About Alex Harris
Alex Harris is one of the world’s most accomplished extreme adventurers and an ultra-endurance athlete who has summited Everest, walked unsupported to the South Pole, and completed the first ever unsupported crossing of the Arabian Desert’s Empty Quarter.
A record-breaking cyclist and founder of The Munga, he inspires audiences to embrace challenge, resilience, and peak performance through keynotes delivered on five continents. 30+ Years of Extreme Adventure, 60+ Expeditions to Remote Environments, 400+ Keynotes for Global Organizations.
GROUNDBREAKING ACHIEVEMENTS
First African to walk unsupported to the South Pole. Recognized by the South African government for this historic achievement.
First person to cross the Empty Quarter on foot without support.
Conquered one of the world’s most hostile desert environments.
Summited the highest peaks on all seven continents including Mount Everest, completing the prestigious Seven Summits challenge.
Recipient of the prestigious University of Johannesburg’s Dignitas.
Award for a lifetime of achievement.
*Alex got saved on Everest way back in 1996 and since then has enthralled audiences with his tales of passion and endurance!
Speaking Topics
Specialized Topics
1. Making the IMpossible! – Breaking the limit barrier and achieving the unbelievable through mindset transformation and strategic action. Alex uses the South Pole expedition as the basis for this talk.
2. Success to Significance – Shifting our obsession from achievement to creating lasting impact and meaningful legacy.
3. Born Tough – Developing mental toughness and resilience through adversity, challenge, and deliberate practice.
4. The Silent Art of War – A unique perspective on the Anglo Boer War, exploring the origins of trench warfare and guerrilla tactics — drawing powerful parallels to modern strategy and adaptation.
5. Facing your own Everest – How to conjure up courage when the stakes are high. When you face your own Everest, four simple things can help you prevail. Alex uses his Everest experience as the basis for this talk.