Joey Kelly

No Limits - How do I achieve my goal!

Unstoppable Willpower – Joey Kelly Shows How Mental Strength Makes Anything PossibleJoey Kelly is a musician, entrepreneur, family man – and one of Germany’s toughest extreme athletes.What drives him is not applause but an inner force: the relentless will to continuously surpass himself.With a unique combination of discipline, endurance, and mental strength, he evolved from musician to endurance legend.From Pop Star to Ironman – A Life of ExtremesJoey Kelly is the only person to have completed e...

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Unstoppable Willpower – Joey Kelly Shows How Mental Strength Makes Anything Possible

Joey Kelly is a musician, entrepreneur, family man – and one of Germany’s toughest extreme athletes.
What drives him is not applause but an inner force: the relentless will to continuously surpass himself.
With a unique combination of discipline, endurance, and mental strength, he evolved from musician to endurance legend.

From Pop Star to Ironman – A Life of Extremes

Joey Kelly is the only person to have completed eight Ironman competitions within just twelve months – a record previously thought impossible.
Whether it's the Ultraman in Hawaii, the Death Valley Run, the Sahara Marathon, or the "Race Across America," his athletic achievements are legendary and a source of inspiration for leaders, teams, and companies.
His secret: self-overcoming instead of excuses.

Motivation Meets Reality – Beyond the Comfort Zone

Joey Kelly’s keynotes are authentic, motivating, and absolutely captivating.
He powerfully demonstrates how goal orientation, perseverance, and adaptability lead to peak performance – even under extreme conditions.
His life is a testament to what is possible when mental boundaries are pushed.

Staying Digital and Reaching New Audiences

As an entrepreneur, Joey Kelly continues to evolve: with his own YouTube channel and his participation in "7 vs. Wild" (YouTube/Amazon FreeVee), he has captured a new, younger audience – without losing his roots.
He consistently embraces new challenges, just as he does in his endurance pursuits.

Why Joey Kelly Is the Perfect Speaker for Your Event

Extreme athlete and Ironman record holder with exceptional mental strength

Authentic performer combining discipline, depth, and entertainment value

Motivator for self-overcoming, goal clarity, and leadership through endurance

Digital pioneer with a strong YouTube presence and “7 vs. Wild” audience reach

Moving keynotes with true goosebump moments and lasting impact

Experience a keynote that inspires, moves, and drives action.
Joey Kelly stands for endurance, willpower, and mental strength – authentic, uncompromising, and motivating until the very last minute.

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Joey Kelly gives a 15- to 90-minute speech, usually 60 minutes long, about his extremely eventful life as an athlete, musician and manager of the Kelly Family (managing director in the family business for over 20 years). In this lecture he describes with many incredible photos and clips of his adventures and his impressive life path.

"NO LIMITS - How do I achieve my goal!?"
Joey's motto: "You have to set a goal and then you just have to start. If there's ever a setback, it doesn't matter: you believe in your goal and just keep going." Here he demonstrates that with the appropriate energy and willpower, you can achieve your goals. Among other things, Joey Kelly has completed over 100 competitions (e.g. marathons, Ironman and desert runs).

Here is his list of sporting successes he can look back on:

50 marathons
31 ultra marathons
13 Ironman
10 desert races
4 Race Across America
over 100 half marathons/triathlons

References & Press

References (excerpt):
Porsche, Mercedes, Allianz, ERGO, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Post,
Bertelsmann, Audi, Peugeot, VW, EVONIK, EDE, Zurich Group,
Deutsche Bahn, IBM, Sparkassen, AXA, DVAG, MediaMarkt, Saturn,
DKV, Central Versicherungen, DAK, AOK, Volksbanken, Raiffeisen banks, Postbank, DEVK, RWE, Mazda, IKK classic, Ford, tegut

Ambassador:
Ambassador “German José Carreras Leukemia Foundation”, Ambassador of the RTL donation marathon

Talk:
Beckmann (ARD), Hart aber Fair (ARD), Johannes B. Kerner Show
(ZDF), Sabine Christiansen (ARD), Stern TV (RTL), Markus Lanz (ZDF),
TV total (ProSieben), Wetten dass ...? (ZDF), Kölner Treff (WDR), River
Boat (NDR), Frühstücksfernsehen (ARD, Sat. 1), Talkshow (NDR),
Punkt 6, 9 and 12 (RTL)

Documentary:
Voxtours - Australia (VOX), IRON CALLI (4-parter on VOX), Wettlauf
to the South Pole (5-part ZDF + ORF), Deutschlandlauf (Stern TV / RTL),
North Sea coastal cycle tour (ARTE/ZDF), Patagonia Challenge
(5-part N24), Stern TV (RTL, over 20 documentaries), Sat. 1
“24 Stunden” (over 5 reports), ”Durch die Nacht mit Flake Lorenz
and Joey Kelly” (ARTE/ZDF), ”The Panamericana Challenge”
(RTLZWEI), “7 vs. Wild” (YouTube/Amazon FreeVee)

Publications

Hysterie des Körpers: Der Lauf meines Lebens

ISBN : 3499628104

11.00 €

Amazon: Hysterie des Körpers: Der Lauf meines Lebens

Bulli-Challenge - Von Berlin nach Peking

ISBN : 9783866906877

9.99 €

Blog

Joey Kelly

09. October 2017

Overcoming the inner pig dog

The Managing Director of Speakers Excellence cycled 250 km to Eppan, losing 13 kg in 3 months, inspired by Joey Kelly. Kelly emphasizes setting high goals for success and motivation. He admires Reinhold Messner and encourages people to tap into their full potential.

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Joey Kelly

01. April 2016

Joey Kelly: No Limits - How Do I Achieve My Goal

Joey Kelly, from musician to athlete, shares his journey at the South Tyrolean Knowledge Forum. He emphasizes pushing limits and achieving goals, urging others to pursue their dreams with passion and discipline. Kelly's extreme adventures and motivational talks inspire others to overcome challenges and strive for success.

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No Limits - How do I achieve my goal!