What it takes to be truly brave - it’s not what you think. | Franck Gazzola | TEDxByronBay

Franck Gazzola swapped a suit & tie for a camera and wetsuit and followed his passion to be an adventure & documentary photographer in some of the harshest conditions in the world, from documenting the freezing waters under the polar sea ice to actually sleeping in the Pacific ocean for four days. But what came with that was a sharp lesson on what it takes to be brave, and it’s not what you think. From under the polar ice or up to 6’000 meters altitude, adventure & documentary photographer Franck Gazzola brings back images from the roads less travelled and angles less often seen. Only years later, after travelling the world during a successful corporate career, he picked up a camera again. Quickly, his passion became his full-time career, but more importantly he found a great sense of purpose in documenting inspiring stories. He is currently in charge of the imagery & the documentary/editorial photography for the ''Under The Pole III'' expedition, a groundbreaking underwater exploration expedition that traversed the globe from the frozen waters of the Arctic to the deep blue waters of the Pacific from 2017 to 2021.

[god-son-love]

"Being brave is to be ready to be a beginner again and again. Don't let the ego get in the way."

[flexa]

Fear is a reaction, courage is a decision.

[nomorepowderpuff]

Being brave... being comfortable with being uncomfortable. I teach my clients this. It's the only way to grow into a better human.

Love your story!

[Sendtheshutter]

As an amateur photographer, this guy is living my dream life.

[poupee]

So accurate, it takes more courage than qualifications

[alyssawynants]

Shook.
“For people who dream big for the greater good.” ♥️♥️♥️ Yes. The world needs more of those people and we need them more than ever.

[varuneshtripathi]

He is doing something amazing and following his passion...Victory beyond fear 🔥👍🏼

[MindfullyInspired]

"Cave you fear to enter holds the treasure that you seek"
That one RIGHT there changes my whole life.... now when ever I'm afraid it's a go...
unless






there are spiders...
spiders are always a no

[nellevision]

From our first meeting in a local coffee shop I knew that we needed this guy for TEDxByronBay. His story inspires us to go after what we want with all the energy we can muster. And even when we achieve our goals, there are still challenges from left of field that we must face with new reserves of courage.

[tortugalisa]

This was incredibly eye opening. What beautiful strength and adversity. A wonderful journey of not giving up for the greater good of life💫🙏

[d]

I needed this! Embarking on an adventure myself that I feel called to.

[evilish]

When you believe in the power of the self there's an absence of fear and there's no compulsion to control or struggle for approval or external power

[lilylozano]

Thank you for such an outstanding talk. One of my new favorites!!

[DeshiTraditionReviewer]

I love the word "You can do whatever you want with your determination hardwork and luck. Thanks for the amazing story.

[ContraryMary]

One of the best Ted Talks I've ever seen. I am inspired.

[sundarawhelan]

Courage is fear that says its prayers!
I love that, Thankyou 💐♦️

Doing the spade work - this needs to be done!!
Not just praying and hoping and wishing!!

Being brave and courageous is being ready to begin again and again!

Fear is a condition that can precipitate courage and a trust that the journey gives its own rewards beyond imagining!

And wisdom is able to recognise this!

[alanchristopher]

Thank you! Your honesty, emotion and storytelling ability transported my directly into your life. What I mean is that I felt not only the moments you described, but years of your consciousness leading into such satisfying experiences. Well done. Thank you my friend from the bottom of my heart.

[rosebw]

You are such an inspiration thank you so much for what you do and thank you to all your teammates, may the corals come back and thrive.

[celestinevander]

I was totally drawn into your story. Your experiences and the way you view life now, touched me.

[fionakhedun]

What a passion Franck, living your dream. Fantastic x