George Bullard

A world record-breaking explorer and athlete with over 14 expeditions to his name, George Bullard is known by fellow explorers and followers as a pioneer in the world of adventure. So great were George's remarkable early feats that the world's greatest living explorer,Sir Ranulph Fiennes, described his achievements as "genuinely groundbreaking" - and that was when George was just 19 years old. By that time he had alreadyswum the English channel, at just 14 years old, before he completed theworld's longest unsupported polar journey in history before turning twenty. Fast forward a decade and George's achievements have continued to amaze.

Having changed his life forever following his debut 113-day polar journey, George has led expeditions, travelled, trekked, sailed and swum his way through some of the most extreme conditions on earth. In recent times, much of George's extraordinary experiences have focussed in on his passion for sailing. Alongside Alex Hibbert, he made a1374 mile return crossing of the Greenland Icecapsbefore embarking on the TransAtlantic race and taking on research expeditions in Antarctica. George spoke at a2018 TEDx talkat the University of Kent entitledDiscover the Truth About Yourself Through Adversity.

Highlighting the importance of getting to know yourself and growing by challenging yourself, he referenced the 14 years of exploration he had undertaken. Discussing his personal journey and his travels that have included over 2000 miles unsupported in polar regions, as well asleading more than 350 people through expeditions, George has proven himself an awe-inspiring speaker offering a deeply engaging presentation.