Phil Keoghan is best known for his role as host of Jerry Bruckheimer's Emmy Award-Winning television show, The Amazing Race.
Phil's life has been full of travel and adventure. He started traveling at the age of two accompanying his father, a plant scientist and mother who taught music, to third world countries all around the world. Phil started working as an assistant camera operator for Television New Zealand before being picked to host, Spot On. He has gone on to work in over 100 countries around the world as a motivational speaker, author, television host, actor, producer and cameraman on thousands of program episodes.
A pivotal moment in Phil's life came after a near death experience at the age of 19 when he found himself lost at 120 feet inside a 22,000 ton ship wreck. Surviving this life changing experience prompted Phil to write a list of things to do before he died and develop a philosophy he calls, No Opportunity Wasted or NOW for short.
Phil's NOW philosophy is about learning how to live while you still have the chance, letting go of the handrails, thinking outside the box and using your imagination as your currency. As an avid adventurer, Phil co-created and co-produced a number of original television series including: Short Sportz, a sports show encouraging kids to get involved in sports; Keoghan's Heroes, featuring top thrill seekers around the world; E-Team, an environmental pilot; The Human Edge, profiling innovative people for National Geographic; and Phil Keoghan's Adventure Crazy, which airs around the world on The Discovery Networks.
Phil's passion for life prompted Oprah Winfrey to invite him on the show to talk about his life philosophy and he has recently made frequent appearances. He is also a regular motivational speaker having appeared at a number of major colleges and numerous corporate events throughout the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Canada.
In 2004, Phil released a self-help book called, No Opportunity Wasted, NOW, (8 Ways to Ceate a List for the Life You Want). The NOW book was a bestseller in New Zealand and Australia and was developed into a television series for The Discovery Channel. In each episode, challengers are given just 72 hours to take on a life changing opportunity.
From March 28 to May 9, 2009, Keoghan performed a "Ride Across America" to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis research. Keoghan and others biked 3,500 miles from Los Angeles to New York City, averaging 100 miles per day and stopping in 39 cities en route. The event raised $500,000 and a documentary on the trip was released in 2011.
In addition to keynote speaches Keoghan has teamed up with corporate consultant Kris Schaeffer to launch NOW Seminars. NOW Seminars will build upon and expand Keoghan's NOW philosophy so that many others can benefit. Learn more about NOW Seminars.
Originally from New Zealand, Keoghan lives with his wife and daughter in Los Angeles.
Phil Keoghan, host of The Amazing Race and author of No Opportunity Wasted, is available exclusively through IMG Speakers bureau for speaking engagements. Phil Keoghan is also available for moderating and emceeing/hosting opportunities, panel discussions, leadership seminars, corporate workshops, and much more. Please contact IMG Speakers at 212-774-6735 or speakers@imgworld.com for more information on booking Phil Keoghan.
