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Jeff Salz    

Cultural Anthropologist, Experiential Education Expert, Bestselling Author

Jeff Salz creates a foundation for adventurous thinking in any organization by presenting a unique perspective on taking risks. He emphasizes the importance of everyday adventures, not just those that occur in extreme situations. Salz illustrates that incorporating adventure into daily activities is crucial for a meaningful workplace experience.

With an academic background including a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology and a Master's in experiential education, Salz spent a decade as a university professor before dedicating over 15 years to consulting. He guides organizations through change and improves teamwork by promoting 'cultures of authenticity.' His bestselling book, "The Way of Adventure: Transforming Your Life and Work with Spirit and Vision," serves as a guide to maintaining a spirit of adventure within corporate and personal environments.

In his presentations, Salz introduces his Six Steps to the Top, a set of tools designed to help individuals excel in their roles. These include detailed approaches like 'The Hero’s Journey,' a framework for navigating change. His talks focus on sustaining long-term success without burnout, enhancing personal growth, surpassing previous achievements, and maintaining inner peace so that challenges are overcome with ease. Salz's strategies from "The Way of Adventure" offer practical advice for injecting passion and dedication into both organizational roles and everyday life.

Speech Topics

Across Worlds: Connecting the Global Team.

This exciting 75 minute lecture/theater, cross-cultural communication-themed event weaves together two contrasting lives – Alephonsion Deng - a Lost Boy of Sudan and Dr. Jeff Salz -an American explorer and mountaineer. Along with inspiration, when offered as a HALF-DAY WORKSHOP or Keynote with Follow-up Breakout, Across Worlds delivers the skill set necessary for accessing highest human values and building effective, loyal, and deeply committed teams.

Across Worlds ‘The Three Touchstones’ process comes with a 180 Second Guarantee – that every attendee will leave with the ability to turn a short conversation into the start of an authentic and lasting relationship – even across cultures - in less than three minutes!

Leading Through Turbulence:

Timeless Certainties for Uncertain Times

Why do some organizations thrive in times of adversity? Why do some cultures sustain success while others perish?

Whby does one expedition fail while the other succeeds?

The answers can be discoverd in what Dr. Jeff Salz calls "Leadership from the Inside Out." Dr. Salz masterfully engages audiences with stories about his journeys among traditional mountain people in areas as diverse as the Mayan Highlands of Mexico, the Tibetan himalayas and the Andes of Patagonia.

Along the journey, Dr. Salz poses four key questions for today's leaders:

What is your highest vision? What gives you the greatest inspiration and vigor? What is your deepest strength? What really matters to you?

The Adventure of Change:

Six Steps to Greatness in the Age of Transformation

During this stirring multi-media keynote experience, Jeff reveals the Six Steps - gleaned form over 40 years of exploration and expedition experience - lessons that have been adopted by some of today's most successful teams and organizations. With award-winning photography and music, audience members join Jeff on a remarkable journey of discovery that will leave them breathless, well -equipped and eager to join in the adventure of taking responsibility in this Age of Transformation.

News

Dr Jeff Salz explains the six steps to travel adventure
Dr Salz is a fascinating man. His eagerness to express the joy of travel through his own amazing experiences make him instantly likeable and incredibly inspirational.
July 13, 2016: Educational Luncheon Featuring Dr. Jeff Salz
Join Dr. Jeff Salz - America’s leading adventurer/anthropologist - on a thought-provoking lunchtime journey of discovery and learn how to send your attendees home with a story that will inspire them for a lifetime.

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