Speaking & Education


Talks drawn from long-form human-powered expeditions focused on endurance over time, decision-making under constraint, and responsibility in a changing world.

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What I Speak About

Mario Rigby has walked the length of Africa, kayaked Lake Ontario, and cycled coast to coast across Canada — all under human power alone. His talks are built from those experiences: what it actually takes to keep moving when motivation disappears, how to make clear decisions under real pressure, and what responsibility looks like when consequences are visible.

He speaks to universities, corporations, youth organizations, and global conferences, adapting each talk to the audience without diluting the substance.

Topics include:

  • Endurance beyond motivation

  • Decision-making under uncertainty and constraint

  • Inclusion and representation in exploration

  • Sustainability as a practice, not a value statement

  • Overcoming adversity through systems, not willpower

  • Entrepreneurial thinking in high-stakes environments

Signature Topics

Each talk can be adapted for audience and format — keynote, moderated conversation, classroom session, or workshop.

Endurance as a System

Why consistency outperforms intensity — and how to design routines that survive stress, travel, and uncertainty.

Leading Without Control

Clarity over charisma: building systems that hold when you can’t be present.

Who It’s For

Institutions and teams that value substance over spectacle.

  • Universities and schools

  • Conferences and summits

  • Brands and leadership teams

  • Nonprofits and community organizations

​FEATURED TALKS

Decision-Making Under Constraint

How to choose clearly when information is incomplete and the cost of errors is real.

Risk, Fear, and Real Resilience

Not adrenaline. The quiet discipline of continuing when comfort disappears.

Formats

  • Keynote (30–60 minutes)

  • Fireside chat (moderated conversation)

  • Workshop (60–120 minutes)

  • Classroom session (students / youth)

FAQ

What You Receive

  • Pre-event alignment call

  • Audience-specific tailoring

  • Optional Q&A

  • Post-event takeaways (optional)

  • Yes. International engagements are welcome. I’ll confirm availability, routing, and any expedition-related constraints during the inquiry.

  • Yes. Every engagement begins with a brief alignment call to understand your audience, goals, and constraints so the talk lands with substance.

  • In some cases. Share your organization type, budget range, and goals in the inquiry, and we’ll respond with options.

Responsibility in Exploration

What ethical movement looks like — and why impact should be accounted for, not assumed.

Long-Term Thinking

How to plan for years, not weeks — and why the future belongs to those who can sustain effort.

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