Mark Agnew Biography

As Mark Agnew lay in his tent, deep in the Arctic, he was woken by a deep, guttural growl. A polar bear was trying to get in. The chaos and hilarity that followed is the basis for his Find Your Polar Bear framework. Agnew builds resilient teams that view change and growth as an exciting challenge, not just an obstacle to overcome.

Agnew is best known for kayaking the Arctic’s Northwest Passage. The 103-day adventure earned him and his teammates two world-first records, and he was named European Adventurer of the Year. The adventure was packed with polar bears, icebergs, and near-death experiences. This talk will blow your audiences away.

"Find Your Polar Bear" is perfect if you are looking for a speaker who can:

  • Give your audience a talk they will never forget, featuring polar bears, icebergs, and incredible misadventures.

  • Talk about reframing adversity as an exciting challenge: “The joy of striving is better than arriving.”

  • Discuss the joy of sharing challenges with colleagues and partners: “Camaraderie is formed when tough times are shared.”

  • Prepare teams for the rigors of change and growth: “Tough things are tough. That’s not the problem — that’s the point.”

  • Bring credibility to the stage — Agnew is a 2× world-record-setting adventurer, European Adventurer of the Year, bestselling author, and professional speaker, as seen on BBC, ITV, Sky News, The Times, and many more.

Agnew has spoken at Google, Heineken, John Lewis, BNP Paribas, and major pharmaceutical companies. He has delivered keynotes across Asia, the USA, and Europe.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/08/2026.

Mark Agnew Speaking Topics

  • Find Your Polar Bear

    Build resilient teams that view change and growth as an exciting challenge, not just an obstacle to overcome.

    A polar bear tried to get into Mark Agnew’s tent. Suddenly, his adventure was no longer about world records or world firsts — it was about thriving through adversity. He learned to love the challenge and not become overwhelmed by the threat.

    You will learn:

    • Resilience through change
    • The power of camaraderie
    • How to reframe obstacles as exciting challenges

    Your audience will be blown away by these epic stories.

Mark Agnew Videos

Mark Agnew | Find Your Polar Bear Keynote Teaser

Mark Agnew | Find Your Polar Bear Keynote Teaser

The teaser video for Mark Agnew's signature motivational keynote talk.

Mark Agnew | Thrive In Adversity/Uncertainty

Mark Agnew | Thrive In Adversity/Uncertainty

Mark Agnew is a world renowned keynote speaker for corporates and conferences focusing on resilience and thriving in adversity and uncertainty. The...

Mark Agnew - Learn to love the pursuit and the goal will look after itself

Mark Agnew - Learn to love the pursuit and the goal will look after itself

Mark Agnew delivers motivational talks across the globe. This is one of the key messages: Make the pursuit greater than the goal and the goal will...

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Mark Agnew is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Find Your Polar Bear. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mark Agnew for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Mark Agnew generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Darren Edwards, Cathy O'Dowd, Jim Davidson, Aldo Kane and Spencer West. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mark Agnew for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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