Levison Wood is one of the world’s most recognised modern explorers, known for undertaking extreme journeys to better understand people, places and the forces shaping our world.
Over the past decade, Levison has led some of the most ambitious expeditions of our time, walking the entire length of the Nile, the Himalayas and the Americas, crossing the Caucasus, circumnavigating the Arabian Peninsula, and documenting wildlife conservation efforts across Africa and beyond.
His critically acclaimed television series have aired globally across platforms including Channel 4, Discovery and Amazon, reaching audiences in over 100 countries. Alongside his broadcasting career, Levison is the author of 12 best selling books and has completed five sold out UK theatre tours, captivating live audiences with his storytelling, insight and humour.
A former officer in the Parachute Regiment, Levison brings a rare blend of frontline military experience and modern exploration to his work. He is an elected Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and The Explorers Club, and an ambassador for UNICEF and Leica.
Whether speaking to global corporations, leadership teams, universities or conferences, Levison delivers powerful, immersive talks that challenge perspectives, inspire resilience and encourage audiences to think differently about leadership, risk and possibility.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Levison delivers bespoke keynotes and fireside chats, tailored to each audience. Popular themes include:
- The Explorer’s Mindset – curiosity, adaptability and growth in uncertain environments
- Leadership under pressure – lessons from extreme expeditions
- Risk & decision making – navigating uncertainty with confidence
- Teamwork & trust – performing when the stakes are high
- Creativity & innovation – problem-solving in the unknown
- Resilience & endurance – sustaining performance over time
- Conservation & purpose – leadership responsibility in a changing world
KEYNOTE HIGHLIGHT
The Art of Exploration: Leadership lessons from the road less travelled
Drawing on real experiences from the world’s most remote and challenging environments, Levison explores what it truly means to lead when there is no map. From navigating the Himalayas to walking the Nile, he shares practical lessons on resilience, adaptability, teamwork and curiosity, and how leaders can apply them in business and life.
FORMATS
- Keynote presentations
- Fireside chats
- Leadership offsites
- Conferences & global summits
- Corporate & client events
All talks are visually rich, featuring striking photography and video from Levison’s expeditions, and are tailored to the brief, audience and objectives.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“Exhilarating… Wood is just the kind of guy you want with you on an adventure.”
— The Washington Post
“Britain’s best-loved adventurer.”
— The Times
“In the macho-fuelled arena of TV adventurers, Levison Wood is the real deal.”
— Radio Times
“Levison was brilliant — entertaining, professional and perfectly aligned to our brief.”
— Mizuho Group
WHY BOOK LEVISON WOOD
Levison doesn’t just tell extraordinary stories, he translates them into practical insight. His talks leave audiences inspired, grounded and equipped to think differently about leadership, performance and navigating uncertainty.
