Paula Reid is an acclaimed adventurer and the world’s first Adventure Psychologist. She is the 3rd British female to ski full distance to the South Pole on the Messner Route, is a round-the-world yachtswoman, has walked across three countries and cycled across 12. She believes in living life to the... Read more
Paula Reid is an acclaimed adventurer and the world’s first Adventure Psychologist. She is the 3rd British female to ski full distance to the South Pole on the Messner Route, is a round-the-world yachtswoman, has walked across three countries and cycled across 12. She believes in living life to the full and has achieved 118 ‘live life to the full’ experiences (so far) including: fire walking; London Marathon; taking part in the RedBull Soapbox Race; trekking in West Papua; bog-snorkelling; great white shark diving and many more.
The South Pole expedition took the Messner Route, which is a challenging 1000km trek through remote, freezing terrain from the Ronne-Filchner Ice Shelf on the edge of the frozen Antarctic continent to the Geographic South Pole. The expedition involved pulling an 80kg pulk in one of the most inhospitable environments of the world, uphill and into the wind, climbing 11,000 feet (3350 m) with temperatures below –40°C plus severe wind chill and storms.
As a core crew member of the Global Challenge, the World’s Toughest Yacht Race, Paula Reid raced 35,000 miles the ‘wrong way’ around the world, competing against 11 other 72’ yachts. The race lasted for ten months, including 187 days at sea; 75 of which were spent in the notoriously freezing and dangerous Southern Ocean. Reid, with two months notice and no sailing experience, was immediately in at the deep end with a Force 8 gale and a man overboard within ten hours of the race starting!
Paula Reid has written several books about her experiences. Her book “Boat to Boardroom” uses the Global Challenge as an extreme case study, referencing it to provide memorable and unique lessons, advice and practical exercises in high performance leadership and teamwork. Her second book, “The 7 Racing Rules – Lessons for Winning in Business and in Life” contains her top seven performance principles. “The World’s Most Dangerous Jobs” (2012) is a result of researching 21 high risk professions around the world including: astronaut, red arrows pilot, sniper and international search & rescue. Out of the interviews she discovered many leadership, team, risk and communication tips. She has also written “Live Life to the Full” and delivered a TEDx talk on stepping into the Stretch zone.
With her recent Masters in Applied Positive Psychology, Reid researched the purpose and benefits of adventuring. She has now launched ‘Adventure Psychology – Going Knowingly into the Unknown™’ helping business and individuals thrive during challenge and uncertainty.
Paula Reid combines extreme sailing stories and analogies with business expertise to create leadership and performance development that is unique, powerful and deeply rooted. She has over twenty years’ experience in training and speaking at corporate events and conferences, and inspiring through interactive workshops.
You can book Paula Reid through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Paula's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Paula Reid'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 Paula tailored to your event.
Paula Reid speaks on Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Performance, Strategy, Transformation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Paula to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Paula Reid for events worldwide, subject to Paula's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Paula Reid 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 Paula can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Paula Reid 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 Paula can offer.
Paula Reid delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Paula Reid's areas of expertise include Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Performance, Strategy, Transformation. To get a clear sense of Paula'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.
Paula Reid 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, Performance, Strategy, Transformation is relevant. Details of Paula'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.
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 Paula Reid is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Paula Reid, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Paula's current availability for your dates.