SÉBASTIEN
SASSEVILLE
SPEAKER AND AUTHOR
«If you no longer go for a gap that exists, you are no longer a racing driver.» - Ayrton Senna
Speaker. Author. Extraordinary Endurance Athlete.
True stories. Powerful visuals. Transformative inspiration. Sébastien Sasseville is an exceptional speaker, bestselling author, and one of the world's most accomplished endurance athletes. Known for his extraordinary feats, he captivates audiences through highly inspiring presentations, enhanced with breathtaking visuals and powerful messages, perfectly tailored for the corporate world.
In 2008, Sébastien reached the summit of Mount Everest, becoming the first Canadian living with type 1 diabetes - and the third person in the world - to conquer this extraordinary challenge. He went on to complete several Ironman races, as well as the legendary Sahara Race.
In 2014, he ran across Canada, covering 7,500 kilometers, the equivalent of 180 marathons in nine months.
More recently, he turned to ultra-cycling. In 2021, Sébastien cycled across Canada from Vancouver to Halifax in just 15 days and 17 hours. Inspired by that achievement, he took part the following year in the legendary Race Across America, the toughest ultra-cycling race in the world, which he successfully completed.
To date, he has delivered over 1,000 presentations worldwide. His unique approach combines performance, resilience, and leadership, with a remarkable ability to draw concrete parallels between high-level sports and business realities.
As an author, Sébastien has published impactful books that inspire action and self-improvement. His books are engaging, motivating, and filled with practical tools to advance both our personal and professional lives.
His mission: to inspire taking the first step, leading with intention, and embracing change with enthusiasm.
On stage, his presence is magnetic. He delivers a memorable moment, a true breath of fresh air, a guaranteed WOW factor, and a massive dose of inspiration.
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TEAMWORK, PERFORMANCE AND COLLABORATION ⏐TEAM SPIRIT - An inspiring story of collaboration
A strong team is made up of individuals who place team success ahead of personal success.
In this captivating, touching, and motivating presentation, Sébastien Sasseville shares strategies to develop a strong team spirit, create engagement, and stimulate collaboration in our organizations.
An inspiring moment to learn how to work better together and strengthen collaborative spirit
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LEADERSHIP ⏐THE MISSION - A leadership story
An inspiring presentation with concrete tools for Leaders
Supported by extraordinary athletic achievements, this presentation is ideal for leaders seeking an inspiring story rooted in humility and the desire to have a positive impact on the world.
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CHANGE, ADAPTATION AND BUSINESS AGILITY ⏐From Everest to the Sahara
An inspiring presentation on agility, endurance, and adapting to change.
Change is a culture, not an action.
Supported by breathtaking audiovisuals, Sébastien Sasseville delivers a massive dose of energy and inspiration to his audiences. You will be motivated to embrace changes with enthusiasm and transform proactively to continue serving your mission.
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LOCATION : QUEBEC, CANADA
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Building Unstoppable Teams
Blending drama and determination, Sébastien Sasseville’s Race Across America is a powerful reminder that one man and a bike can symbolize much more with the right team behind him.
Today’s business leaders are always on the lookout for the information and tools to help them build high-performing teams, to lead with purpose, to remain engaged and to win the long game. Authors Sébastien Sasseville and Gabriel Renaud masterfully transform the lessons learned in the mind-blowing Race Across America into concrete, actionable and relatable business insights.
“Powerful insights into building effective teamwork wrapped up in a gripping story. A must-read for anyone who's serious about building top-performing teams!” ― Robert Dutton, former president and CEO at Rona and adjunct professor at HEC Montréal
“This book utilizes a powerful sports metaphor to deliver insights into creating ‘Unstoppable Teams.’” ― Ryan Walter, former NHL star, Stanley Cup winner and leadership expert
One Step at a Time
Personal and professional lessons learned while climbing Everest and running across Canada.
In his book One Step at a Time, Sébastien Sasseville offers a breathtaking life story but above all, he shares what he learned while climbing Everest and running across Canada. One Step at a Time is an inspiring book, a contagious ambition, and a practical tool for personal growth!