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Les Stroud

Les Stroud

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

Les Stroud Biography

Best known as the Canadian Screen Award winning producer, creator, director and star of the hit TV series Survivorman (OLN Canada, The Science Channel US, Discovery Channel International, City TV (Rogers) Canada, amongst numerous others around the world), Les Stroud is the only producer in the history of television to produce an internationally broadcast series entirely written, videotaped and hosted alone. With Les credited as the genre creator of “Survival Television”, Survivorman is one of the highest rated shows in the history of OLN Canada, the Science Channel US and Discovery Channel US and remains the highest rated repeat show on the Discovery Channel. Survivorman is licensed for broadcast worldwide, with ratings in the US hitting 2 million on individual episodes. Les’ work has been nominated for a record 27 Canadian Screen Awards (formerly the Geminis) including Best Director, Best Host, Best Music, Best Show, Best Audio Mix and Best Editing and has won for Best Writer (twice) and Best Photography.

Stroud has appeared in and/or produced numerous television specials including hosting the 20th Anniversary of Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, I Shouldn’t Be Alive, The Science of Survival, Surviving Sharks, Expedition Everest, Surviving Urban Disasters, The Mad Trapper, Surviving Alaska, The True Story of Robinson Crusoe, Shark Feeding Frenzy, After the Experiment, Deadly Waters and the documentary feature Off the Grid with Les Stroud. He was also featured in the series Extraordinary Lives. In 2010 and 2011, Les was Executive Producer/Host of the hit kids’ TV series Survive This (YTV, Cartoon Network, Nat Geo Kids) and made celebrity guest appearances on Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Top Chef and MTV Cribs. He Executive Produced/Hosted the NHL celebrity survival special Survival Challenge (OLN/Rogers), and the Discovery Channel series, Les Stroud; Beyond Survival earned top ratings on both Discovery Channel US and OLN in Canada and on at least one occasion during prime time viewing was the highest rated show among men 24 to 59 in all categories on TV. He is at the helm of many productions with Rogers Canada, National Geographic (2019’s Alaska’s Grizzly Gauntlet), The Science Channel US, Discovery Channels International, Blue Ant Media and is currently in production for American Public Television for his series Wild Harvest, a feature doc entitled La Loche and the special Surviving Disasters airing on PBS stations nationwide as well as around the world on National Geographic.

A celebrated keynote speaker, musician and author, both his books Survive! – Essential Skills and Tactics to Get You Out of Anywhere–Alive! (Harper Collins) and Will to Live (Harper Collins) have made the Globe and Mail bestseller list. Les was nominated for Best Travel Writer at the Canadian National Magazine awards as well as nominated for a 2011 White Pine Award for Will To Live for the Forest of Reading Awards by the Ontario Library Association. Les’ third book Beyond Survivorman launched into stores Jan 2014 and in 2021 he released his first children’s book for Annick Press Canada: Wild Outside nominated for a Yellow Cedar Award from the Forest of Reading Awards by the Ontario Library Association. Les took home Best Writer in Non-Fiction at the 2013 and 2015 Canadian Screen Awards as well as the Executive Producers Award for Excellence at the Lewiston Film Festival. He currently pens hundreds of articles for Boy Scout Magazine, Explorers Club Journal and BC Outdoors amongst others. In 2020 Les released his new podcast (20 episodes person season) Surviving Life with Les Stroud on the Apostrophe Podcast Network.

Musically, Stroud has shared the stage with the top in the business, including Slash, Rob Thomas (of Matchbox 20), Journey, Jonny Lang, Dave Mason, the late James Cotton, Steve Stevens, Alice Cooper, Steven Stills, Tommy Shaw, Robbie Krieger, Blues Traveler, Tesla, Jakob Dylan, Randy Bachman, Chicago, Montgomery Gentry, Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Roots. Revered worldwide for his iconic harmonica playing, Les’s songwriting style runs an eclectic gambit, from art-folk to contemporary rock and progressive rock. He has written all the theme songs for his TV series and scored several independent films. He has won numerous regional music festivals and recorded seven albums (one in collaboration with the Canadian hit makers the Northern Pikes). His third CD, Wonderful Things, and fourth CD, Off The Grid, include feature documentary films entitled The Barn Sessions. He released Bittern Lake in 2018 and released his long-awaited Mother Earth album in 2019 with a re-release scheduled for 2022 on vinyl. Mother Earth is an art rock genre album and includes a solo from Slash of Guns N’ Roses fame on the lead single “One Giant Farm” as well as a feature solo from Steve Vai on the song “Mother Earth”. Les is currently recording his 8th album with legendary Producer Mike Clink (GnR’s, Aerosmith, Beth Hart). He performed at the prestigious Green Ball for Barak Obama in Washington, DC where he met then Vice President Joe Biden and was the MC for the inaugural Oceana Ball in New York with Susan Rockefeller.

Stroud has made numerous talk show appearances including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The View, Jimmy Fallon, Craig Ferguson, Larry King Live, The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos (CBC), House of Strombo and CBC’s Q to name a few. Stroud was featured in the now famous Geico Gecko commercial and referred to by David Letterman, Howard Stern and numerous other media personalities. He has been parodied on the hit TV sitcoms The Office (segment officially titled, “Survivorman”), King of the Hill and most recently Modern Family. During their 2010 Royal Tour of Canada, Les was invited by the Prime Minister of Canada to meet the Queen of England and the Duke of Edinburgh.

A proud member of the prestigious Explorers Club, Les received Fellow (highest rank) of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society. Les has received the Distinguished Alumni award from Fanshawe College and was nominated for the Ontario Premieres Award for Excellence for work in his field. He contributes to dozens of charities and benefits, is an ambassador for Shelterbox International, and is an advanced survival trainer for the Canadian Military Armed Forces as well as sits on the board of advisors for the Sea Shepherd Conservation Organization and the Canadian Canoe Museum. In 2022 Les was named Chief Scout of Canada for Canada Scouts.

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Les Stroud Speaking Topics

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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Les Stroud THE SUCCESS INSTINCT

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

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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 1.800.698.2536 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, Entertainers, College, Inspirational, Athlete, Celebrity, Sports and Travel.

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 1.800.698.2536, 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 Robert Ballard, Conrad Anker and Alexandra Cousteau. 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 14/06/2024.

Les Stroud Speaking Topics

  • 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 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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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 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.

Les Stroud Videos

Les Stroud THE SUCCESS INSTINCT

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  • 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 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for 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 1.800.698.2536 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, Entertainers, College, Inspirational, Athlete, Celebrity, Sports and Travel.
  • 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 1.800.698.2536, 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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