Maltese ultra-athlete Fabio Spiteri partners with ThinkTalent

ThinkTalent, a leader in professional development and corporate training, today announced a powerful new partnership with Maltese ultra-endurance athlete and national record holder, Fabio Spiteri. This collaboration is designed to integrate the raw lessons of extreme sports directly into business leadership and soft skills training, creating a unique offering for Maltese professionals.

Mr Spiteri, renowned for conquering gruelling multi-day events such as the Deca Ultra Triathlon (10x the distance of an Ironman), will bring his narrative of discipline, resilience, and strategic mental toughness to the local professional community.

This partnership goes beyond standard motivational speaking. Fabio Spiteri’s proven experience will be integrated into Think Talent’s flagship leadership programs, including Apex and Inspire, providing a powerful, real-world foundation for soft skills development.

His values also align seamlessly with those of ThinkTalent’s partner, The Remarkable Collective (TRC), strengthening the overall fit and mission.

For the first time in the market, Mr Spiteri’s high-performance insights will be structured into practical, integrated sessions and workshops delivered by Think Talent. This ensures that the lessons of the ultra-athlete are directly translated into applicable business practices.

Key areas where Spiteri’s experience will reinforce and enhance Think Talent’s training include:

• Pivoting and Strategic Adaptation: Demonstrating how rapid adaptation, not just adherence to the original plan, saves a race, and a business.
• The Power of Discipline: Moving beyond fleeting motivation to embrace the unwavering daily discipline required for sustainable high performance and avoiding burnout.
• Failure as Data: Applying the athlete’s mindset to view setbacks (a ‘Did Not Finish’) as critical data points for continuous improvement, a core principle in effective strategic thinking.
• The Support Crew Analogy: Emphasising the absolute necessity of a highly functional team and support structure, mirroring the team-building emphasis in the Apex leadership program.

Think Talent selected Mr Spiteri not only for his athletic feats but also for his commitment to his philanthropic initiative, Project 100, which raises funds for animal welfare. This dedication strongly reinforces the values of purpose-driven work and commitment that Think Talent and TRC champion.

Mike Roberts, Group CEO introduced this partnership by stating that “Fabio’s story provides a raw, undeniable proof point for the principles we teach in our top leadership programs like Apex and Inspire. This collaboration is about moving to the unshakeable discipline forged over thousands of kilometres. His experiences make our soft skills training not just relatable, but visceral.”

Mr Spiteri expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating:

“In a race like the Deca, where you swim 38km, cycle 1,800km, and run 422km, every hour is a negotiation with quitting. That same relentless mental strategy is exactly what business professionals need to conquer their five-year plans, pivot from unexpected setbacks, and ultimately win in their sector. I am thrilled to partner with Think Talent to help others see that they are already capable of ultra-endurance; they just call it ‘work’.”

The first phase of the partnership will kick off with a series of 30-second social media videos released on [Social Media Platform] starting [Date], followed by integrated workshops and keynotes throughout the year.

Think Talent is dedicated to empowering Maltese professionals and businesses through cutting-edge training, leadership development, and strategic workshops designed to cultivate high-performing cultures and remarkable individual talent.