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Keynote SpeakerNatalia Cohen

Inspirational Speaker, Transformational Travel Advocate, Mindset Coach

Natalia Cohen knows first-hand what it takes to chart a course and execute a plan in a high performing team. In January 2016, she became part of the first all-female team to row unsupported across the Pacific Ocean. Natalia and the crew completed the extraordinary challenge setting two world records... Read more

Biography

Natalia Cohen knows first-hand what it takes to chart a course and execute a plan in a high performing team. In January 2016, she became part of the first all-female team to row unsupported across the Pacific Ocean.

Natalia and the crew completed the extraordinary challenge setting two world records and gaining an international following. This was a journey of just under 9,000 miles from San Francisco, USA to Cairns, Australia in a 29ft ocean rowing boat. The expedition was not only a challenge of extreme conditions and perseverance but also a journey within to better understand the strength of human spirit, the importance of being aligned with your values, developing mental resilience, the diversity within a team and enjoying the journey.

Natalia, a transformational travel advocate with two decades of unparalleled experience spanning over 70 countries, is a testament to embracing the unknown and thriving amidst uncertainty. With a rich tapestry of experiences in the travel industry, including Adventure Tour Leading, Super Yacht operations, Safari Eco-Lodge and Destination management, teaching and project coordination, Natalia’s career is as diverse as the landscapes she’s traversed.

Now, Natalia Cohen is on a mission to inspire others to break free from self-imposed limitations and successfully navigate life’s turbulent waters. Her intimate storytelling and authentic wisdom resonate with audiences worldwide, igniting a spark of motivation to conquer their own Pacific.

“Natalia is a gifted storyteller who creates engagement, motivation, and inspiration as she captivates an audience with her experience and actionable insights from her record-setting Pacific Row. Her session was the perfect close to our three-day Annual Summit and the energy she left the 1300+ technology partners with was remarkable! Natalia’s illustration on the power of teamwork, perseverance, aligned values and a shared mission is an impactful reminder for any team or leader.” CTO, Starbucks
“Thank you so much for joining our company retreat! People are still chatting about you and your story. It is quite amazing to see the buzz you created and how people are now re-thinking their approach to challenges ahead.” C4 Therapeutics
"She is a gifted presenter and had our room captivated for nearly an hour. While the story is unbelievably inspiring, the thing we liked the most are the leadership and team building themes that she weaves throughout the presentation. I learned more about effectively managing a team in her one-hour presentation than I did in my 4 years of business school." Co-Founder & Board Member, Backcountry Discovery Routes
"Applying a great adventure to the software company's Go-To-Market team's kickoff is a tall order. What can be an incredible story on its own often doesn't translate to the critical messages you want your team to take away. Natalia's story is the exception. Her ability to envelope the audience in her experience and her mindset, clearly connecting the decisions she had to make to the ones we have to make along our journey was masterful. We were moved, motivated, and inspired to tackle the team challenges we will all face this year with teamwork, grit, and growth mindset. Her commitment to the success of our event and her session were greater than any other guest speaker I've seen in 2 decades. Thank you, Natalia, for all that you brought to us." CRO Chief of Staff, Datadog
"It was a privilege to hug you and feel the positive energy you emitted. Thanks for sharing your story in such a personal yet tangible way. I have added that event to the top five I ever participated it, and there have been quite a few in my life :-)." Swiss Air, Director Operations Strategy and Development
“Natalia’s incredible story really lit-up Unilever’s recent leadership event. Even though we connected virtually with an audience of several thousand, Natalia’s infectious energy poured through our screens, captivated the team, and brought home so many relevant messages. Natalia shared insights that are so incredibly resonant with where the world is today – perseverance in the face of extreme conditions, dealing positively with change and protracted uncertainty, and the sustaining power of shared values. On top, Natalia was a delight to work with as a speaker – I guess it takes that kind of attention to detail to survive rowing the Pacific!" CEO, Unilever

Popular Talks by Natalia Cohen

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Inspirational Women
  • Transformation
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Sport
  • Wellbeing
  • Teamwork