Fear is often seen as a barrier, but what if it were your greatest ally? In this keynote, Vicki reframes fear as an opportunity rather than a limitation. Drawing on neuroscience-backed techniques and her own experiences in extreme environments, she reveals how individuals and teams can transform anxiety into courageous action and strategic decision-making. Attendees learn how to use fear as fuel for innovation, resilience, and personal growth.

Audience takeaways:

• Learn practical neuroscience-based strategies to reframe fear as opportunity.

• Build confidence in making bold decisions under uncertainty.

• Transform anxiety into purposeful, courageous action.

Most people operate far below their true capacity. In this inspiring session, Vicki shares how to access the “secret 60%” — the untapped reserves of strength, resilience, and capability we all possess. Using powerful real-world examples from record-breaking adventures, she empowers teams to move beyond self-imposed limits, unlocking breakthrough performance and redefining what’s possible.

Audience takeaways:

• Discover how to access hidden potential and push beyond comfort zones.

• Redefine personal and organizational limits for sustained growth.

• Gain tools to elevate performance through mindset mastery.

In high-pressure situations, it is not strength alone that defines success — it is emotional endurance. Vicki demonstrates how to build resilience, manage stress, and navigate uncertainty with clarity. Sharing lessons from extreme endurance challenges, she teaches leaders and teams how to remain adaptable, composed, and solution-focused even in turbulent times.

Audience takeaways:

• Build resilience to remain calm and effective under pressure.

• Develop strategies for navigating uncertainty and complexity.

• Harness emotional endurance to sustain performance long term.

Growth never happens in comfort zones. This keynote challenges individuals and organizations to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for transformation. Vicki shares actionable strategies that help teams build adaptability, break boundaries, and cultivate the courage required for breakthrough results. Audiences leave inspired to lean into challenge and thrive in demanding environments.

Audience takeaways:

• Understand how discomfort drives growth and innovation.

• Gain practical tools to embrace and manage discomfort effectively.

• Build adaptability and resilience for sustained performance.

Success is not just about achieving goals — it is about achieving them with integrity, balance, and purpose. In this keynote, Vicki explores how to align ambition with authentic values, leading with compassion while still striving for excellence. Through her own transformative experiences, she shows how “winning well” creates not just results, but meaningful, lasting success for organizations and individuals.

Audience takeaways:

• Redefine success to balance achievement with authenticity and purpose.

• Learn how to lead with courage and compassion in high-pressure contexts.

• Create a culture of sustainable, meaningful performance.

Every barrier can be broken with deliberate resilience. In this keynote, Vicki shares how to cultivate resilience as a skill, enabling teams to adapt quickly, recover from setbacks, and perform at their best. Drawing from her record-setting feats, she demonstrates how resilience transforms not only individual mindsets but also the collective power of high-performing teams.

Audience takeaways:

• Build deliberate resilience to excel through adversity.

• Empower teams to adapt and thrive in changing environments.

• Foster a culture of collaboration and collective strength.