Andrew Findley is a veteran of some of the world’s most extreme events including the Marathon Des Sables - a 6 day, 156 mile running race across the Sahara Desert, described as the toughest race on earth. Andrew uses lessons learned from his adventures to explore how we can all learn to become more resilient and learn to keep going when the going gets tough.
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13 customer reviews
Richard Myers
Andrew is a talented communicator who is able to encourage and inspire from a place of honesty and integrity. The power of the story never ceases to amaze me and the content Andrew shared enabled us to relate and push on !
Matt Aspray
Andrew has a real talent for speaking. He skillfully applies ultramarathon stories and insights to validate his resilience framework. His approach is not only motivating but also highly applicable to everyday life, both personally and as a business leader. More...
Annabel
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Andrew delivered an inspiring talk on resilience for our staff. The personal stories and practical advice were not only interesting but also left the team feeling empowered and ready to tackle challenges. Highly recommend for anyone looking to build a resilient mindset! More...
Neil Flint
I have listened to lots of motivational speakers, some quite famous over the years, mainly in the USA and I can honestly say Andrew's talks are up there with the best I have heard.
His speeches are transformational. He is a brilliant public speaker who I hold in the highest regard. I have personally used Andrew on multiple occasions and the feedback was simply staggering and I highly recommend him as a guest speaker for any event.
It is the way that Andrew links stories together with actions, many of these are so simple you're often left wondering why you have never emulated them before.
When you're faced with challenges that seem insurmountable his stories and messages will not just get you facing these challenges they will get you motivated to tackle them head on, what before seemed impossible now feels easily within your reach.
Andrew has overcome some of the most extreme physical challenges that require the greatest of mindsets to not just complete but to even consider taking those challenges on. He uses the set backs and experience gained from these challenges to motivate his audience and everyone he comes in contact with to make you believe. Andrew is truly the most humble individual you're ever likely to meet accentuated by his own personal achievements.
Andrew assisted and motivated one of the teams I was coaching to the greatest success the club had ever achieve in 40 years. Fourth place out of thousands of teams, nationally. It was not just this achievement that sets him apart, it was the life lessons learnt by the team that will serve us so well moving forward. I can truly say this was a game changer.
He also supported another team who build schools and an orphanage in South Africa and to this day the team still are motivated by Andrew and are often found quoting him.
Thanks for all of your support and motivation. Any one booking you as a speaker will be truly blessed.
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Susie Greenwood
I organise talks as a fund raiser for my local riding for the disabled group and Andrew was introduced to me by a friend who recommended him to me as a speaker.
Andrew was utterly charming and a brilliant, fluent speaker who had his audience captivated and we raised a lot of money for Rda.
I couldn’t recommend him high enough not only for his fluid talk but as a man who will motivate you to do anything in a positive and uplifting way.
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Simon Corner
The key message of developing resilience and taking responsibility for their future was hard hitting and engaging
Many pupils and staff expressed their appreciation afterwards and we would definitely invite him back.
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Simon Corner Pastoral Engagement Lead-North Liverpool Academy
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Phil Jack
“Canford pupils were captivated by Andrew’s presentation on Resilience. Littered with memorable anecdotes from his hair-raising adventures, he drew out important lessons that could be applied to the more down to earth, but no less challenging, needs to be resilient that they face every day. The length of the Q and A afterwards reflects how engaged they were.” More...
Matt Williams
Andrew spoke at our annual sales conference earlier this year and in no uncertain terms both captivated and inspired the entire room. The content, images, engagement and output was truly first class. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Andrew as a motivational speaker to any business. More...
Dr. David Young
Andrew combines humour & heart with a Northener's toughness to deliver his armour piercing messages with an effectiveness that is both devastating & delightful. He has great things to say - and a brilliant way of engaging men- with novel, thought-provoking analogies & modern parables. His open and amusing style enables him to broach deep issues with a light touch. Not to be missed! More...
Steven Risk
“Our Guest speaker, ultra adventurer Andrew Findley, was absolutely superb relating his experiences in extreme sport to business in terms of resilience, Andrew’s presentation was one of the very best presentations I have been fortunate to attend, incredibly thought provoking ….
.simply brilliant. “
“Thank you Andrew, you added something very different, very interesting, very thought provoking to Evolution 2024, I am not sure how we top a quite simply incredibly, inspirational guest speaker next year.
I would recommend your presentation to anyone looking to inspire their audience.
Andrew’s key themes around being a Team and being resilient resonated with the entire sales audience.”
Steve Risk, Managing Director, Gallagher Insurance South West
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Chris Lovegrove
Andrew Findley is an amazing man and transformational public speaker and I highly recommend him as a guest speaker for your event.
I have booked Andrew many times over the past few years and he never disappoints, rather he exceeds expectations every time I hear him speak. I am a firm believer that everyone needs to receive his wisdom, humour and life changing insights.
Andrew’s story and message epitomize resilience, perseverance, and the ability to find new focus even in the face of life’s greatest challenges.
Andrew has an extraordinary ability to connect with audiences, delivering a talk that is not only deeply inspiring but also practical and actionable. Drawing from his personal journey of overcoming and seeing successful outcomes from extreme physical and metal challenges, he provides powerful insights into how to navigate setbacks, stay committed to personal growth, and reignite one’s purpose.
Some signature message highlights include:
1. The importance of embracing adversity as a catalyst for growth.
2. Proven strategies for maintaining focus and mental strength under pressure.
3. How to turn life’s challenges into stepping stones for success.
Whether speaking to students, professionals, or community members, Andrew leaves every audience with a renewed sense of determination and a toolkit for perseverance. His talk is more than a speech—it’s a life-changing experience.
If you’re seeking a speaker who can inspire lasting change and empower people to rise above challenges, Andrew Findley is the ideal choice.
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James wilder
"A massive thanks for your Resilience talks. Feedback was really positive from students and I've had lots of subsequent conversations using your advice and guidance to help frame the chats.
It was a brilliant talk and everyone came away with renewed purpose".
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Martin Davison
"Andrew has had some incredible life experiences; this talk was excellent and had everyone engaged from start to finish.
You are taken on a journey that makes you explore your own resilience and dials in on your business and personal life- and show how closely the two are connected.
The takeaway message is of resilience, keeping going when life seems impossible!
All the team who attended had nothing but high praise.
The tools Andrew advised to help with resilience struck a chord with the team and are very practical that anyone can use.
I cannot recommend Andrew highly enough!"
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Motivational Speaker
Specialising in building and inspiring resilience in individuals and teams. Experienced in speaking to businesses, schools, sport clubs and men's groups.
