Following the success of his challenge to row 4,800km across the Pacific Ocean as a 4 man team, Paris tells his gripping story of 39 days at sea unassisted. The lessons and realizations about teamwork, mental resilience and gratitude gained from this isolated experience draws on principles that can be used in all high pressure operations.
Using the principals of “A Happy Boat is a Fast Boat” the talk walks through scenarios to demonstrate how to place morale above all else. Managing the toxicity of politics within a team to get everybody pulling in the same direction and being able to identify the varying motivational triggers and communicate effectively to each. The outcome of this talk will unleash the magnifying effect of working together as a supportive unit.
Walkaways from this talk:
In today’s business world, success doesn’t belong to the smartest or the fastest – it belongs to those who refuse to quit. The ability to push forward despite setbacks, solve problems under pressure, and stay relentlessly focused on results is what separates thriving companies from struggling ones.
The Grit Code Impact: Paris shares real-world strategies on mental toughness, problem-solving under pressure, and strategic risk-taking – all of which are crucial for CEOs and executives looking to future-proof their leadership teams and scale their businesses.
Why It Matters: The ability to navigate uncertainty, make tough decisions, and lead with resilience is what separates great leaders from average ones.
Key Benefits:
Paris Norriss is an adventurer, entrepreneur, and TV personality known for creating Guy in Dubai and Guy in the Sky, two original shows that showcase thrilling experiences and cultural discovery. With a background that blends elite athletics, entrepreneurial ventures, and relentless curiosity, Paris has built a reputation as a modern-day explorer with a global audience.
Raised on the Longleat estate in England, Paris developed a love for nature and adventure early in life, later competing as a decathlete at Millfield School. After graduating from Edinburgh University, he moved to Dubai, where his entrepreneurial ventures initially flourished but left him craving more meaningful pursuits. That epiphany led him to merge business acumen with his adventurous spirit, creating shows that combine action, travel, and storytelling.
Guy in Dubai airs on 12+ major streaming platforms including Amazon Prime, OSN, and Emirates Airlines ICE, while his latest project Guy in the Sky takes audiences to new heights with aerial adventures filmed across Ireland, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Malta. With his boundless energy, charisma, and authenticity, Paris inspires viewers to embrace adventure, challenge convention, and see the world with fresh eyes.
Paris Norriss is not your average TV personality and public figure – fuelled by insatiable curiosity and thirst for adventure, this Dubai-based force of nature is unstoppable. From early on in his life, being conventional was never in the cards for him and that’s one of the few things he never dared to try.
Growing up on the grounds of a stately home nestled in the dense woods of Longleat, England, raw nature was his playground and medium to further develop his innate talent for exploring. Always (hyper)active, Paris Norriss exceptional aptitude for physical activities earned him a highly-coveted scholarship as he competed as a Decathlete for Millfield School, internationally renowned for its sporting prowess.
Constantly striving to be at the top, it was only natural that within only 2 hours after completing his final exams at Edinburgh University, he embarked on a one-way trip to the world’s fastest growing city: Dubai. Whilst monetarily rewarding, his swift success in strategising, raising investment and launching business ventures, started to become less and less fulfilling on an emotional level. Keen to live a truly extraordinary life, he had an epiphany: to combine his entrepreneurial flair, business know-how, and trailblazing inquisitiveness to redesign his path.
Today, Paris Norriss’s brainchild, the TV show ‘Guy in Dubai’, captivates audiences on over 12 major streaming platforms worldwide, including Amazon Prime, OSN, and Emirates Airlines’ ICE. Guided by his mission to savour the journey as much as he cherishes the destination, Paris employs his TV shows as powerful vehicles to explore the world through the lens of adventure and ignite a fire in others to share a similar outlook on life.
With Paris Norriss new show ‘Guy in The Sky’, he has already embarked on thrilling adventures across Ireland, Poland, KSA, and Malta with plenty more awe-inspiring escapades in the pipeline.
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TV host and adventurer Paris Norriss shares insights on persistence, resilience, and pushing past limits, drawn from his epic global adventures.
In this feature, Paris Norriss, TV personality and host of Guy in Dubai and Guy in the Sky—reflects on the defining qualities behind success: persistence and resilience. Introduced as an adventurer who has taken on some of the most grueling challenges on the planet, Paris describes one of his favorite adventures, leading a team on a mission to row across the Pacific Ocean. Arriving on the island of Kauai, he shares the thrill and intensity of preparing for such an extraordinary endeavor, one that only a handful of people worldwide have ever attempted.
Paris emphasizes that persistence is the one undeniable factor linking all successful people. More than talent or resources, it is the determination to keep going especially when conditions get fierce that separates those who succeed from those who fall short. He explains that when individuals are pushed to their outer limits, the critical question becomes why they are doing what they do. Having a strong sense of purpose, he notes, is what allows people to continue through adversity and challenge.
Drawing on his own journey, Paris acknowledges that persistence and resilience are the skills he values most in himself. While others may have more natural abilities or advantages, he believes his commitment to keep moving forward, despite setbacks or difficulties, has defined his career and life.
The video also showcases Paris’s presence as a TV host, from his work on Dubai One to his globally streamed adventure shows. Whether rowing across oceans, exploring cultures, or taking to the skies, his adventures serve as both entertainment and a powerful metaphor for resilience and reinvention. Paris’s message is clear: persistence is not just a trait but a mindset that fuels achievement, growth, and transformation.
00:00 – Introduction of Paris Norriss and his adventure credentials.
00:40 – Preparing for a Pacific rowing expedition.
01:15 – Reflections on persistence as the common thread among successful people.
02:05 – The role of higher purpose in pushing past adversity.
02:45 – Paris on valuing resilience above all other skills.
03:30 – Closing insights on persistence as a driver of success.
A: A high-energy show where Paris explores extreme sports, cultural experiences, and the adventurous side of Dubai.
A: It focuses on aerial adventures filmed across multiple countries, offering breathtaking perspectives and cultural discovery from above.
A: Adventure, reinvention, resilience, entrepreneurial lessons, and the courage to live beyond convention.
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