BIO

He has shared his story across the UK and Europe, whether speaking to small teams, groups of 500 people, or virtually, to remote audiences, Oli’s mission is quite simple: To guide the audience on a journey, bringing empowering new perspectives on resilience, self-confidence, leadership and how we can fulfil our boldest life goals.

For over a decade, Oli’s adventures have taken him through deserts, jungles, mountains, and war-torn regions. He has faced spies, interrogators, minefields and arrest, along with avalanches, earthquakes, meningitis and severe dehydration, all while attempting to complete challenging journeys in remote corners of the world, alone or while leading a team.  

What Oli has learned, however, is that in some of the darkest places and the bleakest situations, we can encounter untold beauty and unshakable strength, if we allow ourselves to find it. Oli illuminates how we can unlock true self-confidence, develop our resilience, and shift our perspectives on what we think is possible.

Oli has guided teams through countless high-risk situations across the globe, from the highest mountain in Iraq, to the militia-filled jungles of the Congo, to the backstreets of Aleppo, Syria. The pressures and perils of expedition life mean that quickly developing high-functioning teams is vital.

Oli shares his leadership lessons from these demanding environments, where calm decision-making, intensive planning, open communication and understanding the human factor within our teams is critical.

The explorers mindset

Adventurer Oli France explores what drives us to step beyond the familiar and embrace the unknown. Drawing on his experiences in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments, he shares how curiosity, courage and resilience can help us push beyond perceived limits.

The talk shows how adopting an explorer’s mindset can help us embrace uncertainty, adapt to change, challenge boundaries and unlock new potential—whether in everyday life, business or extreme environments. Through compelling stories and practical insights, Oli inspires audiences to approach the unknown with confidence, turn challenges into opportunities and create their own paths to discovery and achievement.

Leadership in extreme places

Oli has guided teams through some of the world’s most challenging environments, from the highest mountain in Iraq to the militia-filled jungles of the Congo and the backstreets of Aleppo, Syria.

Drawing on these extraordinary experiences, Oli shares powerful lessons about leadership, teamwork and resilience, revealing how calm decision-making, careful planning, open communication and understanding your team can make all the difference when facing the unexpected.

An inspiring adventure story with valuable lessons for any individual, wherever the journey takes them.

Summit Vision

What does it take to achieve an extraordinary goal? Drawing on his experiences leading teams through some of the world’s most challenging environments, Oli France shares the lessons behind successful expeditions.

Through gripping adventure stories, Oli explores the importance of careful planning, trust, teamwork, commitment and staying focused on a shared goal - even when the conditions are tough and the risks are high.

An inspiring talk about ambition, determination and what we can achieve when we work together towards a common vision.

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