Entertaining and thought provoking talks from the Vagabond Philosopher
Come listen to a potpourri of the adventures, ideas, anecdotes, songs, poems, jokes, all woven together in the irrepressible style that makes Steve an in-demand speaker, raconteur and entertainer. Steve has enjoyed bringing his magic to: arts /literary/book festivals and events, community groups, corporate events, social and other clubs etc.
How to Survive and Thrive in an Impossible World
In this talk Steve brings together his years of experience as an award-winning psychologist with his ‘parallel’ life as a musician, author and adventurer, The result is a highly motivating, often funny, inspiring way of thinking about ourselves and the life we are living. People have called the talk ‘liberating’ and ‘oddly practical’. After reviewing the current ‘state of play’ we all face in life and work and the dangerous assumptions about success that underpin it – Steve underlines 5 ‘rules of the road’ for a more fulfilling life..
"Steve has a remarkable story to tell – and it's well worth hearing. He's a master communicator and a very inspiring presence".
Trevor White: Director of the Little Museum of Dublin. |
Stumbling Over Eden
This talk is based upon a quixotic adventure undertaken when Steve walked from the top of the Atlas Mountains 540km into the Sahara desert. This is a tale of exploration and of companionship, a search for a lost tribe of dwarves, self-discovery, a spirit dog, the strange story of Thami al Glauoi and his Krupp cannon, avoiding an amorous camel, dehydration, near arrest, and sleeping in a watermelon patch. But it’s more than that. It’s an exploration of the idea of a more adventurous life. It’s a celebration of the extraordinary Berber people whose name for themselves translates as the free people. In the end, it’s a talk about how the choices we take.
Funny, moving and thought-provoking, It is suitable for corporate and non-corporate audiences and people of all ages and broad interests. "He doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk.”
Roisin Ingles: columnist and journalist on the Irish Times |
How to Survive and Thrive in an Impossible World - with a piano Chris 'the Bishop' Lydon
Steve has teamed up with his long-time compadre Chris 'the Bishop' Lydon to create a mischievous evening of songs, wild stories, and dangerous ideas based upon his book How to Survive and Thrive in an Impossible World. It's a unique and funny take on what it is going to take to live a fulfilling and rich life. (no harm was done to the piano in the making of this presentation)
FORMAT: 45mins to 1 Hour talks
Concerts (story and song) Up to 2 hours Workouts- based on How to Survive and Thrive 1/2-1 day |
Vagabond Diaries
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“beguiling blend of travelogue , psychology and the philosophy of identity” (Wigtown Book Festival)
You could have heard a pin drop as Steve spoke, we were all remembering our lived and unlived adventures. It was inspiring.” Cilian Fennell, Creator & Producer of RTÉ’s Centenary show. "Laconic, funny and intensely human." Robert Twigger, award winning author of Angry White Pyjamas “My highlight this year was Steve Bonham. Who doesn't love a guy with a guitar and a Fedora hat and a campfire vibe. Who doesn't love the notion of taking off, living in the desert, actually living the heart's desire? Barbara Chalmers: Director Final Fling |
See also the American Wilderness Odyssey from Steve Bonham and The Long Road
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