The following is a guest post from WWSG exclusive thought leader, Paul Nicklen. I am sitting here in the quiet after the storm, reflecting on the energy of the past few days in Whistler with Mountain Galleries: the conversations, the faces, the sense of connection as Cristina and I shared our work with all of […]
This is a guest blog post by WWSG exclusive thought leader, Paul Nicklen. “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” –Rachel Carson When my parents chose to move our small family from Saskatchewan to the remote Arctic and undertake the biggest […]
As daunting as climate change may be, an expertly-delivered speech will not just focus on problems, but also showcase solutions and success stories. For this reason, audiences are continually mesmerized by the topic. The right keynote speaker presents complex information in an engaging way. They use videos, photos, and diagrams to illustrate their experience, knowledge, […]
This is a guest post by WWSG exclusive speaker, Paul Nicklen. When I stepped off the plane on location for my next National Geographic assignment, I was immediately hit with a wave of nostalgia. It had been years since I left my hometown on Baffin Island in Canada’s far north, but the Arctic is the kind […]
This is a guest post by WWSG thought leader, Paul Nicklen. All images are copyrighted. To purchase Paul’s work, visit his website. “If we can teach people about wildlife, they will be touched. Share my wildlife with me. Because humans want to save things that they love.” – Steve Irwin Last fall the SeaLegacy team was […]
Inviting a speaker with a compelling story of overcoming adversity can be a powerful way to motivate, inspire, and equip your group to face its own challenges with greater confidence and resilience. Speakers who have faced crisis and conquered can bring value to your next event. These public and keynote speakers have weathered their own […]
This is a blog post from WWSG thought leader Paul Nicklen. All images are copyrighted. To purchase Paul Nicklen’s work, visit his website. Most of my shoots are planned months, sometimes even years in advance. I spend that time consulting local experts, checking the weather, anticipating lighting conditions, and plotting the logistics of reaching often […]
This is a guest post by WWSG thought leader, Paul Nicklen. All images are copyrighted. To purchase Paul’s work, visit his website. “I woke up one morning thinking about wolves and realized that wolf packs function as families. Everyone has a role, and if you act within the parameters of your role, the whole pack succeeds, […]
This is a guest post by WWSG thought leader, Paul Nicklen. All images are copyrighted. To purchase Paul’s work, visit his website. “To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” –Aristotle For those of you who have been sharing in my journey, you are probably already aware of […]
This is a guest post by WWSG thought leader, Paul Nicklen. All images are copyrighted. To purchase Paul’s work, visit his website. “There is no repose like that of the green deep woods.” –John Muir Last summer, my close friend Marven Robinson, a respected leader and wildlife guide in the Gitga’at community of Hartley Bay in […]