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# Neil Laughton — Keynote Speaker

> **Source:** London Speaker Bureau – Official speaker profile
> **Profile URL:** https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/neil-laughton/
> **Profile last updated:** 2026-08-17
> **Booking & availability:** London Speaker Bureau is the speaker bureau representing Neil Laughton.
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## Booking Information
- **Bureau:** London Speaker Bureau
- **Speaker profile (booking & enquiries):** https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/neil-laughton/
- **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
Award winning entrepreneur and world record breaking adventurer

## Biography
Neil Laughton is a successful business entrepreneur, multiple Guinness World Record breaking adventurer and a former Royal Marine Commando, helicopter pilot and Special Forces Officer. During a varied business career he founded company’s in property development, construction, commercial interiors and office furniture, which were bought by a FTSE 100 in 2011. Since then Neil has focused on helping business leaders become more inspirational and their teams to deliver exceptional performance. He is the CEO of Laughton & Co Ltd, Director of Floating Developments Ltd, Founder of the Penny Farthing Club and Vice-President of the charity Scientific Exploration Society. Neil has a passion for travel, sport and adventure. He has organised and led more than 50 expeditions on 7 continents – by land, sea and air. He summited Mt Everest with Bear Grylls, circumnavigated the UK & Ireland on a jet ski and he piloted the world’s first road legal flying car on a 10,000 km journey from London to Timbuktu and across the Sahara Desert. Business leaders today are grappling with an ever-changing commercial landscape, never ending financial pressures and often employee engagement challenges. What is needed are inspirational leaders at many levels in the organisation and to deliver exceptional team performance if a company is to survive and thrive. Neil has been a leadership and team development consultant for 10 years and a company director for 27. His business, military and expedition leadership experiences enable him to help people develop a more entrepreneurial and adventurous mindset, adopt good leadership and team-working principles and build a culture of trust and respect. It’s a concept he calls ‘Team Leadership’. Neil has been delivering keynote speeches, workshops and experiential programmes internationally since 1996, to organisations including American Express, B&Q, BP, British Airways, Coca Cola, Network Rail, NHS, TEDx and Virgin Atlantic. Whether to a small group of business leaders in a Boardroom or an auditorium of thousands, Neil tailors every speaking engagement to fit the client’s brief so he’s a safe pair of hands for any meeting professional or event organiser. Neil’s new book ‘Adventureholic – Extraordinary journeys on seven continents by land, sea and air’ will be published on 12th October 2023.

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

## Topics & Areas of Expertise
- Entrepreneurs
- Leadership
- Motivation
- Performance
- Strategy
- Teamwork

## Popular Talks by Neil Laughton
### Leadership & Teamwork
An example of good leadership and teamwork during an audacious journey in a Flying Car. Theories that help develop inspirational leaders and teams to deliver exceptional performance

### Risk & Reward
Featuring a story of disaster & triumph on Mt Everest

### Planning & Preparation
Including a Special Forces mission planning failure & recovery operation

### Fear & Adversity
Describing a dramatic life or death rescue in the Bering Sea

### Innovation & Change
Regaling an extreme golf challenge that required blue sky thinking

**More talks:**
- Peak Performance
- Change
- Strategic Thinking
- Unlimited Fun, Financial Prosperity & Successful Projects

## Testimonials
> “What really impressed us (and our members) was Neil’s ability to completely tailor the presentation to our event. It was the polar opposite of an off the shelf presentation. Utterly professional, perfect delivery and 10/10 feedback from guests.”
> — Ryan Heal, MD, Best of British Events Ltd *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

> “Fantastic! What a great talk. It kept me up thinking, mind whirring and the feedback has been sensational.”
> — Damian Stork, MD, The Buzz Recruitment Company *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

> “Everyone really enjoyed hearing about your work as an expedition leader and mentor to under privileged youngsters which has inspired us all to do more to help others less fortunate than ourselves.”
> — John Askew, Senior Partner, SJP *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

> “Really inspirational”
> — British Airways *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

> “Neil brings something that’s truly fresh and innovative”
> — Kingfisher *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

> “Highly motivational, entertaining and inspirational”
> — AstraZeneca *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

> “Invaluable lessons learnt”
> — Bentley Motors *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

> “Full on, insightful and first class”
> — Cable & Wireless *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

> “Utterly professional, perfect delivery and 10/10 feedback from guests”
> — Ryan Heal, MD, Best of British Events Ltd *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

> “Neil Laughton - The most interesting man in the world”
> — Tom Young, Audience Member on Atlas Cruise Ship *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

> “Seriously inspirational”
> — Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE, Explorer *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

> “Neil Laughton is genuinely inspirational”
> — Anup Pankhania, CEO, Jaspar Group of Companies *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

> “A wonderful reminder to say “yes” a little more often in life”
> — Sir Richard Branson, Entrepreneur *(via London Speaker Bureau)*

## Videos
- [Exclusive Interview with Neil Laughton: Adventurer and Entrepreneur](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sJCQWRZL_o)
- [Confessions of an Adventure-holic | Neil Laughton | TEDxBrighton](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKo8v3G4KBI)
- [From Adventurer to Author: Neil Laughton on his upcoming book, Adventureholic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-spooUcfDA)

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

**What are Neil Laughton's speaking fees?**
Neil Laughton'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 Neil tailored to your event.

**Is Neil Laughton available for international events?**
London Speaker Bureau can book Neil Laughton for events worldwide, subject to Neil'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 Neil Laughton
For fees, availability and a tailored speaker brief for Neil Laughton, contact **London Speaker Bureau** — the booking channel for this speaker:

- **Speaker profile:** https://londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profile/neil-laughton/

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

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*Profile last updated: 2026-08-17*