Meet Tom Turcich

Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary journey of Tom Turcich, a man who accomplished what only ten others have ever achieved - he walked around the world.

Over seven years, Tom covered an astounding 28,000 miles across 38 countries beside his loyal canine companion, Savannah.

Motivated by the loss of his friend, Ann Marie, Tom made a life-altering decision to explore the world one step at a time.

From dense jungles to unforgiving deserts, Tom faced and conquered formidable adversity, but is set apart by his rare insights into the human condition.

Get ready for a keynote that ignites your potential, encourages you to embrace adventure, and unlocks your boundless resilience.

Speaking Fees:

U.S. In Person Events: $7,500 plus $1,500 flat travel and hotel
Virtual Events: starting at $5,000
International Events: please call
Home City: Cincinnati, OH

Key Speech Themes:

Inspirational & Motivational
Perseverance, Determination & Resilience
Innovation
Personal Leadership
Overcoming Adversity
Diversity & Inclusion

Topics & Descriptions

The World Walk: One man’s journey around the world will inspire you to start living your best life
Embark on a journey of few equals.
Join Tom Turcich, only the tenth person to walk around the world, as he shares an adventure spanning seven years, twenty-eight thousand miles, and thirty-eight countries. After the loss of his close friend, Ann Marie, Tom resolved to make the most of life - one step at a time.
From dense jungles to unforgiving deserts, Tom's mission to walk around the world forced him to confront adversity in its most formidable forms.
But this keynote isn’t just about an extraordinary physical feat. It delves deep into the very essence of what it means to live. Tom shares profound insights gained from his relentless pursuit of an answer to life's most compelling question: "How to live?”
Unveiling the transformative concept of the circle of possibility, Tom explores how aligning actions with core values empowers individuals, companies, and nations to make informed decisions and find lasting purpose. From Costa Rica's commitment to environmental sustainability to Barcelona's innovative "superblocks," learn how embracing constraints drives creativity, fuels growth, and reshapes our perception of obstacles.
With authenticity and passion, Tom connects with the audience, shares personal anecdotes, and invites them to reflect on their own journeys. Get ready to be moved, motivated, and energized as you learn the secrets to living a fulfilling and effective life.
AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS:
In this keynote program, you will learn:
- Why defining your values leads to action
- Why setting a flag narrows your focus
- How constraints enable growth
- Why consistency counters adversity
- How embracing inconvenience builds resilience

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Full Bio

Meet Tom Turcich

Tom Turcich is only the 10th person to walk around the world, while his dog, Savannah, is the first pup to accomplish such a feat.

Their seven-year journey was born from the death of Tom’s close friend, Ann Marie, who died in a jet ski accident at the age of 16. The tragedy— seeing how someone “better and kinder than me could be snuffed out suddenly and indifferently”—woke Tom to the reality of his own inevitable death. And in search of meaning, Tom found the phrase Carpe Diem deeply resonate and resolved to make the most out each day.

Not only is Tom’s adventure a demonstration of incredible physical endurance, but it’s a lesson in growth, resilience, problem solving and the oneness of humanity. Tom crossed jungles, deserts and mountains. He’s broken bread with people from hundreds of different cultures. And he’s spent more than half his life reflecting on what makes life meaningful and how to achieve one’s dreams. From his travels, Tom grew into a world-class photographer who has worked with Google, Smartwool, and National Geographic YourShot. His first speaking engagement, a week after finishing his adventure, was at Pinterest. Tom has already inspired hundreds of thousands through his immensely popular Instagram, but now he’s distilled the profound lessons from his walk into a beautiful, humorous, and inspiring keynote.

Testimonials

“Tom's presentation was a delightful mixture of candid experience and philosophical insight that inspired me and our 200+ guests to take stock of our lives. While he is newer to the public speaking realm, he gave his presentation like a seasoned professional. We heard a multitude of compliments from our guests, and we hope that we can bring Tom back once he's a published author. Tom was a delight to work with from the very first phone call.”

Gina Grove, Development Coordinator, Anne Arundel County Public Library

"Tom's talk goes beyond his epic journey, leaving the audience enlightened with fresh perspectives and equipped with frameworks to put them into practice!"