Marathon swimming champion Tammy van Wisse has conquered some of the world’s longest, deepest and coldest waterways, clocking up an astonishing 60,000 kilometres, which is equivalent to one-and-a-half times around the planet.

The super fish has swum the English Channel twice (the success rate is only seven percent); is the only person to have swum Bass Strait; and spent three and a half months submerged in the mighty Murray River – just to mention a few of her milestones.

However, Tammy is more than an athlete - she is a dynamic achiever with a passion for success. She epitomises the attractive, outgoing and friendly personality of a healthy young Australian. Armed with the same energy and dedication as she puts into her incredible swimming career, Tammy brings a truly unique and inspiring presentation that entertains as it informs, and inspires as it motivates. Her infectious personality, beaming smile and well modulated voice make her an excellent presenter, which is why she is very impressive as a keynote motivational speaker.

Corporations that represent products which possess qualities of good health, endurance, reliability, stamina, energy, high performance, tenacity, determination and courage, will be identifiable to Tammy van Wisse. With extensive experience in media relations, Tammy is well qualified when it comes to endorsing products by way of radio and television commercials, print campaigns and public appearances. Tammy’s story of inner strength, persistence, and learning to overcome insurmountable obstacles shows audiences that, with a commitment to a goal, and belief in oneself, anything is possible.

She is a brilliant role model who delivers a refreshing and exciting message, which emphasizes determination, hard work and success.

Tammy is also a passionate speaker on the environment and water quality issues, sharing her unique experience from the perspective of being a human water tester.

To date, Tammy has spoken at over 800 conferences and seminars both nationally and internationally, with corporate sector clients including Carter Holt Harvey, Australian Institute of Environmental Health, Sensis, Honda Marine, Royal Sun Alliance, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, OAMPS Insurance Brokers, Australian Geographic Society, Goldwell Cosmetics, Melbourne Water, National Insurance Brokers Association and the Australian Institute of Management.

She has also been emcee at many functions, including the Banksia Environmental Foundation National Awards Dinner, Swan Hill Chefs on the Murray Gala Dinner, Video Australasia launch, Prime Minister's Dinner for the Liberal Party, Gould League Water Savers Challenge and Medispa Health Resort launch.

Your goals and objectives are her main focus. She will work to understand your organisation, as well as your audience.

Whether it's motivation, inspiration or a master of ceremonies, consider booking Tammy van Wisse for your next function.

For all inquiries please contact us here.

Tammy can speak on: Let her help you with: SELF BELIEF DETERMINATION DISCIPLINE DESIRE GOAL SETTING TEAM WORK PREPARATION PERSEVERANCE COURAGE RISK MANAGEMENT POSITIVE THINKING COMMITMENT ENDURANCE NEVER GIVE UP Speaking engagements Product endorsement Personal appearances Corporate ambassador Media awareness Messages to Sales Teams Motivation for corporate team building Keynote presentations filled with passion & success Driving home your corporate message

Tammy delivers a number of presentations including:

1) Winning Against the Odds

The only place where success comes before hard work is in the dictionary. Coping with obstacles on a daily basis is something we all face in our lives, but it's how you tackle these obstacles that determines the outcome. Having climbed many hurdles in my life both in and out of the water, I have used the power of positive thinking to keep me going.

In my vocabulary, there is no such thing as failure, only new learning experiences and this presentation is sure to motivate even the most negative person into action. Mental toughness, sticking to your goals, and maintaining motivation are all underlying themes in this 30 - 45 minute PowerPoint Presentation.

Success in business, as in sport, is built around winning teams. Whilst the journey and success of a long distance swimmer is perceived to be a solo effort, this, in fact, could not be further from the truth. Every step of the way, I have had a team of dedicated people devoted to helping me achieve my goals. From my coach and mentor, Olympic Swimming Legend Dawn Fraser, right through to the support crew of 40 volunteers required for the Murray swim, my success has depended on their ability to work together as a team.

I weave the story of the importance of teamwork (Together Everyone Achieves More) into my Murray adventure and parallel the problems and complications that I had, not only trying to cope with swimming 30 kilometres each day, but also managing a group of volunteers, some which I had never met before, into a team. Adapt, overcome and improvise was my team's catch phrase during the swim and every day we faced a changing environment, including life threatening situations involving snakes. We not only learned to cope, but, most importantly, be successful.

I had to have total trust in my team's ability because each day I placed my life in their hands .

The importance of good communication skills, valuing each person's skills, fostering a good working environment and making sure that the whole team is working in the same direction are just some of the topics covered in this presentation.

I wish everyone could experience the closeness that I felt with the environment when I swam down the Murray River in 2000 - 2001. It's fair to say that I was totally immersed in it.

Having seen the world's waterways from a unique perspective, I've become a virtual human water quality tester!

My swim was about much more than breaking records, it was about putting the publicity spotlight on our greatest river, The Murray. There is no greater economic, environmental, social or cultural issue facing Australia than the health of the Murray Darling Basin.

We have been slowly running up a national debt in salinity, destroying precious plants and animals, and reducing water quality.

The challenge of protecting and conserving its future will be a major task. But real change begins with real people and history has proven that individuals do make a difference.

This presentation encompasses my 106 day journey down the 2438km length of the Murray from the Alps to the Sea. As Australia's first Salinity & Water Quality ambassador, a title bestowed upon me by the Federal Government, the importance of ensuring that the Murray River is there for future generations is shared with my audience.

Testimonials

"We were absolutely delighted with your presentation. As the opening speaker for our Outstanding Women’s Series you have certainly set a high standard for others to follow.”

John Boyce, General Manager – Corporate Services, Australian Institute of Management (AIM)

“Thank you for such an entertaining and inspiring presentation. The terrific feedback on how well it was received by the group is reflective of the vitality in which your presentation was delivered.

There were significant parallels for our business planning process – having a tangible vision, dealing with setbacks and detailed & extensive planning.”

R.Couslon, Group Manager Resources, Powercor Australia

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the outstanding job you did of hosting the inaugural Swan Hill Region Chefs of the Murray.

"without your skills, expertise and dedication to this project, the event would not have been the success it was.”

Janelle Cousins - Marketing Officer, Swan Hill Rural City Council

“Tammy was an absolute pleasure to work with in presenting Australia’s premier environmental achievers with the annual Banksia Awards.  Tammy’s enthusiasm, commitment and professionalism absolutely made the Awards night one that our audience enjoyed immensely.  Comments from our audience were made especially towards Tammy’s ability to bring the evening to life and to make them feel comfortable, and at the same time they felt inspired in sharing the stage with such a wonderful Australian.  Tammy’s professionalism shone through in her effort and attention to detail that she utilised in her preparation for MCing of the awards, and this paid big dividends for Banksia as the night was one of the best award nights that Banksia has had in its thirteen years of presentations."

Graz van Egmond, General Manager, Banksia Environmental Foundation

"Tammy van Wisse was SIMPLY FANTASTIC! A wonderful inspiration and great example of what can be achieved with a determined approach! Thank you for providing the opportunity to have her speak at our camp."

J.Slattery, Caulfield Grammar School

"You have given us the courage and determination to continue on with the things we want to pursue in life whether they be great or small, difficult or easy. I know that you have become an idol to many of the girls due to your inner strength which you called on to enable you to defy all odds and achieve your goals and aspirations."

C.Marrow, School Captain, Melbourne Girls' College

"Tammy delighted the audience with her motivational talk. She was intelligent, entertaining and charming, and most of all - inspirational."

E.Rubens, CEO Australian Netherlands Chamber of Commerce

"Tammy was both a delightful, entertaining speaker as well as a person that genuinely motivates. Her style of presentation combines anecdotal recollections of her experiences with underlying determination to succeed.
She is attractive, warm, highly personable, funny, and intelligent and is able to use her experiences to instill in her audiences the value of goal setting and how goals can be achieved through planning, determination and true grit."

G. Ryan, Managing Director, Jayco

"I believe that every company should have a "shot of Tammy", every now and again, to show them that if you set your mind to anything, you can achieve it with a little effort."

D.Cullen, General Manager, Brumby's Bakeries

If you are interested in having Tammy speak at your business function, school assembly, sportsmen's night or function, please contact us here.