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Keynote Speaker
Lukas Haitzmann
Entrepreneur | Guinness World Record-Holder | Resilience Expert
Popular talks
- The Resilience Advantage: Performing Under Pressure and Pushing Beyond Limits
- Start Before You’re Ready: Courage, Action & the Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Redefining Discomfort: How Challenge Creates Stronger Teams and Sharper Minds
Talks
Popular talks by Lukas Haitzmann
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The Resilience Advantage: Performing Under Pressure and Pushing Beyond Limits
What does it take to stay calm when everything around you is in chaos? In this high-impact keynote, Lukas shares his story of rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean — completely alone, unassisted, and at just 18 years old. From equipment failure on day two to rowing through 40-foot…
What does it take to stay calm when everything around you is in chaos? In this high-impact keynote, Lukas shares his story of rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean — completely alone, unassisted, and at just 18 years old. From equipment failure on day two to rowing through 40-foot waves, the journey was a real-time lesson in focus, endurance, and what it really means to keep going when you have no idea how long the challenge will last.
But this isn’t a talk about ocean rowing. It’s about how individuals and teams perform under pressure — and how to build resilience that doesn’t rely on motivation or positivity, but action. Lukas explores the unexpected link between discomfort and clarity, and how progress often begins when certainty disappears.
Attendee Results:
- Learn how to stay mentally composed in unpredictable, high-pressure environments.
- Understand how to break large challenges into small, consistent actions that create momentum.
- Reframe uncertainty as the starting point for innovation, not a barrier to it.
- Walk away with a mindset designed to build endurance, resilience, and composure.
- Leave inspired to take on difficult things with practical tools — not just motivation.
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Start Before You’re Ready: Courage, Action & the Entrepreneurial Mindset
You don’t need a perfect plan to begin — you need to begin to build the plan. In this energising talk, Lukas shares what it’s like to launch a world-record-breaking expedition with no prior experience and five months to prepare. From cold-calling sponsors to building a global campaign from scratch…
You don’t need a perfect plan to begin — you need to begin to build the plan. In this energising talk, Lukas shares what it’s like to launch a world-record-breaking expedition with no prior experience and five months to prepare. From cold-calling sponsors to building a global campaign from scratch as a teenager, the story is a case study in grit, fast learning, and building trust in yourself when the path isn’t clear.
Today, as the CEO of a European venture studio and multiple startups, Lukas connects the dots between expedition thinking and entrepreneurship: both demand relentless resourcefulness, strategic risk-taking, and the ability to keep moving forward with limited visibility. Whether launching a business or a new idea inside a larger company, this talk will show you how bold action — taken early — is the greatest competitive advantage.
Attendee Results:
- Understand how to move quickly with imperfect information.
- Learn how to make confident decisions in uncertain or complex environments.
- Discover tools to manage fear of failure and imposter syndrome.
- Build a mindset that thrives on iteration, speed, and strategic pressure.
- Feel empowered to act on big ideas without waiting for full certainty.
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Redefining Discomfort: How Challenge Creates Stronger Teams and Sharper Minds
Discomfort is often seen as something to be avoided — but what if it’s the clearest path to real growth? In this compelling and unconventional talk, Lukas explores how stepping outside our comfort zone isn’t just personal development — it’s a business imperative. Drawing from two months alone at sea,…
Discomfort is often seen as something to be avoided — but what if it’s the clearest path to real growth? In this compelling and unconventional talk, Lukas explores how stepping outside our comfort zone isn’t just personal development — it’s a business imperative.
Drawing from two months alone at sea, Lukas shows how tough environments reveal what we’re really capable of, and why adversity — when approached the right way — builds better leaders, clearer decision-makers, and more adaptive teams. With humour, honesty, and vivid storytelling, he challenges the room to rethink the role of challenge in their lives and work.
Attendee Results:
- Learn how deliberate discomfort leads to long-term clarity and capability.
- Discover how adversity builds stronger team cultures and sharper thinking.
- Understand how to create high-performance habits through small daily discomforts.
- Identify ways to stretch your own comfort zone without burnout.
- Walk away with a lasting mindset shift: to not just endure challenge, but use it.
Biography
About Lukas Haitzmann
Lukas Haitzmann is a three-time Guinness World Record-holding adventurer, engineer, and founder of multiple purpose-driven ventures. At 18 years old, he became the youngest person in history to row solo and unassisted across the Atlantic Ocean — a 3,000-mile journey that tested every limit of endurance, courage, and self-belief. Today, alongside his role as CEO of multiple businesses, Lukas uses the lessons learned at sea to help leaders and teams worldwide push past their quitting point, build resilience, and perform under pressure.
For 59 days, Lukas found his home to be a rowing boat amongst the aggressive onslaught of waves, some days reaching 40-foot. The closest other human? An astronaut on the International Space Station. But this wasn’t just a story of survival – it was a masterclass in resilience and stepping beyond self-imposed limits.
Lukas’ message is grounded in lived experience. Like most people, he faced moments early in life that led him to question his place in the world and whether he had what it takes to make a difference. What Lukas brings to his audience is the powerful shift from cautious hesitation to deliberate, forward-moving action. Whether in the working world or crossing an ocean, he learnt that resilience doesn’t take years to build; but is unlocked the moment you decide to take control. His talks offer a clear mental reset that helps teams and leaders think sharper, act faster, and stay composed in high-pressure situations.
After his row, Lukas graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering whilst founding a sustainability focused company tackling ocean pollution. Today, Lukas drives innovation on a range of high-tech ventures across Europe, while continuing to speak on global stages about high-performance mindset and resilience.
Testimonials
What clients say about Lukas Haitzmann
“I really enjoyed your talk at the webinar – I think you’re a great speaker and storyteller and it was inspiring to hear more about your background and the motivation behind your work. Your talk was informative and entertaining.”
"Incredible speaker! Built a great connection with the audience, and shared his incredible story. Left us all feeling inspired."
“Thanks so much to Lukas for the entertaining and truly uplifting speech he delivered at our prize giving ceremony on 29 June. I have had so many parents and students speak to me since the event to say how inspirational, uplifting, and humorous they found it. It really hit the spot and chimed perfectly with the virtues and habits that we want to help nurture in all Oratory students.”
How to book Lukas Haitzmann
Answers on fees, availability and booking process.
How do I book Lukas Haitzmann for a keynote speech?
You can book Lukas Haitzmann through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Lukas's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
What are Lukas Haitzmann's speaking fees?
Lukas Haitzmann's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Lukas tailored to your event.
What topics does Lukas Haitzmann speak about?
Lukas Haitzmann speaks on Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Motivation, Performance. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Lukas to align the content with your delegates and goals.
Is Lukas Haitzmann available for international events?
London Speaker Bureau can book Lukas Haitzmann for events worldwide, subject to Lukas's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Does Lukas Haitzmann deliver virtual or online keynotes?
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Lukas Haitzmann is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
How long is a typical keynote by Lukas Haitzmann?
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Lukas can accommodate.
Can Lukas Haitzmann tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?
London Speaker Bureau will brief Lukas Haitzmann on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Lukas can offer.
What languages does Lukas Haitzmann present in?
Lukas Haitzmann delivers keynotes in English, German. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
What makes Lukas Haitzmann a strong fit as a keynote speaker?
Lukas Haitzmann's areas of expertise include Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Motivation, Performance. To get a clear sense of Lukas's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
What kind of events can Lukas Haitzmann speak at?
Lukas Haitzmann can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Entrepreneurs, Leadership, Motivation, Performance is relevant. Details of Lukas's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Does Lukas Haitzmann offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Lukas Haitzmann is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
How far in advance should we book Lukas Haitzmann?
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Lukas Haitzmann, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Lukas's current availability for your dates.
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