Agency · 2026-07-03 · 1h 33m
In this episode, we sit down with James Castrission, founder of MyAdventure Group and a 2 x Guinness World Record holding explorer who left a safe job at Deloitte to tackle the most treacherous environments on Earth. James shares the unfiltered reality of stripping away corporate ego, building elite teams, and using extreme adversity to forge an unbreakable mindset. We dive straight into the mechanics of survival and leadership. From paddling across the Tasman Sea for 62 days, to dragging 160kg sleds 2,200km across Antarctica, James unpacks what it takes to survive and translates those lessons into business. In this episode, we break down: • The Corporate Escape: Why James quit his Big 4 accounting job and risked everything to escape a predetermined life. • Surviving the Tasman Sea: The reality of 13-meter waves, zero sleep, and sharks bumping their kayak in the dark. • The Antarctic Rivalry: How an unexpected rival turned a 2,200km ski into the ultimate test of endurance. • The Execution Rule: Why talent is overrated in business, and how meticulous planning allows you to adapt to chaos.
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