About Mark Agnew - Motivational Adventure Speaker

Mark Agnew is a motivational adventure speaker, Arctic explorer and resilience expert who helps organisations build resilient teams that view change and growth as an exciting challenge, not just an obstacle to overcome. 

He made history with his three teammates by becoming the first team to kayak the entire Northwest Passage — a feat named one of the Top 10 Greatest Kayak Expeditions of the Century and that earned him European Adventurer of the Year.

When the news was broken on the BBC, he went viral. He was immediately interviewed on ITV and featured in over 200 media outlets, like Sky News, The Times, Daily Mail and many more. 

Battling shifting sea ice, unpredictable weather and the constant threat of polar bears, Mark developed his Find Your Polar Bear resilience framework — a practical model for thriving through change and growth, taking ownership and performing under pressure. 

When teams find their “inner polar bear”, they become more resilient and capable of overcoming any challenge.

Mark is a best-selling author and global keynote speaker who has delivered resilience keynotes across the US, UK and Asia. His storytelling, humour and high-performance mindset have made him a sought-after speaker for leaders navigating change.