Isaac Kenyon: Resilience Built in the Real World
Isaac Kenyon’s authority on resilience and performance is forged far beyond theory. He has swum across open seas, rowed oceans where teamwork and endurance were tested daily, climbed major mountains, and completed a full-distance Ironman triathlon wearing a 15kg weighted vest to demonstrate sustainable performance under extreme load. In a world-first eco-adventure, he cycled across dangerous seas on a waterbike, exploring ESG leadership and humanity’s relationship with nature. These expeditions raised over £1 million for meaningful causes and have positively impacted more than 500,000 people worldwide. Every story Isaac shares is grounded in lived experience, not abstraction.
Mental Health, Burnout, and Human Performance
As a mental health survivor who has overcome burnout, eco-anxiety, and profound personal despair, Isaac speaks with rare honesty and credibility. He understands the internal pressures leaders and teams face and how quickly performance erodes when wellbeing is ignored. His keynotes create psychological safety while challenging audiences to rethink how they work, lead, and recover. In a world where burnout affects 9 in 10 employees, Isaac equips organisations with practical frameworks to protect mental health, build resilience, and sustain energy over time without sacrificing ambition.
Sustainable Leadership Under Pressure
Isaac specialises in sustainability leadership that goes beyond strategy decks and policies. He connects ESG, performance, and wellbeing into one coherent leadership approach. By linking human resilience with environmental responsibility, he helps leaders make better decisions under pressure and build cultures that endure. His work shows that sustainability starts with people: how they think, lead, recover, and reconnect with purpose. These insights resonate strongly with leaders facing growing expectations from investors, customers, regulators, and employees.
Nature-Connected Leadership and Purpose
A Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, the British Exploring Society, the Scientific Exploration Society, and the Geological Society of London, Isaac brings scientific credibility to his work on nature-connected leadership. He demonstrates how reconnection with nature enhances clarity, resilience, and ethical decision-making. His sessions help leaders rediscover purpose, align values with action, and lead with calm confidence in uncertain environments. This perspective is particularly powerful for organisations seeking meaning alongside performance.
Proven Impact for Global Organisations
Isaac has delivered more than 100 corporate keynotes across the world and maintains an average speaker rating of 9/10. His sessions consistently drive behavioural change, with 88% of attendees reporting a more positive mindset and 9 out of 10 feeling more energised and confident after his talks. He has worked with organisations including the United Nations, BBC, Adidas, Standard Chartered Bank, Accenture, and Swiss Re, supporting teams to become calmer, more focused, and more purpose-driven in demanding environments.
Founder, CEO, and Change-Maker
As Founder and CEO of B Corporation Climate Explorers CIC, Isaac helps organisations embed sustainable practices, resilience, and inclusive mental health culture into everyday work. He also serves as a trustee for the mental health charity Mind, reinforcing his long-term commitment to impact beyond the stage. Whether delivering a keynote, leadership programme, or coaching engagement, Isaac brings integrity, inspiration, and practical tools that leaders can apply immediately.
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