Mark Agnew
Mark Agnew, Adventure Motivational Speaker, talking at John Lewis's leadership event.
Adventure Speaker for Corporate Events - Resilience Through Change - Find Your Polar Bear
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In today’s world of constant change and uncertainty, resilience is the key to sustained success. At AdventureAgnew.com, Mark Agnew—record-breaking adventurer, explorer, and resilience keynote speaker—helps organisations build the mindset and teamwork to thrive through change
Drawing on his world-first expedition kayaking across the Arctic’s Northwest Passage, Mark delivers unforgettable keynotes that connect the lessons of exploration to the challenges of modern business. His talks are not just motivational—they’re transformative, showing how teams can adapt, endure, and grow stronger through adversity.
Mark Agnew: Resilience Speaker and Record-Breaking Adventurer - Find Your Polar Bear
Mark Agnew is an adventure motivational speaker who knows resilience from experience, not theory. In 2023, he became one of the first people in history to kayak the entire Northwest Passage, a 2,000-mile Arctic route that had defeated explorers for centuries.
Facing extreme cold, exhaustion, and isolation, Mark and his team proved that resilience is built through connection, purpose, and trust. His acclaimed keynote, “Find Your Polar Bear” translates these lessons into actionable insights for corporate audiences.
Whether addressing global companies, leadership teams, or industry conferences, Mark brings a powerful message: resilience is the foundation of high performance.
Find Your Polar Bear: Resilience Through Change
Mark’s signature keynote explores what it takes to perform under pressure and succeed against the odds. Combining gripping storytelling with practical leadership insights, this talk helps teams:
- Reframe challenges as opportunities for growth: "The joy of striving is better than arriving."
- Strengthen collaboration and trust under pressure: "You can't control the wind, but you can keep paddling"
- Build mental resilience and composure in uncertainty: "Tough times are tough. Accept it. Embrace it."
- Develop a shared sense of purpose that drives results: "Camaraderie is built when tough times are shared"
Each keynote is tailored to the audience—whether your focus is leadership, team performance, or navigating change.
Bespoke Resilience Workshops
In addition to his keynote, Mark delivers interactive resilience sessions designed for smaller teams and leadership groups. These workshops turn inspiration into action—helping organisations embed the principles of resilience, adaptability, and unity into everyday performance.
Book Mark Agnew – Resilience Speaker for Corporate Events
If you’re planning a corporate conference, team offsite, or leadership retreat, bring the power of resilience to your stage.
✅ Tailored keynotes and workshops
✅ Available in-person and virtually
✅ UK-based, with global reach