Neal Petersen is an award-winning author, solo "Around Alone" racing yachtsman, founder of an investment bank and so much more. Few people have realized their dreams, but even fewer have raced solo around the world and in a home built boat! It is an unparalleled adventure, the longest, most extreme race for any man or woman, 27,000 miles in a boat, nine months at sea ~ alone!

Neal has demonstrated what can happen when one truly lives by goals, planning and preparation, believing there are no obstacles so great that they cannot be overcome. In sharing his high-impact extraordinary adventure, Neal delivers a powerful message that, "In life there are no barriers ~ only solutions!"

As a gifted speaker and storyteller, Neal has over fifteen years experience internationally delivering his history-making story to corporations such as IBM, Genentech, Cisco, Motorola and American Express - all to standing ovations. His high-energy, inspirational keynotes are based on real life experiences which set him apart from speakers who speak on topics.

Neal was rated the best speaker ever at IBM's Global Conference. After the opening keynote presentation to 8,000 attendees, Neal personalized and sold 1,000 copies of his award winning autobiography, Journey of a Hope Merchant, with a solid line out the door for six hours! Unscheduled, but willing, Neal was on a plane three days later to open the sister conference in Europe to another 5,000 attendees. It was history making at IBM.

Neal Petersen has a wonderful spirit and a genuine talent for storytelling. Unique in his delivery, he carries a treasure chest on stage and shows actual footage of rounding Cape Horn. Neal takes his audience on a journey they will long remember. They find the key messages are not just a topic, but rather a philosophy they can incorporate into their lives as well.

Neal is known for his uniqueness, high energy, subtle humor, adaptability and flexibility. He customizes every keynote and is extremely easy to work with.

• No Barriers ~ Only Solutions - Neal Petersen's spellbinding story is one of overcoming enormous adversity, perseverance, believing in the power of a dream and learning. Neal delivers a powerful message of hope, dedication and the will to never let anything stand in the way of your goals.
  
  Through this unique presentation audiences will:
• Realize the importance of having goals and persevering towards achieving them.
• Learn how to turn "perceived" disadvantages into advantages.
• Understand how to balance risks with rewards to overcome barriers.
• The power of positive attitude - anything is attainable
• Understand the importance of on-going knowledge building.
• Learn to take responsibility for actions - with choice there is consequence - choose wisely.