Grit keynotes in Perth, a marathon city
Perth is one of the seven cities where Paris ran a marathon in his 7-continent challenge. He brings The Grit Code to its resources, corporate and university audiences.
One of the seven
Paris ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 5 days, 21 hours and 51 minutes: Antarctica, Cape Town, Perth, Dubai, Madrid, Fortaleza and Miami.
Perth is the capital of Western Australia and a centre for the mining and resources industry.
Long projects in remote places need grit, the mix of passion and perseverance behind long-term goals.
Who Paris speaks to in Perth
Mining and resources
Resilience for teams on long projects.
Energy
Keynotes for operations leaders.
Conferences
Main-stage keynotes.
Universities
Talks for students.
Where Perth meets
The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre hosts resources and industry conferences.
- Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre – on the Swan River foreshore
- City hotels – in the CBD
Ways to book Paris in Perth
Most Perth organisers book the 45–60 minute Grit Code keynote. Teams that want depth add a Grit Deconstruction workshop of 90 minutes to half a day, remote audiences get a 30–45 minute virtual version, and Paris can also host and moderate full-day events. Compare formats →
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
4,800 km in 2023, raising more than £150,000 for marine conservation.
Hear Paris talk about running 7 marathons in 5 days. Podcast: 7 marathons in 5 days · Keynote speaker Sydney
Speaking in Perth, in person or virtually
Available for in-person events in Perth, or virtually in your local time zone.
Organisers typically book speakers about three months ahead, so an early enquiry gives the best chance of your preferred date.
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Perth’s economy and who the talk is for
Perth has a population of about 2,141,834 (2021 figure, Wikidata), which makes it a substantial market for conferences, leadership events and company gatherings.
Companies headquartered in Perth include Woodside Energy (petroleum industry), Wesfarmers (conglomerate), Fortescue Ltd (mining), South32 (mining industry) and Iluka Resources (mining).
Mining (Fortescue Ltd and Iluka Resources). Mining and resources teams work in tough environments where endurance matters. Paris’s stories from the Antarctic marathon and the Pacific row translate directly to remote-site and safety audiences.
Energy and resources (Woodside Energy). For energy and resources businesses, grit is about consistency over decades-long assets. Paris shows how small, repeatable routines beat bursts of motivation, using the 7 marathons on 7 continents as the case study.
Manufacturing and engineering (South32). Manufacturing and engineering audiences value process. The Grit Code breaks grit into habits that can be practised on a production line or a project site, using the discipline of a 4,800 km ocean row as the example.
How a Grit Code session works
- Paris starts with a short briefing call to understand the room, the sector and the challenge in front of it.
- The keynote uses film from his expeditions and TV work to make each idea concrete.
- Many organisers pair it with a Grit Deconstruction workshop or ask Paris to host the full day.
The content is shaped around Perth organisations and their goals, so the room hears examples that match its own challenges. Paris presents as an adventurer and CEO of Blazing Sand Studios, not as a theorist.
Credentials at a glance
- In 2023 he rowed 4,800 km across the Pacific with three teammates, raising more than £150,000 for marine conservation.
- Past speaking clients include Nokia, DHL, Kraft Heinz, IHG, Dubai Airports, Expo 2020, COP28 and the UN Tourism General Assembly.
- He is the CEO of Blazing Sand Studios, an AI video production company.
- He ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 5 days, 21 hours and 51 minutes.
Perth marathon leg, no Australian clients
Paris has not had clients in Australia. His Australia tie is the Perth leg of his 7 marathons on 7 continents challenge, completed in 5 days, 21 hours and 51 minutes.
Australian organisers can still book The Grit Code in person or virtually. These pages are for booking, not a list of past Australian clients.
FAQ
Can I book Paris Norriss as a keynote speaker in Perth?
Yes. Paris speaks at conferences, company events and leadership programmes in Perth, in person or virtually.
Has Paris been to Perth?
Yes. Perth was one of the seven cities in his 7 marathons on 7 continents.
Which Perth industries is The Grit Code suited to?
The keynote is tailored to each sector. In Perth it suits mining, energy and resources and manufacturing and engineering audiences in particular, along with leadership teams, sales kick-offs and all-hands meetings in any industry.
Is there a workshop option for teams in Perth?
Yes. The Grit Deconstruction workshop runs from 90 minutes to half a day and turns the keynote’s ideas into team habits and actions.
Can the keynote be delivered online for teams in Perth?
Yes. A 30–45 minute virtual version is available for remote or hybrid audiences, delivered in your local time zone.
Who has Paris spoken for?
Past clients include Nokia, DHL, Kraft Heinz, IHG, Dubai Airports, Expo 2020, COP28 and the UN Tourism General Assembly.
Has Paris had clients in Australia?
No. His Australia connection is the Perth leg of his 7 marathons on 7 continents challenge.
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