Les Stroud

Les Stroud

Keynote Speaker: Star of "Survivorman", Producer, Author, Filmmaker & Activist

Les Stroud Biography

Les Stroud is credited as the creator of the Survival TV genre through his ground-breaking series "Survivorman." He is a multi-award-winning film producer with over 130 documentaries to his name, an author of four bestselling and award-winning books as well as a celebrated and award-winning singer-songwriter. He was named Canada’s Chief Scout; is a Fellow in the Royal Geographic Society; and is the only producer in history to produce, write, direct, film and host an internationally broadcast TV series entirely alone. As a celebrated adventure keynote speaker and captivating storyteller, Stroud anchors his tales on his life experiences, lessons of building a career, and striving towards success while overcoming obstacles.

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Les Stroud Speaking Topics

The Success Instinct: How to Thrive in Uncertainty

Most organizations follow trends and respond accordingly. The company that wins creates the trends.

This takes courage and a process for developing and testing ideas, then bringing them to life through dedicated work.

In this program, Les Stroud inspires a culture of people passionate about leading the industry rather than the trends. Drawing from two decades of continuous career success and building a multi-billion dollar genre of media, Les shares his unique process for bringing new ideas to life.

From Surviving to Thriving

Everyone experiences times in life and at work where it can seem difficult just to get by, much less blaze forward. Moving beyond survival requires you to reassess your situation to see what’s truly possible.

Les Stroud has spent years honing his skills as one of the world’s foremost survivalists to turn around the most difficult situations imaginable.

In this exciting keynote, he shares how knowledge, innovation, and perseverance can come together to take you from surviving to thriving.

Resilience in Adversity

Unexpected shifts and difficult times often call on leaders to accomplish more with less as they move forward toward a better days.

Finding the initiative, energy, and resources necessary to do so can feel overwhelming and disheartening.

Les Stroud skillfully weaves stories of his most difficult survival situations to deliver powerful lessons on perseverance and hope. He reframes challenges so that leaders can see what’s possible in a new light. This keynote leaves audiences feeling resilient and motivated to take on the next obstacle.

Les Stroud Videos

Les Stroud Speaking Reel
Les Stroud THE SUCCESS INSTINCT

How do I book Les Stroud to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Les Stroud 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 Les Stroud, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Les Stroud or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Les Stroud for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Les Stroud, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Les Stroud are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Les Stroud, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Les Stroud speak about?

Les Stroud is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Reality TV, Environment, Adventure, College, Inspirational, Athlete, Celebrity, Extreme Sports, Music, Bestselling Authors, Children's Authors and Non-Fiction Authors.

Where does Les Stroud travel from?

Les Stroud generally travels from Ontario, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Les Stroud?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Les Stroud 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Les Stroud 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 Les Stroud 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.


Les Stroud is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Reality TV and Environment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Les Stroud for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Les Stroud generally travels from Ontario, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Conrad Anker, Bear Grylls and Jim Davidson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Les Stroud for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/04/2026.

Les Stroud Speaking Topics

  • The Success Instinct: How to Thrive in Uncertainty

    Most organizations follow trends and respond accordingly. The company that wins creates the trends.

    This takes courage and a process for developing and testing ideas, then bringing them to life through dedicated work.

    In this program, Les Stroud inspires a culture of people passionate about leading the industry rather than the trends. Drawing from two decades of continuous career success and building a multi-billion dollar genre of media, Les shares his unique process for bringing new ideas to life.

  • From Surviving to Thriving

    Everyone experiences times in life and at work where it can seem difficult just to get by, much less blaze forward. Moving beyond survival requires you to reassess your situation to see what’s truly possible.

    Les Stroud has spent years honing his skills as one of the world’s foremost survivalists to turn around the most difficult situations imaginable.

    In this exciting keynote, he shares how knowledge, innovation, and perseverance can come together to take you from surviving to thriving.

  • Resilience in Adversity

    Unexpected shifts and difficult times often call on leaders to accomplish more with less as they move forward toward a better days.

    Finding the initiative, energy, and resources necessary to do so can feel overwhelming and disheartening.

    Les Stroud skillfully weaves stories of his most difficult survival situations to deliver powerful lessons on perseverance and hope. He reframes challenges so that leaders can see what’s possible in a new light. This keynote leaves audiences feeling resilient and motivated to take on the next obstacle.

Les Stroud Videos

Les Stroud Speaking Reel
Les Stroud THE SUCCESS INSTINCT

Les Stroud News

  • How do I book Les Stroud to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Les Stroud 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 Les Stroud, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Les Stroud or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Les Stroud for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Les Stroud, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Les Stroud are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Les Stroud, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Les Stroud speak about?

    Les Stroud is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Reality TV, Environment, Adventure, College, Inspirational, Athlete, Celebrity, Extreme Sports, Music, Bestselling Authors, Children's Authors and Non-Fiction Authors.
  • Where does Les Stroud travel from?

    Les Stroud generally travels from Ontario, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Les Stroud?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Les Stroud 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Les Stroud 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 Les Stroud 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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