Polly Murray is passionate about the outdoors. She has been involved in a number of adventures, exploring some of the planets most remote destinations. She was the first Scottish woman to summit Mount Everest; first person to Telemark ski off the summit of Mount McKinley in Alaska; representing the... Read more
Polly Murray is passionate about the outdoors. She has been involved in a number of adventures, exploring some of the planets most remote destinations.
She was the first Scottish woman to summit Mount Everest; first person to Telemark ski off the summit of Mount McKinley in Alaska; representing the UK in Nordic skiing; competing in a world cup Telemark ski race; a ski traverse of Bylot island in Northern canada with best friend Tash Wright; a remote Arctic island crossed only once previously in the 60’s by famous explorer, Bill Tilman; Sailing to the remote Antarctic island of Peter Oy and the sub Antarctic island of South Georgia.
Polly Murray has been been the presenter and assistant expedition leader on the award winning BBC “Serious” series. These programmes involve taking 8 kids, aged between 12 and 15 to remote areas of the world. Locations have ranged from deep in the Amazon rainforest to high up the the Andes and as far south as Cape Horn. These trips include following in the wake of some of the worlds greatest explorers. Other television work has included a guest appearances on “Live and Deadly” , for the BBC with Steve Backshaw and “Summer at the Top” for STV. She also completed a rock climbing ascent of The Old Man of Hoy, filmed for Scottish television.
Polly Murray has recently been involved in various challenges to help raise money for various charities, one of which was a gruelling 54 mile walk in 24 hours over the Perthshire hills, which she has done three times! The most recent trip was a ski traverse of the Monte Rosa region of the Alps; while this summer she plans to cycle the length of Wales on the challenginging Cambrian way – a trip to raise awareness and funds for children suffering with neuroblastoma cancers.
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You can book Polly Murray through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Polly's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Polly Murray'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 Polly tailored to your event.
Polly Murray speaks on Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Polly to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Polly Murray for events worldwide, subject to Polly's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Polly Murray is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Polly can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Polly Murray on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Polly can offer.
Polly Murray delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Polly Murray's areas of expertise include Motivation. To get a clear sense of Polly's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Polly Murray can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Motivation is relevant. Details of Polly's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Polly Murray is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Polly Murray, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Polly's current availability for your dates.