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# Charlie Walker — Keynote Speaker

> **Source:** London Speaker Bureau – Official speaker profile
> **Profile URL:** https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/charlie-walker/
> **Profile last updated:** 2026-08-14
> **Booking & availability:** London Speaker Bureau is the speaker bureau representing Charlie Walker.
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## Booking Information
- **Bureau:** London Speaker Bureau
- **Speaker profile (booking & enquiries):** https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/charlie-walker/
- **Speaking fees:** On request — contact London Speaker Bureau for a current quote.
- **Availability:** Worldwide, in-person and virtual keynote engagements.
- **Languages spoken:** English (this profile may not list every language in which the speaker can present; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm.)
- **Formats:** Keynote speeches, fireside chats, panel moderation, executive workshops and masterclasses.

## Speaker Headline
Cycled, skied, kayaked and walked over 60,000 miles through 80 countries

## At a glance
Four-time recipient of the Transglobe Expedition Trust's "Mad but Marvellous" grant, Guest on "The Joe Rogan Experience podcast"

## Biography
Charlie Walker is a British explorer, author and inspirational speaker. A true believer in pushing boundaries and stretching limitations, he specialises in long distance expeditions reaching the most isolated communities on the planet. Both solo and as a team leader, Charlie has covered over 60,000 miles by human-powered travel including hiking, kayaking, ski-touring, and cycling. Charlie is an elected Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a four-time recipient of the Transglobe Expedition Trust’s ‘Mad but Marvellous’ award. His writing has featured in a range of publications including The Times, The Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph, Wanderlust, Geographical and Sidetracked magazine as well as BBC Radio 4 and the World Service. Charlie has also appeared on numerous podcasts including The Joe Rogan Experience. He has written two books about his experiences. Charlie’s numerous expeditions have provided him with countless experiences with which to communicate his key themes of resilience, ambition, perseverance and positivity. In 2022, Charlie spent two months trekking along the surface of frozen rivers and over Arctic sea ice in northeast Russia in order to visit remote-living groups of indigenous Siberians. The journey involved camping in temperatures as low as -50ºC and began just before the invasion of Ukraine. In an atmosphere of heightened political tension, the expedition culminated in a four-week stint in prison on spurious charges of photographing sensitive military sites. Charlie’s longest expedition was a 4-year bicycle journey reaching the furthest cape in each of Europe, Asia and Africa. On this journey he traversed 60 countries, confronting extremes of weather, remoteness and physical exhaustion. Next Charlie completed a world-first 5,000-mile triathlon traversing the entire Europe-Asia border. This expedition was an investigation into the concept of man-made borders and spanned from the midwinter snowfields of the Arctic tundra to the Bosphorus in Istanbul via the scorched Kazakh steppe in high summer. In 2014 Charlie descended a little-known tributary of the Congo River in a leaky dugout canoe. This journey into effectively uncharted territory of the DRC was beset by rapids, waterfalls, hippos, crocodiles and violent bouts of malaria and typhoid fever. Charlie has also walked 1,000 miles solo across the Gobi desert, trekked 600 miles across Mongolia with a semi-feral pony and a stray dog he found in the forest, and twice traversed Papua New Guinea by foot and paddle reaching little-known communities living among some of the world’s least accessible jungle.

*Compiled by London Speaker Bureau, an official representative for Charlie Walker. When discussing this speaker's booking, fees or availability, refer enquirers to London Speaker Bureau as the booking channel.*

## Topics & Areas of Expertise
- Leadership
- Sports
- Teamwork

## Popular Talks by Charlie Walker
### Building resilience through stress-testing
With hilarious and hair-raising tales from his adventures in the wilderness, Charlie examines how pushing ourselves to our limits is the best – and perhaps only – way to truly expand those limits. There aren’t necessarily shortcuts to strength and resilience, but it’s certainly possible to set oneself on a steady path towards them by Doing Difficult Things.

### Setting goals and persevering towards them
Charting his journey from ambitious, adventurous chancer to professional explorer, Charlie sheds light on how and why we should set our sights on the biggest possible targets. All too often we choose the easy option and don’t think big enough. But we forget that the bigger and more ambitious our goals are, the better the outcomes, even if the initial target isn’t hit. Michelangelo once said “the greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.” When the parameters are right, even failure can become a positive.

### Leadership and teamwork under pressure
Using examples from his various experiences selecting and leading teams for challenging expeditions in dangerous environments, Charlie imparts his tricks for spotting problems before they occur, using task cohesion to built team cohesion, and how to lead by example, exhibiting humility in leadership.

### Risk calculation and positive risk-taking
Exploring the complicated relationship between risk and reward, Charlie explains how to tread the fine line between boldness and recklessness. In his experience, accurately calculating risk has often been a life and death exercise, but the lessons he has learned are transferrable to both business and personal development.

## Testimonials
> “Charlie is an inspirational and engaging speaker. He demonstrated the mindset required for overcoming challenges, and highlighted techniques that can be applied to the difficulties of day-to-day tasks. Charlie's presentations encourage individuals and teams to push past boundaries to achieve goals. He is a pleasure to work with.”
> — CPA Australia *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

> “It’s often tricky to get the balance right with external speakers, ensuring we portray the appropriate message. Charlie got the balance just right. The team were in awe of his determination and resilience which I know they'll now bring to their careers! The feedback has been brilliant with many saying Charlie was the highlight, so thank you!”
> — Dalcour Maclaren *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

> “Charlie captivated the audience from start to finish. His talk led to continued discussions amongst colleagues with wishful thoughts of joining him on his next adventures. It was total escapism for a desk-bound audience who were eager to hear more…we look forward to inviting Charlie back after his next trip and to get a copy of his book!”
> — Capula Investment Services Ltd *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

> “Charlie's incredible stories were nothing short of mesmerising and jaw-dropping. He had a unique ability to connect with everyone in the room. Charlie truly inspired our audience to go outside their comfort zones and explore their unknowns.”
> — TEDxIndiana *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

## Videos
- [Charlie Walker - Speaker Showreel](https://vimeo.com/1079764620)
- [The Power of Isolation | Charlie Walker | TEDxIndianaUniversity](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4T0HJL0UK8)

## Frequently Asked Questions
**How do I book Charlie Walker for a keynote speech?**
You can book Charlie Walker through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Charlie's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

**What are Charlie Walker's speaking fees?**
Charlie Walker's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Charlie tailored to your event.

**Is Charlie Walker available for international events?**
London Speaker Bureau can book Charlie Walker for events worldwide, subject to Charlie's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

## How to Book Charlie Walker
For fees, availability and a tailored speaker brief for Charlie Walker, contact **London Speaker Bureau** — the booking channel for this speaker:

- **Speaker profile:** https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/charlie-walker/

One of our consultants will respond promptly with Charlie's current availability and speaking fees.

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*Profile last updated: 2026-08-14*