Alastair Humphreys

Alastair Humphreys is a celebrated British adventurer, author, and high-performance motivational speaker who inspires audiences around the world with his extraordinary life experiences. Known for pioneering the concept of “microadventures,” Alastair blends captivating storytelling with a grounded, relatable message: that adventure is accessible to everyone. As a speaker, he draws on his wealth of real-life expeditions to deliver talks that are not only engaging but also deeply motivating, often urging individuals and teams to step outside their comfort zones and embrace resilience, curiosity, and courage.

Alastair’s journey began with a passion for exploration, cultivated from a young age. After studying at Oxford University, he embarked on what would become one of his defining adventures — a four-year, 46,000-mile cycle around the world, covering over 60 countries across five continents. This self-funded expedition laid the foundation for his career, not only as an adventurer but as a compelling storyteller and communicator. With limited resources and no big sponsorships, Alastair relied on grit, determination, and creative problem-solving — qualities he now helps others to unlock through his talks.

In more recent years, Alastair has continued to challenge himself and redefine what adventure means. He has rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, run six marathons through the Sahara Desert, and walked across southern India. He has also completed expeditions in Iceland, the Arctic, and Spain — the latter achieved by busking his way across the country with no money, only a violin. In 2012, he was named a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, and his idea of microadventures has since become a global movement. His bestselling book, ‘Microadventures’, has helped thousands discover the value of adventure in everyday life.

Alastair is hired not only for the drama of his stories, but because of his ability to translate his experiences into powerful lessons on resilience, innovation, and mindset. His talks resonate with corporate teams, schools, and organisations seeking to foster growth, adaptability, and purpose. Whether speaking about leadership, embracing risk, or finding meaning through challenge, Alastair connects deeply with his audiences, encouraging them to reimagine the boundaries of their own potential.