Scott Kress

Scott Kress

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Toronto , Ontario

Accomplished Mountaineer Change | Team Building & Leadership Expert

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Learning In Thin Air | Scott Kress | Summit Team Building

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Best Everest Speaker - Scott Kress | Summit Team Building

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Keynote Speech for High Performance Teamwork By Scott Kress | Summit Team Building

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Scott Kress Keynote Speech - The Power of Team | Summit Team Building

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  • Leadership Development
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  • Building Trust
  • Goal Setting
  • Overcoming Challenges
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Learning in Thin Air
"Learning in Thin Air" by Scott Kress is a captivating exploration of leadership, resilience, and personal growth, inspired by his gripping...
Learning in Thin Air
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Hired Gun: Scott Kress
Adventurer, team-building trainer and motivational speaker, Scott Kress, is an Everest veteran who’s climbed the highest peak on each of...
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Success at the 10th Annual Canadian Water Summit
The morning plenary sessions were followed by a keynote speaker, Scott Kress from Summit Team Building, over lunch. He spoke tothe power of...

SCOTT KRESS BIOGRAPHY

Scott Kress is a leadership and team development expert known for integrating experiential learning with structured, research-supported development strategies. His career spans nearly three decades of training leaders and teams across corporate, academic, and public-sector environments.

Scott Kress built his reputation by combining leadership theory with lessons drawn from international mountaineering expeditions. His approach aligns practical tools with the real-world pressures teams face in dynamic workplaces.

Scott Kress is recognized as the 51st Canadian to summit Mount Everest, a milestone that reflects his commitment to preparation, discipline, and resilience. His achievement as the 17th Canadian to complete the Seven Summits places him among a select group of climbers who have reached the highest peak on every continent.

His academic background includes multiple undergraduate degrees and a Masters in Leadership and Training, supporting a development method grounded in evidence-based practice. This academic foundation allows him to connect leadership principles with the behavioural patterns that drive performance outcomes.

Scott Kress has designed and facilitated leadership and team-building programs for a broad range of organizations seeking measurable improvement in communication, collaboration, and decision-making. His training emphasizes the skills required to navigate complex environments, manage change, and maintain alignment under pressure.

His experience includes extensive work with Fortune 500 companies seeking long-term development solutions for emerging and senior leaders. These programs support organizational goals such as performance improvement, cultural alignment, and effective team dynamics.

Scott Kress brings a unique experiential perspective rooted in more than 30 years of expedition leadership. His climbing experience allows him to illustrate how planning, risk assessment, and interpersonal awareness influence team success.

He has taught leadership and high-performance teamwork within MBA and Executive MBA programs in Canada and the United Kingdom. This instructional work strengthens his role as a practitioner who bridges academic insight with applied leadership practice.

Scott Kress uses real expedition scenarios to demonstrate the impact of communication strategies, trust building, conflict management, and role clarity. His presentations show how the skills required for success in extreme environments directly relate to workplace performance.

His teaching awards, including recognition as “Professor of the Year,” reflect his ability to engage learners through clear instruction and practical relevance. These achievements further demonstrate his influence on leadership education.

Scott Kress is frequently requested by organizations seeking development experiences that exceed traditional classroom learning. His programs balance structured learning with experiential scenarios that mirror modern workplace challenges.

His mountaineering achievements contribute to his ability to explain performance under pressure, goal setting, and disciplined execution. These insights help leaders understand how sustained performance is built through consistent practice.

Scott Kress continues to expand his expertise by studying emerging research on leadership, teamwork, and human performance. This commitment ensures that his training remains current and aligned with contemporary organizational needs.

His presentations focus on developing leaders who can communicate effectively, align teams, and respond constructively to obstacles. This approach supports organizations navigating rapid change and increasing performance expectations.

Scott Kress applies his experience with global expeditions to help teams develop the mindset required for long-term success. His programs encourage participants to identify barriers, adopt effective strategies, and build durable team habits.

His ongoing work reflects a commitment to supporting individuals and organizations as they strengthen leadership capability and team resilience. Through training, teaching, and speaking, Scott Kress continues to guide audiences toward improved performance and professional growth.

Scott Kress Topic Presentations

Scott Kress Toronto , Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

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Everest : Learning in Thin Air

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Scott Kress Speaking Testimonials

Scott’s keynote and workshops were a resounding success with our team. Employees were fully engaged, and many didn’t want the session to end. His ability to connect leadership principles with real-world inspiration made a lasting impact. One employee described it as ‘not just leadership training, but inspiration training.’ Scott’s personable nature extended beyond the stage—he stayed afterward to continue discussions, making the experience even more valuable. His insights on teamwork, leadership, and personal growth resonated deeply, and we continue to hear positive feedback from our employees. His session was engaging, relevant, and truly inspiring. We look forward to...

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