What kind of person looks for warning, danger and violence and then dives head first into it? A lunatic? Maniac? Close! Meet Greg Johnson, the Tornado Hunter. After university he built a marketing firm from the foundation up but decided to dedicate himself full-time to mother nature. Ten years and almost a million kilometres later, Greg’s seen and shared the ferocious power of storms including the ones that have devastated the US Midwest in recent years.
More Than Just a Farmer
An Interview with Greg Johnson "The Tornado Hunter"
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From Chasing Sticky Ideas to Chasing Storms - Building Your Legacy
In this presentation, Greg talks about the intangible things – the legacy – that we pass on to those around us. He talks about how life is full of goals and dreams but argues it’s those sticky ideas – the ones that keep haunting us – that can help us to achieve greater things in life.
Drawing from his personal experiences and his collection of awe-inspiring imagery he has collected as one of the world’s leading storm chasers, Greg demonstrates how life’s challenges can lead us to amazing opportunity and to great achievement. He encourages us to grasp onto our sticky ideas, take pride in our passions and build the best life and legacy we can using the time we are given.
Workplace Safety
Weather Safety
Career Satisfaction
Audience reviews:
Greg has been an exceptional speaker at a variety of events for the Saskatchewan Science Centre. His natural ability to excite and engage any age group with his lively presentations makes him a great addition to any event.
- Executive Director, Saskatchewan Science Centre
We were so happy that Greg kicked off our conference with his Keynote Presentation. He had a very humorous way of making everyone in attendance relate to his message and interacted well with the audience on and off stage. The fascinating stories and photographs that he used to chronicle his journey were well received. I would highly recommend Greg to anyone searching for a Keynote presenter for their event, they won’t be disappointed. - International Pressure Equipment Integrity Association
Greg Johnson recently spoke to 300 members of the insurance industry and the audience was “blown away” by his presentation. He is an entertaining storyteller, down-to-earth, and very witty, and keeps the audience fully engaged from start to finish. His fantastic storm photos and videos captured our emotions and imaginations. Greg was an absolute pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend him as a keynote speaker. - Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan
There couldn't have been more praise for his presentation. We loved every minute of it. I will highly recommend him to anyone looking for a speaker for their conference or school.
- Ministry of Highways
Captivating, humourous, inspirational...His message appeals to people young and old, in all walks of life. Truly an amazing personable gentleman.
- Learning Coach, Sun West School Division
Greg was wonderful! Our C.E.O was so impressed with how entertaining Greg was and how informative his presentation was. He was a definite highlight in our program, and I would highly recommend him to other event planners.
- Event Co-ordinator, Western Equipment Dealers Association
I believe that Mr. Johnson's message is distinctive and memorable, and is relevant to teaching workers and young people about the importance of staying aware of ones surroundings and having a good plan in the event of an emergency. - Chair, North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
I found him both captivating and topical. Often I have a hard time relating to the keynote speakers or trying to understand why they were chosen. Greg was fantastic and left us with smiles and an inspirational message. - Education Industry
Greg Johnson, one of North America’s top professional storm-chasers and severe weather experts, is also an accomplished photographer, speaker, author and workshop leader. Having graduated from Canada’s renowned Acadia University, and after founding and building a leading successful communications, marketing and advertising firm from the ground up, Greg decided it was time to devote himself full-time to pursuing his passion for capturing nature’s most beautiful and deadly displays of severe weather.
He is the author of the Blown Away, A year through the lens of The Tornado Hunter, a best seller and gold medal award winner for design.
A firm believer in the ‘Bucket List’ philosophy, Greg’s mission is to inspire others to chase their own passions, while sharing and teaching the lessons he has learned from pursuing his. When he’s not storm-chasing, Greg enjoys life at home in Saskatchewan spending time with his three children, and of course – cheering for his beloved Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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