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Ash Dykes

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Experience the extraordinary as Ash Dykes, renowned explorer and world record holder, shares his captivating adventures from solo-hiking Mongolia to traversing Madagascar's interior.

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Ash delivered a powerful speech at an event in the UK Parliament to help explain the devastation of malaria, and how the UK is playing a huge role in the astonishing progress we’ve made over the last 15 years, saving more than 6 million lives. His personal story helped put a spotlight on the impact of malaria for an audience of MPs, the private sector and scientific community.

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Reasons to book Ash Dykes

  • Ash is an extraordinary keynote speaker who goes beyond motivational clichés – a true pioneer in overcoming adversity.
  • With unparalleled achievements, including feats never before accomplished, Ash weaves a compelling narrative of resilience, courage, and triumph. Drawing from personal experiences, he offers insights that resonate deeply with audiences.
  • Ash doesn’t just talk about overcoming adversity but embodies it, making each presentation an unforgettable journey of human triumph, with many key take aways for everyday life.
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Unlock unparalleled inspiration with Ash Dykes, a world-renowned explorer and speaker. His keynotes deliver riveting tales of triumph, resilience, and environmental advocacy. His three world first records and recognition by global platforms make him a sought-after speaker, endorsed by luminaries like David Beckham. Elevate your event with Ash's impactful storytelling, leaving audiences motivated, informed, and ready to conquer challenges. Book Ash Dykes for an unforgettable keynote that transcends boundaries and sparks positive change.

Reasons to book Ash Dykes

  • Ash is an extraordinary keynote speaker who goes beyond motivational clichés – a true pioneer in overcoming adversity.
  • With unparalleled achievements, including feats never before accomplished, Ash weaves a compelling narrative of resilience, courage, and triumph. Drawing from personal experiences, he offers insights that resonate deeply with audiences.
  • Ash doesn’t just talk about overcoming adversity but embodies it, making each presentation an unforgettable journey of human triumph, with many key take aways for everyday life.

Explorer, extreme athlete, motivational speaker, and author Ash Dykes brings unparalleled motivation to corporate audiences, transforming challenges into triumphs. His gripping narratives aren’t just tales of adventure; they’re powerful lessons in perseverance, leadership, and environmental stewardship. Ash’s journey, marked by three world first records, captures the essence of pushing boundaries.

One of his most significant accomplishments was being the first person ever to complete a 4,000-mile hike along the entire length of the Yangtze River in China. This monumental journey, spanning 352 days, challenged Ash with encounters with bears, altitude sickness, wolves, landslides, blizzards, and the need to send 10 of his 16 team members home due to various hardships.

Beyond being a Guinness-approved World First, Ash’s journey was one of the world’s most interactive adventures. He shared his experiences through blogs, vlogs, and live streams, reaching over 1 billion people worldwide. He often invited the public to participate and was joined by Chinese celebrities and ordinary citizens along the way. Ash’s expedition even garnered the attention of GQ and Adidas for the launch of Jet Li’s co-branded range with martial arts star Jacky Heung.

His illustrious journey has been marked by appearances on some of the most prestigious global platforms, including The Joe Rogan Experience, BBC World News, The One Show, Fox News, Good Morning Britain, Forbes, among many others. Ash has taken his inspiring journey on speaking tours across the UK and Asia, addressing audiences in Singapore, Myanmar, Korea, and throughout China. He has delivered three TEDx Talks and presented at parliament alongside Annie Lennox, engaging with the UK government on critical issues. Ash’s story is one of unparalleled determination, courage, and an unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries, making him a sought-after speaker and an inspiration to audiences worldwide.

Elevate your event, inspire your team, and foster a culture of resilience. Book Ash Dykes, and let his remarkable journey ignite a transformative spark within your organization. Your keynote experience awaits – one that transcends the ordinary and propels your team towards extraordinary achievements.

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Transformative Insights for Overcoming Challenges & Achieving Greatnes

By addressing the following key topics, Ash creates a transformative experience, leaving the audience with actionable insights and a renewed perspective on overcoming challenges and achieving greatness.

  • Mindset Mastery: Navigating the Unseen: Explore Ash’ insights into cultivating a resilient mindset in the face of the unknown. Learn how to embrace uncertainty, adapt to change, and foster a mentality that turns challenges into opportunities.
  • Adversity as a Catalyst for Growth: Uncover the transformative power of adversity. Ash delves into personal stories of facing setbacks and turning them into stepping stones for growth. Discover how to navigate adversity as a force that propels, rather than hinders.
  • Overcoming the Impossible: Lessons from the Edge: Journey through tales of pushing boundaries and achieving the seemingly impossible. Gain valuable lessons on determination, grit, and the art of persevering against all odds.
  • Thriving in Uncharted Territory: Delve into Ash’ experiences in uncharted territories – physically and mentally. Learn strategies for navigating the unfamiliar, taking risks, and thriving in environments where others fear to tread, not just in the wilderness, but in civilisation too.
  • The Art of Resilience and Bouncing Back Stronger: Understand how setbacks, failures, and obstacles can be transformative experiences that lead to greater strength and resilience. Uncover the secrets to bouncing back stronger.
  • Crafting Your Own Plan: Setting and Achieving Audacious Goals: Learn the art of goal-setting from someone who has conquered monumental challenges. Discover strategies for setting audacious goals, staying committed, and achieving extraordinary feats.
  • Teamwork in the Face of Adversity: Explore the importance of collaboration and teamwork in overcoming challenges. Discover how effective communication, trust, and shared goals can elevate a team to achieve what seemed impossible.
  • Legacy and Impact… Beyond Personal Triumphs: Reflect on the broader impact of personal triumphs. Ash shares insights on leaving a lasting legacy, inspiring others, and making a positive impact on the world.
  • Goal-Oriented Discipline: Turning Dreams into Reality: Learn how the disciplined pursuit of specific goals transforms aspirations into tangible achievements. Explore goal-setting methodologies, tracking progress, and staying disciplined through the ups and downs of the journey.
  • Leadership: Guiding Through Extremes: Ash unravels the essence of leadership. Explore strategic decision-making, collaborative dynamics, and maintaining composure at the edge of possibility.
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Ash Dykes: Life lessons learnt from the extremes | Ash Dykes | TEDxHangzhouSalon

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Joe Rogan: Crossing Crocodile Infested River

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Ash’s speech at the Conwy Sports Awards 2016 was a hypnotising mix of mental strength, personal endeavour and survival. His story is guaranteed to captivate audiences of all ages, who will be inspired by his energy and enthusiasm.

Conwy Sports Awards

At one of the busiest evening events hosted by London’s Science Museum – a special Science Lates in conjunction with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - Ash spoke to a full house about his travels, adventures and own experience of getting malaria. With standing room only, Ash’s talk was a chance for a new audience to hear about malaria, a disease that still kills a child every two minutes.

Science Lates, Science Museum

Ash captivated the students, recalling exciting tales of his adventures while explaining the many valuable lessons he learned along the way. The students learned about the importance of planning and organisation and how to break down seemingly impossible tasks into smaller, achievable ones.

Yangon, Myanmar Dulwich College

We were delighted to host Ash at our customer event in Athens this winter. His talk on walking the Yangtze brought a real dose of adventure to proceedings and our audience were thrilled to hear about his remarkable accomplishments. I can highly recommend him as an inspiration to all, especially to young people who are looking to push the boundaries of what they can do, be the best and never quit.

Dimitris

CEO, Navarino

Ash delivered a powerful speech at an event in the UK Parliament to help explain the devastation of malaria, and how the UK is playing a huge role in the astonishing progress we’ve made over the last 15 years, saving more than 6 million lives. His personal story helped put a spotlight on the impact of malaria for an audience of MPs, the private sector and scientific community.

UK Parliament reception

Ash Dykes is one of the most exciting speakers I have worked with, who impressed me with his high efficiency! I saw from him, his passion for environmental protection and for breaking new ground of potential. His passion is reflected in his speech, for the full 18 minutes he had the whole crowed silently listening at the TEDxHangzhouSalon 2019 stage. Many of the audience couldn’t wait to ask our organising committee whether his speech scripts can be shared with them!!!

TEDx Hangzhou
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5 out of 5 stars

Ash delivered a powerful speech at an event in the UK Parliament to help explain the devastation of malaria, and how the UK is playing a huge role in the astonishing progress we’ve made over the last 15 years, saving more than 6 million lives. His personal story helped put a spotlight on the impact of malaria for an audience of MPs, the private sector and scientific community.

UK Parliament reception See all references

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