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Chris Ryan
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Chris Ryan Biography
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- Inspirational
- Motivation & Teamwork
Chris Ryan was born in 1961 in a village near Newcastle. At the age of 16 he attached himself unofficially to ‘C’ Squadron of 23rd Special Air Service, the territorial regiment based at Prudhoe, in Northumberland. Over the next seven years he covered hundreds of miles of moor and mountain on training exercises. In 1984 he joined 22nd SAS, the regular Regiment, and completed three tours, which took him to many parts of the world on operations and exercises. He also worked extensively in the counter-terrorist field, serving as an assaulter, sniper and finally Sniper Team Commander on the Special Projects team.
Chris was part of the SAS eight-man team chosen for the Bravo Two Zero mission. The men were dropped behind Iraqi enemy lines during the Gulf War in 1991. Three of the team were killed in action and four were captured. Only Chris escaped.
The Ordeal
He trekked across the desert for eight days, often in full view of enemy patrols. This harrowing but heroic experience was recounted later in his book THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY which became an immediate best seller in 1995. Chris was awarded the Military Medal for his dramatic escape from Iraq. He subsequently left the SAS in 1994.
Author
Chris Ryan is the author of a number of best sellers including 'the Increment', 'Greed', Ultimate Weapon, 'The Hit List', 'Tenth Man Down', 'Flash Flood: Code Red', 'The One that Got Away' and the ‘Alpha Force S’ series
Television
Chris was the co-devisor and military consultant for ULTIMATE FORCE, a military action series for ITV1 starring Ross Kemp. The six part series, followed the exploits of a crack SAS troop. His three-part series HUNTING CHRIS RYAN was shown on BBC1 to huge acclaim and was followed by BRITAIN’S TOUGHEST FAMILIES (again for BBC1).
Chris was also the military consultant to Codemasters’ stealth-based first-person computer game - IGI 2: Covert Strike.
Public Speaking
He is a successful public speaker, much in demand for talks on leadership and team-building.
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Chris Ryan Books
The Kill ZonePrice: £18.99
Who Dares WinsPrice: £6.99
FirefightPrice: £6.99
Chris Ryan DVDs
Chris Ryan's Elite Police [DVD]Price: £19.99
Still We Ride [DVD] [2008]Price: £11.99
Chris Ryan News
A selection of relevant news related to Chris Ryan and Inspirational stories. For more information on Chris Ryan or details as to how to book Chris Ryan for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Will The Stig’s Identity be Revealed?
24th August 2010The original Stig Perry McCarthy is now an after dinner and motivational speaker, so will the identity of the new Stig be revealed thus demolishing the massive publicity created by the allure of hidden identity?
24th August 2010The original Stig Perry McCarthy is now an after dinner and motivational speaker, so will the identity of the new Stig be revealed thus demolishing the massive publicity created by the allure of hidden identity?
Top 20 sporting moments of the decade
16th December 2009The Telegraph is conducting an online poll to discover what its readers think was the greatest sporting moment of the last decade. Some of Speakers Corner's favourite speakers appear in the top 20 including Sir Steve Redgrave wining a fifth Olympic Gold medal at a fifth consecutive Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000, and when Dame Kelly Holmes won the 800 metres and 1,500 metres gold medals at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. You can vote on the Telegraph's website.
16th December 2009The Telegraph is conducting an online poll to discover what its readers think was the greatest sporting moment of the last decade. Some of Speakers Corner's favourite speakers appear in the top 20 including Sir Steve Redgrave wining a fifth Olympic Gold medal at a fifth consecutive Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000, and when Dame Kelly Holmes won the 800 metres and 1,500 metres gold medals at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. You can vote on the Telegraph's website.
Happy 101st Birthday to the Father of Motivational Theory
18th September 2007September 16th would have been the 101st birthday of Douglas McGregor, the MIT psychology professor who, in 1960, authored “Theory X and Theory Y”.
18th September 2007September 16th would have been the 101st birthday of Douglas McGregor, the MIT psychology professor who, in 1960, authored “Theory X and Theory Y”.
Olympic rower & motivational speaker, Sir Steve Redgrave will cycle 3,000 miles in the Race Across America
4th May 2010The Race Across America is the toughest cycle race in the world - 3,000 mile from California to Maryland, in just over eight days. Five time gold Olympian winner, the talented rower and motivational speaker Sir Steve Redgrave will be joined by a team of friends and former rowers to conquer the ride across 14 states, climb 100,000 feet and experience every extreme of weather. They aim to raise £100,000 for the Steve Redgrave Fund and Sport Relief.
4th May 2010The Race Across America is the toughest cycle race in the world - 3,000 mile from California to Maryland, in just over eight days. Five time gold Olympian winner, the talented rower and motivational speaker Sir Steve Redgrave will be joined by a team of friends and former rowers to conquer the ride across 14 states, climb 100,000 feet and experience every extreme of weather. They aim to raise £100,000 for the Steve Redgrave Fund and Sport Relief.
Motivational speakers Chris Hoy & Dave Brailsford are honoured for their services to cycling
16th June 2009Triple Olympic champion, Chris Hoy and Beijing cycling trainer, Dave Brailsford were honoured at Buckingham Palace last week . Both are superb motivational speakers, offering insights into the determination and drive required to reach the top
16th June 2009Triple Olympic champion, Chris Hoy and Beijing cycling trainer, Dave Brailsford were honoured at Buckingham Palace last week . Both are superb motivational speakers, offering insights into the determination and drive required to reach the top
Michael Douglas’ Cancer Highlights the Importance of Early Diagnosis
2nd September 2010Michael Douglas shared his struggle on The Late Show with David Letterman yesterday and keynote speakers including Lance Armstrong and Martina Navratilova have been open to sharing their own experiences and stories of hope.
2nd September 2010Michael Douglas shared his struggle on The Late Show with David Letterman yesterday and keynote speakers including Lance Armstrong and Martina Navratilova have been open to sharing their own experiences and stories of hope.
CK Prahalad is ranked the most influential business thinker for the second year running
23rd October 2009The 2009 fifty most influential business thinkers in the world have been announced by Thinkers 50. Indian born, CK Prahalad has, for the second year running, been ranked number one with Malcolm Gladwell in second place jumping up the ladder from eighteen position last year. Thinkers 50 has established itself as the definitive bi-annual guide.
23rd October 2009The 2009 fifty most influential business thinkers in the world have been announced by Thinkers 50. Indian born, CK Prahalad has, for the second year running, been ranked number one with Malcolm Gladwell in second place jumping up the ladder from eighteen position last year. Thinkers 50 has established itself as the definitive bi-annual guide.
Ed Stafford walks the Amazon - inspirational and amazing adventures
10th August 2010After 859 days, Ed Stafford became the first man known to have walked the entire length of the Amazon river when he arrived at the Atlantic Ocean in northern Brazil on Monday. The journey began at the summit of Mount Mismi in Peru on April 2, 2008. Mr Stafford's team said he has suffered hundreds of wasp stings and endured an estimated 50,000 mosquito bites. Now he turns his focus to motivational keynote speaking
10th August 2010After 859 days, Ed Stafford became the first man known to have walked the entire length of the Amazon river when he arrived at the Atlantic Ocean in northern Brazil on Monday. The journey began at the summit of Mount Mismi in Peru on April 2, 2008. Mr Stafford's team said he has suffered hundreds of wasp stings and endured an estimated 50,000 mosquito bites. Now he turns his focus to motivational keynote speaking
Three of Speakers Corner's most interesting motivational speakers talk about new BBC2 series
2nd April 2009Three of Speakers Corner's most interesting motivational speakers - Polar explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, solo yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and BBC World Affairs Editor John Simpson talk about their preparations and making the 3-part series 'Top Dogs: Adventures in War, Sea & Ice' where they put each other to the test - in Afghanistan, the Arctic and the stormy seas off Cape Horn.
2nd April 2009Three of Speakers Corner's most interesting motivational speakers - Polar explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, solo yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and BBC World Affairs Editor John Simpson talk about their preparations and making the 3-part series 'Top Dogs: Adventures in War, Sea & Ice' where they put each other to the test - in Afghanistan, the Arctic and the stormy seas off Cape Horn.
The Magic of Music and Motivation
19th July 2010It’s Dame Evelyn Glennie’s birthday today and as TEDGlobal comes to a close for 2010, the magic of music and motivation are firmly on the business agenda.
19th July 2010It’s Dame Evelyn Glennie’s birthday today and as TEDGlobal comes to a close for 2010, the magic of music and motivation are firmly on the business agenda.
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1st September 2010
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