"Bhavik is a ‘refreshing change’ to the usually speakers on the circuit. He is young, articulate, funny and unassuming. He is a fantastic story teller, sharing amusing tales and anecdotes of the 3 ½ months he spent at sea alone in his small rowing boat, “sleeping in a coffin”. Able to relate exceptionally well with his audience, he is not only an inspirational example to all of us, but also a consummate professional." Deborah Evans, Client Director, UBS. “Whether you are an entrepreneur in a start-up company or a seasoned corporate executive, you will find Bhavik's speech on endurance right on the mark. Bhavik's rules are simple yet he delivered them in a way that really engaged our organization in a memorable way. Unlike many presenters, he also made a tremendous effort to personalize the message to our organization with his professional background.” Nancy Ellis, CreditSuisse > read more testimonials

| About

 Early on in the row I had encountered terrible weather for a long period of time, the boat had been immersed several times by breaking waves, the rudder and flag mounting had cracked by the force of the waves and my tiny cabin was filling with water.

I spent nine hours stripping the inside of the cabin, removing wet belongings and fixing the leaks. The contents were then secured on deck so as not be washed away. I bailed gallons of water from under the floor and realized that a number of crucial spares had been damaged. Finally I stripped out of my wet clothes and huddled on the cabin floor.

The next time I was able to step on deck safely was nearly 3 days later. That experience was a low but what it did do was make the high that much greater .

On the 14th of 2007 Bhavik set a new world record by rowing 6400 km, solo and unsupported across the Atlantic ocean, spending 106 days alone at sea.

Bhavik is one of Asia's rising sporting personalities in Yachting. Bhavik is one of the elite few athletes in the world who have ever crossed an ocean and a content under human power.

Bhavik was voted amongst the top 5 sports personalities of the Year 2007 by Outside Magazine.


| Speaking

Bhavik's overwhelming positivity and 'go for it' attitude are contagious. Often very emotive, he shares his highs and lows, personal battles and victories, to help illustrate in a very human way that we are all capable of the extraordinary. His philosophy of ongoing personal growth will inspire his audiences to aspire, achieve and advance towards their goals both individually and collectively.

Bhavik powerfully illustrates with slides and stunning video footage and each speech is tailored with company and industry specific information. He has spoken to audiences ranging from school children to board-level directors of some of the world's largest multinationals.

Popular themes are:

Life Lessons from the Atlantic:

• Leadership: Taking the road less traveled
• Motivation: How to stay motivated in the face of adversity
• Goal Setting: Think fast. Think bold, Think big
  
• Risk Management, Stress & Decision Making
  
• Teamwork: The teamwork behind crossing an Ocean alone
  
• Success & Failure: In unforgiving environments
  
• Change & Adaptability: Not to waste energy on the things you can’t change but to focus on what you can
• Choosing your Attitude

Bhavik also relates these lessons to life in the corporate world:

• Entrepreneurship: Endurance for startups and entrepreneurs
• Creating Meaning: The pursuit of a greater goal
• Creativity, Innovation, Differentiation: Shifting the paradigm
• Systematic Innovative Thinking (SIT)
• Salesforce Motivation & Performance

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