George King
Keynote Speaker: Urban Adventurer, Known as the "Shard Climber"
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George King Biography
George King, known widely as “The Shard Climber,” is a British free-solo urban climber and BASE jumper who shot to fame in July 2019 when, at just 19 years old, he scaled the exterior of The Shard in London—Europe’s tallest building—without ropes or safety equipment.
Born and raised in Oxfordshire, King became fascinated with heights and risk from an early age, climbing rooftops at 12 and progressing to towering cranes by his late teens. Describing himself as “counterphobic,” he’s driven less by physical thrills and more by the mental challenge of controlling fear and mastering extreme situations. His meticulous planning was evident in his Shard climb, which followed over 200 reconnaissance trips and took around 45 minutes to complete in the early dawn hours to avoid detection and minimize disruption.
Though initially cautioned by police, King was later found in contempt of a High Court injunction and sentenced to six months in a young offenders’ institution, of which he served about 12 weeks. Far from deterring him, prison only deepened his resolve, and after his release, he completed a 20-minute free-solo climb of Barcelona’s Torre Glòries, which he dubbed his “redemption climb.” Since then, he’s continued his daring pursuits, including BASE jumping in Berlin and an attempted ascent of the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, where he was again arrested.
Beyond his climbing feats, King has built a profile as a public speaker and documentary subject, appearing in Channel 4’s "The Boy Who Climbed The Shard" -- which won best short-form documentary in Britain at the Broadcast awards -- and other media projects. He speaks about fear management, resilience, and harnessing the power of neurodiversity, sharing how his ADHD fuels his intense focus and determination.
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George King Speaking Topics
From a very young age, George King was intrigued by fear. He was consumed by curiosity about fear and was obsessed with unraveling its mysteries so sought to understand, control and harness it.
His mission is to transform people’s lives through changing their relationship with their fears, because everyone has fears, whether they like to admit it or not.
Growing up, academic success within traditional educational settings eluded George King, leading to premature (and often underestimated) judgments of his intelligence and pace of learning.
His journey took a significant turn for the worse following an ADHD diagnosis, which resulted in him being medicated with Ritalin. This treatment, however, felt like it stripped away my essence, transforming me into someone I hardly recognized. George feels strongly that if it’s necessary to give a child a drug for them to be normal in school, that’s a clear sign that schooling is not for them.
During this challenging period, George began to forge mental strategies to redirect the energies of his ADHD from a debilitating hindrance into a powerful and positive force. This experience taught him to view ADHD not as a limitation but as a unique strength or superpower when harnessed and directed appropriately.
As a consequence, he chose to discontinue medication, having learned to navigate and manage his ADHD effectively on his own terms. Central to his mission is empowering other individuals grappling with neurodiversity issues to reclaim control over their personal narrative and find what works for them from a position of knowledge.
Fear Management As a speaker, George King focuses on the techniques used to control his mind and body in situations of extreme stress (including visualization, mindfulness and disciplined physical preparation). He discusses how these strategies can be adapted to help anyone confront and conquer their fears for overcoming personal challenges, navigating tricky professional environments or conquering daunting physical endeavors.
Harnessing Mental Strengths George illustrates the importance of mental resilience through his captivating stories of urban climbing and BASE jumping. His talks demonstrate how to cultivate mental toughness, which can be crucial for overcoming daunting challenges and achieving personal goals.
Transforming Disabilities Into Strengths George shares his personal journey with ADHD, including the challenges he faced in traditional educational settings and the subsequent misjudgments of his capabilities. His experience illustrates how perceived limitations, like neurodiversity, can be transformed into unique strengths, providing a powerful narrative on embracing individual differences.
Peak Performance This topic explores the physical and mental preparation required to perform at one’s best in any field. George delves into his rigorous training regimens, the importance of discipline, and the strategies he employs to push beyond his limits. He offers insights into how these principles can be applied to achieve peak performance in various aspects of life, from career ambitions to personal goals.
Innovative Thinking and Risk Management George discusses the importance of innovative thinking and risk management in extreme sports and beyond. He shares how he assesses risks, makes critical decisions under pressure, and leverages creativity to navigate challenges. This speech is particularly relevant for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to enh
George King discusses the importance of innovative thinking and risk management in extreme sports and beyond. He shares how he assesses risks, makes critical decisions under pressure, and leverages creativity to navigate challenges. This speech is particularly relevant for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to enhance their decision-making skills in high-stakes situations.
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Speaking fees for George King, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book George King are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire George King, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does George King speak about?
George King is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adventure, Extreme Sports, Motivational, Neurodiversity, Belonging, European Heritage, Resilience, Finance, Innovation and Peak Performance.
Who is the agent for George King?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like George King for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book George King for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host George King or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
George King is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Adventure, Extreme Sports and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book George King for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. George King can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Angus Collins, Billy Monger and Andy Stumpf. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling George King for an upcoming event.
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George King Speaking Topics
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Fearless Pursuit: Conquering the Heights Within
From a very young age, George King was intrigued by fear. He was consumed by curiosity about fear and was obsessed with unraveling its mysteries so sought to understand, control and harness it.
His mission is to transform people’s lives through changing their relationship with their fears, because everyone has fears, whether they like to admit it or not.
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From Hindrance to Superpower: Reclaiming Strength through Neurodiversity
Growing up, academic success within traditional educational settings eluded George King, leading to premature (and often underestimated) judgments of his intelligence and pace of learning.
His journey took a significant turn for the worse following an ADHD diagnosis, which resulted in him being medicated with Ritalin. This treatment, however, felt like it stripped away my essence, transforming me into someone I hardly recognized. George feels strongly that if it’s necessary to give a child a drug for them to be normal in school, that’s a clear sign that schooling is not for them.
During this challenging period, George began to forge mental strategies to redirect the energies of his ADHD from a debilitating hindrance into a powerful and positive force. This experience taught him to view ADHD not as a limitation but as a unique strength or superpower when harnessed and directed appropriately.
As a consequence, he chose to discontinue medication, having learned to navigate and manage his ADHD effectively on his own terms. Central to his mission is empowering other individuals grappling with neurodiversity issues to reclaim control over their personal narrative and find what works for them from a position of knowledge.
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Speaking Topics
Fear Management As a speaker, George King focuses on the techniques used to control his mind and body in situations of extreme stress (including visualization, mindfulness and disciplined physical preparation). He discusses how these strategies can be adapted to help anyone confront and conquer their fears for overcoming personal challenges, navigating tricky professional environments or conquering daunting physical endeavors.
Harnessing Mental Strengths George illustrates the importance of mental resilience through his captivating stories of urban climbing and BASE jumping. His talks demonstrate how to cultivate mental toughness, which can be crucial for overcoming daunting challenges and achieving personal goals.
Transforming Disabilities Into Strengths George shares his personal journey with ADHD, including the challenges he faced in traditional educational settings and the subsequent misjudgments of his capabilities. His experience illustrates how perceived limitations, like neurodiversity, can be transformed into unique strengths, providing a powerful narrative on embracing individual differences.
Peak Performance This topic explores the physical and mental preparation required to perform at one’s best in any field. George delves into his rigorous training regimens, the importance of discipline, and the strategies he employs to push beyond his limits. He offers insights into how these principles can be applied to achieve peak performance in various aspects of life, from career ambitions to personal goals.
Innovative Thinking and Risk Management George discusses the importance of innovative thinking and risk management in extreme sports and beyond. He shares how he assesses risks, makes critical decisions under pressure, and leverages creativity to navigate challenges. This speech is particularly relevant for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to enh
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Innovative Thinking and Risk Management
George King discusses the importance of innovative thinking and risk management in extreme sports and beyond. He shares how he assesses risks, makes critical decisions under pressure, and leverages creativity to navigate challenges. This speech is particularly relevant for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to enhance their decision-making skills in high-stakes situations.
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How do I book George King to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like George King for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for George King, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for George King or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book George King for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for George King, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book George King are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire George King, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does George King speak about?
George King is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adventure, Extreme Sports, Motivational, Neurodiversity, Belonging, European Heritage, Resilience, Finance, Innovation and Peak Performance. -
Who is the agent for George King?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like George King for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book George King for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host George King or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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