Each talk focuses on a powerful theme drawn from his real-world experiences in extreme environments, leadership, and environmental science:
Jim on… Critical Leadership
- What polar expeditions teach us about leading under pressure
- Lessons from commanding teams in life-threatening, critical crises
- How to lead with clarity, courage, and calm when everything is on the line
Jim on… The Edge of Human Performance
- Unlocking resilience and potential in extreme environments
- Stories of near death, endurance and survival
- How to push beyond perceived limits, mentally and physically
Jim on… Risk, Crisis & Calm
- Staying composed when the stakes are highest
- Real-world crisis management from firefighting to polar storms
- Tools for dynamic risk assessment and decision-making under pressure
Jim on… The Climate Frontline
- What 40 years in the Arctic reveals about our changing planet
- Firsthand observations of climate change
- Why Arctic science matters and how we can all contribute
Jim on… Purpose and Passion
- Finding your mission and making it matter
- The story behind the Ice Warrior Project
- How to align personal passion with global impact
Jim on… The Power of Ordinary People
- Citizen science and the future of exploration
- How everyday people can become explorers and make scientific discoveries.
- Empowering others to be part of something bigger.
Jim on... Jim McNeill
- The story of how an ordinary bloke managed to make a difference
- From a naughty boy at school to an accomplished explorer
- Scientist, soldier, businessman, firefighter - an exploration of life