Tony Mowbray Speaking Fee, Schedule, Bio & Contact Details

Tony Mowbray

Fastest Australian to Sail Solo, Non-Stop Around the World.

Tony Mowbray

Biography

The "Power of Commitment" enabled Tony Mowbray to become the fastest Australian to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world. This 181-day, record-breaking adventure required total focus and unswerving self-belief. Imagine! 6 months in some of the most inhospitable oceans on earth ..Icebergs, the legend of Cape Horn, mountainous seas, freezing temperatures, isolation, pirates .. and 181 days of self-discovery.

A little less than two years earlier, Tony Mowbray and his crew on board his yacht "Solo Globe Challenger" were part of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, which encountered the worst race-conditions in it's 54 year history. Little did Tony know that within 24 hours of the start he and his crew would be fighting a 15-hour battle of life and death - nature was asking them to reach further within themselves than they ever had before. "Solo Globe Challenger" surfed down the face of a 60-foot wave upside down after a monumental knock down. In 100 mph hurricane strength winds Tony Mowbray "could see and smell death in the water". Tony says "the devil took me by the hand, led me to the edge of a huge precipice and made me stand there on tippy toes for 15 hours - he then allowed me to walk away but tragically 6 men died throughout that afternoon and the next day". Against all odds, Tony Mowbray survived, but his dream of sailing around the world was shattered. His boat was a wreck and he was severely traumatised.

Now you have to ask yourself "What makes a man want to sail around the world, after a near death experience like that?"

Tony Mowbray speaks with authority about the "Power of Commitment". His inspiring story offers all who hear it a recipe for success in today's tough business climate. Tony's honest and fresh style of presentation exudes passion. He constantly draws parallels from his experiences and shares the lessons learnt with each audience, in a highly customised fashion.

Some of the key elements of a typical presentation include; Short, medium and long-term goal setting (with flexibility as the key), problem solving techniques, the link between positive attitude and reward (negativity is easy) and how 100% commitment from the audience in their endeavours will encourage those around them to do amazing things to help them achieve their goals.

Tony Mowbray demonstrates how it is the people that decide to cross the "finish line" with the same dedication, determination and enthusiasm that they had way back at the "start line", on any project, challenge or goal, that make the difference in their lives, and the lives of those around them. They are the 100 "percenters", and Tony takes the audience there.

Tony Mowbray has held senior sales management positions in financial services and real estate and for 10 years was President of 3 companies within the communications sector. He has raised over $250,000 for charity, completed marathons and triathlons, has competed in 15 Sydney to Hobart Yacht races, held the record for sailing non-stop around Australia and in April 2001 became Australia's fastest ever solo, non-stop and unassisted world circumnavigator. Tony Mowbray is 51 years old, married to Lorraine and is father to Holly (15) and Jordan (13).

Tony demonstrated qualities that had a direct influence on the team's enthusiasm and strategic direction for their long and short-term goals. It has been an absolute pleasure knowing Tony and I have been positively affected by his infectious enthusiasm.

District Sales Manager, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

. . . we had the opportunity to listen to Tony Mowbray and his story of survival and commitment to achieving his goal. Tony explained how, through the power of his 100% commitment to his dream, this challenge was achieved in record-breaking time.

Managing Director, Apex Fenner Conveyor Belting

Your talk was informative and entertaining, and carried important elements of motivation and insight into human behaviour, which is important in the business and personal arena. All of our employees present gained from the experience.

General Manager/Director, Gledhill Constructions

Tony's presentation had his audience of over one hundred people of diverse interests and ages completely spellbound. All agreed his message of determination and will to succeed was an inspiration.

President, Riding for the Disabled NSW

Your inspirational presentation was a perfect ending to a great day. I have had an incredible number of staff tell me how moved and motivated they were by your story. It really pulled together a lot of what we had discussed and put it into perspective.

Executive Manager, Human Resources; Companion Credit Union Ltd.

To me, yours is not just a story of courage in the face of adversity, it is more a story about a victory for passion and desire, in an ongoing battle against fear and uncertainty. Rest assured, never again will I fail to 'Look it in the Eye.'

Senior Manager BSD Credit, Banking & Property Group; Macquarie Bank Limited

I will treasure the time I was privileged to hear you, make it a point my son & I regularly view your expedition excerpts. It will remind me to add value to the rest of my life & ensure I prepare my son to develop & nurture the attitude you personify.

"Tony's message--dream, think, talk, commit, act--is both motivational and compelling. His ability to draw from his practical experiences and parallel them to the business world leaves the audience in no doubt as to his message."

Sales Director, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare

Everyone who attended the conference have praised our foresight in obtaining your services. Participants ranged from senior management, floor service personnel to 'battle weary' sales people & it was amazing to see the affect your talk had on them.

Managing Director, Belle Banne Flexco Pty Ltd

. . . it was imperative for the leadership team to invite a guest speaker who could motivate the delegates to face the challenges ahead. Tony did just that! He shared his experiences and challenges, aligning those challenges with the GE Commercial.

Executive Officer, GE Commercial

The general sentiment from everyone was that Tony has inspired us all to plan better, persevere through trials, and to keep our eyes on the prize or goal we started out to achieve. His story was very inspiring and emotionally moving.

PPG Industries, Ohio

Tony was spellbinding in his recount of the fateful Sydney to Hobart Race. . . . every face was a reflection of the emotion they were experiencing, some smiling at the touching return of Tony to his home port, most had tears streaming down their faces.

Zone Manager, Collision Center Programs; PPG Industries NA-USA

Fantastic, Wonderful! What a great inspiration. He had the room captured with his story telling. What an amazing man.

Toyota Motor Corporation

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