Ed is available for speaking engagements for a variety of events.

Pushing Past the Breaking Point: Keynotes and After Dinner Speaking
The greatest battles in life are rarely fought against physical obstacles; they are fought in the quiet spaces of the mind. As an extreme marathon swimmer, I have spent two decades testing the absolute limits of human endurance across the world’s most hostile waterways. From surviving painful jellyfish swarms in the Irish Sea to navigating the pitch-black currents of Manhattan Island at 2:00 AM, my journey has been a masterclass in psychological resilience, strategic execution, and the art of failing forward. I translate these high-stakes lessons from the ocean into powerful, real-world keynotes that inspire corporate teams, schools, and private audiences to conquer their own deep water.

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After Dinner Speaking

An engaging, high-energy storyteller who brings the raw, humorous, and deeply moving realities of elite marathon swimming to life, perfect for captivating audiences at corporate, club, and charity events.

Corporate Presentations

An experienced keynote speaker who brings the extreme psychological demands of ocean endurance into actionable strategies for business leadership, high-performance mindsets, and collective team resilience.

School Assemblies

A motivational speaker who tours the region weekly, using gripping real-world tales of frozen seas and jellyfish swarms to teach children the vital importance of dreaming big and building resilience.

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