Adventure and Expeditions
If you are looking for a thrilling after dinner speaker or an expert speaker with in depth knowledge, our adventurers, explorers, expedition leaders and travel experts are the best speakers in the business.
Richard Dunwoody MBE
Three times Champion jockey Richard Dunwoody is one of Britain’s most successful jockeys ever. He was at the forefront of English National Hunt racing in the 80’s and the 90s, winning the Big Three races – the Grand National (twice on Miinnehoma and West Tip), the Champion Hurdle and the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Babs Powell
Initially recognised for dancing with Pans People on Top of The Pops for over a decade and being married to actor Robert Powell, Babs has spent the past couple of years taking on amazing challenges such as the BT Global Yacht Challenge and the Polar Race to raise money for charity. Her speeches are inspirational.
Alan Fisher
Keynote speaker on terrorism and communication, and international conference chair London based Alan Fisher is a senior correspondent for Al Jazeera (English) the global 24 hour news and current affairs channel.
Shirley Robertson OBE
Shirley Robertson is one of Britain and Scotland’s greatest ever Olympians. She won her second consecutive Olympic gold medal at the 2004 Athens Games. She is an accomplished speaker and event host.
Hannah McKeand
British adventurer and endurance skier, Hannah McKeand became the fastest person ever to trek to the South Pole, solo and unaided in December 2006. She is an accomplished speaker on the arctic and climate change.
Michael McGrath
Michael’s remarkable life story is one of consistently overcoming incredible odds. British born with a cocktail of Irish and Brazilian blood and educated by the Jesuits, Michael describes himself as the black sheep of his family, a catalyst for change and a champion of difference; most of his family are in medicine. Michael made history in January 2004 by becoming the only disabled person in the world to have reached both the North and South Poles ~ by any standards, an extraordinary example of determination, courage and singular achievement.
Sally Kettle
Sally Kettle speaks and writes about her adventures at sea. The first woman to row the Atlantic Ocean twice from East to West, Sally tells of rough seas, wild storms, harsh living and encounters with sharks. It is her experiences of people, though, that provide illumination, inspiration and insight.
Paul Heiney
Paul Heiney is a well respected, versatile and experienced broadcaster and writer, who over 30 years has appeared on all Britain’s major television and radio networks. In recent years, his speciality has been consumer affairs and rural issues.
Mark Durden-Smith
Event host, conference facilitator and one of TVs most versatile presenters Mark Durden-Smith is a stirling all rounder for any event.
Konnie Huq
Outstanding event host, facilitator and TV presenter Konnie Huq is best known as the first Asian to present childrens television show Blue Peter when she joined on 1 December 1997, she is the host of the Xtra Factor on ITV2 and married to celebrity grump Charlie Brooker
Ben Fogle
A volunteer on the Outer Hebridean Island of Taransay, as part of the great millennium experiment Castaway 2000, Ben returned to city life in London but has been indulging his countryside passions on-screen, presenting Countryfile and Animal Park for the BBC and for going on a series of adventures with James Cracknell.
Russell Harris
Presenter, Producer, Facilitator and Property Developer, Russell Harris is best known as The Diceman in the quirky travel show of the same name - charismatic, intelligent and dynamic.
James Cracknell MBE
After dinner and motivational speaker, James Cracknell needs no introduction. As a two time Olympic Gold medallist and British International Rower, his exuberant charisma, charm and intelligence make him a perfect choice for corporate events.
Dee Caffari MBE
After 29,100 miles and 178 days with little sleep (and having to cope with some terrifying moments in the Southern Ocean), Dee Caffari is the first woman to sail solo non-stop the ‘wrong’ way around the world and has sailed into the history books.
Monty Halls
Monty Halls is not only an adventurer in the finest traditions of British exploration, he is an outstanding Speaker, Author, Film-maker & TV Presenter too.
Amanda Stretton
Amanda is an all-round action girl as a TV presenter and racing driver. Amanda has raced bikes and cars from the age of 19. She is a well known TV presenter presenting numerous racing and car shows on Channel 4 and 5.
Annabelle Bond
Double record holder Annabelle Bond successfully completed her monumentous double world-record breaking seven summits attempt: Everest, Aconcagua, Vinson, Kilimanjaro, Kosiuszco Elbrus and Denali on 10th May 2005. She is the youngest of seven women and the fastest to ever do so.
Debra Searle MBE
Adventurer, author, entrepreneur and TV Presenter Debra Seale MBE is a speaker par excellence whose story has captivated all who listen to it.
Shelagh Johnston
A Leading Consultant to the world’s Top Tourist Attractions Shelagh is also Yoko Ono’s UK Representative/Advisor and an expert on the Amish culture.
Suzi Perry
Suzi is one of television’s most versatile live presenters with an ability to react to any situation and work unscripted whether it be commentating on the 2004 Olympic Sailing, presenting house makeovers and or working for BBC Sport who made her the face of motorcycling in 2000 because of her encyclopaedic knowledge of biking.
Rachel Pierman
Presenter, reporter, event host and facilitator Rachel is popular with clients for her natural style, upbeat charm and humour.
Jim McNeill
Polar Explorer, Climate Change and Incident Leadership expert Jim has over 23 years of experience of Arctic travelling. Jim McNeill is an accomplished polar explorer, presenter and keynote speaker.
Oliver Dudley
Rower Oliver is an ‘Everyman’ adventurer who has tackled world records in ocean rowing and ultra distance running, despite being a novice at both sports but he says he is not superhuman. He simply succeeds because he possesses an unshakable passion and unwavering determination and is proof that ordinary people can do extraordinary things if they ‘think possible’.
Rani Price
Rani is the well-known co-presenter of the popular CBBC entertainment show Best of Friends and wildlife show, ROAR, for which she is currently recording two new series. She is an accomplished host/facilitator and presenter.
Dr Paul Bahn
One of the world’s leading popularisers of archaeology, through books, articles and broadcasting Dr Paul Bahn is a highly informative and entertaining speaker. He is also Britain’s foremost specialist in prehistoric art and in Easter Island.
Jonathan Yates
Extreme Sports fan, inventor of the sports drinks WAHOO, author and successful entrepreneur Jonathan Yates is an extremely motivating speaker. Selling his business for a substantial amount of money quite early on, he is still the MD and has had this said about him by the Sunday Times; the bottom line is: can he make a successful business. You know what? Of course he can.
Neil Oliver
Archaeologist, historian, author, event host, speaker and broadcaster Neil Oliver is best known for his contributions to BBCs Coast.
Mike Dilger
Mike is a regular reporter on ‘The One Show’ and co-presenter on ‘Natures Top 40’ – BBC 2. He has been the presenter on ‘Autumnwatch’ & ‘Springwatch’ and is currently one of BBC 1’s ‘Inside Out’ presenting team.
John Amatt
Mount Everest climber, CEO, and author of Straight to the Top and Beyond, John Amatt has performed over 1500 presentations to audiences of more than 750,000 persons in 25 countries around the world. John was recently described by International Celebrity Management (Australia) as The
Reza Mahammed
Outstanding chef and Patron of Londons award winning Star of India restaurant Reza is a sparkling and flamboyant entertaining speaker and host. Exuding with confidence he totally inspires everyone he meets.
Ben McBean
25 year old Ben is a double amputee former Commando who managed to recover from stepping on a Taliban landmine in 2008 to running the London Marathon in 12 months. He ran it again in April 2010. He inspires everyone he meets and a hugely motivating speaker too.
Felicity Aston
Felicity Aston is an Antarctic Scientist and Polar Explorer who has led the Kaspersky Lab Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition, the largest and most international women’s team ever to ski to the South Pole.
Simon Reeve
After Dinner, Event and Awards Host and Presenter Simon Reeve is best known as a bestselling author and television presenter. He has a passion for travel, history, current affairs, wildlife and the environment.
Gordon Buchanan
Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan captures images that inspire the wonder and awe of the natural world and is best known as a presenter on SpringWatch and AutumnWatch.
Paul Rose
TV diver, Paul is a man of many talents and has thrived on a lifetime of exploring, adventure and travel. Paul’s television presenting credits include; Oceans, Voyages of Discovery, Take One Museum, Meltdown and Wind.
Bear Grylls
Bear Grylls is one of the most well known and successful, young adventurers in the world. At just 23 years old, he became The Youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest.
Alain Robert
Alain Robert is the French rock and urban climber famous for scaling skyscrapers using just his bare hands. Having climbed over 85 of the worlds tallest structures Alain feats have earned him the moniker the French Spider-Man.
Dom Joly
Award-winning television comedian, journalist and author Dom Joly is a fantastic speaker whose speeches keep his audiences entertained from start to finish.
Helen Skelton
Blue Peter presenter, Helen Skelton is a fantastic motivational and after-dinner speaker as her experiences and determination are an inspiration to others.
Ken Hames
Television’s Ken Hames has 25 years Military experience, he is a leadership expert, skilled and proficient Mountain Guide as well as an inspirational, dynamic and motivational business speaker.
Tim Willcox
Highly respected speaker, event host and conference facilitator BBC presenter Tim Willcox is a former ITN correspondent and national newspaper journalist with more than 25 years experience reporting on and chasing stories around the world. He is also a documentary maker for ITV, Channel 4 and Five.
Neil Hanson
Neil Hanson is a prolific and successful author of over forty published novels and non-fiction books, under a variety of names, for as well as his own work, he is also a ghostwriter. His clients have included a treasure diver, a polar explorer, a round the world walker, a submariner, an England football coach, the captains of the England rugby union and Great Britain rugby league teams, a controversial historian, an undercover investigator, an IRA informer, a number of travellers and adventurers, two jet-pilots and several SAS men. His speeches are informative and very amusing.
David Hempleman-Adams LVO OBE
The highly motivating speaker David Hempleman-Adams is regarded as one of the most successful and outstanding adventurers in the world today.
Pauline Sanderson
Pauline’s story is inspirational for any audience regardless of age or background. She explains how physical endurance, cultural insights and team dynamics contributed to the success of this amazing journey. She uses images, video, anecdotes and boundless enthusiasm to share her experiences on The World’s Longest Climb.
Victoria Derbyshire
In much demand as an event & award host and conference facilitator, Victoria Derbyshire is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster. She presents her own show every weekday morning on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Richard Peirce
Richard is a passionate shark conservationist who now spends most of his time on various projects trying to help these beautiful endangered creatures and stop them being pushed into extinction, he is an authoritative and entertaining speaker.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE
Probably the worlds greatest living explorer. An ex SAS Officer and former lieutenant in the Royal Scots Grey, He is an excellent after-dinner speaker and also talks at company seminars on Teamwork and Motivation
Asta Philpot
Disability campaigner, motivational speaker, actor, singer, film editor and IT Expert Asta suffers from Arthrogryposis. Everyone benefits in so many ways as he brings giant rays of light and happiness, inspiration and a lot of laughter to any event.
Quentin Smith
Quentin Smith, AKA Captain Q is a helicopter pilot of extreme excellence. He has done some of his most high profile work whilst filming for Top Gear and has been involved in numerous features for the show, including the now legendary tests for the Ferrari F458 and Buccati Veyron v the Euro Fighter. However like The Stig, he is the unsung hero who’s face is never shown.
Janet Street Porter
One of the UKs best known presenters, columnists and campaigners. Janet has been a fixture in the British media for over 30 years and is now an accomplished event host and facilitator.
Lindsey Hilsum
Channel 4 News International Editor, Journalist and Speaker Lindsey Hilsum talks about war, peace, human rights and international affairs, based on 20 years covering conflict and diplomacy across the globe. Her areas of special interest include the Middle East and Africa.
Victoria Mather
A noted writer and broadcaster, Victoria is one of the foremost social commentators of our time. She is the travel editor of Vanity Fair and has a column in the Daily Telegraph’s quarterly travel magazine called Victoria’s Secrets where she gives tips to the discerning traveller.
Ripley Davenport
Inspired by the adventures of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence ‘of Arabia’ after flicking though a faded selection of black and white images, autodidact Ripley Davenport has trekked through deserts and been exposed to some of the harshest living conditions on the planet for over a decade. Ripley’s story of dedication, disappointment, radical changes and pride appeals to audiences of all ages.
Sarah Gosling OBE
Winner of Five gold medals, two for the Olympics, two for the World Championships and one for the European Championships, Sarah Gosling started sailing when she was six and went on to represent the UK twice at the Youth World Championships. Now enjoying her second retirement from the sport Sarah is a fantastic motivational speaker.
