Jason De Carteret

Widely regarded as one of the world’s finest adventurers, Jason De Carteret is a thrilling motivational speaker. The passion and expression with which Jason speaks of his various expeditions, make him both an enlightening and educational individual. His achievements are truly awe inspiring, setting up the foundation of Jason’s actionable strategies for professional development. Woven throughout his speeches are techniques for mental resilience, opening his audiences’ eyes to the power of human endurance. Jason is also an advisory board member of the DMA, and is a qualified commercial helicopter pilot, a testament to his versatility and determination for personal growth.

Jason has taken part in expeditions to Zimbabwe, on behalf of the World Wildlife Fund. The experience opened his eyes to the dangers faced by our wildlife, and the beautiful scenery in South Africa. Presenting as a motivational speaker and fundraiser around Europe, Jason takes what he has experienced and translates it for his audience, inviting them the relive what he saw with him. Jason’s after dinner speeches keep audiences on the edge of their seats, while his inspiring story of human endurance motivates guests to expand their own potential.

He has led more than ten three-month-long expeditions across Africa, Alaska, and South America, as well as present three Discovery Channel documentary films. Most notably, he set the fastest time to travel 1,000km across the South Pole, completing the adventure in a staggering 40 hours. In doing so, Jason broke his own record of 69 hours. As a polar explorer, he has broken several skiing world records, including as part of the Ice Challenge Expedition. Jason’s speeches take audiences on a journey to the Poles, supplying an experience unlike any other.

Born to a modest family on the British island of Guernsey, Jason made his first attempt at a round the world expedition when, despite competition from 500,000 other would be explorers world-wide, his successful application saw him travel to the Bahamas for three months to begin training for his first real adventure. This sheer determination makes Jason one of the most influential motivational speakers, as his story touches the hearts of all those in attendance of his speeches. With topics including setting and achieving your goals, Jason uses his achievements to prove that anything is possible, with perseverance.