Lewis Pugh Biography
Lewis Pugh is a swimmer, an explorer and environmentalist, and an inspirational and knowledgeable sustainability speaker.
Lewis goes to extremes. He’s been to the world’s most inaccessible places. He’s put his body through unimaginably difficult conditions. He’s learned how to harness the energy that comes from overcoming extraordinary odds. And he knows how to inspire audiences to rise to their own internal challenges. His talks make a difference, to individuals, and to organizations.
His dream is that they will also make a difference to the world.
Lewis’s ability to make his story matter has made him one of the world’s leading inspirational speakers. On their 125th anniversary, Coca-Cola asked Lewis to address their world-wide leadership team. When Unilever decided to double their business and halve their environmental footprint, they chose Lewis to motivate their management team. And when Lloyd’s Insurance turned 200 years old, they asked Lewis to help them visualize their future in an increasingly unpredictable world.
As an ocean advocate, pioneer swimmer and explorer, Lewis puts his hard-learned lessons into the context of a corporate environment. He shares the visualization that enabled him to undertake the first swim across the sub-zero waters of the North Pole. And he shares the “radical tactical shift” that he used to complete the first swim across a glacial lake on Mt Everest.
Lewis is a vivid storyteller. His address on leadership at the Business Innovation Forum in Rhode Island was voted as one of the “7 Most Inspiring Videos on the Web”.
Over 2.5 million people have viewed his TED talks, and countless others have followed him on BBC, Good Morning America, CNN, Jon Stewart, National Geographic, Sky News, Al Jazeera, Jay Leno and more. His autobiography “Achieving the Impossible” is a Bestseller and was chosen for Oprah’s Exclusive Book List.
Lewis has received a number of awards including France and South Africa’s highest honours, as well as the Freedom of the City of London. In 2010, the World Economic Forum named him a Young Global Leaderfor his “potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world through inspiring leadership.”
Speaking Topics
Lewis Pugh is a swimmer, an explorer and environmentalist, and an inspirational and knowledgeable sustainability speaker.
- Vision – seeing the future
Everybody has dreams. But for many they remain just that - dreams. Lewis takes you through a process - from formulating a clear vision of what you want to achieve, to believing it will happen, to ensuring it actually takes place. Learn the process and design your future! - Leadership – leading from the front
Leadership and teamwork are inextricably linked. Poor team-work is generally as a result of poor leadership. In this session Lewis presents some simple techniques to inspire other to follow you, even in the most difficult circumstances. - Teamwork – together everyone achieves more
Teamwork is vital for every successful endeavour. Lewis shares his experiences on how to build a world-class team and instill a culture of excellence and selflessness in it. - Motivation – achieving the impossible
How many times have you been told that something is “impossible”? In reality very few things are actually impossible. Lewis explains the 3 simple steps he takes whenever he tackles a seemingly impossible task. He also explains how he keeps on going when everything seems lost. - Courage – mind, body and balls
How many outstanding leaders or organizations lack courage? Very few! Courage is the key to success. Lewis explains how to properly analyze risk to ensure you can take bold steps with confidence.
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This year TED Global will focus on the good news
9th July 2010
TED Global, the famously invite only conference starts in Oxford on Monday. This year, speakers have been chosen to highlight the good news - the breakthroughs, discoveries, new science, new technology and new thinking beneath the troubled newspaper headlines.
Lewis Gordon Pugh becomes first person to swim accross Everest Lake
24th May 2010
The 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.
Lewis Gordon Pugh plans a swim in the icy waters of the Himalayan Glaciers
22nd September 2009
Endurance 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
Leading thinkers in technology, design and science are gathering in Oxford for the TED Global Conference
21st July 2009
TED Global (Technology, Entertainment and Design) is an invitation only conference dedicated to 'ideas worth speading' and attracts big name speakers. This year, some of Speakers Corner's favourite speakers have been asked to contribute. Over the next four days, Alain de Botton, Marcus du Sautoy and Lewis Pugh will be speaking to the invitation only conference. Organisers claim that speakers will never have a better or a more receptive audience. Not only are the talks riveting, but delegates are able to turn in any direction and have a conversation with someone doing something truly remarkable.
Lewis Gordon Pugh sets out on expedition
28th August 2008
Lewis 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.
Ed Stafford’s New Show for Discovery Channel
17th January 2013
Naked and Marooned with Ed Stafford will be aired in March on the Discovery Channel.
‘Osama’, by Chris Ryan
15th February 2013
Author, corporate speaker and SAS hero, Chris Ryan, has published a book called ‘Osama’ – a gripping tale based around the raid of Osama Bin Laden’s hide-out.
Debra Searle's Ice Mums
5th February 2013
Motivational speaker and awe-inspiring sportswoman Debra Searle has announced plan to take a group of mums trekking to the South Pole.
Dee Caffari Sails In Middle East
1st February 2013
Inspirational yachtswoman Dee Caffari has taken her success to the Middle East in the impressive position of coach and skipper of the Women's Sailing Team in Oman.
Alexandra Panayotou’s 24-Hour Run
21st November 2012
Motivational speaker Alexandra Panayotou completed a 24-hour solo running challenge, from which she raised thousands of pounds for the Trussell Trust Foodbank network.
Lewis Pugh Reviews
Lewis Pugh has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Lewis Pugh for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Lewis Pugh for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
An inspiring and thrilling performance!
Lewis inspired the whole audience. Each one of us will go home thinking about our responsibilities to our future generations in a much more enlightened way.
Lewis is an exceptional speaker. His lessons on leadership, motivation and teamwork were spot on.
Lewis has displayed remarkable determination, professionalism and singlemindedness in pursuit of his goals.
You did a magnificent speech with Al Gore! Our guests loved it.
Lewis received the highest rating of any speaker at the Swiss Economic Forum in 2009. He is very inspiring and motivating.
Lewis quite simply enthralled us. Not only was he inspirational, but he was humorous, educational, and he successfully conveyed relevant principles from his extraordinary achievements to our day-to-day work.
Lewis presentation was absolutely magnificent. He talked with great humility and passion on the subject of the preservation of our Planet.
Lewis cleverly linked the lessons he has learnt as a lawyer and a polar explorer to the world of business. The result was gripping!
I defy anyone to listen to Lewis and not be challenged by what he has to say.
You were extremely well prepared and exciting. You captivated us. Thank you!
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