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JOURNEY TO THE EXTRAORDINARY

From the pristine solitude of the Arctic to the peaks of personal achievement, every journey begins with a single step. Through mindset and performance coaching and expedition leadership, I help adventurous souls and ambitious minds push beyond their perceived limits. Whether you're seeking extraordinary experiences or transformative growth, your next horizon awaits.

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Performance & Mindset Coach | International Expedition Leader | Photographic Educator

Gerry van der Walt

Choose Your Journey

Blending performance coaching with extraordinary experiences, I help others push boundaries and achieve meaningful goals. Whether you're seeking transformative coaching, planning a bucket-list adventure, or curious about polar expeditions, each path offers unique ways to explore what's possible.

My Coaching Services
Where Challenge Meets Change

 

From mindset mastery to mental fitness, from creative blocks to career transitions - these coaching pathways represent the territories where meaningful transformation lives. Like Arctic expeditions, each journey demands both courage and strategy, offering different routes to the same truth: our greatest limitations exist only in our minds. Choose your path, begin the journey.

Gerry van der Walt - Arctic Expedition - Mindset & Performance Coach - Luxury Experiences

Upcoming Arctic Expeditions

From the heart of Svalbard to Greenland's vast ice sheet. Two expeditions where I will be pushing the boundaries of polar achievement in order to demonstrate that our greatest limitations exist only in our minds. These journeys serve as living laboratories for the principles I teach - showing how mindset mastery, resilience, discipline and strategic thinking can help anyone push beyond their perceived limits, whether in the Arctic, your relationship or career.

Gerry van der Walt
THE HEART OF THE ARCTIC

Svalbard Expedition 2025

Gerry van der Walt
THE ULTIMATE TEST OF POLAR EXCELLENCE

Greenland Crossing 2026

Coaching & Speaking

From one-on-one coaching to inspiring keynotes, sharing insights gained from decades of expedition leadership and mindset coaching. Specializing in life, business, creative, and mental fitness development. Each session delivers lasting impact and actionable strategies.

Mindset & Performance Coaching

What is it?
Mindset and performance coaching is a powerful blend of psychological tools, performance strategies, and practical wisdom designed to create lasting transformation. Drawing from expedition leadership experience and evidence-based coaching methods, we work together to optimize how you think, act, and perform across all areas of life. Whether you're working through challenges (-5 to 0) or building toward new heights (0 to +5), this approach creates sustainable change that goes far beyond simple goal-setting.
Who is it for?
From CEOs to creative professionals, entrepreneurs to emerging leaders - anyone ready to push beyond their current limitations. You might be highly successful but feeling there's another level to unlock, dealing with challenges that hold you back, or simply ready to transform how you show up in the world. If you're committed to growth and willing to do the work, mindset and performance coaching can help you navigate whatever terrain lies ahead.
How does it work?
Through structured weekly sessions, we create a powerful partnership focused on your growth. Using proven frameworks and adaptive strategies, we address both immediate challenges and long-term aspirations. Each session builds on the last, combining deep insight work with practical action steps. We start with a complimentary Pathfinder Session to explore your needs and ensure we're the right fit for working together.
Is this an investment?
Think of this as investing in your personal infrastructure - building the mental tools and strategies that will serve you for life. Coaching packages range from focused 5-session engagements to comprehensive 12-month transformational journeys. All packages and pricing details are available after our initial Pathfinder Session, ensuring we first establish whether working together will bring real value to your journey.
Free Pathfinder Session
The Pathfinder Session is designed as a two-way discovery conversation. The booking process includes a brief questionnaire to help frame our discussion and ensure we make the most of our time together. This session isn't about selling coaching - it's about honestly exploring whether my approach can create meaningful impact for you.

Begin Your Journey

Transform potential into performance through personalized coaching that builds resilience, tackles mental barriers, and unlocks your extraordinary.

Adventure Experiences

Carefully curated expeditions that go beyond the ordinary. Whether in the Arctic, Africa's untamed wilderness or other remarkable destinations, each journey combines luxury with authenticity. These bespoke adventures are available exclusively through private request only.

Adventure Experiences

What's available?
From the pristine wilderness of Svalbard to the untamed beauty of African safaris, we craft exclusive expeditions that blend adventure with luxury. Each journey is completely bespoke - whether you're seeking polar bears in the Arctic, big cats in private African reserves, or unique photography opportunities in remote locations. These aren't typical tours; they're carefully curated experiences designed around your specific interests and aspirations.
Who it this for?
Discerning travellers who seek more than just a destination. Perfect for those who value authentic experiences, personalized attention, and the perfect balance of challenge and comfort. Whether you're an experienced photographer, a nature enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to explore the extraordinary, these adventures are crafted for those who understand that the most meaningful journeys combine discovery with personal growth.
How is this different?
Unlike standard tours or safaris, each experience is built from the ground up with your vision in mind. Drawing from decades of expedition leadership and local expertise, I create journeys that go beyond the obvious. Private and exclusive, bucket list locations, and perfect timing ensure you're not just visiting these remarkable places - you're experiencing them at their finest moments.
How to begin?
Each journey starts with a conversation. We'll explore your interests, understand your expectations, and discuss the possibilities. From there, we craft an experience that aligns perfectly with your vision. These bespoke adventures are available by private request only, ensuring each receives the attention to detail it deserves.

Explore Possibilities

Bespoke adventures that blend authentic experiences with unparalleled luxury. From the Arctic to Africa, each journey is crafted exclusively for you. Available by private request only.

Arctic Expeditions

Testing physical and mental limits through immersive Arctic expeditions - from crossing Greenland's vast ice sheet to exploring pristine polar wilderness. These journeys combine adventure with profound personal growth.

Arctic Expeditions

What is it?
Personal expeditions pushing the boundaries of polar achievement and human potential. From crossing Greenland's ice sheet to exploring Svalbard's remote wilderness, these journeys represent my commitment to continuous growth and challenge. Each expedition serves as a living laboratory for the principles I teach in coaching - where mindset, resilience, and strategic thinking are tested in one of Earth's most demanding environments.
How does it work?
These expeditions require months of meticulous preparation, both physical and mental. Every aspect must be carefully planned - from equipment and nutrition to route planning and safety protocols. Success depends on the same principles I use in coaching: clear goal-setting, strategic thinking, resilience training, and unwavering commitment to continuous improvement.
What level of fitness?
These expeditions demand elite-level physical and mental preparation. The Arctic environment is unforgiving, requiring not just peak fitness but also mental fortitude, technical skills, and the ability to perform under extreme conditions. My preparation regime combines intensive physical training with comprehensive mental conditioning - a methodology I've developed over years of expedition experience. This integrated approach to preparation, focusing on both body and mind, mirrors the strategies I use with coaching clients preparing for their own life challenges. Whether you're planning to cross an ice sheet or navigate a major life transition, the principles remain the same: systematic preparation, mental resilience, and strategic progression. The methods I use to prepare for Arctic expeditions provide valuable insights and practical tools that can help anyone prepare for their own personal "expeditions" - whatever form they may take.
Next step?
While these expeditions represent my personal journey of growth and challenge, I'm always open to discussing polar exploration with those seriously interested in pursuing their own Arctic adventures. Whether you're curious about the mindset required, the technical aspects, or how to begin your own journey into extreme environments, let's have a conversation.

Follow the Journey

Following my own path from Svalbard to Greenland's ice sheet. Track the journey, explore the preparations, and witness what happens when we choose the harder path.

Insights

My blog, where you can expect to find real stories and reflections from the edge of comfort zones. Here, I share honest thoughts about pushing boundaries - whether that's preparing for Arctic expeditions, coaching breakthroughs, or guiding others through transformative adventures. Expect raw experiences, practical wisdom, and occasional musings on choosing the harder path when it matters.

READY TO EXPLORE?

Whether you're drawn to the pristine solitude of the Arctic, seeking to unlock your next level of performance, or looking to inspire your team with compelling stories of adventure and growth - there's a journey waiting for you.Each path I offer combines decades of expedition leadership with deep understanding of human potential.


The question isn't just where you want to go, but who you want to become along the way.

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