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Cas inspires people to take action through his unique and transformative approach. He is sought after for building leadership capabilities and developing high performance teams.
James Castrission aka Cas is highly regarded as one of Australia’s premier public speakers, captivating global audiences with his insights on leadership, teamwork, risk management, and resilience. Author of two bestselling books: ‘Crossing the Ditch’ and ‘Extreme South,’ Cas goes beyond inspiration; he empowers leaders.
Sharing lessons from his world-record-breaking expeditions—kayaking 3318km across the Tasman Sea and skiing 2275km from Antarctica’s coast to the South Pole and back, both unsupported—Cas has reached over 920,000 people across 40 countries.
Drawing from his 5-year experience as a management consultant at Deloitte, Cas customizes his talks to address your organization’s unique challenges. He equips leaders with actionable strategies to unlock potential and drive tangible results. Inspired by his adventures and insights, teams are motivated to dream big, break limits, and embrace challenges as opportunities.
In 2013, Cas founded MyAdventure Group to translate these lessons into impactful corporate adventure-based development programs. These programs prepare leaders and teams to thrive in today’s dynamic landscape.
By inviting James Castrission to your next event, you’ll create a unique transformative experience that ignites an explorer’s mindset within your team, building their leadership capabilities to tackle ambitious goals and achieve the extraordinary.
Cas is one of Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers
Crossing the Ditch: In late 2007, Cas and his best mate, Jonesy, made history by completing the longest unsupported transoceanic double kayak expedition—a Guinness World Record. Over 62 days, they kayaked 3318km across treacherous seas, facing dwindling supplies, technical issues, 14 days trapped in a whirlpool, and two close encounters with sharks. After this endeavour, Cas spent a lot of time reflecting on his learnings, reinforcing his belief that every lesson can be applied to any difficult situation and to anyone striving to achieve something extraordinary.
Polar Expedition: Following their Tasman Conquest success, they set out for another extraordinary journey. On the 26th of January 2012, they became the first to walk from the edge of Antarctica to the South Pole and back unassisted and unsupported. In 100 years of polar exploration, no one had ever successfully achieved this feat. This historic expedition showcased their growth mindset, teamwork, and determination to turn audacious goals into reality.
“Extreme South” is a book that documents the journey of Australian adventurers James Castrission and Justin Jones as they attempt to become the first people to cross the continent of Antarctica unassisted and unsupported. The book details the challenges they faced during their 89-day expedition, including freezing temperatures, fierce winds, and the physical and mental strain of their feat. The expedition was a monumental undertaking, covering a distance of over 2,270 kilometres, and requiring the team to pull sleds weighing up to 160 kilograms each. Despite facing obstacles such as crevasses, whiteouts, and injuries, they persevered through grit and determination to complete their journey.
“Crossing the Ditch” book tells the story of James and Justin, who in 2007, kayaked 2,226 kilometers across the Tasman Sea from Australia to New Zealand. The journey took them 62 days through treacherous water, storms, and enormous waves. They had to endure sleep deprivation, seasickness, injury, and paddle for up to 16 hours a day. They persevered through sheer determination and resilience.
