Capt. James Evanow - #1 Motivational Speaker

James Evanow is a speaker, an author, and an entrepreneur. What sets him apart is his 23-year journey as a Sea Captain. Event and Meeting Planners... if you looking for a powerful speaker that will bring you dynamic content, adventurous stories, and powerful lessons that will leave the audience with impactful insights that they can apply to their lives immediately, then you have come to the right place! James' presentations have been focusing on servant leadership, empowerment, and accountability. James has been creating awareness around the lack of enthusiasm in the work force and is leaving the audience with plenty to consider about going the extra mile in any situation, including empowering those around them. The Captain will deliver an adventurous talk, punctuated with metaphors from the sea and content filled with timeless secrets that will leave your audience riveted! They will be thinking about the the lessons that he weaves into his stories for days, weeks, and years to come. His passion for inspiring and motivating people led him to write his first book, "Wisdom From the Sea," which chronicles his tales of dealing with life and death situations at sea requiring extra ordinary leadership. Since leaving a full-time career at sea, James has acquired diverse experience in the business world. He has traveled internationally, speaking on topics such as leadership, emotional intelligence and much more. His flagship program, "Chart Your Course," is an all-encompassing training to break destructive patterns that limit growth in business, and in life. In his speeches and workshops, James shares compelling stories from his years at sea—in severe situations that teach people how to lead and navigate through turbulent times. His unique style combines his passion with his wit and humor to deliver an effective and entertaining presentation that inspires and entertains his audiences that will leave them with lasting life-changing lessons. James is also available for safety talks as his years of fishing and the loss of his father in a tragic boat accident make him an excellent choice for helping employees to think about the cost to their loved ones should something happen to them on the job.