# Gerry van der Walt

> Strategic performance advisor, coach, keynote speaker, and polar expedition athlete. Sport Psychology honours degree, 25 years leading teams in the African bush, and an unsupported crossing of the Greenland ice sheet (553km, 29 days).

Gerry van der Walt helps individuals, teams, and organisations perform under pressure using mental fitness frameworks tested in extreme environments. This site covers his coaching, keynote speaking, corporate advisory, photography, travel experiences, and the road to a solo South Pole expedition.

## Core
- [Home](https://gerryvanderwalt.com/): Overview of the work and the journey.
- [About](https://gerryvanderwalt.com/about.html): Background, credentials, and frameworks.
- [The Road to the South Pole](https://gerryvanderwalt.com/road-to-the-south-pole.html): The expedition journey and why it matters.
- [Contact](https://gerryvanderwalt.com/contact.html): Start a conversation.

## Work With Me
- [Coaching](https://gerryvanderwalt.com/coaching.html): One-to-one performance coaching for individuals.
- [Speaking](https://gerryvanderwalt.com/speaking.html): Keynotes and talks for events and conferences.
- [Corporate Advisory](https://gerryvanderwalt.com/corporate-advisory.html): Performance programmes for leadership teams and organisations.
- [Photography](https://gerryvanderwalt.com/creative.html): Creative coaching and portfolio work.
- [Travel](https://gerryvanderwalt.com/experiences.html): Safaris, expeditions, and field experiences.

## Expeditions
- [Greenland 2026](https://gerryvanderwalt.com/greenland.html): The Greenland ice sheet crossing, the data behind it, and what comes next.
- [Svalbard Photo Expedition](https://gerryvanderwalt.com/svalbard-2026.html): Arctic photography expedition in Svalbard.

## Library
- [Library](https://gerryvanderwalt.com/insights.html): Writing, essays, and resources.
- [Media](https://gerryvanderwalt.com/media.html): Press, podcasts, and features.