Grit and resilience keynotes for Singapore and APAC teams
Singapore is where APAC leadership teams meet to set the year’s direction. Paris Norriss gives them a keynote on the grit needed to deliver it.
High-performance hub, high-pressure teams
Singapore hosts regional headquarters for many of the world’s biggest companies. Those teams lead across many markets, cultures and time zones, often under intense performance pressure.
Grit, the passion and perseverance to keep going towards a long-term goal, is what keeps regional teams aligned and moving when targets are tough.
The Grit Code turns it into a shared language and practical tools for APAC teams.
Built for APAC rooms that need to perform
APAC leadership meetings
Regional conferences and leadership offsites for multinational teams.
Sales kick-offs
Set the tone for a demanding year in finance, tech and professional services.
Conferences & MICE
Main-stage keynotes for association and industry conferences.
Schools & universities
The Grit Generation for students and young people.
Talks for APAC audiences
The Grit Code
Resilience and high performance for regional teams leading across many markets.
The age of AI needs more grit
In one of the world’s most AI-forward economies, the human edge is the will to keep going when the plan breaks.
Grit Deconstruction workshop
A hands-on session for leadership teams and sales groups that maps where your team breaks under pressure and builds a plan to fix it.
Host / MC / panel
A TV presenter to host APAC summits and award nights.
Tested at sea, on the ice and on stage
Shows in 123 countries
His adventure TV shows are distributed in 123 countries, and Guy in Dubai has 22 million views.
7 marathons, 7 continents
Ran seven marathons on seven continents 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.
Main stages
TEDx Amman to 4,000 people in a Roman theatre (October 2025), COP28 (December 2023) and Expo 2020 Dubai (2021).
Past audiences include the UN Tourism General Assembly, COP28 (December 2023), Expo 2020 Dubai (2021), TEDx Amman (October 2025), the US Army, DHL, Nokia and Durlston Partners.
Travelling to Singapore, or virtual
Available for in-person events across Singapore, or virtually in your local time zone.
Organisers in Singapore typically book speakers about three months ahead.
The 30–45 minute virtual keynote suits distributed APAC teams.
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.
Paris Norriss is a true adventurer and entrepreneur. He came to speak with our Soldiers in Hawaii to tell them stories on his adventures including his most recent, rowing across the Pacific Ocean to Kauai. His story showed our team what the world has to offer, to be resilient and how important teamwork can be especially in times of hardship.
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.
FAQ
Can I book Paris Norriss as a keynote speaker in Singapore?
Yes. Paris speaks at conferences, APAC leadership meetings and kick-offs in Singapore, in person or virtually.
Can Paris deliver a live virtual keynote for Singapore time?
Yes. Virtual keynotes are scheduled in your local time zone, with expedition footage and live Q&A.
Does the keynote work for multicultural regional teams?
Yes. Paris's TV shows are distributed in 123 countries, and every talk is tailored in a briefing call for your audience.
How far ahead should we book?
Organisers in Singapore typically book speakers about three 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.
Bring grit to your next event in Singapore
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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