Yossi Ghinsberg

Author of Jungle and Laws of the Jungle, Yossi Ghinsberg is one of the most compelling speakers of his generation. Yossi's messages are inspirational and unique based on a personal story that must be heard to be believed.

In the midst of the uncharted Amazon, after losing his three companions, a young Israeli traveller is tested to the extreme through 20 harrowing days of sheer survival.  A riveting storyteller, Yossi Ghinsberg relives his ordeal while sweeping audiences into the depths of the primordial jungle.

His first book 'Jungle', based on this incredible adventure, soon became an international bestseller. The Discovery Channel has also recently released a feature length documentary film based on Yossi's story called Escape from the Amazon.

Born and raised in Israel, Yossi served three years in the Israeli Navy on the Red Sea. Following his experiences in the Amazon, Yossi developed a love for the region and set about initiating The Chalalan Project. Chalalan is now one of the most celebrated Eco-Tourism resorts in the Amazon demonstrating to the world that it is possible to create environmental projects that are both commercially sustainable and engage whole communities into action.

Yossi now speaks to his audiences about survival and the ability to take vision and turn it into reality. His keynote presentations are suited for organisations looking to inspire and motivate people toward their goals, despite adversity or unfavourable circumstances. Yossi's keynotes are most appropriate for audiences seeking an uplifting message, whilst also bringing about positive change and discussion long after the event. Some of the messages audiences have experienced include The importance of a clear vision, What it takes to adapt to change and how to deal with adversity from a calm and centred place.

Time and again Yossi's presentations leave people on the edge of their seats, momentarily transported and reminded of the natural survival instincts that we all possess. The subtitle of his recently published second book Laws of the Jungle says it all.

Yossi's key messages include:

Abundance - scarcity is a delusion, we live in abundant universe.
Cooperation - the best way to build and conduct a healthy business is to view it as an ecosystem.
Leadership - true leaders don't serve their ego, but the greater good of their company and society.
Pursuit of Happen-ness - the art of responding to life as it unfolds from a place of strength and balance.
Values - how to achieve your business and personal success while still retaining your values.
Growth - evolution is achieved by raising our collective level of awareness, each individual is essential.

PROGRAMS:

THE POWER TO SURVIVE
After a tragic separation from his friends, one man is lost alone for weeks in the heart of the Amazon with no food or weapons, in the midst of the worst rainy season in decades. Through this amazing experience Yossi Ghinsberg takes his audiences on an emotional experience of inner strength and self-discovery. This keynote presentation is based on Yossi's international bestseller "Jungle", now also a documentary produced by the Discovery Channel. Apart from the sheer excitement of Yossi's presentation, his delivery empowers audiences to adapt to their circumstances. They learn that we are co-creators of our own realities. Adversity is part of life; being a victim a matter of choice. 

SAILING THE SEAS OF CHANGE
It is not the strongest of the species that survives nor the most intelligent, but the one most adaptable to change. This famous adage by Charles Darwin reminds us that change is the only constant. As inherent and inevitable as change is, it is still perceived by many individuals and organizations as a problem. A master storyteller, Yossis keynote on change is not a lecture but a journey. He takes audiences far above their judgments, allowing access to new perspectives while maintaining their own responsibility and power.

LAWS OF THE JUNGLE - Jaguars Don't Need Self-Help Books
The only species that separates and alienates itself from nature is our own. Isolated in that seclusion we either try to dominate nature or protect ourselves from it. In this keynote, Yossi asks his audience to see the big picture and remember that it is our birthright to be and feel part of our planet and the entire universe we live in. The teaching of the 'Laws of the Jungle' to audiences has a direct impact, bringing breakthroughs and transformations to both individuals and organizations. The Laws of the Jungle can be delivered as a 60 to 90 minute keynote or extended to a three hour breakout session.

THE MANIFESTATION OF VISION - Eightfold Path of Action
Success is the most sought after need of individuals and organizations. Yet success seems elusive as it is defined in many different ways and always seems to belong somewhere in the future. Through eight carefully crafted actions, The Manifestation of Vision participants are initiated into a new realm of possibilities, where the present moment is of clarity and the futures are unrestricted. The Eightfold Path of Action indicates that this course is about doing rather than thinking about it, enabling and empowering participants to meet any adversity as a challenge and confront it as a consolidated team. Following the seminar all attendees receive access to a closed discussion forum for continued support and ongoing change. 

Client Ovations: Yossi's story is inspiring to everyone - it is a story about human survival. However, through his experiences, Yossi provides thought-provoking questions to understanding oneself and the purpose of life. He captivated the audience through his demonstration of strength and bravery, his path to self-discovery and his enthusiasm in story telling. We all have dreams and he brought alive the realisation that in order to achieve our dreams we have to make sacrifices. The sharing of his experiences has made a difference to each person in the audience and that is a very special talent to have.

Cutting Edge Dinner

Yossi researched our company and our aims beforehand and delivered a speech that involved stories of his journey in life, it was not a cardboard presentation. His motivational speech made a difference to the audience.

Bayer CropScience

I felt he would be an ideal candidate to inspire and encourage our Sales Team to new heights and to push the boundaries. I am pleased to say that Yossi's presentation did achieve the desired results. Everyone who participated had nothing but glowing references and felt an enormous sense of exhilaration.

Olympus

Thank you for your invaluable contribution to our recent Nokia Day conference. Your address was perfectly suited to our overall theme of 'continuous learning'. Feedback received from the group was outstanding which can only be attributed to your ability to communicate the events you experienced whilst in the Amazon. The storytelling of 'The Holy Grail' at the themed dinner was superb with all staff mesmerized by your presentation. In addition, your morning meditation session provided an excellent means of recovery following the festivities of the previous evening. Your contribution to the success of the Nokia Day was significant and for that we are most grateful.

Nokia Telecommunications

Thank you again for your involvement in our recent Customer Care conference. Your story and style of delivery was extremely moving and inspiring, as you saw for yourself. You speak in a way that allows your audience to relate the content easily to their own situations, making it all the more powerful an address. Now, over a month since the conference, I am still receiving requests for your book!

Telstra

Yossi's story is an inspiration and demonstrated clearly the strength of the human mind and what it is capable of achieving. The sincerity and passion with which he delivers his story endeared him to all the delegates present. The reception after his first presentation was such that we invited Yossi to make a second presentation on the following day. His easy going style and broad perspective on life made him an instant success with all those present and he was generous in the time he was willing to share with all the delegates and their partners throughout the cruise. Talking to him and sharing his views on a variety of topics only served to confirm the depth of his thinking and the caliber of the man

Sigma Pharmaceuticals

This Monday, I had the honor of watching Yossi totally captivate an audience. What an incredible storyteller! AND his story is one of the best I've seen for inspiring organizations that are going through tough stuff. Yossi puts things into perspective - a perspective that inspires us to treasure each adversity because life is never short of a miracle. Yossi's experience is like something you would read in a novel and his presentation is so powerful it's like attending a movie. The big difference is he uses no visuals - his words are so powerful that you are in the jungle, in the rushing waterfall and experiencing everything with him as if you were the one lost in the jungle. Yossi's Power to Survive (the title of his signature keynote) is a must see / hear / experience for every organization who need to breathe life into their people!

CMI Speakers

As you are aware at Aegis we have some incredibly powerful speakers at our annual meetings, but you are among the most impressive we have ever had.,,It was amazing to all who attended how you could weave a gripping tale of survival in the Amazon, against all odds, into a story that had practical application in all of our lives. Somehow you were able to open up the complexities of the universe with all its wonders and its bounty and demonstrate how it has a positive message that correlates to the most common levels of everyday life. Our team of senior managers left your presentation filled with an inspiring view of how each of them could take the adversities that are sometimes thrown at them, put these challenges in perspective and turn them into positive growth experiences. Yours is a message not of some ethereal value, but it touches all who hear it with a sense of wonder and of awe at the power each of us has. For me, personally, I know your message is something I will always carry with me.

COO Aegis Living

Spectacular, inspiring, emotional, breathtaking... all of these supaerlatives and more have been used by delegates who were privileged to hear you. You have touched many hearts with your wonderful story and people who have now read your book following the conference have kept talking about this 'inspiring man called Yossi Ghinsberg'

Travelscene American Express

I urge you to hear Yossi' s story. I have never seen a packed room of around 700 people be so totally absorbed at a convention session in my career. My children aged 10 and 13 years also had the opportunity to hear Yossi that day- and I am so glad, as age holds no barriers to Yossi's sensitive life messages.

National Insurance Brokers Association

Your story and style of delivery was extremely moving and inspiring. You speak in a way that allows your audience to relate the content easily to their own situations, making it all the more powerful an address.

Telstra

You gave everything and more than I could have hoped for in your speech, your demeanor and in graciousness. Many people have commented to me how moved they were by your amazing story, by your honesty, humility and the courage you showed us by sharing the impact your journey had on you as a human being. I am honored to have met you and to have had the privilege of creating, through you, a profound experience for the audience. Thank you for being so generous with your time and joining us for the evening events. That made the whole experience even more wonderful for us.

VP, Strategic Business Development, CI Investments

Personally moved & transformed my thoughts - would use in a heartbeat

Xenia Consulting