Felicity Aston MBE is an explorer, polar scientist, and author whose feats of endurance have involved leading international teams to the ends of the Earth across some of the most extreme and challenging environments on the planet. Her expeditions have filled data gaps, defied stereotypes, and inspired a global audience.... Read more
Exclusive Interview - Felicity Aston: Explorer, Scientist and Author
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Antarctica In Sight with Felicity Aston
Felicity Aston MBE is an explorer, polar scientist, and author whose feats of endurance have involved leading international teams to the ends of the Earth across some of the most extreme and challenging environments on the planet. Her expeditions have filled data gaps, defied stereotypes, and inspired a global audience.
She is the author of five books: Call of the White: Taking the World to the South Pole (2011); Alone in Antarctica (2013); Chasing Winter (2014); Life Lessons from Explorers (2021); and Polar Exposure: An All-Women’s Expedition to the North Pole (2022).
The metaphor of exploration has always resonated with business and leadership, as it unites diverse groups of people to strive for a common goal under conditions of extreme stress. In her keynote speeches, Felicity analyzes the qualities required for extreme physical feats of endurance—such as resilience, courage, and ingenuity—and translates them into lessons for the boardroom.
In 2012, Felicity crossed the Antarctic landmass alone on skis. This 59-day, 1,744-kilometre expedition earned her a place in the Guinness World Records and taught her not only how to overcome feelings of loneliness and isolation but also provided deep insight into how successful teams function. Her account of the loneliness she experienced on her solo journey and the challenges of reintegration into society resonated with many during and after the Covid lockdown.
Felicity’s expeditions champion gender equality and cultural diversity, and she speaks candidly about the psychological journey that goes hand in hand with exploration. Her most recent project is the B.I.G. (Before It’s Gone) Expedition, a five-year effort to undertake ski expeditions across the Arctic region to investigate the effects of airborne pollutants on Arctic ice and snow.
Felicity was appointed MBE for services to polar exploration in 2015 and awarded the Polar Medal for services to the Arctic and Antarctic. She is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in London, a member of The Explorers Club in New York, and her research is based at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton (UK).
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Felicity Aston MBE speaks on Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Teamwork. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Felicity to align the content with your delegates and goals.
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Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Felicity Aston MBE is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Felicity can accommodate.
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Felicity Aston MBE delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Felicity Aston MBE's areas of expertise include Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Teamwork. To get a clear sense of Felicity's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Felicity Aston MBE can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Teamwork is relevant. Details of Felicity's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
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