About

MISSION: MY MISSION IS TO HELP MEN DECREASE THEIR OWN SUFFERING AND BECOME LEADERS WITH UNYIELDING INTEGRITY WHO LEAD THE WORLD TO A PLACE WHERE HUMANS DEEPLY HONOR THEMSELVES, ONE ANOTHER, AND THE NATURAL WORLD.

My BHAG is to take the leader of every nation to the summit of the highest mountain in their country and offer them the opportunity to remove themself from the noise of daily burdens and responsibilities; immerse themself in nature; push beyond their perceived limitations; and clearly identify what is of true importance so they can be free to lead with unyielding integrity.

As the managing director and founder of Matt Walker Adventures

I have more than twenty years of international mountain guiding experience with a Master’s in Organizational Development.

Other interesting facts about me. Before the age of 40, I…

Led expeditions on every continent.
Summited 5 of the 7 Summits.
Published a book.
Gave a TedX talk.
Was the focus of a full length BBC documentary.
Fled an erupting volcano on foot.

Survived an open night out at 25,000 feet without a sleeping bag.
Became a father to two children.
Founded my company and lost my shirt in the financial collapse in the same year: 2008.
Experienced the grief and heartache of divorce following a 14-year marriage.
Cover of Yoga Journal and I don’t practice Yoga

I specialize in

Leading small groups on mountain adventures with a focus on individual development.
High-level personal and executive coaching.

I will help you to shift your perspective and gain energy to understand that full engagement living is a state of physical, emotional and cognitive high performance.

I offer a transformational opportunity. — adventure is a catalyst for learning to fully embrace your life and is an opportunity to gain confidence and clarity.

While working with me, I’ll teach you that you are capable of doing more than you ever imagined. You will regain your joy in life and find adventure in everything you do.

Performance coaching

Leadership & Team-building

Covid 19 Update

Keynote delivery and workshop facilitation available via Zoom -
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Throughout this era of Covid we have, as an organization and as individuals, sought guidance and support to navigate uncertainty and overwhelm. Matt Walker’s Five Elements of Adventure provided a new and engaging perspective for us. While I would have greatly preferred an in-person delivery - his presence over Zoom, coupled with rich imagery and story-telling, worked perfectly.

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