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Keynote SpeakerPaul Adamson

Entrepreneur, visionary business leader and former professional sailor

Paul Adamson is not just a visionary business leader and entrepreneur; he embodies resilience, hope, and the power to inspire transformative change. His remarkable journey from a professional sailor to a pivotal figure in the revival of Oyster Yachts, a prestigious British luxury yacht manufacturer, exemplifies his exceptional leadership and... Read more

Biography

Paul Adamson is not just a visionary business leader and entrepreneur; he embodies resilience, hope, and the power to inspire transformative change. His remarkable journey from a professional sailor to a pivotal figure in the revival of Oyster Yachts, a prestigious British luxury yacht manufacturer, exemplifies his exceptional leadership and business acumen. Under Paul’s guidance, Oyster Yachts achieved remarkable growth, doubling revenue annually and securing over £185M in new orders. This success is a testament to his strategic prowess, even in the face of global challenges.

Today, Paul dedicates his expertise to a diverse range of business owners and leaders, guiding them to effect positive change within their organizations and fostering deep resilience among their teams. His ability to captivate audiences with natural storytelling makes him an exceptional speaker, providing a renewed perspective on handling change in both professional and personal lives.

Paul’s keynotes and programs are transformative, designed to equip leaders and teams with the mindset and strategies necessary to navigate change, build resilience, and drive meaningful innovation. His impact extends beyond the marine sector, fostering transformative change in organizations like Valeo Foods Group plc, Horseware Ireland, The Shed Distillery, Henri Lloyd, and Ovelle Pharmaceuticals. His insights in Leadership, Resilience, Sales, Marketing, and Strategy have illuminated audiences at multinational corporations, including Indeed.com, Zurich plc, and Red Bull.

In October 2022, Paul faced a personal challenge with a diagnosis of Follicular Lymphoma. He confronted this adversity with remarkable courage and optimism, using the tools and strategies he advocates. Now successfully in remission, this experience has deepened his commitment to making a difference.

As a passionate advocate for the Follicular Lymphoma Foundation (FLF), Paul has been instrumental in raising awareness and funds. His keynote at the inaugural FLF Gala Dinner was transformative, helping to raise over £500,000. His dedication to the FLF and their mission to find a cure for Follicular Lymphoma is relentless, embodying his commitment to contribute meaningfully to the community.

As a speaker, advisor, and educator, Paul Adamson goes beyond imparting knowledge; he inspires, motivates, and turns adversity into strength. His approach transforms challenges into opportunities for growth and change, making him an exemplary leader who personifies resilience, transformative change, and the spirit of giving back.

“Paul's ability to engage and captivate his audience is truly remarkable!” Robert Anderson, CEO & Founder - Telecom4Good
“Paul is inspiring and importantly, he delivers. Following his lead will unfold fabulous results!” Eddie Jordan - Serial Entrepreneur & Founder Jordan F1 Grand Prix
“Paul delivers maximum impact, it’s like having enthusiasm on steroids!” Raymond Poole - Founder PM Summit, Dublin, Ireland
“Paul brought brilliant energy and inspiration to the room. His presentation was funny, interactive and was packed full on practical insights we could apply.” Patrick McGrann, Indeed.com
“Your message deeply resonated with us in Zurich around resourcefulness and finding ways of doing things rather than just finding reasons why they can't be done.” Andrew Jepp – MD – Zurich Municipal
"Paul was delightful and it was a really great workshop with lots of positive feedback from the delegates who felt ‘energised’ afterwards. He had some good links to the IT, which worked well and the interaction with the audience made the whole session very engaging." Fitzrovia IT
"Paul has energised our team to a whole new level. He is highly professional and inspirational and has a unique perspective that inspires us to achieve our vision. Highly recommended." Brian Linehan – Belvoir Southampton
“You engaged our audience from the very beginning, by offering a connection to all of them while using humour and passion to keep them engaged. Best kick off meeting yet and a great start to the year" John Moss – MD, KFP Total IT Solutions

Popular Talks by Paul Adamson

  • Turning Trials Into Triumph
    Paul’s signature keynote unfolds his inspiring journey, highlighting the remarkable resilience, courage, and determination that have fuelled his success and positively influenced those around him. Delving into the intricacies of human psychology and the power of perspective, Paul guides audiences on an enlightening journey of self-discovery. He leaves them with...
  • Think Bigger: The High-Performance Advantage

    This presentation centres on developing a high-performance mindset essential for personal and professional success. Paul discusses how mindset influences outcomes and provides tools for attendees to cultivate an attitude geared towards excellence, continuous improvement, and achieving ambitious goals.

  • Leading Through Uncertainty

    Paul explores the role of innovative leadership in overcoming business challenges. This keynote focuses on how leaders can inspire and drive their teams through adversity, fostering a culture of innovation and problem-solving. Paul provides insights into leading with empathy, strategic thinking, and the courage to embrace unconventional solutions.

  • Stronger Together: Resilient Team Dynamics

    Focusing on team dynamics, Paul discusses how to build and nurture resilient teams that can withstand and grow from challenges. He shares techniques for fostering a supportive, collaborative environment where every member feels valued and motivated to contribute to the team’s success.

  • Turning Around Excellence: The Oyster Yachts Story
    In this keynote, Paul shares a riveting narrative of revitalising Oyster Yachts. He delves into the strategies and mindset shifts necessary for turning around a high-end business amidst challenging times. Attendees will learn about innovative marketing, leadership resilience, and customer engagement tactics that transform adversity into a thriving, prestigious brand...
  • Resilience and Adaptability

    Organizations are seeking speakers who can inspire resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges. Topics may include overcoming adversity, bouncing back from setbacks, and embracing change and dealing with failure.

  • Leadership and Team Building

    Topics like visionary leadership, fostering collaboration, ethical leadership and building high-performing teams are at the heart of it.

  • Personal Development and Growth

    Goal setting, time management, mindfulness, and finding purpose and fulfilment.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    This can include lots of themes, with a few being building inclusive cultures, combating bias and discrimination, and promoting diversity in the workplace.

  • Mental Health, Neurodiversity and Well-being

    Lived experience stories, coping strategies, and practical tips for managing stress/burnout, raising awareness and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

  • Innovation and Creativity

    Fostering a culture of innovation and thinking outside the box, working with technology/AI and embracing creativity as a competitive advantage.