Oli France
Keynote Speaker: Mountaineer & Adventurer; Completed Death Valley to Denali Expedition
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Oli France Biography
From Iraq to Syria, Congo to Yemen, Somalia to Siberia, Oli France has learned what it takes to assemble, motivate and lead high-performing teams towards world-class goals in the harshest environments. As a speaker, France illuminates how we can lead elite teams with purpose and vision, unlock true self-confidence, develop our resilience, and shift our perspectives on what we think is possible.
For over fifteen years, France’s adventures have taken him through deserts, jungles, mountains, and war-torn regions across 75 countries. He has faced spies, interrogators, minefields and arrest, along with avalanches, earthquakes, meningitis and severe dehydration. France has learned, however, that in some of the darkest places and the bleakest situations, we can encounter untold beauty and unshakable strength, if we allow ourselves to find it.
In May 2024, France became the first person this century to complete a fully human-powered journey from Death Valley to Denali. A 64-day 3,588-mile expedition from the lowest point in North America to the highest. The expedition generated global media coverage from outlets including the BBC, The Times, Nat Geo and Red Bull magazine. This expedition is part of France’s major world-first ‘Ultimate Seven’ project, in which he aims to become the first person to journey entirely by human power from the lowest point in each continent to the highest.
His other expeditions have included a solo winter 8,000-mile mountaineering journey from Hong Kong to Istanbul, a 400-mile solo winter crossing of Lake Baikal, Siberia, a 1,634-mile human-powered journey from Lac Assal, Djibouti, to Kilimanjaro, plus climbing the highest mountain in Iraq, volcanoes in the Congo, and other notable summits across dozens of countries.
France is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, a Member of the Scientific Exploration Society and a Winter Mountain Leader with a Degree in Outdoor Leadership. He is supported by a number of global brands.
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Oli France Speaking Topics
What does it take to achieve the boldest world-class goals? Oli France draws on his extraordinary experiences leading elite teams through the most challenging environments on Earth. In Summit Vision, Oli shares the crucial elements that drive success: precise planning, unwavering commitment, exceptional trust and teamwork, zero complacency and relentless focus on a shared vision.
Through captivating stories and practical lessons, Oli illustrates the importance of leading with clarity and purpose, fostering an elite team culture, facing into risk, and maintaining absolute focus to achieve ambitious objectives.
Key Takeaways:
- Precise planning and execution strategies
- Building unwavering commitment in teams
- Fostering exceptional trust and teamwork
- Maintaining relentless focus on shared vision
- Developing zero-complacency cultures
What drives us to step into the unknown and push beyond our limits? Adventurer Oli France has devoted his life to undertaking ambitious expeditions in the world's most remote and hostile places. In The Explorer's Mindset, Oli delves into the innate human curiosity and resilience that propel us to explore new frontiers—whether in life, business, or extreme environments.
Drawing on his intrepid adventures, Oli reveals how embracing uncertainty and challenging our boundaries can ignite growth and unlock hidden potential. Through powerful stories and actionable insights, Oli illustrates how adopting an explorer's mindset fosters adaptability, fuels innovation, and builds unbreakable resilience. This talk will inspire audiences to harness their curiosity, courageously tackle the unknown, and create their own paths to discovery and achievement.
Key Takeaways:
- Controlling perspective in challenging situations
- Building unshakeable resilience
- Finding opportunity in adversity
- Developing mental fortitude
- Thriving under pressure
Oli has guided teams through countless high-risk situations across the globe, from the highest mountain in Iraq, to the militia-filled jungles of the Congo, to the backstreets of Aleppo, Syria. The pressures and perils of expedition life mean that quickly developing high-functioning teams is vital.
Oli shares his leadership lessons from these demanding environments, where calm decision-making, intensive planning, open communication and understanding the human factor within our teams is critical. Leaders and teams alike will leave the talk with new methods for building the resilient, caring and high-performing teams needed to achieve success.
Key Takeaways:
- Calm decision-making under extreme pressure
- Building high-functioning teams rapidly
- Intensive planning in uncertain environments
- Open communication in high-stakes situations
- Understanding the human factor in leadership
Oli has faced countless bleak situations while operating in high-risk environments across the globe. What he has learned however is we each hold the power to uncover the light in even the darkest places.
Oli’s message is that everything is a matter of perspective, and we can learn to control it. Audiences will feel empowered to not just cope with difficult situations, but to see them as an opportunity to thrive and grow.
So often we look at those who are successful as ‘Happy, Confident People.’ It’s true that our self-confidence can sometimes be the limiting factor in achieving our goals. Having guided people from all walks of life on intrepid journeys across the globe, Oli has learned that we all possess a deep-rooted confidence, even if we feel unsure where to find it.
Oli shares what we can do to unlock our confidence, leaving the audience filled with a newfound sense of positivity and self-belief with which to approach our boldest ambitions.
Oli France Videos
How do I book Oli France to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Oli France for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Oli France, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Oli France are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Oli France, 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 Oli France speak about?
Oli France is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Adventure, Extreme Sports, Climbing, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity and Personal Growth.
Where does Oli France travel from?
Oli France generally travels from Manchester, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Oli France?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Oli France 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 Oli France 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 Oli France 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.
Oli France is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Adventure and Extreme Sports. The estimated speaking fee range to book Oli France for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Oli France generally travels from Manchester, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jim Davidson, David Snow and Cathy O'Dowd. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Oli France for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Oli France Speaking Topics
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Summit Vision
What does it take to achieve the boldest world-class goals? Oli France draws on his extraordinary experiences leading elite teams through the most challenging environments on Earth. In Summit Vision, Oli shares the crucial elements that drive success: precise planning, unwavering commitment, exceptional trust and teamwork, zero complacency and relentless focus on a shared vision.
Through captivating stories and practical lessons, Oli illustrates the importance of leading with clarity and purpose, fostering an elite team culture, facing into risk, and maintaining absolute focus to achieve ambitious objectives.
Key Takeaways:
- Precise planning and execution strategies
- Building unwavering commitment in teams
- Fostering exceptional trust and teamwork
- Maintaining relentless focus on shared vision
- Developing zero-complacency cultures
-
The Explorer's Mindset
What drives us to step into the unknown and push beyond our limits? Adventurer Oli France has devoted his life to undertaking ambitious expeditions in the world's most remote and hostile places. In The Explorer's Mindset, Oli delves into the innate human curiosity and resilience that propel us to explore new frontiers—whether in life, business, or extreme environments.
Drawing on his intrepid adventures, Oli reveals how embracing uncertainty and challenging our boundaries can ignite growth and unlock hidden potential. Through powerful stories and actionable insights, Oli illustrates how adopting an explorer's mindset fosters adaptability, fuels innovation, and builds unbreakable resilience. This talk will inspire audiences to harness their curiosity, courageously tackle the unknown, and create their own paths to discovery and achievement.
Key Takeaways:
- Controlling perspective in challenging situations
- Building unshakeable resilience
- Finding opportunity in adversity
- Developing mental fortitude
- Thriving under pressure
-
Leadership on the Edge
Oli has guided teams through countless high-risk situations across the globe, from the highest mountain in Iraq, to the militia-filled jungles of the Congo, to the backstreets of Aleppo, Syria. The pressures and perils of expedition life mean that quickly developing high-functioning teams is vital.
Oli shares his leadership lessons from these demanding environments, where calm decision-making, intensive planning, open communication and understanding the human factor within our teams is critical. Leaders and teams alike will leave the talk with new methods for building the resilient, caring and high-performing teams needed to achieve success.
Key Takeaways:
- Calm decision-making under extreme pressure
- Building high-functioning teams rapidly
- Intensive planning in uncertain environments
- Open communication in high-stakes situations
- Understanding the human factor in leadership
-
Finding Light in the Darkest Places
Oli has faced countless bleak situations while operating in high-risk environments across the globe. What he has learned however is we each hold the power to uncover the light in even the darkest places.
Oli’s message is that everything is a matter of perspective, and we can learn to control it. Audiences will feel empowered to not just cope with difficult situations, but to see them as an opportunity to thrive and grow.
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The Confidence Within
So often we look at those who are successful as ‘Happy, Confident People.’ It’s true that our self-confidence can sometimes be the limiting factor in achieving our goals. Having guided people from all walks of life on intrepid journeys across the globe, Oli has learned that we all possess a deep-rooted confidence, even if we feel unsure where to find it.
Oli shares what we can do to unlock our confidence, leaving the audience filled with a newfound sense of positivity and self-belief with which to approach our boldest ambitions.
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Oli France Videos
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How do I book Oli France to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Oli France 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 Oli France, 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 Oli France or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Oli France for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Oli France, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Oli France are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Oli France, 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 Oli France speak about?
Oli France is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Adventure, Extreme Sports, Climbing, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity and Personal Growth. -
Where does Oli France travel from?
Oli France generally travels from Manchester, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Oli France?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Oli France 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 Oli France 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 Oli France 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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