Tao Berman
New Business:
Paul Herschell
503-227-3449 ext. 103
Like his accolades, Tao’s upbringing was not exactly traditional. Brought up by a single mother in a mountainside cabin in Washington, Tao spent his childhood isolated from electricity and television. Instead, Tao spent his time climbing, kayaking or mountain biking during the day and reading by candlelight at night.
Tao is now credited as a pioneer in the kayaking and adventure sports worlds. Berman has set three extreme kayaking world records, one of which is the world record waterfall descent off the 98 ft. Upper Johnson Canyon Falls in Canada’s Banff National Park. “Several women in the crowd were weeping because they assumed Tao was going to kill himself,” recalled videographer Eric Link. This is just one of more than 50 first descents on Tao’s resume, many of which have not been attempted since.
Tao is also passionate about encouraging young people to be the best they can be. He encourages kids to embrace opportunity by making their own “first descent” with confidence.
Tao’s amazing track record of success in the face of danger is not merely due to good fortune. He has mastered critical management skills such as goal setting, planning, preparation, timing, risk assessment and execution. Tao’s adventure themed business presentations will offer an amusing yet thought provoking journey of self-discovery.
“Anyone who desires someone who can impact business people can feel confident that Tao will deliver with great results.”
Fruehling Productions & Creative, Inc.
“The audience was completely captivated and the feedback from the students was tremendous!” Tao established instant camaraderie with them.”
Whitman College
“Tao gave one of the most engaging and motivating presentations we have ever had. He challenged the children to set high goals for themselves and to keep working on them. Children and adults didn't want to leave at the end of his presentation.”
Willamette School