Kevin is a man on a mission – The Nomadic Mindset. As the world becomes narrower in its thinking patterns, we must move towards more expansive flexible adaptive thinking patterns. This where the nomadic mindset thrives.
From starting his humble beginnings in a logging camp of 300 people in Canada; to the ice rinks of the world choreographing for World and Olympic figure skating champions; to directing and choreographing multi-million dollar touring skating shows; to directing award-winning short dance film; to researching pastoral nomadic cultures in Mongolia, Kenya and Morocco; to authoring two intriguing books; to coaching executives and training in multinational enterprises; to speaking on the stages of the world; and to having lived in 12 major cities, worked in 25 countries and visited over 200 cities, towns and villages in 58 countries; expansive movement is where Kevin flourishes.
His audiences and clients say, Kevin is a “passionate, not business-as-usual speaker, who takes you on an inspirational journey” and “leaves you wanting a bit of that peaceful, elegant grace he has.” His quiet authentic authority, powerful dynamic presence, and unique global-living experience incites clients to curiously seek him out, listen to him, and work with him.
Kevin, a proud Canadian and Global Nomad is the first person to speak specifically on The Nomadic Mindset and how this ancient wisdom can create an expansive, agile, adaptive, resilient, creative sustainable workplace and life. His colorful speeches draw from his research with executives and nomadic cultures and the fresh, story-driven, case-study-framed leadership book, The Nomadic Mindset: Never Settle…for Too Long. The image-filled stories and concrete teachings transport you on an inspirational and transformative journey.
Formerly an elite figure skating choreographer of world and Olympic champions, director and choreographer of the 1988 Olympic Closing Ceremonies, Holiday on Ice, and Disney on Ice, he leverages this success and life experiences to build, grow, and encourage leaders to lead with an expansive awareness of their dominant mindset – either nomadic, builder or settler mindset.
Using the nomadic mindset as the umbrella brand and basis for his speeches, he can weave and change focus discovering and flexibly including topics such as leadership, mindset, change, mobility, mindfulness, resilience, creativity, inclusion, engagement, and even sales.
Some companies he has spoken at are Club Med, UBS, Givaudan, Alcon, Mediacorp, L’Oreal, Nestle, Thales, and Prulia, and he spent 13 years with the European Union (Commission, Council, Parliament) as a coach and trainer.
An avid sportsman, creator, and global nomad who loves, swimming, kayaking, working out, yoga, meditation, travelling, and great conversations. Kevin greatest passion is meeting new people of different cultures. He sponsors Maasai children in Kenya to early education.