Ann Daniels

A record-breaking polar explorer and a renowned international speaker

Adventurer / Explorer

Her achievements have been recognised by many bodies including the Guinness book of records, The Pride of Britain Awards, The Foreign Office and the Women of the Year Awards. She has appeared on t.v. and radio and spoken to thousands of audiences around the world.

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What Ann Daniels's clients say

Here is some of the feedback from audiences and clients who have worked with Ann.

"Ann was the best speaker we’ve had in the ten year’s I’ve been booking speakers. She was motivational and relevant to the current challenges we face in the workplace today. She inspired us all to strive to achieve so much more, individually and together as a team."

Disney

"Ann’s presentation on leadership was fantastic. Our office is still talking about how to deal with their own ‘Polar Bears’ three weeks after the presentation."

The Home Office

"Thought yesterday was brilliant – you could tell everyone was captivated – you could hear a pin drop. I thought Ann was an inspiration to us all. Her messages on leadership will help us become better leaders in the future."

Business Network International

"You were a magnificent speaker and a wonderful example of what can be achieved with precise planning, determination and a will to succeed."

Vodafone

"I wanted to congratulate you on your excellent talk at the awards ceremony and luncheon. Not only was the content fascinating but your delivery captivated everyone in the audience and enhanced the overall atmosphere of the event. I could have listened to you for hours."

M&G Investments

"A brave and stoic explorer"

Kirsty Young,

Desert Island Discs

"Her energy, belief and determination is inspiring. She is living proof that humans really can reach new peaks."

The Times

"A wonderful example of determination and true British grit."

Prince Charles,

HRH The Prince of Wales

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Ann Daniels's 2024 biography

About Ann Daniels

Polar Explorer Ann Daniels is a world record holder and one of Britain’s leading explorers. Starting out as a mother of young triplets and without any outdoor experience, pure hard work and belief led her to being selected from over 200 more experienced women to take part in her first North Pole expedition. From these humble beginnings, she went on to conquer the South Pole and in 2002, along with her team mate Caroline Hamilton became the first and only women in history to ski to the North and South Poles as part of all women teams. Experiencing temperatures as low as -50C and dealing with various encounters with Polar bears, she has sledge-hauled over 2000 miles, in the most inhospitable environments in the world, completing over 10 polar expeditions and surviving over 400 days on the ice. She understands the importance of good planning, hard work and a positive attitude in the most difficult circumstances. As a Polar guide and ice leader of the high profile scientific Catlin Arctic surveys she is living proof that good leadership, teamwork and believing in yourself does make a difference.

She has worked with NASA, The European Space Agency and many scientific institutions globally, tracking and measuring ice and collecting data at the extreme ends of the planet, to help understand the environmental impact humans are having on the world.

Her next expedition “The last Ice Sentinels” is planned for early 2023. Ann will once again lead an expedition on the Arctic Ocean. The aim will be work with high profile scientific institutions to find and document the last of the multi year ice on the Arctic Ocean, before it disappears forever.

Ann tailors every presentation to ensure she hits the key messages needed for each event. She takes time to ensure the skills and lessons she has learnt to achieve in the most extreme environments in the world are transferrable and match those of her audience. She has been speaking for over 20 years and has a natural manner and cares deeply about the needs of each and every audience.