Oli France

Oli France is an adventurer and expedition leader who transforms extreme experiences into powerful lessons on resilience, leadership and self-confidence. With over a decade leading teams through 75 countries, from conflict zones in Syria to the jungles of the Congo, he has maintained an unblemished safety record whilst navigating minefields, interrogations and natural disasters. His notable achievements include a solo 8,000-mile winter journey across Asia and pioneering tourist expeditions in war-affected regions. Through compelling storytelling enriched with photography, video and humour, Oli empowers audiences to shift their perspectives, unlock inner strength and develop the calm decision-making and team cohesion needed to achieve their boldest ambitions.

Over the past decade, Oli France has led teams through some of the world's most dangerous territories, from the militia-filled jungles of the Congo to the backstreets of Aleppo, Syria, and the highest mountain in Iraq. His expeditions have spanned more than 75 countries, navigating deserts, mountains, conflict zones and remote wilderness, all whilst maintaining an unblemished safety record. Among his most notable achievements stands a solo 8,000-mile winter journey across Asia's harshest terrains and pioneering tourist expeditions through war-affected Syria. His adventures have demanded rapid team development under extreme pressure, where survival depends on calm decision-making, meticulous planning and absolute trust. From evading danger in Beirut during his youth to tracking lions in Uganda, Oli's journey has been defined by pushing boundaries whilst prioritising the safety and cohesion of those he leads.

Oli's expertise extends far beyond personal adventure. He has worked with business leaders, high-net-worth individuals, former intelligence officers and people facing life's greatest challenges, translating lessons from extreme environments into practical frameworks for resilience and leadership. His experience navigating spies, interrogators, minefields, avalanches, earthquakes and severe dehydration has taught him that the pressures of expedition life mirror the demands of high-stakes professional environments. Whether speaking at corporate events, charity gatherings, schools or award ceremonies across the UK and Europe, Oli tailors his presentations to audiences of all sizes, from small teams to groups of 500 or more, both in person and virtually. His talks, enriched with photography, video, anecdotes and humour, focus on three core themes: finding light in the darkest places, unlocking the confidence within, and leadership on the edge.

Oli empowers audiences to shift their perspectives on what they believe is possible. His message centres on a fundamental truth learned in the bleakest situations: that we each hold the power to uncover beauty and strength when we allow ourselves to find it. Through compelling storytelling, he reveals how calm decision-making, intensive planning, open communication and understanding the human factor within teams become critical when operating under pressure. Audiences leave with actionable strategies to develop resilience, cultivate genuine self-confidence and achieve their boldest ambitions. Oli's ability to transform extreme experiences into accessible, practical lessons ensures that his talks create lasting impact, equipping people not merely to cope with difficult situations but to see them as opportunities to thrive and grow.