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ThalesGeneral the Lord Richards
From October 2010 to July 2013 General the Lord David Richards of Hertsmonceux was the UK's top Military Commander. Re…
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Bear Grylls is the world's leading expert on survival, seen on millions of TV screens, and is also Chief Scout.
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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…
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Major Chris Hunter QGM had 'the world's most dangerous job, in the world's most dangerous place'. As the British Army's…
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The World's Greatest Living Explorer
Sir Ranulph Fiennes is recognised as 'The World's Greatest Living Explorer' and …
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Lance Corporal Derek Derenalagi, a native Fijian, joined the British Army in 1999 serving in Northern Ireland and Iraq.…
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Ocean Advocate and Pioneer Swimmer
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Rear Admiral Chris Parry is well-known as a successful strategic forecaster, broadcaster and best selling author. He w…
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"If you're Dreams don't scare you they aint big enough" Sean Rose
Find out moreHamish de Bretton-Gordon OBE
Acknowledged as one of the world's leading chemical weapons experts, Hamish de Bretton-Gordon is currently focusing on …
Find out moreJon White
Jon White grew up amongst the Royal Marines, his father - John - served for 25 years but whilst wandering around a care…
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During his distinguished career, Major General Arthur Denaro's appointments have included Commandant at the Royal Milit…
Find out moreRory Underwood
Rory Underwood, probably best known for his legendary international rugby career, combines his wealth of team developme…
Find out moreAlan Chambers
A highly professional, motivational speaker with years of experience, Alan Chambers has been to the North Pole no less …
Find out moreJohnson Beharry VC
Lance Corporal Johnson Gideon Beharry VC, of the 1st Battalion, Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, is a British Army s…
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living recipien…
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Lance Corporal Matt Croucher is a Royal Marine who received the highest award for gallantry, the George Cross, after ju…
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'Big' Phil Campion is a veteran of military operations in nearly every conflict-prone corner of the world, both as a so…
Find out moreAndy Reid
Corporal Andy Reid lost both his legs and his right arm after stepping on an IED plate whilst serving with the 3rd Batt…
Find out moreCaptain Anthony Harris
Having served in Northern Ireland and three times in Iraq, Captain Anthony Harris was seriously injured in May 2009 by …
Find out moreMichael Flynn
Michael John Flynn, known as the Bullet Magnet, is the most decorated serving soldier in the British Army. Described …
Find out moreBen 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…
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Stuart Tootal is a former army Colonel, a best-selling author and currently a global head in the corporate security sec…
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Richard Kemp has spent most his life fighting terrorism and insurgency, commanding British troops on the front line of …
Find out moreEdmund Addington
Captain Edmund Addington was days from the end of a tour in Afghanistan in 2009 when a bomb exploded underneath his fig…
Find out moreRobert Lawrence MC
Captain Robert Lawrence MC's story is so extraordinary it became a television play with over 10 million viewers and a b…
Find out moreDamien Lewis
Damien Lewis has authored many fiction and non-fiction books, topping bestseller lists worldwide. He is also a journali…
Find out moreJoe Townsend
Joe Townsend lost both his legs after stepping on an IED plate whilst serving with 40 Commando in Afghanistan in 2008, …
Find out moreSaul David
Professor Saul David is a military historian and broadcaster. Having written and published an extensive collection of m…
Find out moreSergeant Simon Harmer
Having served as Combat Medical Technician for the British Army in Bosnia, Iraq and the Congo, Sergeant Simon Harmer lo…
Find out moreJaco van Gass
Private Jaco van Gass is an injured serviceman who has overcome adversity in truly remarkable fashion. Having left the …
Find out morePaul Jacobs
Rifleman Paul Jacobs was awarded the George Medal for bravery, having been blinded by a IED blast in 2009 while trying …
Find out moreJamie 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…
Find out morePatrick Bishop
Patrick Bishop is a highly acclaimed military author, journalist and historian. Throughout his prolific career he has w…
Find out moreGraham Duff
Graham Duff is a distinguished RAF pilot who has completed tours with the Red Arrows as a display pilot as well as depl…
Find out moreAndy Grant
At such a young age, Andy has been through more than most people do in their lifetime. From losing his mother aged 12, …
Find out moreLance 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…
Find out moreHumphrey Hawksley
Humphrey Hawksley is a leading BBC foreign correspondent, author and commentator on world affairs, with a particularly …
Find out moreCaptain Ed Willing
Captain Ed Willing has served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland and is an remarkably eloquent speaker who can s…
Find out moreAndy 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…
Find out moreCorporal Rory Mackenzie
While serving as a Combat Medic to the 2 Mercians Battlegroup in Iraq, Lance Corporal Rory Mackenzie lost his leg when …
Find out moreKaz Smith
A mum of four who overcame many challenges in life to be a be an inspirational soldier.
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The leadership tactics of an SAS front line Commander.
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Chris Whipp has spent over 20 years studying leadership, experiencing leadership and leading. A former British Army Of…
Find out moreRussell Lewis MC
Russell spent 20 years in the British Army, serving in the Parachute Regiment. He has served in numerous theatres inclu…
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Jas joined the Royal Air Force aged 18 and went on to be the youngest ever pilot to fly the Tornado ground attack aircr…
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Colonel Mike Dewar is best known as the leading commentator of his generation on defence and counter terror issues on T…
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Simon Francis Mann (born 26 June 1952) is a British mercenary and former British Army officer. He had been serving…
Find out moreLord Digby Jones
Lord Digby Jones, was appointed Minister of State for UK Trade & Investment and became a life peer taking the title…
Find out moreMargaret Evison
Margaret's son, Lt Mark Evison, was shot in Helmand, Afghanistan: he died a few days later. Margaret subsequently wrot…
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As a Squadron Leader and Senior Engineer Officer for the Red Arrows, Ross had responsibility for all engineering and lo…
Find out moreMick Dawson
Mick Dawson, former Royal Marine Commando, film maker, sailor and adventurer. Having seen active service in the Falkla…
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Major General Peter Williams is an exciting and dynamic speaker with an entertaining and humorous manner. His fascinat…
Find out moreTom Stimpson
Tom Stimpson has suffered mild traumatic brain injuries, resulting in being diagnosed with Non-Epileptic Attack Disorde…
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After injuring his back so severely that several operations later left him with life changing injuries, Paul is leaving…
Find out moreCassidy Little
After losing his leg in Afghanistan in 2011, Ex-Marine Medic Cassidy Little returned to his first love of performing on…
Find out moreChris Moon
Chris Moon's life story is one of consistently overcoming incredible odds. Working for a charity clearing landmines i…
Find out moreMandy Hickson
Mandy was only the second woman to fly a Tornado GR4, completing three tours of duty and 45 missions over Iraq. Mandy …
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Unique in having circumnavigated the planet, under sail, the 'wrong-way' against the spin of the earth and with a back…
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Extraordinary explorer, Ed Stafford, famed for being , has tales of extraordinary adventures and br…
Find out moreJonathan Le Galloudec
Jonathan Le Galloudec arrived in Iraq for a six-month tour of duty alongside his friend, Corporal Rodney Wilson. In the…
Find out moreAmanda Prowse
Amanda Prowse is an Army Wife who chose to give up a highly successful career as a management consultant to become a hi…
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Over a diverse career which has spanned from the Special Air Service to television presenting, Ken unites his experienc…
Find out moreFloyd Woodrow
One of the youngest ever to have been selected for the elite SAS, Floyd Woodrow went on to win the second highest galla…
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Justin is a highly sought-after international speaker, as well as adventurer, philanthropist and businessman.
Find out moreGareth Glover
With over 40 years of studying the Napoleonic Wars, Gareth Glover is bringing new insight into the reality of what happ…
Find out moreGeneral Richard Shirreff
Until March 2014 General Sir Richard Shirreff was Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe. Now an established independe…
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Sergeant Heaney MC left the British military in 2001, by which time he was the most experienced Military Parachutist i…
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James is a specialist on Islamic extremism, at home as well as abroad, and has made a point in his career of approachi…
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Amazing raconteur, story teller, business motivator and keynote speaker, Rob Caskie can keep you on the edge of your se…
Find out moreJon-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…
Find out moreJohn Sullivan
John is a master story-teller. He takes his audience on a journey of adventure, suspense and discovery. He brings toget…
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Captain David Blakeley was a Commander in the secretive British military unit The Pathfinders, also known as 'The Ghost…
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If you're looking for a dry business style speaker then Andy, unfortunately, not your man, as Andy is not only a climbe…
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Scott Blaney has overcome life-changing injuries to show that with motivation and determination, you can achieve anythi…
Find out moreLevison Wood
Levison Wood is an explorer, writer and photographer who has covered conflicts, events and stories around the world for…
Find out moreMicky Yule
A powerhouse personality as well as a powerlifter, Micky Yule has overcome huge odds having lost both legs to an IED an…
Find out moreCaroline Paige
Caroline Paige was the first transgender officer who served openly in the UK military for 16 years after transition. C…
Find out moreVictoria Bateman
Victoria's husband, Lance Corporal James Bateman was the 101stBritish soldier to be killed in Afghanistan whilst serv…
Find out moreSteve 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…
Find out moreCharlie Walker
On a second-hand bike costing just £100 nicknamed 'old Geoff', Charlie Walker set off to cycle to Mongolia on a route t…
Find out moreColin Bell DFC
Colin S Bell (Distinguished Flying Cross - AE) served in WW2 on operations as a Mosquito Bomber Pilot. He was born in…
Find out moreHarry Bucknall
An inspirational character, Harry Bucknall has written books which manage to amuse as well as subtly teach us about the…
Find out moreJoff Sharpe
Joff Sharpe is one of Britain's more colourful businessmen. Unusual entries on his CV include: a year living amongst t…
Find out moreMajor General Buster Howes
Buster Howes is an unconventional, dynamic and resilient former Royal Marines General. He has substantial operational…
Find out moreGeneral Richard Dannatt
A decorated soldier, Lord Dannatt is a leading authority on military and defence issues. His distinguished service in …
Find out moreGeneral Sir Peter Wall
General Sir Peter Wall led the Army through its most testing transformation for a generation. With extensive experien…
Find out moreMichelle Partington
From leaving school with little or no qualifications to having a successful career as an officer in the Royal Air Force…
Find out moreJustin Hughes
Former Red Arrows pilot, Justin Hughes, is now managing director of a consultancy specialising in team and organisatio…
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Humour is not the word often associated with the Military but former frontline Army Officer Captain Adam Conlon found t…
Find out moreChris Cocks
Military author and veteran Chris Cocks on his experiences and the tactics of “the most professional and battleworthy a…
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1 day after his 18th birthday, Cpl Stuart Robinson graduated as a RAF Regiment Gunner from RAF Honington. He went on…
Find out moreGeneral John Cooper
Lieutenant General John Cooper is the only UK officer to have been the Coalition Deputy Commander in both Iraq and Afgh…
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John joined 22 SAS Regiment from the Scots Guards in 1974. He subsequently enjoyed a full UK Special Forces career incl…
Find out moreMartin Hewitt
Captain Martin Hewitt served for eight years as a commissioned officer with the Parachute Regiment, taking part in ope…
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Chris possesses a unique strategic skill set derived from his high-profile military career, his time at the Ministry o…
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Mark Wood Focuses on the many similarities between the difficult challenges faced by organizations today and the challe…
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John Nichol
John’s compelling account of what happened takes his audience from the highly organised training an…
Ed Butler
Counter-terrorism expert and specialist in operational risk management
Find out moreHumphrey Walters
Humphrey helps High Performance teams achieve their potential;
Find out moreChris Ryan
Chris was part of the SAS eight-man team chosen for the Bravo Two Zero mission. The men were dropped behind Iraqi ene…
Jeremy Bowen
BBC Middle East Editor, Author and Presenter Jeremy Bowen provides riveting anecdotes from a life reporting on the fro…
Find out moreJames Glancy
Royal Marine, Public Speaker, Athlete, Adrenaline Seeker.
Frank Gardner
Frank is the BBC's Security Correspondent. His personal story of survival combined with his extensive knowledge of Mid…
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A dynamic and versatile speaker, Josh is able to draw upon his experience and expertise to give inf…