Annette Birkmann is a Scandinavian lawyer and solo motorcycle adventurer

Annette Birkmann is the first solicitor in the world to have replaced the Mont Blanc pen with a spanner in a motorcycle repair shop in Buenos Aires. She is also one of the few women in the world to ride solo from the southern tip of South America, through South and Central America, Mexico and across the United States; a journey covering 53,000 km through 16 countries.

A new perspective is often all it takes to meet challenges whether you're encountering them on a dirt road in Colombia or on the management floor of a multinational business.

Based on her motorcycle adventure through the Americas, Annette speaks with honesty and enthusiasm about motivation, taking the first seemingly insignificant step, breaking down barriers, handling risks, overcoming failures, crossing the finishing line and experiencing freedom in a different place than expected.

Annette has a very affecting and entertaining take on how (and how not) to kick-start your ideas based on her unshakable belief in passion and commitment as the forces which transform ideas into reality.

Client Comments

"Your presentation was sensational. You are very articulate and intelligently entertaining."

Kenneth M. Fujita, Life Insurance Premium Finance - National Director

"Annette's presentation was a highlight of the weekend, standing out amongst the other talks with Annette's casual and unpretentious wit and charm, leaving the audience alternately laughing with her and in awe of her accomplishments."

Grant Johnson, Founder of Horizons Unlimited