James Benson-King

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James was an excellent speaker, inspiring our teams. We organised a department day with over 80 delegates and James was our inspiring guest speaker. James is personable and friendly, tailoring his talk to inspire our teams. Some feedback from our delegates was, everyone enjoyed the talk and could relate to it, they enjoyed being able to chat with James after our event too. Thank you James. James subtle approach took us through his adventures, with the underlying approaches and skills we can incorporate to achieve our goals, everyone appreciated this. Its was a pleasure to work with James, I hope to again in the future. Well done James.

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James was a fantastic speaker to kick off our year. He tailored his experiences so that they were relatable in our investment background. We had some tech issues that he overcame easily and did not phase him during his session. He is also very prompt at answering any questions you have while planning the session and can cater for any level in the workplace. We received great feedback internally on the session and will definitely implement some of the tools he shared. I highly recommend working with James if you have the opportunity to do so! Good luck with the next challenge!!

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I thoroughly enjoyed the session, the way in which James was able to apply the soft skills learnt from his time in the Financial Industry into such an extreme challenge is very thought provoking. It certainly made me very inspired to push myself out of my comfort zone more. The audience were engaged throughout, and I haven’t seen so many questions asked in a speaker event before, which speaks volumes to the type of audience James’ story brings. I would thoroughly recommend James for more events and hopefully we will be able to bring him back at some point in the future!

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We invited James to speak during Mental Health Awareness Week, and he absolutely delivered something out of the box. His talk brilliantly merged valuable mental health insights with the incredible story of cycling 20,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina. It was not only incredibly informative but also genuinely entertaining. James was super engaging, and everyone had a fantastic time, with many colleagues lingering afterward to ask more questions. I'd give James a 10/10 and highly recommend him if you're looking for an educational and entertaining speaker.

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"James Benson-King, known as "The Biking Viking," delivers an awe-inspiring narrative that intertwines personal challenges with extreme adventures, leaving an indelible mark on his audience. His journey from overcoming a severe childhood heart condition to embarking on a gruelling 20,000-mile cycle from Alaska to Argentina exemplifies a unique blend of resilience and sheer determination. As a speaker, James brings a profound depth of insight from his high-stakes experience in JP Morgan’s Investment Banking Operations, complemented by his global cycling adventures. His humble demeanour, despite his vast achievements, resonates deeply, making his presentations not only motivating but also profoundly relatable. James is a master at captivating his audience, weaving humour and vulnerability into his storytelling, which makes his message of resilience and triumph over adversity not just heard but felt."