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Keynote SpeakerHolly Budge

The Risk Seeker™, Everest Summiteer, First Woman to Skydive Everest, Entrepreneur, Conservation Leader

Holly Budge is a high-energy keynote speaker who helps leaders and teams turn risk into results. Holly helps organisations move from risk-averse to risk-ready and thrive. Drawing on her experiences as an Everest summiteer, the first woman to skydive Everest, and a social entrepreneur, Holly delivers bold and powerful keynotes... Read more

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Popular Talks by Holly Budge

  • The Risk Ready Mindset: Mastering the Art of Bold Action

    In a world craving certainty, true success belongs to the risk ready. Holly shares edge-of-your-seat stories – from Everest’s death zone to front line anti-poaching patrols – revealing how to reframe risk as your competitive edge. This talk equips leaders and teams to take bold, calculated action when it matters…
  • I’ve Climbed Everest, But So What? Making Bold Impact That Matters.

    Reaching the summit of Everest was a milestone but it wasn’t the destination. In this powerful keynote, Holly challenges the idea that success is defined by the peak. She explores what happens after the big win and why bold, purpose-led action is the real measure of impact. Through nail-biting, often…
  • How To Lead Under Pressure: The Rise of Female Rangers On The Frontline

    Based on Holly’s work with 5,500+ female rangers, this talk explores inclusive leadership, courage, and risk-taking in male-dominated spaces. It’s a powerful, practical keynote for teams working in ESG, DEI, or purpose-led leadership.

  • The Elephant in the Boardroom: The Conservation Risk Equation

    With biodiversity on the brink and climate impacts accelerating, conservation is no longer a side issue, it’s a boardroom issue. Holly reveals how protecting keystone species like elephants mitigates climate risk, supports livelihoods, and safeguards our shared future. Drawing on over a decade of frontline conservation work, this talk connects…

Biography

Holly Budge is a high-energy keynote speaker who helps leaders and teams turn risk into results. Holly helps organisations move from risk-averse to risk-ready and thrive.

Drawing on her experiences as an Everest summiteer, the first woman to skydive Everest, and a social entrepreneur, Holly delivers bold and powerful keynotes that blend edge-of-your-seat anecdotes with actionable takeaways for navigating change and leading with purpose. Whether racing 1000km on wild horses across Mongolia, ambushing poachers on the front line in Africa, or building a global conservation movement from the ground up, Holly doesn’t just talk about risk, she lives it. She inspires audiences to lead with courage, build resilient mindsets, and take bold action in the face of uncertainty.

Off the stage, Holly is a multi-award-winning conservationist, social entrepreneur, and founder of How Many Elephants, a global NGO. A UN Women UK Delegate and creator of World Female Ranger Week, Holly’s work has reached over 500 million people and earned praise from Sir David Attenborough.

Holly has raised over £500,000 to date to support 5,500+ female rangers in 24+ countries. As an entrepreneur, Holly has a portfolio of successful business ventures in property, self-storage, and travel, and continues to lead from the front, turning bold ideas into impact.

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What clients say about Holly Budge

“Down-to-earth, funny, and incredibly inspiring.” HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
“Clients loved Holly’s approach. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive.” St. James’s Place
“Many of our team are now using Holly’s methods to climb their own Everest.” Leaders Roman Group
“Engaging, thought-provoking, inspirational.” J.P. Morgan
“I cannot recommend Holly Budge highly enough.” Extraology Podcast

How to book Holly Budge as a keynote speaker

How do I book Holly Budge for a keynote speech?

You can book Holly Budge through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Holly's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Holly Budge's speaking fees?

Holly Budge's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Holly tailored to your event.

What topics does Holly Budge speak about?

Holly Budge speaks on Cities & Environment, Diversity, Innovation & Creativity, Inspirational Women, Leadership. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Holly to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Holly Budge available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Holly Budge for events worldwide, subject to Holly's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Holly Budge deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Holly Budge is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Holly Budge?

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 Holly can accommodate.

Can Holly Budge tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Holly Budge on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Holly can offer.

What languages does Holly Budge present in?

Holly Budge 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.

What makes Holly Budge a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Holly Budge's areas of expertise include Cities & Environment, Diversity, Innovation & Creativity, Inspirational Women, Leadership. To get a clear sense of Holly'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.

What kind of events can Holly Budge speak at?

Holly Budge can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Cities & Environment, Diversity, Innovation & Creativity, Inspirational Women, Leadership is relevant. Details of Holly'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.

Does Holly Budge offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Holly Budge is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Holly Budge?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Holly Budge, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Holly's current availability for your dates.