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Alastair Humphreys

Transform teams and ignite adventurous thinking with Alastair Humphreys, speaker and micro-adventure pioneer. Alastair works with corporations to boost motivation, creative thinking, and goal achievement, delivering tailored talks backed by global expeditions and award-winning content.

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Alastair Humphreys, Speaker | Adventurer & Author
Alastair Humphreys

Alastair Humphreys

London, United Kingdom

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Alastair Humphreys's biography

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  • Famous for cycling around the world
  • Created the concept of microadventures
  • Motivational speaker and author

Alastair Humphreys is an internationally acclaimed adventurer known for his incredible accomplishments, such as cycling around the world, walking across India, and rowing across the Atlantic Ocean. His impressive portfolio also includes numerous other challenging expeditions. One of Alastair's most notable contributions to the adventure community is his concept of micro adventures. These short and thrilling journeys can be undertaken close to home, making them accessible to everyone.


Alastair's books, blogs, videos, and photographs beautifully showcase his creativity, which a global audience enjoys through various social media platforms. In addition to his captivating adventures, Alastair is highly sought after as a speaker. His talks cover many topics, including self-belief, creative thinking, motivation, and personal and team development. What sets Alastair apart is his ability to tailor each talk to meet the specific needs of his corporate clients.


Drawing inspiration from his adventures, he provides practical steps and inspiration for achieving goals. Above all, Alastair is passionate about encouraging others and reminding them that boldness is necessary to achieve anything worthwhile. He has published nine books, including three for children, showcasing his versatility as a talented writer. Furthermore, Alastair's skills extend to photography and award-winning short filmmaking, adding depth and visual appeal to his work. Alastair's adventures, creativity, and motivational speaking have captivated audiences worldwide.

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Why we recommend booking Alastair

Book Alastair Humphreys as a speaker to inspire your team with his incredible adventures and practical insights on self-belief and motivation. His unique concept of microadventures makes bold, transformative experiences accessible to everyone. Alastair's tailored talks and captivating storytelling will leave your audience energized and ready to achieve their goals.

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It's not often that you come across a speaker who is able to motivate his audience just through his infectious enthusiasm for life. I left feeling inspired by his incredible achievement and how well it helps with some of the more mundane challenges we face on a day to day basis!

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Email alastair.humphreys@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Alastair's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.

What is Alastair Humphreys's speaking style like?

Alastair Humphreys structures his talks around first-person expedition narratives, drawing on experiences such as cycling around the world and rowing the Atlantic to illustrate practical steps toward goal achievement, tailoring the content to the specific needs of corporate clients.

What topics does Alastair Humphreys specialise in?

Alastair Humphreys speaks on self-belief, creative thinking, motivation, and personal and team development, drawing on experiences including cycling around the world, rowing the Atlantic, and his concept of microadventures. He has published nine books and is recognised for creating the microadventures movement, which brought short-form adventure to a mainstream audience.

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