Robby Kojetin
The guy who went from a wheelchair to the summit of Mount Everest. A ONE OF A KIND INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER
Robby is an elite speaker and author, on the topics of resilience, goal setting and overcoming the greatest of setbacks. His story from a wheelchair to the summit of Mount Everest has positioned him as one of the most sought-after inspirational and entertaining speakers on stages around the world.
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Robby Kojetin's 2025 biography
Meet Robby Kojetin
Robby Kojetin’s incredible journey has touched the lives of over 85 000 people, making him one of the most sought after inspirational speakers on stages across the world.
His raw and authentic deliveries vividly bring the topics of overcoming unthinkable adversity, setting goals and recovering stronger to life. His ability to hold an audience in a relatable and entertaining way is nothing short of masterful.
Robby Kojetin’s Story
A simple mistake at an indoor climbing gym almost cost Robby everything, including his life. The fall severely broke both of his ankles and put him in a wheelchair for almost a year. This began a downward spiral to absolute rock bottom, shadowed by depression and insurmountable debt pushing him to the brink of suicide.
Robby tells a story of finding a reason to live and his decision to chase a goal most would consider impossible. His 928 day odyssey, that would take Robby from the operating table to the summit of Mount Everest, is bolstered by awe-inspiring images and first-person footage from Everest’s Death Zone.
Robby Kojetin’s Book
Mind Over Mountain has sold over 4500 copies in 15 countries and details Robby’s superhuman tenacity and determination. This is a story of a journey into hell, time and again in an effort to rebuild a life worth living for.
Bulk orders can be arranged at a reduced rate.
Some of Robby Kojetin’s Achievements
- 17th South African to summit Mount Everest
- 10 Summits of Kilimanjaro, including a double-header with 2 summits in 7 days
- Completed 5 of The Seven Summits – only North America and Antarctica remain
- Attempt on K2 – Helicopter evacuation at 5000m
- Completed the Ironman Triathlon
- Team member of the 1st SA Team to summit Ama Dablam
- Team leader to 100+ people to Mount Kilimanjaro, Mt Elbrus and Everest Base Camp
- Super proud dad and husband to two incredible women
Robby Kojetin's 2025 talks & topics
From a wheelchair to Everest
This keynote is suitable for conferences and meetings to inspire and facilitate positive change within the company culture. This raw and authentic story is entertaining as it is thought-provoking, charged with energy and humour to inspire any audience.
Key take outs: Resilience, goal setting, self-discipline, mental wellness, inspiration.
The Bucket List Effect
This keynote uses the simple yet powerful concept of a bucket list to assist teams with goal setting, defining long-term visions and inciting passion and commitment from every person in the audience. Other topics addressed include
Key take outs: Creating a culture of accountability, work life balance and leadership through example.
TEAM BUILD WORKSHOP
Mount Mayhem Team Building Workshop (Half Day)
A series of high-altitude themed activities designed to accelerate group cohesion, identify leaders, encourage lateral thinking and mountain of fun.
Rescue a climber from a crevasse, pitch tents in ‘less than ideal’ conditions, test team commitment and more chaos awaits with this pop-up adventure based session.
The workshop program is packed with short inspirational sessions, problem solving activities, feedback sessions and leadership appraisals.
Key take outs: Lateral thinking, resourcefulness & resources, situational leadership, harnessing skills and knowledge within the group.