Andy Torbet is a well-known TV presenter, filmmaker, explorer, and adventurer. He holds many technical qualifications and licenses in a variety of fields including skydiving, mountaineering, diving, and kayaking to name a few. Andy is a man at his peak, alongside his role as a presenter, he is also a consultant, and safety supervisor and has presented 20 shows on BBC1, BBC2, CBBC, Discovery US and the History Channel. Having operated in a variety of challenging, complex, and highly technical situations, Andy can eloquently speak on risk, fear, overcoming obstacles, motivation, and performing under pressure and he shares fascinating anecdotes about his adventures.
Before joining the Army, Andy gained a BSc Hons in Zoology, he then spent 10 years in the British Forces as a Paratrooper, Diver, and Bomb Disposal Officer. During that period, he served with Airborne Brigade, Army’s Underwater Bomb Disposal Team, and the Maritime Counter Terrorist Group. Andy was involved in operations in Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo, Northern Ireland, and The Falklands. Shortly after leaving the forces, he spent the next four years working in the security, intelligence and surveillance sector in the UK, Europe, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and West Africa. From an early age, Andy began diving and has continued to do so in a professional capacity for operations in the force, commercial vessels, over sunken cities, in caves, deep wrecks and across unexplored reefs.
Possessing a voracious appetite for adventure and exploration, Andy is also an avid skydiver and Wingsuiter. For BBC’s Cloud Lab, he jumped solo from 28,000ft over the Arizona desert strapped with scientific apparatus over his chest in a race with a Peregrine Falcon; the fastest animal in the world. He has also competed in professional speed skydiving competitions where contestants can reach 600kmph. Furthermore, Andy is a highly qualified mountaineering and climbing instructor who has done rock climbing around the world and ice climbing from Scotland to Greenland, in addition to climbing icebergs in the Arctic Ocean. Moreover, he is a trained sea-kayak guide and has led solo and team expeditions.
After leaving the military, Andy earned a Diploma in Nautical Archaeology and has recently obtained a Master’s in Archaeology. He is also a member of MENSA and a Fellow of The Royal Geographical Society. Andy developed his love for the outdoors from his childhood, having been raised in the Scottish outdoors his back garden comprised of forests and lochs. He now resides in The Forest of Dean and enjoys the outdoors as a means of relaxation. Andy leads a truly fascinating lifestyle, constantly immersing himself in new experiences and pushing his mind and body to their limit. As a speaker, he shares many extraordinary anecdotes about his adventures, in addition to talking about how he manages stress and anxiety to perform at his peak.
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Extreme Adventures: A white-knuckle journey through Britain's most challenging terrain
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Andy Torbet's official speaking topics include:
Examples of Entertaining Talks:
- Operation Iceberg: Behind the Lens
- XGB: Extreme Adventures in the UK
- The One Show – Extreme: Adventures, mishaps and danger on the most extreme shoots from BBC1’s The One Show.
- Underwater Adventure: Global expeditions, adventures and discoveries from the submerged world
- Beyond Bionic:Tales from the popular wildlife, science, technology and extreme adventure show on CBBC
Examples of Corporate Talks:
Drawing on his experiences as a soldier and bomb disposal officer on operations and as a diver, climber and adventurer Andy’s corporate and motivational presentations cover a variety of topics and can be honed to specific needs. Some examples of which are:
- Risk – Accurately assessing the real, not perceived, dangers then managing, mitigating and accepting the risk
- Fear – An Analysis of Fear, Stress and Anxiety. The forms it takes and how to use it and deal with it and the situations that cause it.
- Overcoming Obstacles -Choosing the right mentality and techniques to overcome the most seemingly impossible tasks.
- Motivation – Setting goals, self-discipline, taking responsiblility and the affect of a positive, excuse-free attitude.
Examples of Talk for Schools, Universities and Youth Groups
Andy has given talks to groups as young as 4. The content and time of his talks are always tailored for the age of the audience.
- Schools Talks
- Beyond Bionic – Tales from the popular wildlife, science, technology and extreme adventure series on CBBC
- Dealing with Danger and Fear – Aimed at 12 – 18 year olds this talk deals with the practical ways Andy deals with risk in his professional life and the anxieties that come with it.
- Underwater Adventures – Andy touches on physics, biology, physiology and archaeology as it recounts some of his underwater exploration and adventure projects.
- How to be an Explorer – Anyone can be an explorer. There are places to explore on our doorsteps. This talk reveals what’s out there and where to begin.
- The Seven Lessons I Learned – Attitude is everything. Andy reveals the things that have allowed to succeed and the mistakes he’s made through his colourful life.
University/Academic Talks
- The Science of The Extreme – From deep diving to wingsuiting and from under-ice freediving to falling whilst climbing surviving extreme sports is all about the science behind them
- Exploration and Science – Andy discusses the science behind his biggest projects. From Cave diving exploration to breaking 250mph in freewill with rockets strapped to his legs.
- Extreme Archaeology – Andy’s skills in extreme diving have allowed him to discover lost shipwrecks, map forgotten mine systems and investigate mystery structures.
BSc (Hon) in Zoology
Masters (MA) in Archaeology
Diving - Ninja.
Freediving Instructor
Mountain Guide and Climbing Instructor
Survival Instructor
Level 4 Sea Kayak Guide
River Canoe Guide
Team GB Speed Skydiver, Wingsuit Pilot, Skydiver
Paramotor Pilot
Caver, including ropes access and rescue missions
1st Kup, Black Stripe in Taekwondo with medal and British and English competitions
Qualified Stunt Driver
Qualified Horse Stunt Rider
Search and Rescue Team leader for Mountain, Cliff, Cave and River/Flood Rescue
Various Medic qualis including Mountain Rescue Medic and Diver Medic Technician which all means he can inject prescription drugs.
