Melo Calarco:
Cycling Through Resilience
When all his friends backed out, Melo Calarco embarked on a two-year solo journey, cycling across the world and living with indigenous communities. From near-death experiences to life-changing revelations, he discovered the power of the mind in overcoming adversity—wisdom he now brings to leaders and high performers.
Bio
As a TEDx Speaker and multi award-winning author, Melo loves sharing his passion with the world speaking about wellbeing, high-performance, resilience, mindfulness, mental health and so much more.
His workshops and keynotes have been described as ‘truly transformational’ drawing from his unique life lessons while cycling over 30,000km across five continents, where Melo learned to manage stress, build mental endurance, and overcome many challenges, including near-death experiences.
He now shares this profound experience with global companies and high performers to help them operate at their best, without the risk of burning out.
Topics
- How extreme travel tests and builds resilience
- Mindfulness techniques for navigating high-stress situations
- Lessons from living with indigenous communities and monks
- Overcoming burnout before it takes over your life
- How to reframe adversity into personal growth
- The connection between physical endurance and mental strength
- Lessons from solo travel that apply to leadership
- Meditation as a tool for survival and success
- The psychology of risk-taking and high performance
- Finding purpose through extreme challenges
Guiding Questions
- What motivated you to embark on a solo cycling journey around the world?
- Can you share one of the most intense moments where your resilience was tested?
- How did living with indigenous communities and monks shape your perspective on life?
- What role did mindfulness play in helping you navigate extreme situations?
- How do the lessons from your travels translate into the corporate world?
- What’s a common misconception people have about burnout and resilience?
- Can you walk us through the storm incident where meditation saved your life?
- What advice do you have for high achievers who ignore early signs of burnout?
- What did you learn about fear and decision-making when faced with life-threatening situations?
- How can someone incorporate resilience-building practices into their daily routine?