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ABHILASH TOMY

There are moments when no one can help you decide

236 days alone at sea. Every decision was mine.

Global keynote speaker on decision-making, leadership, resilience and performance under pressure

TRUSTED BY GLOBAL LEADERSHIP TEAMS

Absolutely the most powerful leadership sessions we have hosted.

 

The message on operating without control over external factors was exactly what out teams needed.

Senior Leader

Siemens Digital Industries Software

A compelling and deeply relevant session.

Abhilash's insights on resilience and decision-making under pressure resonated strongly with our leadership

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ZS Associates

Abhilash brings a rare credibility.

 

His experiences translate into practical leadership lessons that teams can apply immediately.

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Hitachi Vantara

WHAT LEADERS SAY

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Decision-Making Under Pressure

How leaders make consequential decisions when information is incomplete, time is limited and the outcome matters.

Building Resilience Before You Need It

How individuals and teams prepare for adversity, absorb shocks and preserve their ability to perform when circumstances deteriorate.

The Comeback: Returning After Failure

Lessons from surviving a life-changing accident, rebuilding physical and mental capacity, and returning to race around the world.

Leadership Without Support Systems

What happens when leaders carry full responsibility for decisions without conventional support systems, immediate assistance or room to pass responsibility elsewhere.

About
ABHILASH TOMY SPEAKING

More than 500 days alone at sea taught Abhilash Tomy what happens when decisions have to be made with incomplete information, limited resources and no immediate support.

Naval aviation taught him to prepare for emergencies before they happened. Solo ocean racing tested that preparation in an environment where fatigue, uncertainty and consequences were real.

Today, he brings those experiences into the room, helping leaders understand how preparation shapes judgement, how people preserve their ability to think under pressure, and how resilience is built before it is needed.

 

First Indian to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation under sail
Second place, Golden Globe Race 2022–23
100,000+ nautical miles | 500+ days alone at sea
Kirti Chakra | Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award | Nau Sena Medal | MacGregor Medal

Book Abhilash Tomy for Your Next Event

For keynote sessions, leadership conferences, executive offsites and corporate events, contact Abhilash Tomy’s speaking team to discuss your audience, event and requirements.

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