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From humorous after dinner speaking to motivational conference speaking, Benedict Allen's tales of exploration and adventure make any audience smile, laugh and gasp at his exploits and leave them inspired with his inspirational attitude.
Benedict Allen is a Cat who has used up his lives
Benedict Allen is like a cat who has used up six of his nine lives. He differs from most explorers in that he lives for months at a time with remote tribes, learning their survival techniques. He takes nothing with him into these communities - no equipment, maps or compasses - throwing himself on the mercy of the people he encounters. He has come close to death on many occasions.
Doing anything for televsion
The BBC series Skeleton Coast brought Benedict’s adventures to a wide audience, documenting his experiences walking the diamond-littered coast of Namibia. By the end he had walked 2,000 kilometres, with three very reluctant camels.
He has trekked from the remote wilds of Siberia, through the Mongolian steppe and Altai mountains, ending with a lone crossing of the Gobi desert. In New Guinea he was beaten every day for six weeks as part of the Niowra initiation rite, and was repeatedly cut with bamboo blades on his chest and back to give him permanent ‘crocodile’ scars.
In BBC’s Ice Dogs, Benedict showed how he had to earn the trust and respect of his hardened ten-strong team of dogs. After getting separated from them in a blizzard, and without any form of communication or back-up, he only narrowly survived crossing the Bering Straits.
Benedict has written a number of books including Into the Abyss, which focuses on Benedict's experiences in crossing the Bering Straits, and Into the Crocodile Nest: A Journey Inside New Guinea, which is the story of the time he spent with a tribe in New Guinea and his initiation in to the tribe.
Conference and After Dinner Speaking
In his gripping conference presentations and after dinner speeches, Benedict demonstrates the qualities necessary to succeed and survive - including personal motivation, risk-taking and the ability to adapt to unfamiliar circumstances.
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The noughties - a decade of adventure
9th December 2009As we near the end of the 1st decade of the 21st century, the Telegraph has taken a look at the daredevils, adventurers and explorers who have pushed themselves to the limits and beyond. People who have pushed themselves to the boundaries of human possibility include Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Ann Daniels, Pen Hadow, Jamie Andrew, Tom Avery, Dee Caffari, and celebrities, Ewan McGregor, David Walliams, James Cracknell and Ben Fogle.
9th December 2009As we near the end of the 1st decade of the 21st century, the Telegraph has taken a look at the daredevils, adventurers and explorers who have pushed themselves to the limits and beyond. People who have pushed themselves to the boundaries of human possibility include Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Ann Daniels, Pen Hadow, Jamie Andrew, Tom Avery, Dee Caffari, and celebrities, Ewan McGregor, David Walliams, James Cracknell and Ben Fogle.
Kirsty Moore is the first woman pilot to train with the RAF's Arrows display team
12th November 2009The Red Arrows have made history by taking on their first ever female pilot. Kirsty Moore will join the Red Arrows, based in Lincolnshire, next season - which starts in 2010. The RAF said that until now no female fast-jet pilot had advanced far enough in their flying career to join the display team. Flight Lieutenant Moore, who has flown combat missions in Iraq, says it's a great honour to be chosen. Kirsty was based with a Tornado squadron at RAF Marham in Norfolk before she got this job.
12th November 2009The Red Arrows have made history by taking on their first ever female pilot. Kirsty Moore will join the Red Arrows, based in Lincolnshire, next season - which starts in 2010. The RAF said that until now no female fast-jet pilot had advanced far enough in their flying career to join the display team. Flight Lieutenant Moore, who has flown combat missions in Iraq, says it's a great honour to be chosen. Kirsty was based with a Tornado squadron at RAF Marham in Norfolk before she got this job.
Around the world in about 100 days
10th November 2008Competitors get off to a flying start in the sixth Vendée Globe race, watched by up to 300,000 people at Les Sables d'Olonne, near La Rochelle.
10th November 2008Competitors get off to a flying start in the sixth Vendée Globe race, watched by up to 300,000 people at Les Sables d'Olonne, near La Rochelle.
Lewis Gordon Pugh takes his global warming campaign to Everest
28th September 2009The adventurer, environmentalist and speaker, Lewis Gordon Pugh has announced that his latest intrepid expedition will be to swim across a glacial lake on Mount Everest to highlight the dangers of climate change. The thrill of adventure drives people do some quite remarkable things. Throw in a campaign and you have some people who will go to extremes to make sure their campaign is heard. Lewis Gordon Pugh, the swimmer who is going to dive into melted ice on Everest to highlight climate change, is one of these people. Lewis plans to swim under the summit of Mount Everest. Something nobody has ever done before. He is hopimg to draw further attention to the cause he swam accross a patch of open sea at the North Pole for, ahead of a conference in December in Copenhagen on replacing the 1997 Kyoto protocol on reducing greenhouse gases.
28th September 2009The adventurer, environmentalist and speaker, Lewis Gordon Pugh has announced that his latest intrepid expedition will be to swim across a glacial lake on Mount Everest to highlight the dangers of climate change. The thrill of adventure drives people do some quite remarkable things. Throw in a campaign and you have some people who will go to extremes to make sure their campaign is heard. Lewis Gordon Pugh, the swimmer who is going to dive into melted ice on Everest to highlight climate change, is one of these people. Lewis plans to swim under the summit of Mount Everest. Something nobody has ever done before. He is hopimg to draw further attention to the cause he swam accross a patch of open sea at the North Pole for, ahead of a conference in December in Copenhagen on replacing the 1997 Kyoto protocol on reducing greenhouse gases.
Lewis Gordon Pugh plans a swim in the icy waters of the Himalayan Glaciers
22nd September 2009Endurance swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh spends much of his time delivering keynote speeches and trying to bring to the world's attention the problems of ignoring climate change. Previously he has swam 20 minutes in the North Pole to highlight the problems in the Arctic. His latest venture is to swim in the icy waters of the Himalayan Glaciers to raise awareness of a source of water for 1.3bn people which could be gone within 25 years
22nd September 2009Endurance swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh spends much of his time delivering keynote speeches and trying to bring to the world's attention the problems of ignoring climate change. Previously he has swam 20 minutes in the North Pole to highlight the problems in the Arctic. His latest venture is to swim in the icy waters of the Himalayan Glaciers to raise awareness of a source of water for 1.3bn people which could be gone within 25 years
The Human Polar Bear: Lewis Gordon Pugh on the Discovery Channel
28th June 2010Tonight environmentalist and keynote speaker Lewis Gordon Pugh features in an incredible documentary on the Discovery Channel about his swim in the Arctic ocean – a feat thought impossible prior to his achievement.
28th June 2010Tonight environmentalist and keynote speaker Lewis Gordon Pugh features in an incredible documentary on the Discovery Channel about his swim in the Arctic ocean – a feat thought impossible prior to his achievement.
Lewis Gordon Pugh sets out on expedition
28th August 2008Lewis Gordon Pugh leaves London today for the two-week expedition which will see him paddle 1,200km across some of the most dangerous seas in the world.
28th August 2008Lewis Gordon Pugh leaves London today for the two-week expedition which will see him paddle 1,200km across some of the most dangerous seas in the world.
Lewis Gordon Pugh becomes first person to swim accross Everest Lake
24th May 2010The environmental campaigner and motivational speaker, Lewis Gordon Pugh nicknamed the "human polar bear", has swum 1km (0.62 miles) across a glacial lake on Mount Everest to highlight the impact of global warming. Lewis, wore only swimming trunks, goggles and a swimming hat to face the 2C waters of Pumori Lake at 17,000ft (5,300m). He said he hoped to bring the "world's attention" to the melting of glaciers and its effect on the region.
24th May 2010The environmental campaigner and motivational speaker, Lewis Gordon Pugh nicknamed the "human polar bear", has swum 1km (0.62 miles) across a glacial lake on Mount Everest to highlight the impact of global warming. Lewis, wore only swimming trunks, goggles and a swimming hat to face the 2C waters of Pumori Lake at 17,000ft (5,300m). He said he hoped to bring the "world's attention" to the melting of glaciers and its effect on the region.
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.
Sir David Attenborough reaches North Pole
19th April 2010Sir David Attenborough has realised a life-long ambition and reached the North Pole, the BBC has said. The broadcaster, 84, is filming in the Arctic Circle for Frozen Planet, a BBC One series due to air in late 2011.
19th April 2010Sir David Attenborough has realised a life-long ambition and reached the North Pole, the BBC has said. The broadcaster, 84, is filming in the Arctic Circle for Frozen Planet, a BBC One series due to air in late 2011.
Benedict Allen Reviews
Benedict Allen has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Benedict Allen for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Benedict Allen for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
"The audience was spellbound with inspiration"
"We were enthralled by Benedict keynote presentation at the conference. Benedict scored by far the highest marks of all the presenters. He was described as inspirational, an excellent spirit lifter"
"The best feedback I have ever received. He is extraordinary "
Q & A with Benedict Allen
Speakers Corner interviewed Benedict Allen to give you a bit more insight as to the type of performance and delivery you would expect from Benedict Allen However for more information on Benedict Allen or details as to how to book Benedict Allen for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Speakers Corner: Can you remember your first speaking engagement?
Benedict Allen: When I was just 23, it was a Literary Luncheon with actor Donald Sinden – I was famous as the “man who ate his dog to survive”, a Daily Mail centre spread at the time.
Speakers Corner: What’s the worst thing that has happened to you during an event?
Benedict Allen: That same event. I was very nervous in front of my first audience, opened my mouth to begin my speech – then suddenly a sash window behind me slammed down with the noise of a bomb exploding. The audience and I jumped with fright, then sighed with relief. It broke the tension, and I cracked a joke about it being more dangerous here than in the jungle and it perfectly set up the rest of my speech.
Speakers Corner: What was the last event you spoke at?
Benedict Allen: Last night, a leadership summit of EDF (the energy giant)
Speakers Corner: Which event has been your favourite and why?
Benedict Allen: To a packed theatre in Belfast – seven thousand children who were totally out of control and scary at the beginning but by the end were listening with their jaws dropped.
Speakers Corner: If you could speak at any event, past or future, what would it be?
Benedict Allen: To open a G8 summit in which our leaders have sworn in writing to save the Amazon
Speakers Corner: Which speaker/performer do you most admire and why?
Benedict Allen: Peter Snow, the broadcaster – he has an enthusiasm about him which is utterly genuine and infectious.
Speakers Corner: What is your worst on-stage habit?
Benedict Allen: Jumping on to the stage instead of talking the safe little steps that you are provided with – I can’t wait to get up there, and I’m very tall. Perhaps it suits an adventurer to bound onto stage, but I’ve been known to fall off again
Speakers Corner: What annoys you most professionally?
Benedict Allen: When a dinner goes on too long, and by the time you get to speak, your audience is drunk!
Speakers Corner: Do you have any riders or special requirements?
Benedict Allen: No, but people somehow assume I’m a vegetarian – because I live with remote “tribal” people. In fact of course I eat monkeys, parrots, snakes, you name it…
Speakers Corner: Why should an organiser hire you to speak at their event?
Benedict Allen: These are extremely testing times, and (modesty aside!) no-one has more experience than me of surviving against the odds – I’ve been shot at by drug barons, been left to die by guides, stitched up my own wounds with my boot-mending kit, even had to eat my dog to survive. I enjoy convincing an audience, though my passion and through these adventures, that crises (whether in business or in the real jungle) need not be a bad thing: we are more alive when we are really up against it. At a more personal level, I want the audience to understand that life’s not about how many times you almost die, it’s about how many times you live.
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"I almost felt like I was with Benedict on his adventures as he told his story. He then takes these stories and draws parables to modern day life. The comparisons between surviving in the unknown of the jungle to the difficulties of the world today"
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