SHARING TO INSPIRE

We all can use a bit of inspiration, of fun and uplifting yet honest stories. Ordinary people can sometimes achieve extra-ordinary things or go down an unusual path. Some call it fate. Some call it opportunism. Some call it luck. What if it was a bit of all of those…

Franck Gazzola certainly made a radical shift in his career and lifestyle, leaving behind a Corporate life to becoming an adventure Photographer and joining long haul expeditions in the most remote corners of the globe. That is why his keynotes go beyond the Art of photography only.

When daring or trailblazing are critical to reach success, Franck Gazzola can inspire your audience, your team, as well as bring a fun & adventurous twist to your event. His learnings can appeal and apply to anyone and a wide range of contexts (personal or professional). Through his breath-taking images, he will endeavour to make you want to push your own limits. Not only Franck Gazzola will give you access to how the images were shot but the captivating stories that are untold behind the images.

Often, motivational talks can be counter productive: speakers can be born with an amazing gift, a genius IQ, an (apparently) failure-free career or are simply too strong or talented to actually relate. Franck is no super-hero, simply someone who has been living outside of his own comfort zone for a very long time. An ordinary guy doing things out of the ordinary. This makes for a much more candid, relatable & honest story. Only a few years ago, Franck Gazzola did not even know how to dive. In 2019, he actually lived under the ocean for a several days. He sold his first photo in 2013. Four years later, he shoots around the world. But no miracle was involved!

Through hard work, entrepreneurship, resilience and a pinch of serendipity, he now lives (from) his passion. Franck Gazzola makes a point in keeping his story real, factually & emotionally. Any ‘‘success’’ (an important word to define) comes with its share of doubts, turmoils, financial issues, and arising dislikes. None of those are kept secret for whom is curious to hear more about those.

Every single talk is adapted to the format, the audience and defined objectives. Interventions range from a more photography-focused to a more motivational/personal development conference. Franck Gazzola custom designs his conferences to the audience and to the set goals of the event organiser. The format can range from 20 to 60+ minutes to suit the type of event, the message and the expected attention span of the crowd. To define the best content to fit your goals, get in touch: enquire!

Leaving an uplifting trace of inspiration in people’s minds or even better, planting the ‘‘daring seed’’ are some of the things you can expect from Franck Gazzola’s intervention, whether in a corporation, event, communities & schools.

Languages available: English & French

Exclusive representation: Corporate Speakers Australia

Selected topics:

Challenges and adventures

Change management

Teamwork

Adaptation

The building blocks of personal growth

Exploration and expeditions in remote parts of the world including polar environments

Science & exploration

Being brave & conquering fear

Working around the ‘‘imposter’s syndrom’’

Resilience: how to be comfortable out of the comfort zone

The power of help seeking and collaborations

Finding one’s mission and sense of purpose

Photography: techniques & stories behind the images

Witnessing climate change & conservation work: stories & anecdotes

Testimonial

‘’I’ve always thought that meeting certain people can change the vision of one’s environment, or even one’s path…This could happen during short encounters, shared moments, or thanks to a talk in a business conference…Franck is one of those rare people. The values he conveys, the path he has chosen, and his commitment into the human adventure make his presence feel like a privileged moment in time. During our last conference in June 2019, I needed to lead my team into pushing their own limits in thoughts and actions. Franck took all the necessary time to prepare this conference with me. He was able to accurately scope my business stakes as well as my team’s. Franck has the required sensitivity to get in-sync with the audience and the charisma to take us all with him into his explorations. We call came out with a renewed consciousness of our potentiel & possibilities, both individually and as a group.''

Olivier Caujole - Regional Director - Heineken France

‘‘I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Franck during the Ocean Film Festival World Tour, of Australia. During our interviews on stage, he was so engaging, entertaining, generous and warm. He had the audience wrapped around his little finger from the moment he started speaking! The way in which he articulated his adventure and experience was enthralling and he truly connected with each person there. His presence lingered long after the interview was over and I had people asking after him after the show, wanting to talk further - not only talk to Franck about his experiences but also to ask his advice on career. I think that speaks volumes to his character and his ability to leave a lasting impression on an audience. I don't think anyone will be soon be forgetting Franck or his incredible work.’’

Jemima Robinson - Founder & CEO Ocean Film Festival World Tour

‘‘I’ve been lucky to know Franck for several years and privileged to watch his photographic and diving journey. Franck has presented at two OZTek Conferences and, on both occasions, wowed the audience. He is engaging, approachable; his experiences extraordinary and backed with incredible images and videos. Having transitioned from corporate to self-employed, Franck has exceptional knowledge of both worlds, understands the challenges and can relate to audiences on a personal level. His stories resonate and hold the audience’s attention from beginning to end. I’m hoping Frank will speak at many more OZTeks in the future.’’

Sue Crowe - Owner / Convenor, OZTek

‘‘Franck drew our first sell-out crowd. 'Corporate guy turns Adventure Photographer' is certainly an appealing tagline that was attractive to most in the room. His quick ascension to professional status could almost suggest that anyone with half an ounce of creativity could do it if they really put their mind to it... until he spoke. Franck delivered a rich yet concise account of his story arc accompanied by stunning imagery, well told stories and a carefully constructed presentation that was tailored specifically to our audience. I could see the crowd being pulled into wanderlustful dream scenarios only to be awe-struck hearing what sacrifices had to be made, which left many second-guessing whether they really had it in them to follow their own visions. What made Franck stand out was his preparation, asking great questions in the lead up and working hard to build the most appropriate narrative. This gave me great comfort that our event was going to work. As much as he left his suit firmly behind, his corporate experience helped him deliver a polished, considered, engaging talk that left a significant impression.’’

Ollie Khedun - co-Founder of Adventure Tales