Keynote Speaking
"Truly one of the best talks I have been too." Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd
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“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 |
“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 |
“Charlie told of his extraordinary journeys with wonderful eloquence and humour. His passion for travel and his remarkable photographs deeply engaged the audience who were on the edge of their seats. We had a lot of thanks from the packed audience after this special event.”
Royal Geographical Society, Hong Kong |
"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."
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Charlie is available for talks appealing to a wide range of clients. He has given countless talks to businesses and conferences seeking an inspiring story of ambition, determination and perseverance. His presentations harness amusing and exciting stories from a decade of human-powered travel around the world to inspire people to push themselves and achieve their goals in all aspects of life and work.
From keynotes and seminars to clubs and after-dinner speeches, Charlie can tailor his presentations to your requirements and is happy to discuss your needs.
From keynotes and seminars to clubs and after-dinner speeches, Charlie can tailor his presentations to your requirements and is happy to discuss your needs.
To book Charlie for the perfect keynote address or after dinner speech, please fill out the form below and we'll contact you to arrange a suitable time for a chat.
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"One of the most inspiring, thought provoking and memorable talks I’ve ever heard." - "We've never had so many audience questions before." - “A consummate storyteller with an infectious energy. Thoroughly recommended.” |
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"Charlie speaks both passionately and frankly about his many travels, in a thoroughly engaging way. The audience was captivated by a life of adventure, from the comfort of their seats."
-Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
“I was delighted that Charlie was able to tailor his presentation not only to the theme that we had for the event but also for the specific audience involved. It’s great to have a speaker who really takes the time to prepare and delivers exactly what you need.”
-Procurious
"Charlie has an infectious energy and is a consummate storyteller. He communicates with a large dollop of humility and explores his extraordinary travels through accessible anecdotes that reaffirmed our faith in humanity and fired our imaginations. Thoroughly recommended."
-Cavendish Medical
“Very inspiring, and all the team were buzzing with energy after the talk. I’ll definitely be recommending Charlie's talks and books to people I meet!”
-Calumino Ltd, Sydney
“A fantastic talk! It was impactful and the messages around resilience, perseverance and learning from your mistakes really resonated deeply with the team.”
-Howden Capital, Advisory and Placement, London
“Charlie was an incredible speaker. His messages on perseverance and perspective not only hit a special chord but inspired so many in the audience to seek new ways to view the world and challenge themselves. I would highly recommend Charlie to any audience.”
-Future Farmers of America, Arizona
"Inspiring from start to finish, Charlie’s story is incredible - built on endless ambition, resilience and self-belief and brilliantly told with humility and humour in equal measure. Highly recommended."
-Syngenta Agrochemicals, 2020
"One of the most inspiring, thought provoking and memorable talks I’ve ever heard. Charlie is a fluent, engaging & witty speaker. So lovely to have a speaker who doesn’t rely on notes. We'll definitely be inviting Charlie back next year."
-Rachel Holland, Chalke Valley History Festival Director
"Like a good novel, we weren't sure of the ending or that he would safely make it home, even though he was standing in front of us!"
-Royal Scottish Geographical Society, Edinburgh
"Charlie gave an excellent and highly entertaining talk about one of his extraordinary journeys to a packed audience at the SES Explorer Talks programme."
-Neil Laughton, Chairman, The Scientific Exploration Society
"The audience were enthralled from the start. It was no mean feat to fully engage a room full of experienced business-people, law lords and peers. You really left them wanting more!"
-Bryanston Society
"Charlie kept us intrigued and a in awe of his fortitude with accounts of the ups and downs of completing such a task. His many anecdotes provided excellent insight into the hardships and loneliness that he faced and the supreme importance of his upbeat outlook and determination to keep going. His presentation had all the elements that our audience enjoy: thrilling anecdotes, great images, and a journey both novel and daring."
-Royal Scottish Geographical Society, Aberdeen
"Charlie featured in the London line up of our Night of Adventure event in aid of Hope and Homes for Children. These unique events bring together an eclectic collection of first-class adventurers, from across the spectrum of explorers, daredevils and pioneers. Each speaker is limited to just 20 slides to accompany their tales – with their photos displayed on an enormous screen. The challenge is that each slide will automatically scroll forward after just 20 seconds. Charlie rose to that challenge and entertained the sell out audience of 930 with his daring descent of a little known tributary of the Congo River by dugout canoe, dodging crocodiles, hippos and rapids along the way."
-Hope & Homes for Children
"Charlie’s natural and engaging style meant that his talk was entertaining, inspiring and thought provoking in equal measure. His session was certainly the highlight of the workshop fitting perfectly with our theme and generating new insights and energy into the following discussions."
-Syngenta Agrochemicals, 2016
"Charlie kept us intrigued (and a little bit in awe of his fortitude) with accounts of the ups and downs of completing such a task. He kept the audience intrigued and informed with many anecdotes providing excellent insight into the hardships and loneliness that he faced and the supreme importance of his upbeat outlook and determination to keep going. His presentation had all the elements that our audience enjoy: interesting anecdotes, great images and a tale of a journey which was very novel and daring."
-Royal Scottish Geographical Society
"Charlie speaks both passionately and frankly about his many travels, in a thoroughly engaging way. The audience was captivated by a life of adventure, from the comfort of their seats."
-Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
“I was delighted that Charlie was able to tailor his presentation not only to the theme that we had for the event but also for the specific audience involved. It’s great to have a speaker who really takes the time to prepare and delivers exactly what you need.”
-Procurious
"Charlie has an infectious energy and is a consummate storyteller. He communicates with a large dollop of humility and explores his extraordinary travels through accessible anecdotes that reaffirmed our faith in humanity and fired our imaginations. Thoroughly recommended."
-Cavendish Medical
“Very inspiring, and all the team were buzzing with energy after the talk. I’ll definitely be recommending Charlie's talks and books to people I meet!”
-Calumino Ltd, Sydney
“A fantastic talk! It was impactful and the messages around resilience, perseverance and learning from your mistakes really resonated deeply with the team.”
-Howden Capital, Advisory and Placement, London
“Charlie was an incredible speaker. His messages on perseverance and perspective not only hit a special chord but inspired so many in the audience to seek new ways to view the world and challenge themselves. I would highly recommend Charlie to any audience.”
-Future Farmers of America, Arizona
"Inspiring from start to finish, Charlie’s story is incredible - built on endless ambition, resilience and self-belief and brilliantly told with humility and humour in equal measure. Highly recommended."
-Syngenta Agrochemicals, 2020
"One of the most inspiring, thought provoking and memorable talks I’ve ever heard. Charlie is a fluent, engaging & witty speaker. So lovely to have a speaker who doesn’t rely on notes. We'll definitely be inviting Charlie back next year."
-Rachel Holland, Chalke Valley History Festival Director
"Like a good novel, we weren't sure of the ending or that he would safely make it home, even though he was standing in front of us!"
-Royal Scottish Geographical Society, Edinburgh
"Charlie gave an excellent and highly entertaining talk about one of his extraordinary journeys to a packed audience at the SES Explorer Talks programme."
-Neil Laughton, Chairman, The Scientific Exploration Society
"The audience were enthralled from the start. It was no mean feat to fully engage a room full of experienced business-people, law lords and peers. You really left them wanting more!"
-Bryanston Society
"Charlie kept us intrigued and a in awe of his fortitude with accounts of the ups and downs of completing such a task. His many anecdotes provided excellent insight into the hardships and loneliness that he faced and the supreme importance of his upbeat outlook and determination to keep going. His presentation had all the elements that our audience enjoy: thrilling anecdotes, great images, and a journey both novel and daring."
-Royal Scottish Geographical Society, Aberdeen
"Charlie featured in the London line up of our Night of Adventure event in aid of Hope and Homes for Children. These unique events bring together an eclectic collection of first-class adventurers, from across the spectrum of explorers, daredevils and pioneers. Each speaker is limited to just 20 slides to accompany their tales – with their photos displayed on an enormous screen. The challenge is that each slide will automatically scroll forward after just 20 seconds. Charlie rose to that challenge and entertained the sell out audience of 930 with his daring descent of a little known tributary of the Congo River by dugout canoe, dodging crocodiles, hippos and rapids along the way."
-Hope & Homes for Children
"Charlie’s natural and engaging style meant that his talk was entertaining, inspiring and thought provoking in equal measure. His session was certainly the highlight of the workshop fitting perfectly with our theme and generating new insights and energy into the following discussions."
-Syngenta Agrochemicals, 2016
"Charlie kept us intrigued (and a little bit in awe of his fortitude) with accounts of the ups and downs of completing such a task. He kept the audience intrigued and informed with many anecdotes providing excellent insight into the hardships and loneliness that he faced and the supreme importance of his upbeat outlook and determination to keep going. His presentation had all the elements that our audience enjoy: interesting anecdotes, great images and a tale of a journey which was very novel and daring."
-Royal Scottish Geographical Society
A timed seven-minute talk at a London charity event in which speakers have only 20 seconds per slide.