FOCUS. PATIENCE. RESULTS
Equip your organization with the patient perspective required to face challenging situations and achieve remarkable outcomes.
SPEAKING
I am occasionally asked to speak at companies, conferences, or private events.
My work focuses on the intersection of technical grit and deep observation. I share the power of micro-observation earned from forty years of navigating high-stakes environments—from the cockpit of a self-built bush helicopter to the quiet discipline required to capture the world's most extensive archive of hummingbird nesting behavior.
Whether tripling sales revenue in a high-pressure corporate environment or leading environmental campaigns to restore wild salmon runs, my sessions provide teams with a tactical map for finding the "hidden heartbeats" of their own missions. I don't offer generic motivation; I offer an arresting, visual masterclass in how to outlast the noise and achieve world-class results.
Previous engagements and features include: The BBC, Netflix, The House of Commons, Toastmasters International, The Canadian Orca Rescue Society, and various North American conservation summits.
If you’re interested in hiring me for your event, please reach out on my contact page. Share a brief summary of your event, location, and date and I will be in touch.
Have a feather fabulous day,
Eric
Who Books This Keynote
Leadership &
Culture Events
leadership retreats
annual kickoffs
company offsites
employee engagement days
Innovation &
Sustainability Events
eco-innovation summits
technology conferences seeking fresh creative thinking
environmental and conservation gatherings
Wellbeing &
Resilience Initiatives
burnout recovery programs
mental health and wellbeing events
organizations undergoing change, growth, or transition
If your audience needs a reset — this keynote delivers it beautifully.
Why Audiences Remember Eric
“A keynote that left everyone deeply moved and energized.”
“Eric gives resilience a whole new meaning — visual, real, unforgettable.”
“One of the most unique and refreshing talks we’ve ever booked.”
Video Highlights
TEDx Talk
Meet Baily, the heart-stopping hummingbird that teaches us resilience isn't about size.
Meet Eric
A storyteller shaped by nature, adventure, and a lifetime of resilience.
Eric Pittman is one of the world’s most dedicated hummingbird cinematographers, having filmed more than 130 nests over 16 years. His award-winning footage appears in international film festivals, BBC Wildlife Films, and conservation media across North America.
Before becoming a filmmaker, Eric spent 25+ years as a top-performing commission salesperson, learning firsthand what grit, adaptability, and sustained motivation look like.
His lived experiences — helicopter emergencies, environmental activism, near-death insight, kickboxing in midlife, and a Guinness-level creative career — give his keynote emotional weight and undeniable credibility.
His mission is simple:
Leave people reenergized and ready to act.
Audiences don’t just hear his keynote —
they feel it.
Documentary Trailer — The Bird in My Backyard
A glimpse of the 'Science of the Small'—proving that the most extraordinary stories are often hidden in our own backyards.
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