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Helen Skelton
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Transform audience engagement with Helen Skelton, speaker, adventure broadcaster and media personality. Helen works with organisations to inspire resilience and adventurous thinking, delivering compelling insights backed by record-breaking achievements and extensive BBC presenting experience.
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Helen Elizabeth is an English television presenter known for her work on various BBC programmes. She co-presented the children's show Blue Peter from 2008 to 2013 and has been a presenter on Countryfile since 2014. Additionally, she co-hosted the BBC One programme Holiday Hit Squad and the daytime series The Instant Gardener.
Helen joined Blue Peter in 2008 as its 33rd presenter. She became known for her adventurous spirit during her time on the show. In 2009, she was only the second woman to complete the Namibia Ultra Marathon and participated in the London Marathon shortly after, raising funds for Leonard Cheshire Disability. Her adventurous pursuits include climbing out of a moulin on an Alaskan glacier, competing against a world powerboat champion, and finishing sixth in the UK Women’s Downhill Skateboarding Championships.
In 2010, she kayaked 2,010 miles down the Amazon for Sport Relief, breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest solo kayak journey. Two years later, she completed a 500-mile trek to the South Pole, becoming the first person to reach the Pole by bicycle.
Helen has also reported on major BBC Radio Five Live events, including the London Marathon, the Epsom Derby, and the Wimbledon Championships. Recently, she became a regular host of the BBC’s daytime show Morning Live.
In addition to her work on Morning Live, Helen co-hosted Channel 5’s Dan & Helen’s Pennie Adventure with Dan Walker, where they explored the countryside and engaged in local activities. She also hosted On The Farm, sharing stories from rural life, and lent her voice to a new character, Anne Morris, in the animated series Fireman Sam. Her latest series, Lost and Found in the Lakes, features Helen leading a team of experts searching for lost treasures in the Lake District, reuniting them with their owners.
Helen is also an author, having published her debut book, In My Stride: Lessons Learned Through Life and Adventure. Beyond her media career, she has collaborated with brands such as Go Outdoors, Argos, Victoria Plum, and Lloyds Bank. She actively supports various charitable causes, including Mind Charity.
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Join Helen Skelton for an engaging conversation where she shares her experiences as a broadcaster and adventurer. She will discuss her journey through the media landscape, the challenges she has faced, and the lessons learned along the way. Attendees will gain insights into resilience, the importance of embracing new opportunities, and how to navigate personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment. Don't miss this chance to learn from Helen's inspiring story.
Book Helen Skelton as a speaker to inspire your team with her incredible adventures and resilience. Her engaging storytelling and unique experiences, from extreme challenges to broadcasting, will motivate and energise your audience, fostering a culture of determination and teamwork. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your event!
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Helen Skelton delivers a conversational keynote format in which she draws on first-hand accounts of record-breaking physical challenges — including a 2,010-mile solo kayak journey down the Amazon and a 500-mile trek to the South Pole — to illustrate points about resilience and navigating change.
Helen Skelton's session covers broadcasting and media, resilience and personal growth, and adventure and exploration. She holds a Guinness World Record for the longest solo kayak journey, set during a 2,010-mile trip down the Amazon for Sport Relief in 2010.
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