Jonny Huntington is a stroke survivor, explorer, and performance coach who became the first person with a disability to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.
In 2014, while serving as an officer in the British Army, Jonny suffered a stroke that caused complete paralysis on his left side. After extensive rehabilitation, he competed for Great Britain as a Para cross-country skier before completing his world-first Antarctic expedition in January 2025. Over 46 days, he covered 911 kilometres of polar terrain, hauling more than 100 kilograms of equipment in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius.
A sports scientist with expertise in psychophysiology, cognition, and nutrition, Jonny applies the lessons of extreme endurance to organisational performance. He supports leaders and teams to build genuine resilience, optimise performance under pressure, and adapt effectively to rapid change. His work with clients across insurance, property, and technology sectors demonstrates how mental fortitude, disciplined habits, and recovery strategies translate directly into business environments.
His sessions offer practical insight into reframing adversity, sustaining performance in high stress conditions, and embedding sustainable approaches to health and wellbeing. Drawing on lived experience at the limits of human endurance, Jonny connects purpose driven leadership, behavioural mastery, and long term performance with clarity and credibility.
Book Jonny to inspire your team with proven strategies for turning limitations into breakthrough performance.
How can I book Jonny Huntington for my next event?
Email [email protected], or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are speaking agents for Jonny Huntington. They are available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Jonny Huntington's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events — just email [email protected] and we'll be happy to help!
For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Jonny directly.
What topics does Jonny Huntington specialise in?
Jonny Huntington specialises in discussing resilience, performance optimisation, thriving with disability and more.
What is Jonny Huntington's speaking style like?
Jonny’s humble, passionate delivery style captivates audiences, blending eloquence with practical insights. He engages listeners superbly, leaving a lasting impact and inspiring confidence, growth, and high performance in teams.
Does Jonny Huntington offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Jonny Huntington offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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