Scott Kress
Scott Kress, Everest summiteer and polar guide, empowers teams to peak performance with his expertise in leadership and team development.
Why you should book Scott Kress for your next event
- Scott Kress delivers proven tools to build resilient, high-performing teams, blending adventure insights with leadership science.
- From scaling Everest to guiding polar expeditions, Scott’s insights equip leaders with skills for peak performance under pressure.
- As President of Summit Team Building, Scott has developed transformative programs for Fortune 500 companies, driving performance breakthroughs.
Scott Kress, elite leadership trainer, bestselling author, and Everest summiteer, empowers teams and leaders to reach peak performance. As a President of Summit Team Building and one of only 33 international Polar Guides, he combines groundbreaking leadership insights with experiential training. Fortune 500 companies trust Scott to custom-build programs that drive team cohesion, resilience, and leadership excellence. From boardrooms to the world’s highest peaks, Scott’s approach transforms challenges into powerful learning experiences, equipping teams to succeed at the highest level. Book Scott for unmatched expertise in high-performance development.
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Keynotes
Keynote by speaker Scott Kress: Learning In Thin Air
In this engaging presentation Scott will share the insights he has gained while climbing and leading high-altitude expeditions for over 25 years. Not only will this presentation contain gripping stories from the mountains, but Scott will share the lessons from failure and the strategies for success and how these can be applied to your personal, team and leadership development.
What is it that separates success from failure? What allows some leaders and teams to achieve greatness where others stumble? Today’s business environment is more complex than ever and presents a series of mountains, which must all be scaled. While there is always a leader breaking the trail to the top, they cannot do it alone. Sustained success comes from the synergy of great leadership, teamwork, and personal focus.
This presentation will introduce models and concepts in the areas of leadership, vision, change management, communication, circles of influence, personal accountability, personal drive, team development and goal setting. These concepts are intertwined into Scott's riveting Everest experience. Each presentation is custom designed to meet your team's needs so the focus can be on various team and leadership challenges depending on what is most relevant to your organization.
Scott Kress is a noted speaker, author, team building expert, former MBA Professor and leadership consultant, helping organizations turn their teams and leaders into passionate achievers.
Scott’s keynote can be 60 or 90 minutes in length. The 60-minute version shares the story of Scott’s ascent of Everest and the tools and strategies that created success. In the 90-minute version Scott is able to start with a story of failure and the leadership and team learning came from it. The contrast of the two makes for a very compelling message.
What is it that separates success from failure? What allows some leaders and teams to achieve greatness where others stumble? Today’s business environment is more complex than ever and presents a series of mountains, which must all be scaled. While there is always a leader breaking the trail to the top, they cannot do it alone. Sustained success comes from the synergy of great leadership, teamwork, and personal focus.
This presentation will introduce models and concepts in the areas of leadership, vision, change management, communication, circles of influence, personal accountability, personal drive, team development and goal setting. These concepts are intertwined into Scott's riveting Everest experience. Each presentation is custom designed to meet your team's needs so the focus can be on various team and leadership challenges depending on what is most relevant to your organization.
Scott Kress is a noted speaker, author, team building expert, former MBA Professor and leadership consultant, helping organizations turn their teams and leaders into passionate achievers.
Scott’s keynote can be 60 or 90 minutes in length. The 60-minute version shares the story of Scott’s ascent of Everest and the tools and strategies that created success. In the 90-minute version Scott is able to start with a story of failure and the leadership and team learning came from it. The contrast of the two makes for a very compelling message.
Keynote by speaker Scott Kress: Achieve the Outrageous
When Scott and three teammates set out to trek to the South Pole, they decided to do it the hard way. After all, achieving something outrageous makes it more satisfying.
Achieve the Outrageous is aimed at helping the individual within the team perform at their peak. Any company, leadership team, departmental team or individual seeking to achieve a big goal will benefit from this presentation. Scott will share his insights into goal setting, overcoming adversity, perseverance, and so much more.
Scott and his team traversed almost 1000km of inhospitable Antarctic snow and ice. Unsupported and unassisted they travelled for 44 days through -60-degree snowstorms,
endless snow ridges and constant headwinds to make it to their goal. Something less than 100 people in history have accomplished (Scott is the 4th Canadian).
Scott will tell you this was harder than climbing Mount Everest. The physical toll was punishing, and the emotional and mental challenge was daunting, and yet Scott and his team succeeded in great style. You may wonder what allows teams and individuals to achieve something this outrageous. Scott had a lot of time to think in Antarctica, and this presentation will share his insights and stories with you.
There are 7 key factors that allowed Scott and his team to achieve the outrageous and you too can achieve this level of success as long as you focus on the right things. It takes personal and team focus, dedication and perseverance to prevail.
Are you up to the challenge? Sure, it will be hard. There is no question it will hurt at times. But why take the easy route when you can achieve the outrageous.
Achieve the Outrageous is aimed at helping the individual within the team perform at their peak. Any company, leadership team, departmental team or individual seeking to achieve a big goal will benefit from this presentation. Scott will share his insights into goal setting, overcoming adversity, perseverance, and so much more.
Scott and his team traversed almost 1000km of inhospitable Antarctic snow and ice. Unsupported and unassisted they travelled for 44 days through -60-degree snowstorms,
endless snow ridges and constant headwinds to make it to their goal. Something less than 100 people in history have accomplished (Scott is the 4th Canadian).
Scott will tell you this was harder than climbing Mount Everest. The physical toll was punishing, and the emotional and mental challenge was daunting, and yet Scott and his team succeeded in great style. You may wonder what allows teams and individuals to achieve something this outrageous. Scott had a lot of time to think in Antarctica, and this presentation will share his insights and stories with you.
There are 7 key factors that allowed Scott and his team to achieve the outrageous and you too can achieve this level of success as long as you focus on the right things. It takes personal and team focus, dedication and perseverance to prevail.
Are you up to the challenge? Sure, it will be hard. There is no question it will hurt at times. But why take the easy route when you can achieve the outrageous.
Scott Kress
Unlocking Peak Team Performance
Keynote Speaker Scott Kress is an industry-leading authority on team and leadership development, offering audiences a compelling mix of actionable insights, academic expertise, and real-life lessons from extreme environments. With years of experience as an elite polar guide, Everest summiteer, and one of only 33 international Polar Guides, Scott has achieved extraordinary feats that few have even attempted. He channels these remarkable adventures into engaging and practical keynotes that resonate deeply with corporate and organizational audiences seeking to elevate their leadership and team dynamics. From pushing boundaries in the polar regions to summiting some of the world’s most dangerous peaks, Scott brings valuable lessons on resilience, collaboration, and peak performance—essential skills for high-performing teams in today’s competitive landscape.
When you book Scott Kress for your event, you invite your organization to experience a unique and transformative learning journey. His keynotes go beyond traditional motivational speeches by diving into the science of leadership and teamwork, rooted in his academic background and years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies. Scott customizes each program to address the specific needs of the audience, delivering targeted insights on topics such as high-performance teamwork, change management, communication, and navigating adversity. His experiential approach ensures that each session is not only inspiring but also filled with practical strategies that attendees can immediately apply to drive success in their own roles and organizations.
Scott’s programs are particularly valuable for B2B audiences looking to foster a culture of resilience, adaptability, and strategic problem-solving within their teams. By booking Scott Kress, organizations give their leaders and teams the tools to perform at the highest levels, strengthen collaboration, and achieve lasting success. Whether you're seeking to inspire your team, sharpen leadership skills, or cultivate a stronger organizational culture, Scott Kress’s keynotes are a powerful choice to achieve these goals.
When you book Scott Kress for your event, you invite your organization to experience a unique and transformative learning journey. His keynotes go beyond traditional motivational speeches by diving into the science of leadership and teamwork, rooted in his academic background and years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies. Scott customizes each program to address the specific needs of the audience, delivering targeted insights on topics such as high-performance teamwork, change management, communication, and navigating adversity. His experiential approach ensures that each session is not only inspiring but also filled with practical strategies that attendees can immediately apply to drive success in their own roles and organizations.
Scott’s programs are particularly valuable for B2B audiences looking to foster a culture of resilience, adaptability, and strategic problem-solving within their teams. By booking Scott Kress, organizations give their leaders and teams the tools to perform at the highest levels, strengthen collaboration, and achieve lasting success. Whether you're seeking to inspire your team, sharpen leadership skills, or cultivate a stronger organizational culture, Scott Kress’s keynotes are a powerful choice to achieve these goals.
