Phil Keoghan is the Host, Co-Creator and Executive Producer of the Critic’s Choice Real TV Awards nominated TOUGH AS NAILS on CBS. He is also the Host and Co-Executive Producer of CBS’ multi-Emmy Award-winning reality series THE AMAZING RACE. He is arguably the most traveled host on the planet.
Born in New Zealand Keoghan has experienced a life full of travel and adventure. After he started traveling around the world at the age of 2, he has been globetrotting ever since.
Surviving a near-death experience at the age of 19, Keoghan wrote a list of things to do before he died and created a Tick-it Before You Kick-it® philosophy which he turned into a best selling book called, No Opportunity Wasted. He is now a regular motivational speaker at colleges and Fortune 500 companies around the world.
Visiting more than 100 countries Phil has been sharing his stories in front of a TV camera for almost 30 years. His adventures include riding his bicycle from LA to New York; having a five-star meal on top of an erupting volcano of Stromboli; breaking an unofficial world record bungy jump; putting a golf ball across Scotland; changing a light bulb on top of the Verrazano Bridge; diving the world’s longest underwater caves and swimming from Asia to Europe across the Bosporus.
Keoghan’s most daring challenge to date involved retracing the exact route of 1928 Tour de France, riding an original heavy steel vintage bicycle that had no gears. Riding an average of 150 miles a day for 26 days he shot an award winning documentary with his wife and producing partner Louise, called Le Ride to tell the forgotten ‘underdog’ story about the first English speaking team to take on the toughest sporting event on earth. Le Ride screened at SXSW and was selected as Opening Night and Festival Favorite Film at a number of festivals around the world.
As a philanthropist Keoghan has raised over 1 million dollars for his favorite charity MS and was in the world’s top 200 Most Influential Philanthropists and Social Entrepreneurs in 2017.
Keoghan’s work has earned him numerous awards including; ten prime-time Emmy Awards as a producer and host of the hit CBS series The Amazing Race; Best Director Award, at the 2017 American Documentary Film Festival; the 2018 Sports Documentarian Award from the International Sports Hall of Fame; a World Class New Zealand Award; The Dorothy Corwin Spirit of Life award for services to MS; a 2012 Sir Peter Blake Leadership Award and the Endurance Live, Celebrity Athlete of the Year in 2013. Keoghan was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2014 for his services to television and tourism.
Phil lives in Los Angeles with his wife and producing partner, and their daughter.
Talking Points
Teamwork = Collaboration + Ingenuity
As the host of The Amazing Race, PHIL KEOGHAN has seen teams undertake some of the most stressful challenges onscreen, working alongside his wife and co-producer, Louise. Reflecting on teamwork and team building, Keoghan shares what happens in a successful team dynamic, from keeping communication open to fostering a creative spirit.
Teamwork = Collaboration + Ingenuity
BUCKiT®
Surviving a near-death experience at the age of 19, PHIL KEOGHAN wrote a list of things to do before he died and created a BUCKiT® Tick-it Before You Kick-it! philosophy. Since then, he's learned how to ditch the excuses by realizing how precious life is and his desire to live it to the fullest. In sharing his story with audiences, he inspires others to ditch their excuses and get what they want out of life.
BUCKiT®
How to Face Your Fears & Test Your Limits
Visiting more than 100 countries, PHIL KEOGHAN has been sharing his stories in front of a TV camera for over 30 years. His adventures include riding his bicycle from LA to New York; having a five-star meal on top of an erupting volcano of Stromboli; breaking an unofficial world record bungy jump; putting a golf ball across Scotland; changing a light bulb on top of the Verrazano Bridge; diving the world’s longest underwater caves and swimming from Asia to Europe across the Bosporus. None of this has come without fear, but Phil knows how to face his fears and test his limits. He shares his tips & tricks with audiences, teaching them how to go past their comfort zone into the life they've always wanted to live.
How to Face Your Fears & Test Your Limits
NOW: No Opportunity Wasted®
PHIL KEOGHAN transports the audiences from the Yucatan Jungle to the depths of an underwater cave to the top of an erupting volcano. But this is no armchair traveler talk - it is an urgent call to action, inspiring and enabling people to overcome fear and seek out memorable experiences of their own. With his fresh and compelling N.O.W. philosophy, No Opportunity Wasted® will help us all dream more freely and live more fully.
NOW: No Opportunity Wasted®
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The Amazing Race | Phil Keoghan | Talks at Google
Talks at Google hosted Phil Keoghan, host and a producer of CBS’s ten-time Emmy Award-winning reality series, THE AMAZING RACE, for a talk on April 17th, 2017. Join in as Phil takes us inside The Amazing Race with behind-the-scenes stories and highlights. The beloved reality show kicks off the 29th season this year as 11 teams of strangers pair up to run the race of a lifetime and compete for the $1 million prize. The talk also covers Phil’s new documentary, LE RIDE. Le Ride shares the story of four young men from Australia and New Zealand who competed in the 1928 Tour de France, considered by many as the toughest sporting event in the world. Phil and his wingman Ben Cornell took on the biggest physical and mental challenge of their lives, attempting to recreate the route on vintage steel bikes, with no gears. The talk was hosted by Cindy Halvorsen (a Googler and Winner of Season 19 of The Amazing Race).Phil's presentation exceeded our expectations. He challenged the audience and they loved him! ... keep reading CiEvents
