The only person ever to summit the world’s highest mountain and cross the world’s largest sand desert.

Stories from the edge of human experience

A world-renowned adventurer, successful entrepreneur and sought-after performance coach, Jamie knows what it takes to lead and succeed under pressure. After climbing Mount Everest twice and conquering the Seven Summits, Jamie crossed Arabia’s Empty Quarter on foot. A performance consultant for numerous NHL teams, he brings extraordinary real-world experience to the stage.

Jamie stood on the top of Everest twice — in 1997 and 2010. But failed the first two times. He crossed the barren Empty Quarter on foot alongside camels, learning to trust ancient cultures for survival. He launched and ran a bricks & mortar retail operation for 14 years and was founder and CEO of an e-commerce start-up. And he’s been a sought-after speaker and facilitator for more than 25 years.

Jamie Clarke brings a treasure trove of stories back from the edge of an adventurous life: stories of triumph and heartache, kindness and defeat. When you hear Jamie speak, you’ll get goosebumps. But you’ll also get sore sides from laughter and share tears of compassion.

Storytellers don’t get any closer to the edge of human experience.

Jamie’s upbeat perspectives from the roof of the world to the peaks of business success have made him a favorite with leading companies and pro sports franchises. The Stanley Cup-winning Capitals, Olympic Gold Medal Team Canada, IBM, Kraft, NFL and The Wall Street Journal have learned from his stories of perseverance, leadership and teambuilding.

With infectious energy, captivating storytelling and a signature blend of humour and sincerity, Jamie delivers powerful, practical lessons on courage, resilience, leadership and teamwork that leave audiences inspired, entertained and ready to take action.