Keynote Speaker on Leadership, Resilience, and Human Performance
Preet is a former British Army officer, polar explorer, and four time Guinness World Record holder whose extraordinary experiences in some of the world’s harshest environments reveal what it takes to lead through uncertainty, make decisions under pressure, and unlock extraordinary performance. Her keynotes combine compelling storytelling with practical insights that leave audiences inspired, challenged, and ready to take action.
“Preet’s been a huge inspiration… I really hope it inspires you all to believe in yourself, to push your boundaries and to work on your own resilience.”
— Catherine, Princess of Wales
Awards
‘Inspirational’ and ‘Woman of the Year’ Awards, Women in Defence Awards
‘Explorer of the Year’ Award, Scientific Exploration Society
Geographical Award, Royal Geographical Society.
Most people will never face the conditions of Antarctica. But every organisation faces uncertainty.
Preet has completed three solo expeditions across Antarctica, enduring extreme isolation, brutal conditions, and constant decision making where mistakes carry real consequences.
These experience provide a powerful lens for understanding leadership, resilience, teamwork and performance under pressure.
Organisations Preet has inspired:
Keynote Topics
Power of Failure
Why failure is the foundation of success.
Beyond the Comfort Zone
Where resilience is built and potential is realised.
The Growth Mindset
Audiences leave with practical strategies to:
Turn setbacks into opportunities for growth
Lead confidently through uncertainty
Build resilience when the pressure is on
Make better decisions in challenging environments
Develop a mindset that embraces change
Redefining What’s Possible
As a former British Army officer, Preet has always been drawn to environments that test the limits of human potential. That curiosity led her to Antarctica, where she became the first woman of colour to complete a solo expedition and went on to complete three solo expeditions, earning four Guinness World Records.
But the expeditions were never just about reaching the South Pole. They were about proving that the boundaries we accept are often the ones we place on ourselves and showing others what becomes possible when we choose to step beyond them.
