Grit & resilience keynote speaker in Brazil
Fortaleza was one of the seven cities in Paris’s 7 marathons on 7 continents. He brings The Grit Code to conferences, companies and universities across Brazil.
Ambition needs staying power
Brazil is the largest economy in Latin America, with São Paulo as its business capital.
Results depend on people who keep going through setbacks and long timelines. That is grit: passion and perseverance for long-term goals.
The Grit Code turns grit into skills teams can train, built from real stories in extreme environments.
Fortaleza, a marathon city
Paris ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 5 days, 21 hours and 51 minutes: Antarctica, Cape Town, Perth, Dubai, Madrid, Fortaleza and Miami.
Fortaleza was one of those seven marathon cities.
Built for rooms that need to perform
Conferences & kick-offs
Annual meetings and leadership summits.
Finance
Resilience for teams under pressure.
Founders & tech
Grit for founders.
Talks for Brazilian audiences
The Grit Code
Resilience, mental toughness and high performance, built from real stories in extreme environments.
Grit Deconstruction workshop
A hands-on session that maps where your team breaks under pressure and builds a plan to fix it.
Virtual keynote
For regional and hybrid teams, with expedition footage and live Q&A.
Host / MC / panel
A TV presenter to keep summits, forums and award nights on time and on energy.
Tested at sea, on the ice and on stage
7 marathons, 7 continents
Antarctica, Cape Town, Perth, Dubai, Madrid, Fortaleza and Miami in 5 days, 21 hours and 51 minutes.
Rowed the Pacific
In 2023 he rowed 4,800 km across the Pacific with three teammates, raising more than £150,000 for marine conservation.
Shows in 123 countries
His adventure TV shows are distributed in 123 countries, and Guy in Dubai has 22 million views.
Past audiences include TEDx Amman, the UN Tourism General Assembly, COP28, Expo 2020, the US Army, DHL, Nokia, Kraft Heinz, IHG and Durlston Partners. See past speaking events →
In person or virtual
Available for in-person events in Brazil, or virtually in your local time zone.
Organisers usually book Paris about 3 months ahead.
Paris presents in English. Organisers can arrange a Portuguese interpreter if the audience would benefit.
From the organisers
I’ve had the privilege of witnessing Paris Norriss in action as a storyteller, motivator and a true catalyst for transformation. Through his powerful awe-inspiring adventures, he doesn’t just recount tales of endurance and grit, he lives them.
I had the pleasure of working with Paris during TEDxAmman, the largest TEDx event in the MENA region, where he joined us as one of our inspiring speakers. From the very start, he showed professionalism, positivity, and contagious enthusiasm that uplifted everyone around him.
Paris is both captivating and uplifting. We appreciated his open, honest, and heartfelt journey. His raw and genuine account of his pioneering adventure underlines his resilience and grit against any obstacle he faced. His story is highly impactful and we found it inspiring to deliver more passion, energy and a collaborative spirit.
Cities we cover in Brazil
Grit tested on Brazilian soil
Brazil is one of Latin America’s largest markets for corporate conferences, with São Paulo as the commercial hub and strong event activity across state capitals. Paris Norriss already has a personal link to the country: Fortaleza was one of the seven cities in his 7 marathons on 7 continents challenge, completed in 5 days, 21 hours and 51 minutes.
He is a keynote speaker on grit and mindset and CEO of Blazing Sand Studios. The Grit Code also draws on the 2023 Pacific row of 4,800 km that raised more than £150,000 for marine conservation. His TV shows have been distributed in 123 countries, and Guy in Dubai has 22 million views.
Past speaking clients include Nokia, DHL, Kraft Heinz, IHG, Dubai Airports, Expo 2020, COP28 and the UN Tourism General Assembly.
Rooms that need staying power
- Leadership and strategy offsites.
- Sales and commercial kick-offs.
- Operations, industrial and energy audiences.
- Technology and AI transformation programmes.
Formats: 45–60 minute keynote, 30–45 minute virtual version, optional Grit Deconstruction workshop, or hosting as MC.
Cities we cover in Brazil
Dedicated pages: Keynote speaker São Paulo and Keynote speaker Fortaleza. Other Brazilian cities are available in person or virtually. All locations →
Proof behind the talk
- 7 marathons on 7 continents, including Fortaleza, in 5 days, 21 hours and 51 minutes.
- Pacific row of 4,800 km in 2023.
- TV distribution in 123 countries.
- CEO of Blazing Sand Studios.
- Clients including Nokia, DHL, Kraft Heinz, IHG, Dubai Airports, Expo 2020, COP28 and UN Tourism.
FAQ
Can I book Paris Norriss as a keynote speaker in Brazil?
Yes. Paris is available for conferences, leadership events and universities in Brazil, in person or virtually in your local time zone.
Has Paris been to Brazil?
Yes. Fortaleza was one of the seven cities in his 7 marathons on 7 continents.
Does Paris present in Portuguese?
Paris presents in English. Organisers can arrange an interpreter if the audience would benefit, and every talk is tailored in a briefing call.
How far ahead should we book?
Organisers usually book Paris about 3 months ahead. Shorter notice is sometimes possible, so it is always worth asking.
How long is The Grit Code keynote?
The flagship keynote runs 45 to 60 minutes including Q&A. Paris also delivers 90-minute to half-day workshops and 30 to 45-minute virtual keynotes.
Does he speak in São Paulo?
Yes. São Paulo has its own page, and he also speaks virtually for Brazilian teams.
Is a workshop available?
Yes. The Grit Deconstruction workshop runs from 90 minutes to half a day.
Can the keynote be virtual?
Yes. A 30–45 minute virtual version is available.
Who has Paris spoken for?
Past clients include Nokia, DHL, Kraft Heinz, IHG, Dubai Airports, Expo 2020, COP28 and the UN Tourism General Assembly.
Bring grit to your next event in Brazil
Tell us the date, the city, the audience and what you want them to walk out with. You will get a straight answer on availability and fit. Prefer to talk first? Book a call.
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