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Polar explorer & climate scientist

Felicity Aston

Transform polar exploration into leadership insights with Felicity Aston, speaker, polar explorer and climate scientist. Felicity works with organisations to inspire resilience and environmental leadership, delivering impactful presentations backed by her MBE, Queen's Polar Medal, and Antarctic research expertise.

Trusted by British Antarctic Survey, National Oceanography Centre, University of Southampton

Felicity Aston

Speaker Biography

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  • First British woman to cross Greenland
  • Advocate for women in science and polar exploration
  • Awarded Queen's Polar Medal and MBE
Felicity Aston began her polar career in 2000 as a Meteorologist with the British Antarctic Survey, where she spent over two years at Rothera Research Station in Antarctica. She has since led several notable expeditions, including the first British Women's Crossing of Greenland and ski expeditions to the North and South Poles. Felicity has found creative ways to share her experiences, pioneering initiatives such as 'Tweet to the Pole' and transforming her expeditions into art exhibitions and books. She has also co-presented BBC documentaries on atmospheric science and the Klondike Goldrush, making valuable contributions to climate change films. As an advocate for polar exploration and women in science, Felicity actively supports various charities and holds memberships in prestigious societies. Her achievements include being awarded the Queen's Polar Medal and an MBE for her services to polar exploration. Currently, Felicity is based between Iceland and the UK, where she researches Arctic sea ice microplastic pollution at the National Oceanography Centre and the University of Southampton.

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Why We Recommend Booking Felicity

Felicity brings a unique blend of adventure, scientific insight, and pioneering leadership to her speaking engagements, inspiring audiences with her firsthand experiences from the most remote corners of the Earth. Her compelling storytelling not only captivates but also educates on crucial topics like climate change, teamwork in extreme conditions, and breaking barriers in male-dominated fields. Booking Felicity will enrich your team or business event with invaluable perspectives on resilience, innovation, and the importance of pursuing ambitious goals.

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Trusted by British Antarctic Survey, National Oceanography Centre, University of Southampton

Testimonials

On Monday, in homage to Sunday’s ‘Mental Health Awareness Day’, we ran a great session where we got the team to talk about tactics they use to support their mental health, or quotes/lessons which resonate with them personally. Off the back of this discussion, it was mentioned how powerful Felicity Aston’s talk was and became apparent how widely utilised the advice she shared is amongst the team. It was quite special.

LRS

["Just keep getting out of the tent! was a profound take out for me.","...truly, remarkable..."]

HM King Charles III

Kingfisher Plc

["Felicity's [Aston] talk was awe-inspiring and packed with transferable, invaluable learnings.","Resilient, brave, daring, foolhardy, admirable and hugely likeable."]

Joanna Lumley

Kingfisher Plc

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What topics does Felicity Aston specialise in?
Felicity Aston specialises in discussing polar exploration, climate science, women's advocacy and more.
What is Felicity Aston's speaking style like?
Felicity delivers inspiring, practical talks that resonate deeply, blending personal stories with actionable advice. Her style is engaging, relatable, and memorable, leaving audiences motivated and empowered to embrace resilience.
Does Felicity Aston offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Felicity Aston offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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