About Me
Mental Performance Speaker
Welcome! I'm Raz Shabtay. My journey in the world of endurance isn't just about pushing physical limits. It's about mastering the mindset required to navigate extreme challenges, maintain relentless discipline, and perform at the highest level when it matters most.
Over the years, I've taken on some of the world's most demanding endurance events, including multiple full Ironman triathlons and qualifying for the prestigious IRONMAN® World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, and Marbella, Spain. Through rigorous training and competition, I've learned that the principles that drive success on the racecourse are identical to those that yield breakthrough achievements in leadership and life.
In the media
First-person race stories Raz wrote in Hebrew for Shvoong, an Israeli endurance-sports publication. Read them here in English.
Raz Shabtay on qualifying for the Ironman World Championship in Kona as an amateur with a full-time job and a family, and what it teaches about performance at work.
Ten lessons Raz Shabtay took from racing the Ironman World Championship in Kona, from pacing and planning to sticking with the plan when you feel great.
Keynote Speaking & Workshops
As a speaker, I translate the high-stakes lessons of long-distance triathlon and extreme endurance into actionable strategies for individuals, teams, and corporate organizations. My talks focus on:
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How to push through physical and psychological "walls."
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Translating massive long-term vision into daily, disciplined process.
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Strategies for staying grounded, focused, and adaptable when facing adversity.
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Sustaining focus, passion, and momentum over long time horizons.
Whether you are looking to inspire an elite team, motivate an organization, or elevate your personal performance, my mission is to provide you with the tools, perspective, and drive to conquer your own finish line.