Gerry van der Walt
Performance CoachExpedition LeaderSpeaker

Performance is the gap between what you're capable of and what you actually do, measured under conditions that matter.


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Greenland 2026
Greenland Ice Sheet Crossing
May 2026 · Completed

553km. 29 Days. Done.

Unsupported crossing of the Greenland Ice Sheet. 553km on skis, pulling a 70–100kg sled across one of the most remote places on earth. One of fewer than 5 South Africans to complete this. The full story, all the data, and what comes next.


30 Minutes · Free Book a Discovery Call Not sure if coaching is right for you or if we are a good fit. This is that conversation. No pitch. No pressure. Just honest. Book Your Call →
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Out Loud

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From July 2026 Media, Keynotes and Coaching Keynote dates for the second half of 2026 are open and filling now. Interview and media requests welcome. Coaching enquiries open. I will respond to everything when I land in June. See What's Available →
60 Minutes · R1,200 / $100 USD Running on Empty Anxiety. Depression. Loneliness. Exhaustion.
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Upcoming Experiences
The Mara Reset
November 2026

The Mara Reset

5 nights in the Masai Mara. 6 people. Emotional and mental fitness in the field. Creativity. Breathwork. Presence. Space.

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Polar Primer 2027
March 2027

Polar Primer 2027

Svalbard, Norway. 9 days on and around the Arctic ice. Resilience coaching. No Arctic experience needed.

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The Field Protocol
Field Protocol

The Field Protocol

If you run a lodge or manage a guide team, you already know that the standard of your operation lives or dies in the field. The Field Protocol is a one day performance intervention built specifically for guides and the people who lead them. If you want your team performing at a higher level for longer, this is where you start.

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