they did beautifully."