The Adversity Adventurer

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Why settle for Base Camp?

Inspirational keynote speaker on resilience, overcoming adversity and mental health

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Adventures in Adversity

Overcoming challenges to inspire others.

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Mind Over Mountains

Opening the conversation on mental health – one mountain at a time.

Overcoming challenges is what I do.

Alex Staniforth is a record-breaking adventurer, inspirational speaker, author, award-winning fundraiser and charity founder from Cheshire, who is no stranger to overcoming challenges.

At 28, Alex has already overcome more than many will in a lifetime. As a teenager he survived the two most significant disasters in Mount Everest history, in two consecutive years. However, his biggest mountains have been within: epilepsy, bullying, mental ill health and a lifelong stammer.

Alex never allowed this to become his identity – only his experience. Re-framing adversity as an opportunity for growth has given him a new mission: to help others achieve their own ‘Everest’.

Alex doesn’t just talk the talk; he walks the walk—or rather, climbs, cycles, and runs it. Alex is the fastest person to climb all 100 UK county tops and has raised £100,000 through his adventures, winning the Pride of Britain Granada Reports Fundraiser of the Year 2017 and a Points of Light award from the Prime Minister in 2023. He’s authored two books ‘Icefall’ and ‘Another Peak’, and founded a national charity, Mind Over Mountains, to restore mental well-being through nature.

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What’s your Everest?

Life is full of challenges, whether it’s navigating a turbulent work environment, uncertainty, mental health struggles, or simply trying to achieve your version of success.

You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt stuck at ‘Base Camp,’ unsure how to take that first step towards your goals.

Re-defining Resilience

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Alex is an inspirational keynote speaker helping business teams, leaders and students to achieve through adversity, embrace change and protect their mental health under pressure.

Sharing lessons from adventure and ultra-endurance, he brings a relatable perspective on success and resilience with tools that anyone can apply to their challenges at work and home.

With 10+ years speaking internationally for global companies like FedEx, Samsung, Bank of America and Heineken, his talks are not just inspirational; they’re transformational.

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What challenges are you facing?

Alex would love to help you take that first step.

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