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General the Lord Richards

From October 2010 to July 2013 General the Lord David Richards of Hertsmonceux was the UK's top Military Commander. Re…

Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls is the world's leading expert on survival, seen on millions of TV screens, and is also Chief Scout.

Colonel Tim Collins

Colonel Tim Collins OBE is a former officer in the British Army. He is best known for his role in the Iraq war and his…

Major Chris Hunter

Major Chris Hunter QGM had 'the world's most dangerous job, in the world's most dangerous place'. As the British Army's…

Sir Ranulph Fiennes

The World's Greatest Living Explorer

Sir Ranulph Fiennes is recognised as 'The World's Greatest Living Explorer' and …

Derek Derenalagi

Lance Corporal Derek Derenalagi, a native Fijian, joined the British Army in 1999 serving in Northern Ireland and Iraq.…

Lewis Pugh

Ocean Advocate and Pioneer Swimmer

Chris Parry

Rear Admiral Chris Parry is well-known as a successful strategic forecaster, broadcaster and best selling author.  He w…

Sean Rose

"If you're Dreams don't scare you they aint big enough" Sean Rose

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon OBE

Acknowledged as one of the world's leading chemical weapons experts, Hamish de Bretton-Gordon is currently focusing on …

Jon White

Jon White grew up amongst the Royal Marines, his father - John - served for 25 years but whilst wandering around a care…

Major General Arthur Denaro

During his distinguished career, Major General Arthur Denaro's appointments have included Commandant at the Royal Milit…

Rory Underwood

Rory Underwood, probably best known for his legendary international rugby career, combines his wealth of team developme…

Alan Chambers

A highly professional, motivational speaker with years of experience, Alan Chambers has been to the North Pole no less …

Johnson Beharry VC

Lance Corporal Johnson Gideon Beharry VC, of the 1st Battalion, Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, is a British Army s…

Kim Hughes GC

living recipien…

Matthew Croucher GC

Lance Corporal Matt Croucher is a Royal Marine who received the highest award for gallantry, the George Cross, after ju…

Phil Campion

'Big' Phil Campion is a veteran of military operations in nearly every conflict-prone corner of the world, both as a so…

Andy Reid

Corporal Andy Reid lost both his legs and his right arm after stepping on an IED plate whilst serving with the 3rd Batt…

Captain Anthony Harris

Having served in Northern Ireland and three times in Iraq, Captain Anthony Harris was seriously injured in May 2009 by …

Michael Flynn

Michael John Flynn, known as the Bullet Magnet, is the most decorated serving soldier in the British Army.  Described …

Ben Collins

Ben Collins is a racing car driver, most notably known for being The Stig on BBC 2's programme Top Gear. He is also a s…

Colonel Stuart Tootal

Stuart Tootal is a former army Colonel, a best-selling author and currently a global head in the corporate security sec…

Colonel Richard Kemp CBE

Richard Kemp has spent most his life fighting terrorism and insurgency, commanding British troops on the front line of …

Edmund Addington

Captain Edmund Addington was days from the end of a tour in Afghanistan in 2009 when a bomb exploded underneath his fig…

Robert Lawrence MC

Captain Robert Lawrence MC's story is so extraordinary it became a television play with over 10 million viewers and a b…

Damien Lewis

Damien Lewis has authored many fiction and non-fiction books, topping bestseller lists worldwide. He is also a journali…

Joe Townsend

Joe Townsend lost both his legs after stepping on an IED plate whilst serving with 40 Commando in Afghanistan in 2008, …

Saul David

Professor Saul David is a military historian and broadcaster. Having written and published an extensive collection of m…

Sergeant Simon Harmer

Having served as Combat Medical Technician for the British Army in Bosnia, Iraq and the Congo, Sergeant Simon Harmer lo…

Jaco van Gass

Private Jaco van Gass is an injured serviceman who has overcome adversity in truly remarkable fashion. Having left the …

Paul Jacobs

Rifleman Paul Jacobs was awarded the George Medal for bravery, having been blinded by a IED blast in 2009 while trying …

Jamie Hull

Jamie Hull was training to be a pilot when his engine caught fire during a training flight. With his cock-pit on fire a…

Patrick Bishop

Patrick Bishop is a highly acclaimed military author, journalist and historian. Throughout his prolific career he has w…

Graham Duff

Graham Duff is a distinguished RAF pilot who has completed tours with the Red Arrows as a display pilot as well as depl…

Andy Grant

At such a young age, Andy has been through more than most people do in their lifetime. From losing his mother aged 12, …

Lance Corporal Matthew Wilson

In June 2009, Lance Corporal Matthew Wilson was fighting for his life in Selly Oak hospital after his leg was blown off…

Humphrey Hawksley

Humphrey Hawksley is a leading BBC foreign correspondent, author and commentator on world affairs, with a particularly …

Captain Ed Willing

Captain Ed Willing has served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland and is an remarkably eloquent speaker who can s…

Andy McNab DCM MM

Andy McNab DCM MM joined the army in 1976, served in B squadron 22 SAS for nine years and commanded the legendary Bravo…

Corporal Rory Mackenzie

While serving as a Combat Medic to the 2 Mercians Battlegroup in Iraq, Lance Corporal Rory Mackenzie lost his leg when …

Kaz Smith

A mum of four who overcame many challenges in life to be a be an inspirational soldier.

Ben Carter

The leadership tactics of an SAS front line Commander.

Major Chris Whipp

Chris Whipp has spent over 20 years studying leadership, experiencing leadership and leading.  A former British Army Of…

Russell Lewis MC

Russell spent 20 years in the British Army, serving in the Parachute Regiment. He has served in numerous theatres inclu…

Jas Hawker

Jas joined the Royal Air Force aged 18 and went on to be the youngest ever pilot to fly the Tornado ground attack aircr…

Colonel Mike Dewar

Colonel Mike Dewar is best known as the leading commentator of his generation on defence and counter terror issues on T…

Simon Mann

Simon Francis Mann (born 26 June 1952) is a British mercenary and former British Army officer. He had been serving…

Lord Digby Jones

Lord Digby Jones, was appointed Minister of State for UK Trade & Investment and became a life peer taking the title…

Margaret Evison

Margaret's son, Lt Mark Evison, was shot in Helmand, Afghanistan: he died a few days later.  Margaret subsequently wrot…

Ross Priday

As a Squadron Leader and Senior Engineer Officer for the Red Arrows, Ross had responsibility for all engineering and lo…

Mick Dawson

Mick Dawson, former Royal Marine Commando, film maker, sailor and adventurer.  Having seen active service in the Falkla…

Major General Peter Williams

Major General Peter Williams is an exciting and dynamic speaker with an entertaining and humorous manner.  His fascinat…

Tom Stimpson

Tom Stimpson has suffered mild traumatic brain injuries, resulting in being diagnosed with Non-Epileptic Attack Disorde…

Paul Dixon

After injuring his back so severely that several operations later left him with life changing injuries, Paul is leaving…

Cassidy Little

After losing his leg in Afghanistan in 2011, Ex-Marine Medic Cassidy Little returned to his first love of performing on…

Chris Moon

Chris Moon's life story is one of consistently overcoming incredible odds.   Working for a charity clearing landmines i…

Mandy Hickson

Mandy was only the second woman to fly a Tornado GR4, completing three tours of duty and 45 missions over Iraq. Mandy …

Adam Tuffnell

Unique in having circumnavigated the planet, under sail, the 'wrong-way' against the spin of the earth and with a back…

Ed Stafford

Extraordinary explorer, Ed Stafford, famed for being , has tales of extraordinary adventures and br…

Jonathan Le Galloudec

Jonathan Le Galloudec arrived in Iraq for a six-month tour of duty alongside his friend, Corporal Rodney Wilson. In the…

Amanda Prowse

Amanda Prowse is an Army Wife who chose to give up a highly successful career as a management consultant to become a hi…

Ken Hames

Over a diverse career which has spanned from the Special Air Service to television presenting, Ken unites his experienc…

Floyd Woodrow

One of the youngest ever to have been selected for the elite SAS, Floyd Woodrow went on to win the second highest galla…

Justin Packshaw

Justin is a highly sought-after international speaker, as well as adventurer, philanthropist and businessman. 

Gareth Glover

With over 40 years of studying the Napoleonic Wars, Gareth Glover is bringing new insight into the reality of what happ…

General Richard Shirreff

Until March 2014 General Sir Richard Shirreff was Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe.  Now an established independe…

Steve Heaney MC

Sergeant Heaney MC left the British military in 2001, by which time he was the most experienced Military Parachutist i…

James Fergusson

James is a specialist on Islamic extremism, at home as well as abroad, and has made a point in his career of approachi…

Rob Caskie

Amazing raconteur, story teller, business motivator and keynote speaker, Rob Caskie can keep you on the edge of your se…

Jon-Allan Butterworth

Jon-Allan Butterworth was involved in a rocket attack on Basra Air Station in Iraq after which he was operated on by d…

John Sullivan

John is a master story-teller. He takes his audience on a journey of adventure, suspense and discovery. He brings toget…

David Blakeley

Captain David Blakeley was a Commander in the secretive British military unit The Pathfinders, also known as 'The Ghost…

Alex Duncan DFC AFC

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Andy Kirkpatrick

If you're looking for a dry business style speaker then Andy, unfortunately, not your man, as Andy is not only a climbe…

Scott Blaney

Scott Blaney has overcome life-changing injuries to show that with motivation and determination, you can achieve anythi…

Levison Wood

Levison Wood is an explorer, writer and photographer who has covered conflicts, events and stories around the world for…

Micky Yule

A powerhouse personality as well as a powerlifter, Micky Yule has overcome huge odds having lost both legs to an IED an…

Caroline Paige

Caroline Paige was the first transgender officer who served openly in the UK military for 16 years after transition.  C…

Victoria Bateman

Victoria's husband, Lance Corporal James Bateman was the 101^stBritish soldier to be killed in Afghanistan whilst serv…

Steve Beedie

It wasn't easy watching the 12 year old boy dying in his father arms. The landmine had ripped apart his body and stolen…

Charlie Walker

On a second-hand bike costing just £100 nicknamed 'old Geoff', Charlie Walker set off to cycle to Mongolia on a route t…

Colin Bell DFC

Colin S Bell (Distinguished Flying Cross - AE) served in WW2 on operations as a Mosquito Bomber Pilot.   He was born in…

Harry Bucknall

An inspirational character, Harry Bucknall has written books which manage to amuse as well as subtly teach us about the…

Joff Sharpe

Joff Sharpe is one of Britain's more colourful businessmen. Unusual entries on his CV include: a year living amongst t…

Major General Buster Howes

Buster Howes is an unconventional, dynamic and resilient former Royal Marines General.  He has substantial operational…

General Richard Dannatt

A decorated soldier, Lord Dannatt is a leading authority on military and defence issues. His distinguished service in …

General Sir Peter Wall

General Sir Peter Wall led the Army through its most testing transformation for a generation.  With extensive experien…

Michelle Partington

From leaving school with little or no qualifications to having a successful career as an officer in the Royal Air Force…

Justin Hughes

Former Red Arrows pilot, Justin Hughes, is now managing director of a consultancy specialising in team and organisatio…

Charlie Allman-Brown

Adam Conlon

Humour is not the word often associated with the Military but former frontline Army Officer Captain Adam Conlon found t…

Chris Cocks

Military author and veteran Chris Cocks on his experiences and the tactics of “the most professional and battleworthy a…

Stuart Robinson

1 day after his 18^th birthday, Cpl Stuart Robinson graduated as a RAF Regiment Gunner from RAF Honington. He went on…

General John Cooper

Lieutenant General John Cooper is the only UK officer to have been the Coalition Deputy Commander in both Iraq and Afgh…

General John Holmes

John joined 22 SAS Regiment from the Scots Guards in 1974. He subsequently enjoyed a full UK Special Forces career incl…

Martin Hewitt

Captain Martin Hewitt served for eight years as a commissioned officer with the Parachute Regiment, taking part in ope…

Chris Paton

Chris possesses a unique strategic skill set derived from his high-profile military career, his time at the Ministry o…

Mark Wood

Mark Wood Focuses on the many similarities between the difficult challenges faced by organizations today and the challe…

Josh Lewsey

John Nichol

Ed Butler

Counter-terrorism expert and specialist in operational risk management

Humphrey Walters

Humphrey helps High Performance teams achieve their potential;

Chris Ryan

Jeremy Bowen

BBC Middle East Editor, Author and Presenter Jeremy Bowen provides riveting anecdotes from a life reporting on the fro…

James Glancy

Frank Gardner

Frank is the BBC's Security Correspondent. His personal story of survival combined with his extensive knowledge of Mid…