Robby Kojetin is a renowned motivational speaker and author whose extraordinary life story inspires audiences to pursue success with resilience and determination. Best known for overcoming life in a wheelchair to climb Mount Everest, Robby’s journey demonstrates the power of mindset, perseverance and purposeful action. His remarkable ascent was documented in the Discovery Channel series Everest: Beyond the Limit, introducing his story to audiences around the world. Today, Robby is widely recognised as a compelling keynote speaker whose presentations combine powerful storytelling, humour and practical lessons that motivate individuals and teams to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Robby’s journey into adventure and endurance began long before he became a global speaker. However, more than two decades ago his life changed dramatically following a severe climbing accident that left him wheelchair bound and uncertain if he would ever walk again. Instead of allowing the setback to define him, Robby chose to focus on what he could still achieve. Driven by determination and a lifelong dream of climbing the world’s highest mountain, he committed himself to recovery and relentless training. His resilience ultimately saw him become one of the few South Africans to stand on the summit of Mount Everest. His passion for adventure continued well beyond Everest, as he climbed five of the Seven Summits, reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro ten times, including leading expedition teams, crossed the finish line of an Ironman triathlon, swam in the Amazon River and descended the deepest mine on Earth. His adventures also include tiger fishing in the Zambezi River and catching a piranha in the Amazon, experiences that reflect his appetite for challenge and exploration.
Robby has captured the lessons from his remarkable experiences in his bestselling book "Mind Over Mountain: A Mental and Physical Climb to the Top", which chronicles his journey from adversity to Everest. He is also the author of "Parallel Summits: Mastering the Art of Money", demonstrating his ability to translate lessons from extreme environments into practical insights for personal and professional success. In recognition of his leadership and character, Robby was nominated for Chief Scout of South Africa, further highlighting the influence he has had as a role model and mentor.
As a motivational speaker, Robby has inspired more than 85,000 people across five continents with keynote presentations that challenge audiences to rethink their limits. His talks combine real-life adventure with actionable lessons on resilience, leadership, decision making and perseverance under pressure. Robby has delivered keynote speeches for leading organisations, including the South African Reserve Bank, Pfizer, Volkswagen, Deloitte and Lego, helping teams understand how mindset and determination can transform obstacles into opportunities. Through vivid storytelling and practical strategies, Robby Kojetin empowers audiences to push beyond perceived barriers and pursue their own summits with confidence and purpose.
