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Bertie Gregory

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Transform leadership decision-making under pressure with Bertie Gregory, National Geographic Explorer and BAFTA-winning filmmaker. Bertie equips teams with resilience strategies and adaptive problem-solving frameworks drawn from extreme expeditions. Host of multiple Disney+ series and named National Geographic's Explorer of the Year.

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Explorer and award-winning nature filmmaker
Host of multiple Disney+ and National Geographic series
Expedition leader in extreme environments worldwide

Bertie Gregory is a National Geographic Explorer, BAFTA-winning filmmaker, and television host who has led more than a dozen expeditions into extreme environments where leadership decisions carry real consequences. Best known for hosting and producing Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory, Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory, and Secrets of the Penguins for Disney+ and National Geographic, Bertie delivers cinematic storytelling that captivates audiences. Named National Geographic's Explorer of the Year, he translates high-stakes field experience into practical business insight. Bertie's keynotes draw on real-world moments from being trapped beneath Arctic ice to leading teams in search of the world's largest whale gathering. These experiences provide vivid case studies in problem-solving, adaptability, and decision-making under pressure. He shows leaders how to navigate complexity, manage risk, and uncover opportunity in unexpected places, bringing rare credibility to conversations about resilience and change. Audiences gain clear frameworks for embracing uncertainty and solving problems when traditional approaches fail. His presentations demonstrate how to build resilient teams ready to lead through disruption. Participants leave with actionable strategies for making confident decisions when stakes are high and outcomes uncertain. Book Bertie to equip your organisation with the mindset and tools needed to thrive in unpredictable conditions.

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Don’t Forget to Breathe: Leading Through Change and Uncertainty

In his captivating keynote, Bertie Gregory, National Geographic Explorer and Emmy-winning filmmaker, recounts a life-changing experience in the Arctic where he faced disorientation and time constraints beneath the ice. Instead of succumbing to panic, he found clarity by letting go of fear and focusing on what mattered. Gregory draws parallels to today’s dynamic business landscape, offering insights on decision-making under pressure and adapting to disruption. Attendees will learn to view uncertainty as an opportunity for growth and purposeful action.

Searching for the World’s Largest Whale Gathering: A Masterclass in Problem-Solving

In this captivating keynote, Bertie Gregory, a National Geographic Explorer and award-winning filmmaker, shares insights from his decade-long journey to document the world's largest fin whale gathering. Facing unpredictable conditions and incomplete data, Bertie emphasizes the importance of patience, persistence, and collaboration in overcoming challenges. His stunning footage and behind-the-scenes stories illustrate how these qualities parallel today’s business landscape. Attendees will learn practical strategies for navigating complex problems with resilience and the understanding that significant achievements require long-term commitment.

Why We All Need to Stop Trying to Save the World

In his insightful keynote, Bertie Gregory, National Geographic Explorer and award-winning filmmaker, emphasizes the importance of embracing complexity rather than seeking immediate fixes. Drawing from his experiences with fragile ecosystems and apex predators, he illustrates that meaningful progress comes from adapting to change and celebrating small victories. By rethinking assumptions and moving forward without perfect solutions, attendees will learn how to apply these lessons to the corporate world, fostering adaptability, collaboration, and sustained progress.

Why we recommend booking Bertie

Bertie Gregory, a National Geographic Explorer and BAFTA-winning filmmaker who has led dozens of expeditions into extreme environments, gives unusual credibility on decision-making under pressure. Clients consistently value his vivid case studies, from being trapped under Arctic ice to leading whale gatherings, for turning uncertainty into clear frameworks to build resilient teams and make tough choices, so he fits organisations facing rapid change.

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Testimonials

Bertie was bloody fantastic yesterday! Best nature/wildlife/outdoor talk I've heard for years.

A wonderful combination of real Natural History knowledge, great presentational and storytelling skills and super images!

What an inspiration to see someone so young grasping life by the scruff of the neck and living it.

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