Description
Kevin Cottam is a global motivational speaker, PCC-credentialed executive coach, and LinkedIn Top Voice. His four-decade career spans Olympic figure skating, international leadership consulting, and nomadic cultural research across four continents.
About Kevin Cottam, Motivational Speaker
For over four decades, Kevin has been a fearless pioneer, venturing down the less-traveled paths of life. His remarkable journey has seen him choreograph and coach World and Olympic figure skating champions. He has also directed the 1988 Calgary Olympic Closing Ceremonies. In addition, he has orchestrated multi-million-dollar touring productions across four continents. His influence extends far beyond the realm of ice and performance, permeating the global landscape with his wisdom and expertise.
Kevin is the author of “The Nomadic Mindset: Never Settle…for Too Long.” In it, he offers a unique synthesis of nomadic wisdom and contemporary leadership principles. His approach is grounded in on-the-ground nomadic research in Mongolia, Kenya, and Morocco. Through this work, he seamlessly integrates timeless nomadic principles with sustainable practices. As a result, he provides a practical roadmap for individuals and organizations to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Overall, Kevin’s transformative methods have resonated deeply with a diverse array of global clients. In particular, his proprietary Nomadic Transition Framework has connected with industry giants like Novartis, OCBC, Haribo, and Club Med. As a motivational speaker, facilitator, and leadership coach, he shares his fresh perspective and practical tools through keynotes, leadership journeys, and coaching engagements. In doing so, he empowers individuals and organizations to embrace uncertain transitions and adapt with resilience.
Keynote Topics
Unlock Your Nomadic Mindset
Shift Minds. Expand Horizons.
First, Kevin unlocks the keys to the Nomadic Mindset, a mindset of adaptability, curiosity, and the ability to see possibilities and opportunities in every challenge. Through powerful storytelling and research with nomadic cultures in Mongolia, Kenya, and Morocco, Kevin inspires audiences to expand beyond conventional patterns. He applies the 5E’s Nomadic Transition Framework to spark creativity and fresh thinking.
Beyond Survival Is Relevance
Mobilize Performance. Ignite Possibilities.
Kevin reveals that to survive, stay relevant, and thrive in today’s polycrisis-driven world, leaders must go beyond survival. This means unleashing their true potential, elevating performance, and mastering workplace mobility. Specifically, drawing on The Nomadic Mindset and the 5E’s Framework, Kevin shows how to shift from fear to courage, stagnation to momentum, and irrelevance to relevance.
Seize Control of the Uncertain
Adapt Fast. Lead Through Chaos.
The question isn’t “how do we manage uncertainty?”—it’s “how do we lead it?” Kevin gives leaders the tools to transform turbulence into traction. Together, they co-create ecosystems that continuously explore, build, harvest, and evolve. The result: uncertainty becomes innovation, momentum, and cultural regeneration.
Testimonials
“Fantastic and unique experience to have Kevin Cottam come to Novartis in Singapore inspiring all of us to search for our own nomadic mindset.”
— Ana Locatelli, Site Head, Novartis Technical Operations, Singapore
“Kevin is sincere, stimulating, and inspirational in his engagement and actions with his audience, a true authentic person, who uses his unique nomadic experience to help his clients transition to develop new thoughts, solutions and a nomadic mindset.”
— Robin Lokerman, Group President, MCI Group
“At OCBC, we encourage our employees to embody the nomadic mindset championed by Global Nomad and celebrated figure-skater, choreographer, and coach of Olympic figure-skating champions, Kevin Cottam, whose gems of wisdom resonated powerfully with everyone in attendance at Grow Your Way.”
— OCBC, Singapore
In short, book Kevin Cottam, motivational speaker and Nomadic Mindset expert, for your next conference or leadership event. Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn, or browse our full range of motivational speakers to find the right fit for your audience.
