Matt McFadyen

Matt McFadyen grew up in suburban Sydney fascinated by the mysteries of life beyond the confines of his home and familiar surroundings.

In December 2003, Matt McFadyen 'the adventurer' was born when, at the tender age of 22 years, he set sail for Antarctica in the company of five like-minded adventurers.

Taking a 43-foot yacht across the most dangerous ocean on earth was no easy task. Having to navigate fields of icebergs while beset by storms of mammoth intensity, Matt was forced to draw on every ounce of courage and perseverance he could muster as nature surely tested his resolve and that of his fellow adventurers.

The meticulous planning and preparatory work that had taken two years to complete paid off in January 2004 when Matt and his crew reached Commonwealth Bay Antarctica. For four days the hardy adventurers explored the pristine wilderness that is Antarctica. A life changing experience for any person let alone one so young as Matt McFadyen.

On the return voyage Matt and the crew again experienced the raw force and power of nature. With Matt at the helm the small craft was pounded by a massive storm 550 nautical miles south of Tasmania. Waves of up to fifty feet high swept across the yacht knocking it over several times. Matt himself had to struggle for his life as the waves continued to knock the boat over and almost washed Matt himself overboard. This harrowing experience and the raw power of nature inspired and motivated Matt to further adventures.

He has since become the youngest Australian to ski to the North Pole, and only the second Australian to accomplish this amazing feat twice. In his second expedition, which he completed in April 2006, he had to negotiate one of the hardest Arctic seasons in years to reach the top of the world.

Now back in Australia Matt has continued with his key note presentations, based around his experiences in Antarctica and now the Arctic, his presentations cover a variety of topics including;

The Journey of life
Turning Dreams into Reality
Overcoming Adversity to Succeed
Proper Planning for life's Adventures
Self Belief
Team Work & Leadership

As a young adventurer, speaker and leader Matt is second to none. His achievements at such a young age are testimony to his hard work and motivation.

His passion for life, his overall presence and above all, his unique story makes him a must see individual and speaker. Client Ovations: Matt McFadyen was an ABSOLUTE hit. It has been a long time since I have seen a speaker hold the whole audience attention for over 40 minutes. Matt painted a picture which I would align with Picasso brilliance, his style is better then some much older speakers who are well entrenched on the circuit.,If this is where Matt is at 23 and just starting...sell me shares ill invest!!,,...His experience left the audience touched by his open sharing of the emotional highs and lows belonging to such an adventure...Highly Motivating.

SWAP Australia

Matt was great! He fitted in very well with the group that we had at our conference. After he spoke he sat with us for quite a while chatting more about his trip and answering many questions that we asked of him.,...We thoroughly enjoyed having Matt at our conference...overall excellent.

NRMA Insurance

The applause that Matt received at the end of his presentation to the National Toastmasters Club was the longest and most sustained that I have ever heard.,,....I have no hesitation in recommending Matt in his ability to deliver a powerful, highly interesting and motivational tale of hardship, endurance and triumph. His presentation also emphasizes the importance of proper preparation and planning in order to achieve success. He delivers an exciting tale with a very definite message to leave with the audience...

National Toastmasters Club

Matt was the guest speaker at our fundraising luncheon, the entire audience was captivated by Matt's presentation. The way he told his story, the emotion he showed and the message he left us all with was truly inspiring. For a 22 year old to leave the audience wanting more as Matt did is a testament to Matt's ability as a speaker. He is a truly remarkable young man with a huge future.,,...I would have no hesitation in recommending Matt as guest speaker

Bankstown City Council

Matt sure knows how to transport an audience. By the end of his presentation I could feel the waves and smell the ice. But the most impressive thing about Matt's story for me was not how professionally and confidently he spoke but the honesty and openness with which he expressed his emotional voyage. Matt holds nothing back in his recitation and this was more moving to me than the feat of sailing a 43 foot yacht to Antarctica. Matt doesn't try to preach a lesson, the motivational life lesson emerges from the fabric of his story and it is the more powerful because of that.,,Everyone in our group who heard him speak were inspired by his planning, dedication and ability to keep going even when his team mates would have carried him. This story embodies the principle that the most important thing in life is the journey, not the destination

ADT Security

Your presentation encapsulated the room, inviting the audience to share in your journey, moving from highs to lows and giving the audience an insight into both the physical and mental strength that it takes to turn a dream into reality. Challenging the audience to accomplish their own goals whilst underpinning the importance of teamwork, the presentation was extremely well received, relevant both in the work place and at home and thought provoking. Your life experiences are testament to your determination in your life journey and we wish you all the best with your future endeavours.

VISA International

Matt has a fantastic personality - very passionate which really comes across in his presentation. Veritas Event Management

Veritas Event Management