Rebecca Lear Hosking has spent more than thirty years in intimate contact with the wild, first as a BBC wildlife filmmaker for Sir David Attenborough, then as a pioneering regenerative farmer and environmental campaigner. One of the first women to film on Attenborough's landmark series, she has worked in some of the harshest and most beautiful environments on Earth, from Pacific islands to desert landscapes, witnessing first-hand how the living world shapes human attention, emotions and resilience.
A proven changemaker, in 2007, Rebecca led the campaign that made her hometown of Modbury the first plastic-bag-free town in Europe, sparking a movement that spread across the UK and beyond and earning her an MBE for services to the environment. Her acclaimed BBC documentary A Farm for the Future was the first mainstream film to expose farming's dependence on fossil fuels and to champion regenerative agriculture, inspiring a new generation of farmers and land managers. She went on to put those principles into practice herself, stewarding land as a regenerative farmer and demonstrating how working with nature can restore both ecosystems and communities.
Alongside this fieldwork, Rebecca has undertaken postgraduate study in neuroscience and neuropsychology, gathering the scientific evidence behind what she had observed in the field: time in the natural world is not a lifestyle luxury but a biological necessity. Drawing on environmental neuropsychology, she shows how natural environments, including small urban green spaces and even views from an office window, directly influence the brain's ability to regulate stress, sustain attention, shape behaviour and support peak performance.
Today, Rebecca brings this blend of science, storytelling and lived experience into organisations around the world. She helps leaders and teams understand how contact with the natural world can support mental resilience, protect mental health and wellbeing, unlock creativity and problem-solving, and underpin sustainable high performance in high-pressure, constantly changing workplaces. Her sessions translate complex research into practical, realistic tools: how two minutes of birdsong, live or recorded, can sharpen focus; how short "micro-immersions" in nearby green spaces support recovery from stress; how natural light affects mood and communication; and how experiences of awe in nature can increase motivation, hope and a sense of purpose.
Rebecca is a warm, compelling and deeply human storyteller. She combines striking images from her years behind the camera with clear science and grounded, real-world examples. Whether speaking in person or virtually, she equips audiences with simple habits they can apply immediately, at their desks, on breaks, on the commute and at home, rather than ideas that only work on retreat.
She has delivered keynotes and workshops for organisations including SUSE, Meltwater, Lightsource bp, Ipsen, Fusion Risk Management, the NHS, the House of Commons, The Guardian, WWF, the Soil Association and the RSPB. Her sessions are in demand for corporate mental health and wellbeing programmes, mental resilience and peak performance initiatives, sustainable leadership development, creativity and innovation events, and major environmental occasions such as Earth Day and Biodiversity Day.
Whether she is speaking on resilience, performance, mental health, creativity or sustainability, Rebecca leaves audiences uplifted, positively challenged and ready to act. Her core message is simple and timely: when we reconnect with the living world, we do not just protect it, we restore and strengthen ourselves too.
Rebecca Lear Hosking's official speaker topics include:
Wild Performance: Nature, Focus and Sustainable High Performance
- In high-performing teams, the challenge is no longer how to push harder; it is how to sustain clear thinking, good judgment, and creative energy under constant pressure. When people are working towards big goals, the real advantage comes from knowing how to reset and refocus so their best thinking shows up at the moments that matter most.
- In this keynote, Rebecca draws on more than 30 years in wild environments, alongside postgraduate study in neuroscience and human behaviour, to show how contact with the natural world can be used as a practical performance tool. Even short, intentional "nature resets" can help people restore attention, reduce cognitive overload and support more consistent, high-quality work.
- Through stories from filming for Sir David Attenborough and from regenerative land management, she shows how individuals and teams can use simple, accessible habits, from brief time outdoors to working more intentionally with light, air and movement, to think more clearly, make better decisions and stay effective under pressure. Audiences leave with realistic tools they can put into the working flow: small, repeatable practices that fit around meetings and deadlines, rather than ideas that depend on being away from everyday work.
- Ideal for: Leadership teams, project-driven organisations, creative and strategic teams, and companies looking to support high performance while protecting clarity, energy and sustainable output.
Wild Day: How the Natural World Quietly Shapes Your Health
- Most people feel they do not have time to "get into nature". What almost nobody realises is that the living world is already shaping how they feel, think and function, from the moment they wake to the way they sleep. In this keynote, Rebecca guides audiences through a single day, revealing how light, air, plants, soil and the wider living world continuously influence the body and brain.
- From subtle shifts in mood, appetite and energy to changes in attention, decision-making and sleep, she brings to life the hidden relationship between human biology and the environments we move through. Drawing on decades of field experience alongside emerging scientific research, she explores how specific elements of the natural world can support health by lowering stress, supporting cardiovascular and physiological recovery, and positively influencing mood and mental health.
- She then translates this into simple, realistic ways people can work with these effects, small, intentional habits around light, movement and brief contact with nature that support stress recovery, sleep and energy in everyday life at home and at work.
- Ideal for: Organisations investing in employee health, wellbeing and sustainable performance; leadership teams; and individuals looking for practical ways to support their physical and mental health in realistic, everyday ways.
Wild Communication: Nature, Your Nervous System and How We Connect
- Most of us think communication is about getting the words right. In reality, it starts much earlier, in the nervous system. When we are wired, tired or stuck indoors under pressure, our bodies slip into defence, and everything from an email to a team meeting can feel more threatening than it really is. That is where misunderstandings, snappy replies and shutdowns begin.
- In this keynote, Rebecca explores how our connection to the natural world shapes the way we relate to each other. She shows how light, air, sound, movement and brief contact with nature can help regulate the nervous system, soften defensiveness and create the conditions for better listening, clearer expression and more generous assumptions about other people, the foundations of healthy communication and psychological safety.
- Drawing on personal experience, fieldwork and neuroscience, she guides audiences through simple ways to use nature as an ally in human connection, from resetting before a difficult conversation or important client presentation to designing meetings and team practices that leave people feeling more grounded and connected. The focus is on better conversations, better days together and healthier team dynamics, so people can handle challenge without snapping, shutting down or damaging trust.
- Ideal for: Leadership development, culture and inclusion teams, managers who handle difficult conversations, and organisations working to build psychologically safe, cohesive cultures.
Other topics Rebecca covers include:
- Earth Day – nature, climate, and the link between planetary and human wellbeing
- Biodiversity Day – why biodiversity matters for communities, organisations, and our own resilience
- Nature and sustainability-focused events – from regenerative agriculture to plastic-free campaigns and environmental storytelling
- Rebecca can also tailor talks to your organisation's needs and themes, within reason.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Rebecca's session was practical, inspiring, and engaging! Her ability to intersperse wit and science into her lived experience as a BBC wildlife filmmaker made the discussion lively and relevant to our times. She offered practical advice for how our employees can better connect with nature and the world around us. We look forward to welcoming her again!" – Divya, SUSE
"Rebecca was a beautiful reminder of how deeply our creativity is connected to the natural world. She showed us that tuning into nature helps us think more freely, solve problems better, and feel safer, all essential ingredients for meaningful work. Inspiring and thought-provoking, it left us motivated to keep pushing for change, inside and out." – Laura, Meltwater
"One of our highlights from Earth Month was a very special guest speaker, Rebecca Hosking. Her talk was eye-opening and deeply motivating, reminding us that caring for the land and caring for ourselves are inseparable. It sparked meaningful conversations across our teams about how we can build restoration into everything we do." – Lee, Lightsource bp
"Rebecca was a brilliant speaker. The photographs were amazing and masterfully woven into an engaging story about biodiversity that was beautifully tailored to our company. Feedback from viewers was overwhelmingly positive." – Mary, Ipsen
"We were thrilled to have Rebecca for our corporate Earth Day event. She was extremely professional and tailored her talk and calls to action to our team. What resonated most was her genuineness and passion for nature and actionable sustainability, living proof that one person can inspire a community." – Sarah, Fusion Risk Management Inc
"Honest, hopeful, and deeply human, the kind of session that changes how you see the world when you step back outside." – Melissa, New Era Cap
"Rebecca's session was one of the true highlights of our Earth Month. Eye-opening, moving, and deeply inspiring, a reminder of how closely our well-being is tied to the health of the land. People left reflecting on their own connection to nature and motivated to play a more active role in restoring and protecting it." – Lauren, The Mill
"Rebecca's talk was beautifully grounded and quietly powerful. She spoke with warmth and clarity that made us all stop and reflect on how we live and work. People left inspired to make small, meaningful changes, the kind that last." – Anna, ThirdWay Group
"We were delighted to welcome Rebecca Hosking as the keynote speaker at Culture Con this year. Her session on sustainability and engaging with the natural world was insightful and inspiring. Rebecca engaged our people through storytelling, expertise and empowerment. She gave them practical, achievable tips and the tools to make real changes that benefit both themselves and the natural environment." – Morgan, Coleg y Cymoedd
"Rebecca is a consummate storyteller with a unique combination of insight, experience and humanity. She inspires and enthrals her listeners, reminding us how powerful it is when knowledge and heart meet." – Patrick, Sustainable Food Trust
"Rebecca Hosking is an outstanding communicator. Her stories constantly engage and inspire, told with such charm and good humour that she connects instantly with her audience." – Kevin, RSPB Council
"Rebecca's presentation was nothing short of incredible, relevant, moving, and hopeful. She showed how we can empower ourselves by learning about the problems and the impact of our choices. We're already thinking about bringing her to Forest School to share more of her wisdom." – Wayne, Forest School, Walthamstow
"Rebecca's ability to inspire and provoke thought left an indelible mark on everyone in the room. Her passion and authenticity were palpable, a testament to the power of words to effect change." – Sadie, Tudor Hall School
"Rebecca spoke to our souls, leaving us not downhearted but hopeful, inspired and motivated to right action. There is no better champion for the natural world." – Lynne, Wildlife Trust
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