Motivational Speaker · New Zealand
William Pike is a New Zealand motivational speaker, volcanic eruption survivor, entrepreneur, and educator. Keynote presentations for corporates and schools across New Zealand and Australia.
Trusted by New Zealand's leading organisations
William Pike has delivered keynote presentations for Nike, Westpac Bank, Fonterra, Under Armour, the Ministry of Education, the New Zealand Navy, Mitre10, Deloitte, Bupa, Harcourts, Barfoot & Thompson, and NZME, among others.
William Pike is a New Zealand adventurer, innovator, and motivational speaker who has turned life’s toughest challenges into platforms for impact.
On 25 September 2007, William was trapped inside the Dome Shelter on Mt Ruapehu when a volcanic eruption sent a lahar of rocks and mud crashing into the hut. His right leg was amputated below the knee. He was 22 years old.
Within months, William was walking again on a prosthetic limb. Within a year, he was back in the classroom. Within a decade, he had summited Mt Scott in Antarctica, founded two businesses, and spoken to hundreds of thousands of people about resilience, purpose, and stepping outside your comfort zone.
William tailors his message and stories to your audience, whether it's a 2,500-person conference keynote or a 15-person onsite team event.
High-energy conference keynotes for audiences of 50 to 2,500+. Drama, humour, and actionable takeaways.
Lived experience and sharp perspective on resilience, leadership, and innovation. Any format.
Lockton Insurance · 3:12
Site Safe NZ · 2:48
William Pike Challenge schools · 4:05
NZME podcast · 5:30
William is the Founder and CEO of the William Pike Challenge, a programme that inspires tamariki to step outside their comfort zone and go into the world with more confidence.
Over the last decade, the William Pike Challenge has changed the lives of almost 40,000 young New Zealanders, helping them build resilience, wellbeing, confidence, and skills through outdoor adventures, community service, and passion projects.
40,000
Young New Zealanders
10+
Years Running
250+
Partner Schools
