Rob Pope is the real-life Forrest Gump. When you think of running a REALLY long way, there is only one reference point. Forrest Gump. To honour a promise he made to his momma to “do one thing in your life that makes a difference”, he set out to see if... Read more
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Rob Pope is the real-life Forrest Gump.
When you think of running a REALLY long way, there is only one reference point. Forrest Gump. To honour a promise he made to his momma to “do one thing in your life that makes a difference”, he set out to see if it was possible to complete the longest run in United States history. 15,621 miles, 43 states, 422 days and 33 pairs of shoes later, Rob was able to say he was “pretty tired” and go home, with his feet just about intact.
Rob holds two world records, was the 2015 Australian Men’s Marathon champion and the top northern European in the world’s toughest desert race, the Marathon des Sables. He is the first person to run across Ireland in a day and has a few more jaw-dropping plans in the pipeline.
The proud father of a little girl and a veterinarian, Rob Pope has also made time to commit his story to print, in the best-selling book from Harper Collins entitled simply, “Becoming Forrest” and is the host of the acclaimed podcast from Red Bull: “How to be Superhuman”.
Rob Pope is bringing his experience of being able to excel under pressure whilst also allowing room to follow your dreams to the public sector, corporate, and academic environments. By sharing his secrets of resilience, time management and making the best of whatever life throws at you, he is transforming people’s attitudes to what they can achieve and creating happy and successful work and home environments.
An inspirational speaker, he has brought his powerful insight and smiles to organisations including Zoetis, the WWF, Armis and Vets4Pets, as well as schools and universities across the United Kingdom. He can show you how to “Be More Forrest” and help make your world a better place.
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You can book Rob Pope through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Rob's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Rob Pope'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 Rob tailored to your event.
Rob Pope speaks on Authors, Behaviour, Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Climate, Emotional Intelligence. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Rob to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Rob Pope for events worldwide, subject to Rob's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Rob Pope is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
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 Rob can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Rob Pope 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 Rob can offer.
Rob Pope delivers keynotes in English. 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.
Rob Pope's areas of expertise include Authors, Behaviour, Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Climate, Emotional Intelligence. To get a clear sense of Rob'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.
Rob Pope can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Authors, Behaviour, Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Climate, Emotional Intelligence is relevant. Details of Rob'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.
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 Rob Pope is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Rob Pope, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Rob's current availability for your dates.