Tori James

Tori James FRGS is a record-breaking adventurer and internationally respected keynote speaker who has taken on some of the most extreme challenges on the planet.

At just 25, Tori became the first Welsh woman to summit Mount Everest. Her expedition was documented in the BBC television programme On Top of the World, and she later chronicled the journey in her book Peak Performance, which explores the mindset, resilience and teamwork required to succeed in extreme environments.

Tori was also a member of the first all-female team to complete The Polar Challenge, a 360-mile race to the Magnetic North Pole. She went on to set the record for the longest open-sea kayak crossing in UK waters, covering 200km as part of the Beeline Britain team, who became the first to travel in a straight line from Land’s End to John O’Groats.

Her expeditions extend across continents, including cycling the full length of New Zealand  a journey of more than 2,400km alongside numerous mountain, polar, endurance cycling and kayaking challenges.

Despite these extraordinary achievements, Tori’s speaking style is widely praised for its authenticity, humility and relevance. She brings her adventures back to everyday life, demonstrating how perseverance, teamwork and purpose can transform performance, wellbeing and mental health.

Keynote Speaker & Trainer

Tori is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, delivering inspirational and practical talks for organisations around the world. She regularly speaks at major conferences and corporate events, while also working extensively with schools, colleges and universities to help young people recognise and realise their potential.

Her presentations offer powerful insights into:

• Leadership Under Pressure
• High-Performing Teams
• Resilience and Mental Wellbeing
• Decision-Making in Uncertain Environments.

Tori also designs and delivers adventure-inspired leadership programmes, specialising in high-performance teams. Her work includes engaging masterclasses and immersive multi-day training programmes for organisations across a wide range of sectors.

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📧 E-Mail info@primeperformers.co.uk
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