Paul Deegan
Keynote Speaker: Mountaineer, Environmental Advocate, Award-Winning Author
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Paul Deegan Biography
Paul Deegan's passion for remote and wild places was ignited on April 20, 1985, when he survived a high-speed car crash by being thrown through the back window. Hours later, a policeman by his hospital bed remarked, "You should have died today." This moment spurred Deegan to vow that he would make every day count.
Two years after the accident, at age 17, Deegan proposed and co-led a significant environmental initiative—a 47-strong team tasked with cleaning up decades of accumulated waste at the base of Mount Everest. This experience sparked his interest in mountaineering, leading him to explore many of the world's most challenging and lesser-known mountain ranges. Deegan's adventures have included traveling along a frozen Himalayan river in a gorge deeper than the Grand Canyon and exploring the Eastern Pamirs, where he led an expedition that made first ascents on previously unclimbed peaks. His stories have been published in over 250 articles in prestigious publications including The Times of London and Geographical.
Everest has been central to many of Deegan's expeditions. He was a member of an expedition during the 1996 "Into Thin Air" storm, a tragic event that marked the worst disaster in Everest's history at that time. Despite initially vowing never to return to Everest after this ordeal, the mountain's allure proved irresistible. After an eight-year break, Deegan made a final attempt to summit Everest, achieving his goal 15 years after his first awe-inspired gaze towards its peak.
An award-winning author, Deegan received accolades for his book "The Mountain Traveller’s Handbook," which was honored at the U.S. National Outdoor Book Awards. As a motivational and leadership expert, he addresses audiences from corporations like Motorola and GlaxoSmithKline to innovative platforms like the Do Lectures.
Deegan is not only committed to his adventurous pursuits but also to aiding environmental and social causes. He donates at least 1 percent of his gross income to charitable organizations, delivers at least 20 percent of his talks pro bono, and offsets the carbon emissions from all his air travel. He has contributed to scientific research, assisting scientists studying ocean acidification on Arctic sea ice, and continues to engage with the communities that support his expeditions, such as the Sherpas in the Everest region.
When not climbing mountains, writing, or speaking, Deegan enjoys culinary experimentation, often trying to recreate exotic dishes from his travels. His explorations have led him to sample unique foods from raw chicken in Tokyo to fermented mare's milk in the Pamirs—a testament to his adventurous spirit both on and off the mountains.
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The 1996 Into Thin Air storm claimed the lives of 11 climbers and was the worst catastrophe in the history of Everest. Paul Deegan, who was on the mountain when the storm struck, vowed never to return. Yet eight years later, Deegan broke his promise and made a final attempt to reach the top of the world. Why did Deegan go back? How did he overcome extreme self-doubt about his chance of survival? And after such a long hiatus, would he be able to fulfill his lifetime ambition? During this presentation, Deegan reveals a trick of the mind to reduce the fear of failure, how a rocking chair can help you make your next big decision and why the best way to achieve an ambition is to forget about it.
At the turn of this century, most people thought there was nowhere left on Earth to discover. Then Paul Deegan organized an expedition to an unexplored range of mountains. Members of his team made ascents of previously unclimbed peaks, saw snow leopards and camels and encountered nomadic communities who had never met people from outside the former Soviet Union. To prepare for this groundbreaking enterprise, Deegan drew on his experiences as a leader and team member on expeditions to Alaska, the European Alps and the Himalayas. In this presentation, Deegan explains why he ensures that every member of his team is more talented than he is, illustrates his philosophy of invisible leadership and describes why there can be no room for passengers on any team.
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What topics does Paul Deegan speak about?
Paul Deegan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Success, Adventure, Personal Growth, Climbing, Authors, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Overcoming Adversity, Innovation, Peak Performance, Marketing, Environment, Motivational and Leadership.
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Paul Deegan generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Paul Deegan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Success and Adventure Speakers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Paul Deegan for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Paul Deegan generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Stacy Allison, Ed Viesturs and Neal Petersen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Paul Deegan for an upcoming event.
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Paul Deegan Speaking Topics
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Overcoming Disaster: Drivers of Individual Determination on the Roof of the World
The 1996 Into Thin Air storm claimed the lives of 11 climbers and was the worst catastrophe in the history of Everest. Paul Deegan, who was on the mountain when the storm struck, vowed never to return. Yet eight years later, Deegan broke his promise and made a final attempt to reach the top of the world. Why did Deegan go back? How did he overcome extreme self-doubt about his chance of survival? And after such a long hiatus, would he be able to fulfill his lifetime ambition? During this presentation, Deegan reveals a trick of the mind to reduce the fear of failure, how a rocking chair can help you make your next big decision and why the best way to achieve an ambition is to forget about it.
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Into The Unknown: Leading Your Team in an Uncertain World
At the turn of this century, most people thought there was nowhere left on Earth to discover. Then Paul Deegan organized an expedition to an unexplored range of mountains. Members of his team made ascents of previously unclimbed peaks, saw snow leopards and camels and encountered nomadic communities who had never met people from outside the former Soviet Union. To prepare for this groundbreaking enterprise, Deegan drew on his experiences as a leader and team member on expeditions to Alaska, the European Alps and the Himalayas. In this presentation, Deegan explains why he ensures that every member of his team is more talented than he is, illustrates his philosophy of invisible leadership and describes why there can be no room for passengers on any team.
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How do I book Paul Deegan to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Paul Deegan for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Paul Deegan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Paul Deegan or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Paul Deegan for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Paul Deegan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paul Deegan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Paul Deegan speak about?
Paul Deegan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Success, Adventure, Personal Growth, Climbing, Authors, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Overcoming Adversity, Innovation, Peak Performance, Marketing, Environment, Motivational and Leadership. -
Where does Paul Deegan travel from?
Paul Deegan generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Paul Deegan?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Paul Deegan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Paul Deegan for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Paul Deegan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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