Paul Adamson

Paul Adamson is a visionary business leader, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker who transformed his love for the seas into a remarkable business journey.

Following his career as a professional sailor, Paul began his remarkable transformation by becoming a pivotal figure in the revival of Oyster Yachts, an iconic British luxury yacht manufacturer. Faced with administration, he led the business into a period of exceptional growth, securing £185 million in new sales despite the challenges of a global pandemic. This growth put Oyster Yachts back on the map and secured the business for the long term.

Paul’s expertise extends beyond the marine industry. He has supported several global businesses in developing transformative change and performance programs, with clients including Valeo Foods Group, The Shed Distillery, and Henri Lloyd.

In 2022, Paul Adamson’s life journey took an unexpected detour with the diagnosis of Follicular Lymphoma, an incurable blood cancer. The diagnosis, while a test of his fortitude, did not hold him back in any way. Demonstrating resilience, leadership skills and optimism, Paul bravely faced the challenge and is now in remission.

As a speaker, Paul provides insights into leadership, resilience, sales, marketing and strategy, combined with an awareness of turning personal challenges into opportunities for growth. Paul doesn’t just speak; he inspires, motivates, and ignites a passion for change and resilience in everyone he addresses.

His insights on leadership, resilience, sales, marketing, and strategy have enlightened audiences at global companies, including Indeed.com, Zurich plc, and Red Bull.

Contact Great British Speakers today to book visionary business leader Paul Adamson for your next event.

Type Of Talent

Business & FinanceCreativity, Change & InnovationHealth & WellbeingHigh PerformanceKeynoteMotivationalSales & MarketingSpeaker

More About Paul Adamson

Following his diagnosis, Paul Adamson became a fervent support of the Follicular Lymphoma Foundation (FLF). He recently gave a keynote at the inaugural FLF Gala Dinner which demonstrated his ability to motivate, inspire, and bring about change. Following the powerful and inspiring speech, the attendees were inspired to raise half a million pounds.

Paul Adamson – Writer

In 2021 Paul Adamson published his first book High Flying Sales: What Exceptional Sales People Know and Do. The book helps readers see how to set themselves apart from average people by boosting sales, learning how to create genuine connections and how to harness a sales mindset for challenges.

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Paul Adamson – Keynote Speaker

Paul’s ability to captivate audiences with his natural storytelling makes him an exceptional keynote speaker, ensuring his listeners leave with a renewed perspective on handling change in both their personal and professional lives.

His keynotes are more than motivational speeches; they are transformative experiences, designed to equip leaders and teams with the mindset and strategies needed to navigate change, build resilience, and drive meaningful change.

Paul has the power to transform your audience’s mindset and leave a lasting impression. Whether you’re seeking to improve leadership skills, foster teamwork, or encourage innovation, Paul has the expertise to deliver a captivating and personalised presentation that will resonate with audiences.

With his innate ability to connect with people on a deep level and his commanding presence on stage, Paul will leave your audience inspired and energised. He will equip your audience with practical strategies and valuable insights for achieving success both professionally and personally.

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Paul Adamson – Signature Keynote

Transforming Adversity Into Your Organisation’s Greatest Strength

Paul unfolds his inspiring journey, highlighting the remarkable resilience, courage, and determination that have fuelled his success and positively influenced those around him. Delving into the intricacies of human psychology and the power of perspective, Paul guides audiences on an enlightening journey of self-discovery.

Paul Adamson Talk Takeaways

Choose Your Lens: Paul will guide you through the transformative process of choosing your lens, teaching you how to shift your perspective to positively impact your personal and professional life. Learn to view challenges as opportunities, altering your reality through proactive perception.

Choose the Meaning: Paul explores the power of choosing your meaning, demonstrating how the interpretations we assign to events shape our emotions and actions. Discover how to turn life’s obstacles into stepping stones for growth and success.

Always Look For the Gift: Paul emphasises the importance of always looking for the gift in every situation, helping you unearth hidden opportunities for personal development in life’s trials. He shares his journey with Follicular Lymphoma, and how he transformed his diagnosis into a catalyst for resilience, gratitude, and true fulfilment.

Paul Adamson – Other Popular Talks

Cultivating a High-Performance Mindset: This centres on developing a high-performance mindset essential for personal and professional success. Paul discusses how mindset influences outcomes, and provides tools for attendees to cultivate an attitude geared towards continuous improvement, excellence, and achieving ambitious goals.

Innovate Leadership: Steering Through Challenges: Paul explores the role of innovative leadership in overcoming business challenges. This keynote focuses on how leaders can inspire and drive their teams through adversity, fostering a culture of innovation and problem-solving. Paul provides insights into leading with empathy, strategic thinking, and the courage to embrace unconventional solutions.

BuildingResilientTeams: The Key to Organisational Success: Focusing on team dynamics, Paul discusses how to build and nurture resilient teams that can withstand and grow from challenges. He shares techniques for fostering a supportive, collaborative environment where every member feels valued and motivated to contribute to the team’s success.

Turn Around: Rebuilding a Luxury Global Brand: In this keynote, Paul shares a riveting narrative of revitalising Oyster Yachts. He delves into the strategies and mindset shifts necessary for turning around a high-end business amidst challenging times. Attendees will learn about innovative marketing, leadership resilience, and customer engagement tactics that transform adversity into a thriving, prestigious brand presence.

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Why book Paul Adamson?

Paul Adamson is guaranteed to provide an experience for audiences filled with inspiration, resilience, and transformative insights. His journey from a professional sailor to Chief Commercial Officer at Oyster Yachts exemplifies his adaptability and innovative spirit.

Choosing Paul Adamson as a speaker means choosing a leader who not only brings immense business acumen but also embodies the power of turning personal challenges into opportunities for growth and societal contribution. He doesn’t just speak; he inspires, motivates, and ignites a passion for change and resilience in everyone he addresses.

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Testimonials

Paul’s ability to engage and captivate his audience is truly remarkable!
Robert Anderson, CEO & Founder, Telecom4Good

Paul Adamson is inspiring and he delivers. Following his lead will unfold fabulous results!
Eddie Jordan, Serial Entrepreneur & Founder, Jordan F1 Grand Prix

Paul delivers maximum impact, it’s like having enthusiasm on steroids!
Raymond Poole, Founder, PM Summit, Dublin, Ireland

Paul was our keynote speaker this year for our Indeed Agency Summit in Paris. Right from the first time meeting Paul he was professional, friendly and very easy to work with. On the day Paul brought brilliant energy and inspiration to the room. He was very engaging and got the guests to participate throughout.

Some of the feedback from our Agency reps included; ‘Paul’s presentation was funny, interactive and very useful’. ‘ Paul was very inspiring’. Our guests all took something away from Paul’s presentation, which was why I wanted to work with Paul and have him speak at the Summit.
Patrick McGrann, Director, Training and Enablement

We engaged Paul Adamson to conduct our opening Keynote at PM Summit 2018 in Dublin. The challenge for Paul was to invigorate over 180 professional Project Managers and give them a shot of energy and endorphins sending them on their way with enthusiasm for the coming day.

Paul did not fail on any level, he was without doubt a tonic providing an outstanding start to our event. I don’t think there are enough superlatives to describe this man but to try put into words what he does, it is like having enthusiasm on steroids. I would have no hesitation in recommending Paul for any event to conduct a keynote address and look forward to having him in the future.
Raymond Poole, Director PMIS Ltd.

Paul Adamson is an absolute pleasure to work with. He brings so much energy into the room! We have worked with Paul for just over a year- in this time I have learnt so many skills- suitable for both my professional and personal life. Paul conducted training days for our sales team, worked with us on an individual basis and implemented the launch of a digital marketing day for my clients- which was a roaring success!

Thank you Paul, you are an inspiration and a delight to work with, and I look forward to working with you in the future!