GET COMFORTABLE BEING UNCOMFORTABLE
SPEAKER | AUTHOR | ADVENTURER
Not bound by titles or roles, he is a storyteller forged by his experience as a soldier, paramedic, academic and explorer whose journey reminds us that resilience is the bridge to growth.
“Sunny keynote on resilience was one of the most powerful talks I’ve ever attended. His ability to turn life-threatening experiences into lessons of strength and perspective is truly remarkable and I walked away inspired & motivated in both my personal and professional life.”
— Darryl Duncan
From the Edge of Knowing
Three seconds is all it takes to save a life, or change a life, and Sunny has lived on the edge of this rule too many times. He has survived being lost in an Arctic snowstorm, bitten by a cobra, dragged underwater by a shark, suffered a superbike crash, and even had his ambulance struck by a tornado. If his life were a movie, it would make Indiana Jones look like a rom-com.
Sunny has served as a soldier on the frontlines of conflict zones and as an emergency flight paramedic in the Pacific Islands. He has led more than 65 expeditions across the globe and is a Fellow of multiple prestigious institutions. Yet his personal life has also been marked by deep trials, including caring for his young daughter through cancer.
His keynote sessions don’t just entertain — they empower. Drawing on extraordinary experiences, Sunny helps audiences understand how to cultivate growth, resilience, and purpose in their own lives. Buckle up for a wild ride!
Sunnys Signature Keynote
Get comfortable being uncomfortable
"Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable" is a story-driven journey that takes the audience through a personal transformative experience. Sunny shares his time on the frontlines of war zones and peacekeeping missions, highlighting the raw humanity and vulnerability in these environments. The narrative then shifts to some of life’s lessons learned from emergency medicine, blending life-saving efforts with moments of reflection. The journey continues to the Himalayas, where Sunny faces an ethical dilemma, ultimately leading to an extraordinary experience on Mars. This journey is designed to challenge the audience to reflect on their own capacity for discomfort, growth, and decision-making in adversity.
Audience Takeaways
You’ll discover how challenge drives growth – why the moments that test you most can unlock your biggest breakthroughs.
You’ll feel inspired by real stories of adversity – proving that setbacks can become stepping stones.
You’ll learn leadership lessons for uncertain times – how to guide yourself and others when the way forward isn’t clear.
You’ll strengthen your mindset and resilience – practical tools to adapt, recover, and keep moving no matter the obstacle.
You’ll gain strategies to protect your wellbeing – staying balanced, energised, and strong while navigating life’s pressures.
