Gerry van der Walt
Strategic Performance AdvisorCoachSpeaker
International Expedition Leader

The Light Switch
Newsletter

The Light Switch

The thing that turns off the noise exists. But you have to go get it.

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Greenland 2026
Greenland Ice Sheet Crossing
May 2026 · Expedition

Greenland Ice Sheet Crossing

600km across one of the most remote and unforgiving places on earth. On skis. Unsupported. This is what building performance under pressure actually looks like.


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 →
60 Minutes · R1,200 / $100 USD Running on Empty Anxiety. Depression. Loneliness. Exhaustion.
Before anything else can work, we start here.
One session. No package. No obligation.
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The Stage Speaking & Workshops Keynotes, corporate training, live events
Coaching and Advisory
The Practice 1:1 Coaching & Advisory Executives, athletes, high performers
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The Experience Expeditions & Travel Transformative travel and immersions
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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.

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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