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Presenter Profile - GLENN & HEATHER SINGLEMAN
Travels from   Sydney, NSW
Based   Sydney, NSW
Type   Speaker
Style   Believeable, Dynamic, Memorable, Inspirational, Factual, Exciting, Highly credible, Visually engaging, Captivating, Real-Life



If you want a presentation that is uniquely high impact and that your delegates will remember and talk about long after the conference is over - this is it!


An Australian husband and wife team, Glenn and Heather jointly hold two astonishing World Records - one for the worlds’ highest BASEjump and the other for the highest Wingsuit BASEjump, made from the 6660m Mt Meru in India. 

Set on May 23rd 2006, their world record (and world first for women) was the result of 6 years hard work and an unwavering commitment to their goal. The resulting story and professional presentation is unique in the world. There is no other inspirational presentation like it.

Dr. Glenn Singleman is well known to Australian and International audiences as a speaker and documentary film-maker. He is also a practicing medical doctor.  In 1992 he created international headlines with a world record-breaking jump from The Great Trango Tower (6248m) in Pakistan. The film he made – BASEClimb – screened around the world and continues to win awards as one of the best adventure documentaries of all time.

In 1995 an audience member at one of his presentations introduced herself as Heather Swan. She wanted to know more about his philosophy of fearlessness. They married in 1998. Heather was a senior corporate executive with no experience in adventure when she challenged Glenn to teach her to climb, and to BASEjump so they could attempt to break his existing world record together. The result was a 6-year long odyssey, an enormous challenge beset with heartbreak, profound disappointment and finally triumph.

Their story touches everyone fortunate enough to hear it. It has all the elements of wonderful entertainment – unique images and video and polished presenters - but more than that it teaches in a direct, engaging style the universal principals of peak performance. The emotional attributes every manager is looking to promote in themselves and in their staff.

All of this, plus the appeal of a joint presentation from a man and a woman, a husband and wife team who achieved something unique. Heather Swan is the only woman in the world to combine mountaineering and BASEjumping, let alone wingsuit BASEjumping. She is a mother, award winning author and successful businesswoman. Glenn is a medical professional who can demonstrate with hard science, the benefits of adventure in overcoming our fears. He believes that it is only by overcoming fear that we can achieve our full human potential.

Glenn and Heather live in Sydney. Together they have four children.



Testimonials

“Many thanks for coming to Hastings and attending our conference. I trust you enjoyed your visit and it was great to have you with us. Glenn and Heather you presented what I would term the ultimate in fearlessness and certainly instilled in us to forget that often used saying ‘I can’t’. I think everyone will remember the time we had with you on that Sunday morning for a long, long time and all the much better for it”.
Alan Wattan - Chair, Ingenium New Zealand


"As a keen follower of your adventures (prior to your speech I didn't know you were involved in all the events) I truly appreciated your in-person stories. The way you linked your expeditions to today's business needs was a worthy testament to your own business acumen. I look forward to hearing more in the future - thank you for sharing your life's dreams."
Deborah Ward - Service Quality Manager, Harcourts Group Ltd New Zealand

“In staging a successful event, you have to find a “WOW” segment. You certainly provided that element and more! No matter what personal fears we all have, … you showed that there is really no limit to what one can achieve if one sets one’s mind to it. … Glenn, we all climb our different mountains every day of our lives. You’ve shown us … how we can harness the fear and turn it into positive thrust. Thank you from the bottom of my heart”.
Tom Carroll - Chief Manager Sales, Commonwealth Bank, Australia

“We themed our entire conference around Glenn & Heather and their concept of ‘taking one step beyond’. It was an unprecedented hit with our 400 delegates. Glenn and Heather were fantastic to work with and we’re looking forward to working with them again, and again. In fact we’ve already booked them for two more events in the coming months”.
Harry Coomans Managing Director, Results Plus

"It's a first! Every chartered accountant who attended your breakfast presentation in Perth gave a capacity score to you personally and to the presentation itself. Technically the evaluation stands for itself, however, I knew we were on a winner when a traditionally conservative audience broke into spontaneous applause following the video of your actual base jump."
Judi Halliday - Professional Development Manager, Institute of Chartered Accountants


“Glenn and Heather were inspirational. They linked their experiences to the topic of our conference and had the audience spellbound. Heather’s experiences and her commitment to achieve her goal of BASEjumping with Glenn, despite many setbacks highlighted the need to take responsibility, and to put strategies in place that minimise risk while preparing mentally and physically to achieve a vision. I don’t think we can top their presentation, their charm or their willingness to give time to the many people who wanted to speak with them. These brief comments don’t do justice to Glenn and Heather and their amazing life”.
June Dous - Thales Australia

“It gave me so much pleasure to look around our audience last Friday and watch their faces as your story unfolded. You had them mesmerised. I’ve since received countless emails from people saying how much they enjoyed your presentation and many of our regular Business Chicks even went so far as to say that you’re the best speaker they’ve ever heard. I’m so grateful that you were able to inject inspiration and motivation into our chicks. I’m not sure you quite understand the impact your message has Heather – you elevate all of whom you meet, and challenge them to rise above what they feel they’re capable of. Me included!!! After seeing your ‘To-Do List’ (mines pales in comparison) I’m committed to taking on more and pushing myself. It’s fun being fearless! Thanks again to you and Glenn.”
Emma Brown - The Chief Chick, Business Chicks


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