Levison Wood is a professional explorer, author, and broadcaster known for leading expeditions across some of the world’s most challenging and politically complex regions, translating firsthand experience into insight on leadership, risk, and human resilience.
Over the past decade, he has fronted eight documentary series broadcast in more than one hundred countries, including Walking the Nile, Walking the Himalayas, and Walking the Americas, in which he travelled thousands of miles through remote and often unstable environments. Alongside this, he has written twelve books documenting his journeys, including The Art of Exploration, which explores how curiosity, teamwork, and resilience shape success far beyond the field.
Before becoming a full-time explorer, Levison served as an officer in the Parachute Regiment, seeing combat in Afghanistan, an experience that continues to inform his understanding of pressure, trust, and leadership. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Explorers Club, and an ambassador for UNICEF and Leica, reflecting his ongoing engagement with humanitarian, environmental, and creative causes.
His work with organisations draws on expedition planning, military leadership, and cross cultural field research to explore how people make decisions in uncertainty, manage risk, and work together when outcomes matter. Using photography, video, and storytelling from his travels, he connects global exploration with everyday challenges faced by businesses, universities, and public sector organisations.
Audiences gain concrete strategies for managing uncertainty, fostering innovation through curiosity, and maintaining resilience during setbacks. His approach makes abstract leadership concepts tangible through real-world survival scenarios.
Book Levison Wood to bring tested insights from the world's most challenging environments and inspire an explorer's mindset in your team.
How can I book Levison Wood for my next event?
Email levison.wood@getapeptalk.com, 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.
As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Levison Wood for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Levison Wood's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Levison directly.
What topics does Levison Wood specialise in?
Levison Wood specialises in discussing leadership, teamwork, adaptability and more.
What is Levison Wood's speaking style like?
Levison delivers engaging, well-prepared talks, blending personal stories with key themes like resilience and teamwork. His style is professional, inspiring, and adaptable, leaving audiences motivated and thoroughly engaged.
Does Levison Wood offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Levison Wood offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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