About James
James Lawrence, an endurance athlete, entrepreneur, Guinness World Record holder, best-selling author, and renowned speaker, is known for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. After breaking several world records, he questioned if he had truly reached his mental and physical limits. Determined to find out, James embarked on a remarkable journey: completing 50 long-distance triathlons in 50 consecutive days across all 50 US states.
His journey, shared with his wife Sunny and their five children in Utah, is a tale of perseverance, resilience, and overcoming doubt. Mocked for setting such an ambitious goal, James faced countless challenges but emerged stronger, proving that limits are meant to be broken.
Through his story, James inspires audiences to laugh, cry, and reflect, sharing life lessons that resonate with people of all ages. His adventure invites you to rethink what's possible and leaves you motivated to reach for more.
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Redefine Impossible
SETTING MILESTONES
Awards & Publications
- Top Booked
- Award Winning Keynote Speaker,
- The Iron Cowboy
- Guinness World Record Holder
- Author
- Subject of 50.50.50 Documentary
- Eco-Challenge Team Leader
- Mental Toughness and Peak Performance Speaker
- Champion of the Conquer 100
More About James
James lives with his wife, Sunny, and their five children in Utah. After breaking several Guinness World Records, James wondered if he had truly found his mental and physical limits. He knew there was more. Experience firsthand the remarkable journey of James Lawrence and his family.
Repeatedly mocked for choosing a goal so big, Lawrence takes on the challenge of doing 50 long distance triathlons, in 50 consecutive days, through all 50 US States.
His journey will make you laugh, cry and possibly squirm in your seats in disbelief. Lawrence shares with you the ups, the downs and the life lessons learned along the way. His story resonates with all, young and old. You won’t want to miss this tale of adventure as they ‘Redefine Impossible.’
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phenomenal
- Frank Monteleone
Dan was incredibly collaborative, ensuring our session was tailored to meet our needs. He was both engaging and knowledgeable, using illustrative examples that showcased his expertise and providing tools for leaders to leverage immediately. Additionally, he injected a sense of fun that made the topic not only interesting but also entertaining.
best presenter ever
- Sidh NC
Dan Pontefract delivered a powerful, thought-provoking keynote session that resonated deeply with every attendee. His ability to blend compelling storytelling with actionable insights was nothing short of extraordinary.
loved vince
- Christian Pantel
Dan challenged us to have clarity of purpose, both as individuals and as an organization. He related inspiring stories drawing on his experience in business, technology and academia. As he said, ‘There is no ownership without belonging.’
feedback has been great
- Cheryl Goodwin
Dan not only brought his presentation to life with his charisma, but also content, style and presentation finesse. Our members were especially interested in his thought provoking and top‐of-mind topic on the future of work and how we’re going to be leading the next generation of leaders.
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