Robert Swan is a world class Speaker and Polar Explorer.
He was the first person in history to walk to both the North and South Poles, earning him the high distinction of OBE, Officer of the Order of the British Empire and the Polar Medal by Her Majesty the Queen.
Through his accomplishments Robert has become one of the world’s greatest and sought after speakers.
There are very few people on the planet that have the power to inspire and captivate audiences in the way that Robert can. As the first person in history to walk to both the North and South Poles, Robert has earned his place alongside the greatest explorers in history.
Having demonstrated transformational leadership and true resiliency in some of the planet’s most hostile environments, Robert applies the lessons he has learned to instil impactful leadership, sustainable management practices and effective communication.
Recognized as one of the top motivational speakers on the planet, Robert Swan has given thousands of presentations to audiences across the globe. Each year, Robert presents to a diverse array of audiences in the corporate, non-profit and educational sectors, including organizations such as Boy Scouts of America, Beyond Petroleum (BP), Coca-Cola, KPMG, NASA, Shell, TED Global, Unilever, and many more. Robert uses his vast experience, knowledge, and expertise to motivate organizations to integrate sustainable practices into their business models.
In 2014 Robert was invited to speak at the TEDGlobal conference in 2014, also held in Rio de Janeiro. Robert has been featured as a keynote motivational speaker at the United Nations World Summit for Sustainable Development, the World Economic Forum, and the Corporate Eco Forum.
Motivational Speaker Robert Swan
About Robert Swan
Robert Swan, OBE, BA, FRGS
Raised in Yorkshire, England, Robert has earned his place alongside the greatest explorers in history by being the first person to walk to both the North and South Poles. After seeing first hand the effects of Climate Change during his polar journeys, Robert has dedicated himself to protecting Antarctica and our planet at large. Positive participation and a committed team have enabled Robert to educate and stimulate people across the globe.
It is through his expeditions and lectures that Swan works to inform, engage and inspire the next generation of leaders to take responsibility, be sustainable, and know that now is the time for action in policy development, sustainable business generation and future technologies.
Robert Swan’s lifetime of achievements is a true testament to his personal leadership commitment to creating a more sustainable planet, while inspiring and building true future leaders from across the globe. His contribution to education and the environment have been recognized through his appointment as UN Goodwill Ambassador for Youth, and in 1994 he became Special Envoy to the Director General of UNESCO. In recognition of his life’s work, Her Majesty the Queen awarded him the high distinction of OBE, Officer of the Order of the British Empire and the Polar Medal.
With his presence and integrity, accomplishments and reflections, Robert has an extraordinary ability to inspire and motivate audiences worldwide. Having experienced leadership and team cooperation in some of the world’s most hostile environments, Robert applies the leadership lessons he has learned to inspire bold management practices and effective communication styles. Robert’s talks are thrilling, uplifting and stimulating – all while fostering courage, vision and teamwork. His core themes are inspiration, leadership and future thinking for business, society and the environment.
30 years ago, French ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau gave Robert Swan a 50-year mission to save Antarctica from the realities of climate change. The 2041 Foundation was founded and through perseverance and dedication, Robert has helped inspire the next generation of leaders to take responsibility for their life paths.
As the founder of the 2041 Foundation, Robert has dedicated his life to the preservation of Antarctica and the planet through promoting renewable energy and sustainability to combat the effects of climate change.
Engage Robert Swan as your motivational speaker to hear the riveting story of how he overcame extraordinary challenges in some of the world's most hostile environments. His personal story of unbelievable spirit will take you on a journey filled with courage and humility; he will inspire you to instil these values in your own life. Robert is a subject matter expert on the following topics; Motivation, Sustainability, Teamwork, Leadership, Dealing with isolation, Vision, Team diversity and Delivery of your goals.
