The Tempest Two help leaders and teams unlock human potential, build resilience, and perform under pressure in a fast-changing world.
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“A massive thanks to The Tempest Two for being part of our big day. You inspired us all to push boundaries and reach new heights. Your talk was incredibly inspiring, hearing about the journeys you have taken on and the mindset you have adapted was simply brilliant.”
Ben Francis, Founder & CEO
Gymshark
The Tempest Two are globally recognised performance consultants and motivational speakers specialising in human potential, mindset transformation, and high-performing cultures. Made up of Tommy Caulfield and James Whittle, they work with some of the world’s most innovative organisations, including JP Morgan, BNY, Airbnb, Microsoft, and Amazon. Their work focuses on helping leaders and teams rethink what they are capable of and unlock sustainable performance in environments defined by constant change, uncertainty, and pressure.
The Tempest Two are performance consultants and speakers known for helping organisations unlock human potential where it matters most. Tommy Caulfield and James Whittle combine deep expertise in performance psychology with powerful storytelling and experiential learning. Their approach is grounded in real-world application, focusing on how mindset, behaviour, and culture shape results over time. Working across industries and continents, they support organisations navigating complexity, rapid change, and high expectations.
At the heart of The Tempest Two’s work is the ability to shift mindset and behaviour at scale. Using science-backed performance psychology and habit design, they help individuals and teams build adaptability, mental resilience, and clarity under pressure. Their sessions challenge limiting beliefs, redefine what high performance looks like, and equip people with practical tools to sustain energy and focus when demands increase. The result is a measurable shift in how teams think, act, and collaborate.
Tommy and James are known for translating extreme performance lessons into everyday organisational reality. Their frameworks are forged in environments where failure has real consequences and quitting is always an option. From rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic to scaling the 3,000-foot wall of El Capitan, their experiences provide compelling insight into resilience, ownership, and decision-making under pressure. These stories are not used for spectacle, but as practical anchors for lessons that leaders and teams can apply immediately.
The Tempest Two help organisations develop cultures where people take responsibility, embrace discomfort, and show up at their best. Their work strengthens psychological safety while raising standards of accountability and performance. By focusing on habits, behaviours, and shared language, they support long-term cultural change rather than short-term motivation. This approach helps teams remain effective and aligned, even as priorities shift and challenges intensify.
Their keynotes and programmes are energetic, engaging, and highly actionable. Whether delivering at global conferences, facilitating leadership offsites, or advising executive teams, The Tempest Two create experiences that leave a lasting impact. Sessions are designed to spark reflection, encourage honest conversation, and drive meaningful behaviour change. Organisations consistently report improved collaboration, stronger leadership capability, and greater confidence in navigating uncertainty.
Book The Tempest Two for your event if you are looking for speakers who combine credibility, inspiration, and practical performance tools. Tommy Caulfield and James Whittle bring a rare blend of scientific insight and lived experience, helping organisations unlock potential and perform at a higher level, no matter how turbulent the landscape becomes. Their work leaves teams better equipped to adapt, lead, and deliver world-class performance when it counts most.
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“A massive thanks to The Tempest Two for being part of our big day. You inspired us all to push boundaries and reach new heights. Your talk was incredibly inspiring, hearing about the journeys you have taken on and the mindset you have adapted was simply brilliant.”
Ben Francis, Founder & CEO Gymshark
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“The Tempest Two joined us on the High Performance Live Tour and were exceptional. The crowd reacted brilliantly to their compelling and entertaining presentation. They have a unique and engaging way of making amazing physical challenges seem relatable. The 1300 people in the audience were on their feet and we cannot wait to work with them again.”
Jake Humphrey, Founder High Performance Podcast
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“We wanted an experience that truly embodied the Airbnb values in a way that did not feel prescribed. What Tom and James delivered exceeded all our expectations. Enthralled and captivated fall short of describing how our team felt.”
Airbnb Head of Ground Control
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“These two are different because their attitude is infectious and they look beyond what you have asked them to do and give you something better.”
BNY Global CMO
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“The way these two conduct themselves is something to be admired. They have spoken at our yearly conference and hosted the global #Hackweek initiative, speaking live to every Dropbox office around the world. On both occasions, my inbox was filled with words of delight from colleagues and clients. These are two humble young men showing us all how to approach life and work in a truly unique way.”
Dropbox Head of Marketing
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“We had The Tempest Two come to the World Headquarters of Nike to speak to the brand teams of Nike Women and the Training Category. They did an incredible job engaging the entire group and as delivery skills go, they were without doubt some of the best speakers I have seen. There is a fine line between being purely entertaining and delivering a message, which they did beautifully. Engaging stories, real life examples and a tone that encouraged participation, while delivering insights around leadership, teamwork and accountability. Very well received.”
Nike SVP Brand
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“Epic Dot Com. The Tempest Two ran our second ever NextGen Summit and attendees are still buzzing. Tom and James are officially part of the Bacardi family and were the perfect speakers and hosts for the second year launch of the Bacardi Company’s Next Gen Strategy. The Tempest Two are daring, future thinking, fun, collaborative and all round champions. I would recommend them again in a heartbeat.”
Bacardi Chief Next Gen Officer
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“Tom and James are two of the very best. Our team could not stop talking about their incredible achievements, their rollercoaster story and most amazingly the fact that they are two normal people who have learned to remove ‘can’t’ from their vocabulary and in doing so have completed some awe inspiring challenges. Their presence and inspirational talk, alongside stunning visuals and comedy moments, created a real buzz for the whole event that set a highly motivational tone for our annual kick off.”
Head of Commercial Microsoft
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“We brought The Tempest Two in to speak at a global event for our senior leadership team in Miami. Over the years, I have struggled with finding speakers who truly deliver excellence. On this occasion, excellence was achieved. I have recommended them to numerous stakeholders in teams across JPM, and to this day have never felt so inspired by an hour long talk. Superb on all fronts.”
Chief of Staff J.P. Morgan
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“We booked Tom and James for a global conference in Denver after speaking to a London colleague who told us we had to use them. She was not mistaken. What The Tempest Two delivered in 60 minutes has been spoken about amongst attendees for months. The way they crafted their keynote around a specific brief was incredible. I speak about them regularly to friends and family, a genuine impact was made.”
Senior VP Google
Keynote by The Tempest Two:
Unlock your team’s potential with a keynote that blends inspiring adventure stories and performance psychology. Learn why stepping outside your comfort zone accelerates growth and gain practical strategies to build resilience, overcome limits and perform at your best both personally and professionally.
Takeaways: Growth mindset fundamentals, navigating growth zones, neuroscience of resilience and willpower.
Keynote by The Tempest Two:
In a fast-changing world, adaptability is essential. This keynote shows how to build a learning mindset, face uncertainty with confidence and turn disruption into opportunity. Help your teams embrace new technologies, lead with agility and move through change with resilience and purpose.
Takeaways: Adapting to obstacles, reframing change as opportunity, techniques for learning and growth.
Keynote by The Tempest Two:
Leadership is defined by behaviour, not hierarchy. Tommy and James share stories of stepping into the unknown and making bold decisions when no playbook existed, showing how courage and integrity drive performance. Audiences leave with tools to build strong culture, communicate clearly and elevate team performance.
Takeaways: Culture building, high performance communication, accountability.
Watch The Tempest Two in action!
Watch The Tempest Two in action!
