I wanted to prove that we can do hard things, even when the world tells us we can't.

Profile

Natalie Dau is an internationally recognised endurance athlete and Guinness World Record holder who inspires audiences with her extraordinary achievements and practical strategies for resilience and performance.

She is the founder of “Project 1000”, a groundbreaking initiative where she completed a 1,000km solo run across the Philippines, running two marathons a day for 12 consecutive days to raise funds for underserved youth. In 2024, she ran another 1,000km from Thailand to Singapore, earning her a Guinness World Record and cementing her reputation as one of the world’s most determined athletes. Natalie has also won all 13 ultramarathon races she has entered.

Her story has been featured globally through the award-winning documentary Project 1000 Believe, now showcased on Singapore Airlines flights. Natalie’s content has reached tens of millions worldwide, including her Facebook lifestyle program Keeping It Real with over 30 million views, and her 12-part fitness reality series Zero to Hero.

As a keynote Speaker and MC, Natalie shares real-world lessons on resilience, leadership, and peak performance, helping audiences unlock their potential and embrace change. With over 25 years of global consulting experience across media, travel, AI, sports, and wellness, she combines business insight with inspiring storytelling to deliver measurable impact for organisations.

Natalie also leverages her 880,000-strong social media following to champion causes for underprivileged children and partner with leading global brands. Based in Asia for over two decades, she brings a unique perspective on thriving in dynamic environments and pushing boundaries to achieve extraordinary results.

Expertise

Talking Points

From Impossible to Impact: Lessons from Project 1000

What does it take to achieve the impossible? Natalie shares the lessons behind her two record-breaking 1,000km runs completed at ages 52 and 53. This keynote explores resilience, adaptability and purpose-driven leadership, showing how bold goals can inspire transformation in business and life.

Key Takeaways:
- How to define and pursue your own “Project 1000” for personal and professional growth
- Overcoming self-imposed barriers to unlock potential
- Connecting power, passion and purpose to drive performance and impact

The New Rules of High Performance

High performance is not about perfection. It is about vulnerability, adaptability and continuous improvement. Natalie challenges traditional views of success and shares strategies to help leaders and teams perform at their best in fast-changing environments.

Key Takeaways:
- A modern framework for high performance in business and leadership
- Why vulnerability and trust accelerate innovation and results
- How to set goals that inspire and sustain peak performance

Risk as a Catalyst: Unlocking Growth and Innovation

Risk is the catalyst for growth. Natalie’s story demonstrates how embracing uncertainty and letting go of perfection can unlock new levels of performance. This keynote equips leaders and teams to take calculated risks that foster collaboration and resilience.

Key Takeaways:
- Why risk-taking is essential for innovation and progress
- Building trust and psychological safety to enable bold decisions
- Turning fear of failure into a driver for collective success

Teamwork for success

What does the perfect team look like, and how does vulnerability help us to connect

MC, Host and Facilitator

Natalie Dau brings energy, professionalism and global experience to every stage. As a seasoned presenter and award-winning content creator, she has hosted programs reaching millions worldwide, including Keeping It Real and Zero to Hero. Natalie combines confidence and warmth with meticulous preparation, ensuring seamless event flow and audience engagement. She has interviewed global sporting icons, including both McLaren Formula 1 drivers at the Singapore Grand Prix, showcasing her ability to handle high-profile conversations with ease. Her skill in connecting with diverse audiences makes her an outstanding choice for conferences, awards nights and corporate events.