Mark Agnew | Keynote Speaker on Resilience Through Change

Mark Agnew, motivational speaker, woke up with a polar bear trying to get in his tent.

Motivational Keynote Speaker for change

A polar bear tried to get into Mark Agnew - now he builds resilient teams that thrive through change

Does your organisation want resilient teams that view change as an exciting challenge, not just an obstacle to bear and get through? Mark, internationally renowned motivational adventure speaker and European Adventurer of the Year, survived the impossible.

A deep guttural growl woke Mark and his teammates. The thin tent separated them from a Polar Bear. The air was tight with tension. When your team faces change, how will they react? Will they rise to the challenge, collaborate and overcome the threat?

When your staff find their polar bear, they'll learn to thrive through change.

Does your organisation want:

Resilient teams that thrive through change?
Staff that are excited to collaborate?
An organisation that embraces change?

Find Your Polar Bear is the solution you've been looking for.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at mark@adventureagnew.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is the 'Find Your Polar Bear' keynote about?

Mark Agnew helps your people build resilience through his record-breaking journey across the Arctic’s Northwest Passage. Expect incredible adventure stories—including polar bears trying to get into his tent! When your staff “find their polar bear,” they’ll be happier, stronger, and more resilient.

What is the 'Find Your Polar Bear' framework?

Mark Agnew interviewed:

➡️ A military psychologist on team cohesion and camaraderie

➡️ A sport psychologist on finding meaning in the challenge

➡️ A tourism sociologist on having authentic experiences on your journey

➡️ A psychological scientist on suffering and happiness as social glue

➡️ A hardiness psychologist on building resilient teams

He applied what he learned in the Arctic, when the stakes where life and death. The Polar Bear framework is the perfect blend of lived experiences and cutting edge psychology to thrive through change and growth.

Who is Mark Agnew and what makes him an adventure speaker?

Mark Agnew is a record-breaking adventurer and motivational keynote speaker. He draws on real-life experiences from extreme expeditions, including kayaking the Northwest Passage, to teach resilience, leadership, and teamwork. His unique combination of adventure and insight sets him apart as a speaker.

What topics does Mark cover in his motivational talks?

Resilience is Mark Agnew’s specialty. As he prepared to kayak the Arctic’s Northwest Passage, he collaborated with leading psychologists to create a robust framework for resilience and mental toughness. He now helps audiences build resilience, collaboration, ownership, and leadership skills—lessons honed from his epic adventure experiences.

Can Mark tailor his keynote to corporate teams?

Yes. Mark customises his keynotes to fit the needs of corporate clients, aligning content with team objectives, industry challenges, or company values to deliver a relevant and actionable experience for participants. The 'Find Your Polar Bear' framework is applicable to many industries. And if Mark thinks a different speaker is a better fit, he'll recommend them to you instead.

How long are Mark’s keynote presentations?

Mark has delivered his keynote in a variety of formats, from a 15 minute tone setter to a long form workshop. Mark’s keynotes typically run 45–60 minutes, but they can be adapted for shorter sessions, workshops, or breakout presentations depending on the client’s requirements.

How can I book Mark for a corporate event or conference?

Get in touch via his contact page, and book a no-obligations discovery call and discuss booking Mark for your event. He is available for conferences, corporate events, workshops, and virtual sessions worldwide.

What makes Mark’s adventure experience relevant to business resilience?

Whether you are in the Arctic or in the office, we all have to deal with change and growth. It is not enough to just survive - staff must learn to thrive. Mark’s expeditions in extreme environments provide first-hand lessons in risk, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving. These real-world experiences translate into actionable insights for businesses, helping teams develop resilience, navigate change, and perform under pressure.

Why do clients say Mark Agnew is the "best" motivational adventure speaker?

Mark Agnew’s clients—Google, the NHS, Clasado Biosciences, and more—regularly call him the “best.” What sets him apart is his incredible blend of storytelling and actionable lessons for resilience. Your staff will laugh, gasp, and leave energised. The Find Your Polar Bear framework empowers teams to build resilience, take ownership, and thrive through change.

Keynote speaker on resilience through change

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Motivational Keynote Speaker for change

A polar bear tried to get into Mark Agnew - now he builds resilient teams that thrive through change

Does your organisation want:

What Google, the NHS and John Lewis say

Resilience

Change Management

Thrive Through Change

Thrive Through Change

Frequently Asked Questions

Keynote speaker on resilience through change

Find Your Polar Bear showreel

Motivational Keynote Speaker for change

A polar bear tried to get into Mark Agnew - now he builds resilient teams that thrive through change

Does your organisation want:

What Google, the NHS and John Lewis say

Resilience

Change Management

Thrive Through Change

Thrive Through Change

Frequently Asked Questions

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