In a series of strategically designed corporate speaking events,
Thor F. Jensen shares inspiring lessons from the World’s First Circumnavigation of the Island of New Guinea combined with his five-year experience at the Business Design Centre, Aalborg University.

Blending storytelling with applied messages for businesses, the speaking packages focus on the following themes:

Leadership – Lessons from the Expedition Leader of the Tawali Pasana

  • Thinking strategically to execute decisions 
  • Acknowledging flaws and showing vulnerability
  • Understanding team dynamics and managing individual motivations

Team Building – What sailing around New Guinea taught me about teamwork

  • Executing decisions
  • Strategic thinking
  • Influencing people
  • Building relationships

Reaching Your Goals – How I set a world record, and how you can achieve your goals

  • Identifying underlying motivations behind goals
  • Refusing to accept defeat despite challenges
  • Realising that different people have different goals

Depending on your company’s needs, Thor is available for 1-2 hour inspirational speaking events, conducted in English or Danish. If you are organising a corporate event or training course, he can also design specific presentations to suit your needs. 


Indonesian Minister of Maritime Affairs Susi Pudjiastuti presents a photograph to Thor F. Jensen. Credit: Embassy of Denmark Jakarta.

For more information or to make a booking, please contact info@thorfjensen.com