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Jean-François Carrey

Speaker

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Mount Everest Summiteer and Canada's Foremost Wilderness Guide

JF Carrey is an inspiring speaker who embodies the spirit of adventure and courage through his extraordinary achievements as both an adventurer and a firefighter. With years of experience in high-pressure situations, JF has developed a profound understanding of what it means to face fear and adversity head-on. His experience of enduring the bone-chilling -50 degrees Celsius at the peak of Mount Everest, and then confronting infernos with temperatures soaring to 400-500 degrees Celsius, has equipped him with distinctive perspectives on the essence of bravery and the resilience of the human spirit. Drawing from a wealth of personal experiences and accomplishments, JF offers valuable insights into personal and organizational growth, goal achievement and the creation of effective habits. His powerful narratives resonate with individuals and organizations striving for excellence and resilience.

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It's a Big World. Where Do We Go From Here?

Fear is the first emotion felt when faced with change. Adventurers use this fear to persevere and focus on the objective. Carrey shows how we can change fear into energy. Once we have the energy, we need a plan. Guides always have a plan even in the most uncontrollable circumstances. How do we elaborate them and stick to the basic objectives and how we define success in changing environments. Audiences will find enlightening the precise link between Carrey’s stories and their own objectives. Themes such as teamwork, motivation and positive thinking are all subjects of his talks. Carrey analyzes the needs of the audience and adjusts his speeches accordingly, enabling the audience to apply his lessons to their own goals and objectives.

Adventurous Spirit

Pushing Boundaries

  • Insights from his Everest expedition, emphasizing the importance of stepping out of comfort zones to achieve extraordinary feats.

Navigating Adversity

  • Lessons learned from the wilderness and firefighting that teach resilience and adaptability in challenging situations.
  • Harnessing the power of nature and wilderness to gain clarity and perspective, spark inspiration and creativity, and enhance one’s life vision and goals.

Setting Bold Goals

  • Frameworks for defining ambitious yet attainable goals, inspired by the journey to Everest’s summit.
Courage in the Face of Fear

JF shares personal stories from his wilderness guiding, mountain climbing and firefighting career, highlighting moments when quick decision-making and bravery saved lives. He reflects on the mental and emotional fortitude required to face danger daily.

Personal Development

Self-Discovery

  • Techniques for understanding personal motivations and values through adventure and exploration.

Mental Toughness

  • Building the mental fortitude necessary to face life’s challenges head-on, both on the mountain and in daily life.

Habit Formation for Success

  • Understanding the connection between habits and achieving high-performance outcomes, using examples from his adventures.

Perseverance and Commitment

  • Strategies for maintaining focus and resilience in the pursuit of long-term objectives.
Organizational Development

Teamwork in High-Stakes Environments

  • How lessons from firefighting and mountaineering applies to fostering collaboration and trust within teams.

Leadership Under Pressure

  • Developing leaders who can guide and inspire in times of crisis, drawing parallels between emergency response and organizational challenges.

Sustaining Change

  • Techniques for embedding positive habits into everyday life and organizational culture, ensuring long-term success.

Audience reviews:

  • Jean-François was great – very engaging to our audience and gave a fantastic presentation. He was very good to tie his experiences to some if the issues that our organization is facing.
    He stayed afterwards to mingle with delegates and answer questions. I would highly recommend him to any group.

    - CEO, Canadian Deaf Sports Association
  • The conference was a huge success and JF Carrey was a hit. Everyone enjoyed his talk he was very interesting and kept all of us waiting to hear his next line. Great speaker and really a nice person. - Ontario Catholic School Business Officials Association
  • Having Jean-François Carrey speak at our employee event provided us an exceptional ending to the day. The feedback that we received was overwhelming. Not only were employees inspired by his drive to conquer a goal that seemed out of reach, but his words of encouragement and his motto to take small, gradual bites when trying to achieve a goal, were a great take-away for everyone. His humour, descriptive story telling and passion left everyone feeling energized and ready to tackle new challenges and opportunities. An added bonus was his ability to relate his experience to the workplace.

    - Public Service Labour Relations Board
  • Jean-François was great – very engaging to our audience and gave a fantastic presentation. He was very good to tie his experiences to some if the issues that our organization is facing.
    He stayed afterwards to mingle with delegates and answer questions. I would highly recommend him to any group.

    - CEO, Canadian Deaf Sports Association
  • The conference was a huge success and JF Carrey was a hit. Everyone enjoyed his talk he was very interesting and kept all of us waiting to hear his next line. Great speaker and really a nice person. - Ontario Catholic School Business Officials Association
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Speaker Biography

Jean-François Carrey found himself at a crossroads at just 17, uncertain about his future. Little did he know that a year later; while traveling in Nepal, he would lay eyes on the majestic Mount Everest for the first time, igniting a passion that would shape his life.

JF obtained an international business degree at the Telfer School of Management while fundraising and training to climb Everest. At the age 24, JF achieved what many only dreams of—he became the youngest Canadian to reach the summit of the world’s highest peak.  This monumental achievement was not just a personal victory but a testament to his determination and spirit. Since that historic climb, JF has dedicated himself to sharing his love for adventure by leading expeditions to incredible destinations around the globe, from the Arctic to the Antarctic.

But JF’s journey doesn’t stop with climbing. He currently serves his community as a firefighter, embodying the values of courage and service. His adventures continue as he participates in various expeditions, always seeking new challenges and experiences.

Today, JF is more than just an adventurer; he is a mentor. He guides leaders to think like adventurers, embracing change and stepping out of their comfort zones. His international speaking engagements focus on leadership and the invaluable perspectives gained from leading expeditions in vast and unpredictable environments.

Through his stories and insights, Jean-François Carrey inspires us all to embark on our own journeys, reminding us that with passion and perseverance, we can reach new heights—both literally and metaphorically.

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