Charlie Walker is a record breaking British explorer, endurance athlete and author who has travelled more than 60,000 miles using only human power.
Whether cycling through 60 countries, crossing the Gobi Desert on foot or paddling through remote parts of the Congo, Charlie’s expeditions push the limits of what the human body and mind can endure.
Charlie shares inspiring stories of resilience, focus and determination in the face of extreme challenges. He has survived subzero temperatures, wild animals, illness and isolation all while maintaining a strong belief in pushing boundaries and growing through discomfort. His talks are ideal for helping young people understand how much they are capable of when they keep going, even when it gets tough.
He is a four time winner of the Transglobe Expedition Trust’s Mad but Marvellous award and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Charlie has written for national newspapers, featured on BBC Radio 4 and appeared on podcasts including The Joe Rogan Experience.
Charlie’s sessions show students that strength is not just physical it is also mental. With warmth and honesty, he helps young people understand the power of perseverance, the importance of stepping outside their comfort zone and the value of doing difficult things. His talks are exciting, moving and packed with lessons they can take away and apply to their own lives helping them see that with the right mindset and determination they can achieve more than they ever imagined.
With hilarious and jaw dropping stories from his expeditions, Charlie explores how doing hard things helps us become stronger inside and out. He explains that resilience is not something we are born with, but something we build every time we keep going when it gets tough.
Charlie went from being a curious teenager with big dreams to becoming a world class explorer. He encourages students to think big, dream boldly and not be afraid of failure. Even if we do not hit our goal first time, we grow just by trying.
Whether travelling alone or leading teams in dangerous environments, Charlie has learned what makes a good leader and what keeps a team together. He shares practical ideas about leading by example, listening to others and staying calm under pressure.
Adventure is full of risk, but Charlie teaches how to tell the difference between a good risk and a reckless one. He shows that with the right mindset, planning and attitude, taking smart risks can lead to great rewards in sport, school and life.
His talk was inspirational not just because of the physical adventure but also the issues of the different peoples he met in terms of their politics, religions, hospitality and respective cultures. He also clearly demonstrated that any dream can be realised and that people are not necessarily restricted by their environs. The Sixth Form Students that Charlie talked to thoroughly enjoyed the event.
Put simply, Charlie is the best storyteller I’ve ever heard. A remarkable and inspiring tale of his awesome journey around the world by bike. Even better, all will agree, Years 7 to 13 alike.
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