Inspiration by Perspiration
Al Sylvester is an outstanding inspirational speaker renown for his exceptional leadership and motivational skills that he has utilised while leading the Royal Air Force's first unsupported attempt on the South Pole and as a Team Leader within the RAF's Mountain Rescue Service where he was actively involved with over 400 operational rescues. He dynamically uses his in depth experience to provide stimulating presentations to help you stretch your thoughts on the comparative skills of team building, leadership styles and the mental resilience required to succeed in extreme hostile and arduous environments.
With 31 years military service, he has significant experience of selecting and building a team as both a team member and group leader, often under conditions of extreme stress, where his timely decision making, planning and execution were vital to the missions completion. Throughout his journey he has acquired many hard won life and leadership skill-sets that have been the key to providing understanding instead of frustration, success over failure, and even at times, life over death.
Al's presentations contain breathtaking photos, bringing Antarctica and a selection of operational rescues seemingly within touching distance, giving you instant access to another world. Let him take you along on his inspirational journey; talk about the importance of motivation as a leader, explain how group dynamics change under pressure and why effective planning, preparation and possession of the task are vital keys to success.
