Aidan Grimes Travels from Gold Coast, QLD

Topics

Adventure Sport
Communication
Goal Setting
Inspirational
Leadership
Motivational
Performance
Personal Development
Philanthropist
Psychology
Sport
Team Building

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Aidan has over 40 years corporate wellbeing and team building experience as well as successfully coaching sports and individuals at various International and State levels. Through historical benchmarks, extreme corporate events, and personal development initiatives, he promotes a way of thinking that removes limitations and unearths a basic instinct inspired by the passion and spirit he believes is inherent in all Australians. His trademark, “turning the Impossible into I’m possible”.

A passionate philanthropist and war historian with an unsurpassed reputation for his encyclopedic knowledge of Kokoda and other battle sites throughout Papua New Guinea (PNG), Aidan has been recognised publicly by the Battalions. Having spent 30 years studying primitive tribal culture in PNG, Aidan has unearthed the secrets to these tribes’ survival through the development of their culture. It is this culture that determines the successful lifespan of the tribe. Aidan uses this vast cultural understanding, along with sports science and military understanding to be able to offer high performance initiatives. He is a highly sought-after international speaker and educator with a wide variety of keynote abilities. Aidan has also created a free APP for schools in Australia and PNG to ensure the history of Kokoda and elsewhere is available for generations to come. He has also created and administered many charitable initiatives throughout PNG. In July 2024 Aidan completed his 13 4th Kokoda trek, (The equivalent of walking for 4.5 years nonstop in the most challenging environs).

He has a lifelong passion for developing success factors and is a tertiary qualified sports scientist, majoring in physiology, coaching psychology, with postgraduate studies in nutrition and hold a Master of Counselling with AIPC.

He has a keen interest in what makes the best get better. Clients who work with Aidan are those that want to constantly improve, get the best from their people, and expand the range of possibilities. His passionate, engaging, and energetic focus empowers the people he works with to become the type of leaders they want to be, creating sustainable leadership for teams and organisations.

Keynote Titles

Forged in Fire: Building Resilient Teams through Adversity
Mental Fitness Over Burnout: A Peak Performance Model for Leaders
Leading with Legacy: What History Can Teach Us About Vision, Sacrifice, and Service
The Invisible Load: Understanding the Mental Health Cost of Success
From Trek to Transformation: The Psychology of Endurance and Adaptation
Breaking the Silence: Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety in High-Performing Teams
From the Battlefield to the Boardroom: Military Wisdom for Strategic Corporate Leadership
The Kokoda Growth Model: A Mental Strength Framework for Change and Innovation
The Spirit to Endure: How Purpose Beats Pressure Every Time
Rites of Passage in Modern Leadership: Why We Need Hard Things

Testimonials

I just wanted to thank you for allowing 1 CSSB the opportunity to host Aidan Grime's visit this week. It was very valuable and all members participated enthusiastically. Aidan was inspirational, informative and was able to draw every member into the discussions to the extent that work place issues and concerns were discussed in non-threatening and fun ways. It is hoped that this will have a positive impact on workplace relationships in the future, particular for the members concerned. Members were able to reflect on themselves and how their actions and attitudes might inhibit or enhance workplace cohesiveness, as well as improve individual general health and wellbeing. This was most beneficial when related to workplace morale. While I would have preferred to have more members in the afternoon sessions, I believe that every member has benefited from the training. I am hoping that 1 CSSB can continue the excellent relationship with the SRC next year and Aidan will be able to return in the future. Thanks once again. Aidan, you are most welcome to visit 1 CSSB at any time!n

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