Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent – Adventurer, Speaker & Storyteller

Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent is an award-winning adventurer, writer and broadcaster known for pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible. Often described as “Indiana Jones in a dress” by Condé Nast Entertainment, she has built a reputation for bold, record-breaking expeditions and captivating storytelling. Alongside her writing, Antonia has become a highly sought-after keynote speaker, delivering over 100 talks to audiences across the UK and beyond.

Her speaking experience spans a wide spectrum. She has delivered lectures to 750 people at London’s Royal Geographical Society, spoken at major festivals, and engaged audiences ranging from corporate teams to curious eight-year-olds. This breadth gives her a rare ability to tailor her message while maintaining authenticity, energy and impact.

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Antonia has spoken for an impressive range of organisations and events, including The Financial Times Weekend Festival, Gov.uk, BDO Accountants, The Wilderness Lectures, Kendal Mountain Festival, Cheltenham Literary Festival, The Telegraph Adventure Travel Show, The Week magazine, Port Eliot Festival and the Wigtown Book Festival.

She also delivers regular school talks and has inspired students at some of the UK’s leading private schools, including Wycombe Abbey, Sherborne and Cottesmore. Whether addressing senior leaders, creative audiences or young minds, she brings the same commitment: to leave people thinking bigger and acting braver.

High-Energy Talks That Drive Change

Antonia’s keynote talks are built around the lessons she has learned from her expeditions in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Her delivery is dynamic, engaging and filled with vivid storytelling that transports audiences into her experiences.

She focuses on themes that resonate strongly in today’s workplace and society:

• Embracing change
• Taking calculated risks
• Building resilience
• Unlocking potential
• Leading with courage

Her talks challenge the idea that fear should dictate decisions. Instead, she shows how leaning into discomfort can open the door to growth, innovation and meaningful progress.

From Extreme Expeditions to Everyday Impact

What sets Antonia apart is her ability to translate extreme adventure into practical, relatable insights. While her journeys may take place far from the everyday, the lessons she draws are directly applicable to professional and personal life.

She demonstrates how individuals and teams often underestimate their capabilities, held back by perceived limits rather than real ones. Through her stories, she illustrates how courage is not about the absence of fear, but about taking action despite it.

Her message resonates strongly with organisations navigating uncertainty, change and transformation. She equips audiences with a mindset that encourages adaptability, confidence and proactive thinking.

Engaging Every Audience

Antonia’s versatility as a speaker is one of her greatest strengths. She connects just as effectively with corporate leaders as she does with festival audiences or school students. Her natural storytelling ability, combined with her enthusiasm and authenticity, ensures that every audience feels involved and inspired.

She brings a sense of adventure into every room, making her talks memorable and impactful long after the event ends. Her energy, combined with her real-world experiences, creates a powerful atmosphere that motivates people to rethink their limits and take action.

A Speaker Who Inspires Action

At the heart of Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent’s talks is a clear and compelling belief: people are capable of far more than they think. By challenging fear, embracing uncertainty and saying yes to opportunities, individuals and organisations can achieve meaningful growth.

Her talks don’t just inspire, they encourage action. Audiences leave with a renewed sense of possibility, ready to take on challenges with greater confidence and courage.

Booking Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent means bringing an extraordinary perspective to your event, one that energises, motivates and empowers people to step beyond what they thought was possible.