“Adversity is part of life; being a victim is a matter of choice.”

Yossi Ghinsberg’s amazing true story of survival is a timeless metaphor for how to face up to the challenges and uncertainties of every day life.  After being separated from his friends, Yossi wandered lost and alone for three weeks in the heart of the Amazon.  He managed somehow to survive, even with no food or weapons and during what was the worst rainy season in decades, until he was miraculously saved. Through this amazing experience, he arrived at a new level of understanding of life and himself, and he shares those hard-won insights with his audiences.

Yossi takes his audiences on this journey with him, telling the story of how he came to be in the Amazon jungle, setting out on what he believed would be an adventure with his friends.  What happens to him and his companions is an unforgettable story of loss, perseverance, despair, and redemption.

Yossi’s message is always timely and always appropriate - for any group, anywhere.  He speaks to what it means to be human, and shows us how we all possess the power to survive, even in the most extreme situations.  His message is inspiring and hopeful, and he leaves his audiences uplifted and empowered.

This keynote presentation is based on Yossi's international bestseller Jungle, now also a documentary by the acclaimed producers of 'Touching the Void' and the Discovery Channel.