After Dinner SpeakersLevison Wood is a professional explorer, TV presenter, writer, photographer and guest speaker.
Over the last decade, he has had ninet critically acclaimed documentary series aired worldwide.
During his documentaries, he walked the length of the Nile, the Himalayas, the Americas, crossed the Caucasus, circumnavigated the Arabian Peninsula, followed the migration and conservation of elephants in Botswana and more.
‘Britain’s best-loved adventurer’
The Times
Levison is an elected fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Explorer’s Club. He is an ambassador for UNICEF and Leica. He served as an officer for several years in the Parachute Regiment, where he saw combat operations in Afghanistan.
Levison Wood – The Art of Exploration
He has written 12 best-selling books about his journeys, including a motivational book called The Art of Exploration.
Released in June 2021, this book is Levison’s revealing manual of what it means to be an explorer in the modern age.
He shares his own stories and examples of pioneers in many fields. He uses their work to show how we can all develop our own explorer’s mindset and apply these lessons in daily life.
With chapters on curiosity, teamwork, resilience and positivity, this book provides a tool kit – no matter your age or profession.
“Levison Wood is a great adventurer and a wonderful storyteller”
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Levison Wood – Keynote Speaker
Levison Wood is a very popular guest speaker.
He has recently completed his fifth UK-wide speaking tour. He delivers adventure-filled talks on topics such asleadership and teamwork.
He shares his amusing and poignant tales of life on the road and his transition from Parachute Regiment soldier to modern-day explorer.
With further stories and behind the scenes moments from his journeys all over the world for Channel 4, Levison asks why we travel.
As well as the people and places that have inspired him, he’ll reveal the perils of life on expeditions, what it’s like being chased by hippos, shot at by gunmen, falling off a mountain and meeting illustrious figures such as the Dalai Lama along the way.
Speaking themes include:
- Exploration, Adventure and Travel
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Creativity and Curiosity
- Resilience
- History, Politics and Global Affairs
- Environmental Issues
- Wildlife Conservation
