Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls has become known around the world as one of the most recognised faces of survival and outdoor adventure. His journey to this acclaimed started in the UK where his late father taught him to climb and have adventures.

Trained from a young age in martial arts, Bear went on to spend three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces, serving with 21 SAS. It was here that he perfected many of the skills that his fans all over the world enjoy watching him pit against mother nature.

Bear’s speaking engagements are the stuff of legend covering subjects close to his heart such as sustainability and the environment to resilience, leadership and teamwork. Bear charms audiences with his charm and wit; he is well-placed to facilitate a conference or deliver a motivational after-dinner speech one his incredible outdoor antics.

Contact Great British Speakers today to book adventurer and speaker Bear Grylls for your next event.

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BEAR GRYLLS ON TELEVISION

Bear Grylls’ Emmy-nominated show Man Vs Wild (2006-) became one of the most-watched programmes on the planet with an estimated global audience of 1.2 billion. Bear then progressed to US television, hosting the hit adventure show Running Wild (2014-) on NBC, where he has taken some of the best known stars on incredible adventures, including the likes of President Barack Obama, Roger Federer, Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet and Will Ferrell.

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He is also the co-producer, and narrator, of the BAFTA award-winning The Island with Bear Grylls (2014-) on Channel 4, a format which has sold across the globe from the USA to Spain and the Netherlands. In addition, he produces and hosts Bear’s Mission With… (2017-2018) for ITV and Absolute Wild (2017) for Dragon TV in China.

Bear has also been used in a number of TV campaigns and adverts for the UK Ministry of Defence and Harrods. He is a regular contributor to This Morning (1988-) and has been a guest on shows including Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001-2010), The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986-2011), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003-) and Piers Morgan’s Life Stories (2009-2021).
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BEAR GRYLLS AS CHIEF SCOUT AND CHARITY WORK

Bear is currently the youngest ever Chief Scout to the UK Scout Association, acting as the figurehead to over 40 million Scouts worldwide. He was named Honorary Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Naval Reserve in 2004, and Honorary Colonel to the Royal Marines Reserves in 2013.

He is passionate about using his profile to help charities and has worked with the likes of the Prince’s Trust, Care for Children, Global Angels, RNLI, SSAFA Forces Help, Hope and Homes for Children and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

BEAR GRYLLS – WRITER

He has authored over 75 books for adults, young adults and children, including his number one bestselling autobiography Mud, Sweat and Tears (2011), which was also voted China’s most influential book of the year for young people, and spent 15 weeks at number one in the Sunday Times bestseller list.

He has written nine non-fiction and three fiction books for adults, three for young adults, 42 non-fiction and 12 fiction books for children. These include his popular Survival Skills series for young children as well as a number of environmental activity books.

BEAR GRYLLS SPEAKER

With a presentation that is never less than captivating, Bear motivates business leaders and entrepreneurs to be prepared for all eventualities, and explores the mindset to achieve this. Drawing on real-life stories, Bear has first-hand knowledge of what resilience and never giving up really means and is delighted to share his thoughts and fascinating insights. Bear knows how to engage an audience and delivers entertaining presentations on motivation, leadership, teamwork and going the extra mile.

Such nationwide success makes Bear instantly recognisable at events, ensuring your occasion, whether corporate or public, is truly unforgettable. He is as entertaining at events as he is on the screen. A signature combination of dangerous thrill and light-hearted comedic stories makes Bear truly transformative at events, as he enlightens audiences with his entertaining speeches.

Bear has also launched a 3D interactive arena show in which he takes audiences on a journey of exploration and discovery through harsh environments. The immersive theatre celebrates courage and discovery.

BEAR GRYLLS KEYNOTE SPEAKING TOPICS

– Teamwork

– Leadership

– Operating Under Pressure

– Resilience

– Never Giving Up

– Overcoming Adversity

– Going The Extra Mile

From parachuting to climbing Mount Everest, to crossing the North Atlantic and rowing down the Thames in a bathtub, being the youngest Brit to climb Ama Dablam (a peak once described by Sir Edmund Hillary as unclimbable), hosting a dinner party 7,600 metres in the air, travelling Northwest Passage by inflatable boat and setting the longest indoor freefalling record, Bear has seen it all. A true explorer, Bear entertains and dazzles after-dinner audiences with his endless library of incredible tales, wit and exuberant charm.

Bear can deliver speeches to corporate events, conferences, award ceremonies, virtual events, Q&As, bespoke events and intimate talks to audiences big and small. He has a natural talent for communication and his talks are both challenging and informative. His is a story of honesty, friendships, determination and humility.

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book adventurer and TV presenter Bear Grylls for your corporate event.

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Testimonials

I have never had such a positive reaction to a speaker before, the team were simply enthralled, an inspiration to all who listened.
Trading Director, Coca-Cola

One of the most moving and honest speakers I have heard in many years.
Spike Milligan

There are precious few people in this world who can really make a difference in a positive way, you are one. Many thanks for all you are doing for BA. It is so good for our people to hear and learn from someone who has done so much in a world so different from ours.
British Airways

Professional and inspirational contribution, the combination of your particular style and breath-taking video hit all the right notes.
Price Waterhouse Coopers

Your talk went down extremely well with all of our audience. One of the best speakers we’ve had in years.
WH Smith

With trademark energy and enthusiasm, Bear scaled breath-taking new heights with BT Global Services’ virtual Sales Kick-off, helping to empower an entire Banking and Finance division with true-grit determination to strike out for new horizons, ready to embrace failure and become more resilient to grow and succeed in these changing and uncertain times. Unleashed, Bear grappled with every discussion topic with charm, clarity, passion and good humour, inspiring his audience around the world to believe in themselves and go beyond limits. BT would like to thank Bear for well and truly taking this virtual event within sight of the summit.
Kim Fitzsimmons, Head of Events at BT.

Without exception we were all absorbed and it has had a positive impact across our company.
Christie & Co

Bear was exceptionally well received by the audience; we thought he scored 10 out of 10.
BP International