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 Roz Savage Interested in booking this speaker? Call 01329 841652 Back to Our Consultants > |
Roz is an experienced speaker, and has inspired, enlightened and entertained audiences on both sides of the Atlantic with her anecdotes about life on the ocean and the life lessons she learned. Speaking engagements to date include schools, charity events, black tie dinners, corporate entertainment, yacht clubs and rowing clubs, in locations as diverse as London, Oxford, New York, Michigan, Virginia, Florida, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Colorado and Oregon. In November 2005 Roz Savage, a 38-year-old former management consultant, set out from the Canaries to row 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, alone and unsupported. She arrived to a rapturous welcome in Antigua on 13th March 2006, 103 days later. The ocean gradually stripped down the boat to bare essentials, with the stove, music system and navigation instruments failing. All four of her oars broke before the halfway point – two while rowing and two when her boat capsized in 20 foot waves. Determined not to surrender her unsupported status by calling for replacements, she patched them up and battled on even when her unwieldy oars caused grinding shoulder pain. Her satellite phone failed on 17th February presenting Roz with her toughest psychological challenge yet, total isolation, for the remaining four weeks of the row. During her epic voyage Roz acquired a loyal following around the globe as internet users logged on to her inspiring, insightful and entertaining dispatches. They will now be eagerly awaiting her next adventure – ‘I want to keep pushing my limits - the Pacific awaits.’ “We laughed & cried with you. Truly an uplifting tale. DO keep rowing...AND sparkling!” Frank Betush -Adventurers’ Club of Los Angeles “You have created a buzz in our community and set a lot of minds, (young and old) in motion to create their own personal challenges, as well as ways that they can push the limits of human perception.” Tim Sheeper -triathlon coach “An outstanding success, so much so that every member present stood up in unison to honor her with resounding applause. Her talk was fluent, friendly, self-assured... Stupendously informative and spiritually uplifting!” Claude L. Hulet - professor, researcher, author, boater “Her successful adventure stands out in the annals of the greatest tests of individual ingenuity, courage, strength, and perseverance. She is engaging, funny, honest and humble.” Paul T Isley III - mountaineer, scuba diver, explorer “Professional, witty and compelling... a polished speaker who connects with her audience.” Jim Dorsey - Adventurers’ Club of Los Angeles “A captive audience of 400 adolescent boys is a very “hard sell,” but Roz connected in a way that most public speakers only aspire to. Of course the story itself (and the video footage) was riveting, and her solo crossing was an extraordinary achievement, but it was Roz’ warmth, humor, accessibility and authenticity that captured our hearts. When Roz drove away in her little yellow truck, she left behind an energized and inspired community. ” From Deb Caughron, Director of Outdoor Education, Woodberry Forest School “Your talk on Saturday night was incredible. When it got to the part of you hugging your Mom, I don’t think there was a dry eye in the place! You really wowed them.” Dave Conley - Florida “Our MOSI CIRQLE event was spectacular -- because of you! We thank you very, very much for: being beautiful inside and out; for being articulate and passionate about your craft and your dreams and for being gracious and interested in Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry.” Debbie Donliner - MOSI, Florida “One of the most motivational stories of our time... We were extremely pleased with how the younger audience responded to her lecture with enthusiasm and imagination. Her way of engaging an audience to share in her remarkable experience exemplifies the true essence of her voyage - an absolute inspiration!” Shani Jefferson - Museum of Science & Industry, Tampa, Florida |
