After Dinner SpeakersMichaela Strachan is one of Britain’s most beloved broadcasters.
A household name for over 30 years, Michaela recently made headlines as the oldest contestant to reach the final of Dancing on Ice.
At nearly 60, Michaela skated her way into the hearts of millions, proudly stating she “did it for the older women,” proving once again that age is no barrier to challenge and personal growth.
A magnetic presence with a natural effervescence, she combines an extensive career with a gift for communication that resonates with a broad range of audiences. As a result, she has become a sought-after guest speaker.
With a career spanning nearly four decades, Michaela has appeared on a wide range of television shows. From children’s morning programming and pop culture to wildlife documentaries, collecting multiple BAFTA awards along the way.
A true trailblazer, she has consistently broken new ground, embraced change, and challenged convention. She has achieved all this while navigating the demands and joys of being a dedicated mother and parent. Michaela has never seen her gender as a limitation and has never shied away from opportunity. Her speaking leaves audiences uplifted, motivated, and ready to face their own challenges head-on.
TV Presenter:
For the past 12 years, Michaela has co-presented the hugely popular BBC ‘Watches’ series: Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch. The series is one of Britain’s most popular shows and celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025.
Earlier this year, she also presented Ice Age with wildlife presenter Steve Backshall, a three-part Channel 5 documentary.
Michaela’s career has flourished from her 1986 debut on the children’s breakfast show The Wide-Awake Club to co-hosting the cult late-night TV show The Hitman and Her alongside Pete Waterman in 1988. Her warm humour and natural charisma quickly cemented her popularity with audiences.
She went on to spend 15 years presenting the BBC’s The Really Wild Show and a decade on Countryfile, becoming a household name and a trusted voice in wildlife and rural programming.
Various broadcasters, including National Geographic, Animal Planet, and ITV, have also commissioned her work.
Alongside her broadcast career, Michaela is an ambassador passionately supporting several wildlife charities, including the Animals Asia Foundation and the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, and Breast Cancer Now, following her own diagnosis in 2014. Over a decade later, she has come to embrace her scars, and her journey is proof that, even in the face of adversity, we can rise, rebuild, and thrive.
With an extensive knowledge of wildlife and conservation, she is well-equipped to provide insightful communication on all things nature. Warm, witty, and deeply relatable, Michaela is a perfect fit for women’s leadership events, health and wellbeing conferences, corporate inspiration sessions, and media festivals seeking a speaker who brings both heart and substance to the stage. Her genuine and engaging style keeps audiences entertained and informed throughout her engagements.
Michaela Strachan Guest Speaker:
As a popular guest speaker, Michaela’s talks include:
40 Years in TV /Career Talk
With almost 4 decades in front of the camera, Michaela Strachan has built a remarkable career through live broadcasts, wild animal encounters, and filming in some of the world’s most unpredictable locations. Michaela knows how to stay calm, flexible, and professional under pressure. In this entertaining and insightful talk, she shares behind-the-scenes stories and key takeaways about composure, quick thinking, and creating impactful moments, even when things go off-script.
Sliding Doors & Resilience in the Spotlight
Michaela’s career is a testament to adaptability, curiosity, and courage. With grace, humour, and honesty, she has embraced change and defied convention. Never seeing her gender as a limitation or turning down an opportunity, Michaela has seized every “sliding door” moment with optimism and energy. At nearly 60, she faced a fear head-on on Dancing on Ice. She reflects on her experience and the power of saying “yes” to new adventures, regardless of age. From early fame to breast cancer survival, Michaela has navigated life’s most challenging moments while remaining hopeful, focused and thriving beyond the challenges.
Wildlife, Wonder & the Power of Connection to Nature
Drawing on her decades of wildlife broadcasting (Springwatch, The Really Wild Show, Elephant Diaries), Michaela explores the importance of connecting with nature for mental health, sustainability, and a sense of purpose in a fast-moving world. Through vivid stories and personal insights, Michaela shows how nature isn’t just something we watch—it’s something we need. Uplifting, thought-provoking, and full of wild wonder, this talk reconnects audiences with the world around them.
Four Decades of Fun: Michaela Strachan’s Ultimate TV & Wildlife Quiz
Join much-loved TV presenter Michaela Strachan for a unique and entertaining quiz that takes you on a journey through four decades of pop culture, wildlife, and television history — all seen through the lens of her extraordinary 40-year career.
This interactive quiz is hosted live by Michaela herself and features fun nostalgia and video clips from her extensive archive. It features questions inspired by Saturday morning chaos on The Wide-Awake Club, backstage antics on The Hitman and Her, wildlife encounters on The Really Wild Show, Countryfile, the Watches series, and more.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or love a good challenge, this quiz promises laughs and a bit of friendly competition.
