Adventure Speakers
Adventure is not just about extreme environments or record-breaking feats. It is about resilience, decision-making under pressure and the mindset needed to keep moving forward when the outcome is uncertain. If you are looking to book an adventure speaker who can bring these lessons to life, our adventure speakers are chosen for their ability to turn extraordinary experiences into practical insight your audience can relate to.
From navigating remote landscapes to leading high-stakes expeditions, they share stories that inspire new perspectives, adaptability and action, whether you are planning a conference, leadership event or team session.
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E E: £2k-£5k Richard Dunwoody is an award winning champion jockey; an extreme adventurer; a Strictly Come Dancing star, and a tireless charity campaigner.
D D: £5k-£10k Explorer and sailor, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was the first person ever to sail round the world non-stop single-handed. His amazing adventures inspire and enthrall any audience.
A A: £25k and over A British politician, historian and adventurer, Rory Stewart OBE has a deep knowledge of history, a clear-sighted vision for the future of global security, and unparalleled experience of some of the world’s toughest war zones.
D D: £5k-£10k Roz Savage lived the dream – and learnt that following your passion is not always plain sailing.
D D: £5k-£10k Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been a firefighter since she was eighteen years old. She is now one of the most senior female firefighters in the UK.
E E: £2k-£5k Sally Becker is known as the ‘Angel of Mostar’ and is the founder of Road to Peace and Save a Child who has spent most of her life helping sick and injured children in areas of conflict.
E E: £2k-£5k Sarah rowed across the Indian Ocean. Alone. With her little boat, Dippers. An inspirational after dinner speaker, Sarah talks about her journey of commitment to life and survival in the elements.
E E: £2k-£5k Sean Chapple is a motivational speaker, commando, explorer, consultant, facilitator and author. A Royal Marine Commando who is an inspirational leader.
D D: £5k-£10k “Freerunning is the art of expressing yourself in your environment with no limitation." - Sebastian Foucan is the founder of the sport of freerunning.
E E: £2k-£5k Shaun Ellis conducts research on wolves in a unique way – by living with the wolves becoming part of their world. He is a charismatic and inspiring speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k Simon King draws on his extensive knowledge of the Natural World to provide lively and informative presentations drawing parallels to the business world.
E E: £2k-£5k What would you do if you lost your sight at the age of 17? For Simon Wheatcroft, it meant adapting available technology to achieve the impossible.
C C: £10k-£15k Got your ticket for the world’s first passenger carrying commercial spaceline yet? With the rest of his London team at Virgin Galactic, Stephen Attenborough is getting ready to open the gates of space travel to tourists.
POA POA: Contact Us TV presenter, adventurer and author Steve is a household name for all things wildlife, and a highly energetic speaker. His impressive TV career has taken him worldwide, investigating a wide array of species and environments. Steve has led challenging expeditions and explored some of the most incredible places on the planet. Combined with his unparalleled knowledge of wildlife and natural charisma, he is a truly unique guest speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k Suzie Imber is a Professor of Planetary Science at the University of Leicester, renowned for winning the BBC2 series 'Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?' and dedicated to advancing space science and public engagement.
D D: £5k-£10k Solo climber, Thomas Bubendorfer is the most experienced European adventure keynote speaker on the international circuit and discusses teamwork and self belief.
E E: £2k-£5k Tim Fitzhigham's far-fetched exploits are recounted in hilarious manner and are ideally suited for any corporate event to leave the audience in stitches.
B B: £15k- £25k As the first British ESA astronaut to visit the International Space Station, Tim Peake's Principia mission captured the hearts and minds of millions.
E E: £2k-£5k Timothy Bradshaw, a captivating speaker, inspires audiences with his #BecauseICan attitude, sharing insights on achieving extraordinary goals through resilience, determination, and overcoming mental health challenges.
D D: £5k-£10k The combination of a career in the City with Arthur Andersen before embarking on his explorations, makes Tom Avery a unique & winning motivational speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k Skipper of the first all-female crew to sail around the world, Tracy Edwards has vital leadership lessons to impart in her keynote speeches and training sessions.
D D: £5k-£10k Storyteller, philosopher and explorer, Yossi Ghinsberg was stranded for three weeks in the Amazon
C C: £10k-£15k With his head in the clouds and his feet on the ground, Yves Rossy (Jetman) is a unique and inspirational after dinner speaker.
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Advice & FAQs about Adventure Speakers
Submit your event details via our enquiry form. The more information you can share about the audience, the aims and objectives of the session and the overall event, the easier it will be for our team to recommend the perfect speaker. Either way, we’ll get back to you within an hour to guide you on availability, fees, and how the adventure speaker can tailor their talk to your audience.
Adventure speakers typically deliver engaging stories about their feats, exploration and the challenges they have faced. The key messages from an adventure speaker typically focus on overcoming adversity and resilience, communication and teamwork, leadership and how to manage risk - inspiring audiences to push boundaries in both their personal and professional lives.
Yes, an adventure speaker would typically use their experience as a metaphor to integrate translatable themes such as leadership, teamwork, communication or growth mindset. An adventure speaker offers relevant lessons from outside an audience's day-to-day world to tie in their experiences to the key business challenges that audiences look to address at conferences or events.
An adventure speaker tends to be motivational in nature and would be relevant to any customer or staff conference or team building event. An ideal slot for them would be an opening session, raising the energy slot after lunch, or to end the day on a high and wrap up key lessons as a closing slot at the end of the conference.
We work with a wide range of adventurers and explorers, each with their own incredible story to tell - from mountaineers to polar explorers and endurance athletes. The best choice depends on your event goals, audience and desired message, but we’ve highlighted some of the most inspiring and in-demand names in our blog, 10 Popular Explorer & Adventurer Speakers. It’s a great place to start if you’re looking for ideas or inspiration.
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