Andy Torbet is a professional public speaker specialising in talks on the subjects of risk, resilience and fear. His keynote talks are designed for corporate organisations, leadership teams and businesses operating in high-pressure, uncertain or safety-critical environments.

Drawing on real-world experience from extreme and unpredictable situations, Andy delivers clear, practical insights into how individuals and organisations assess risk, respond to pressure and maintain performance when conditions are far from ideal. His talks focus on real life decision-making, accountability and preparation not theory, but applied thinking that translates directly into the workplace.

Andy works with UK and international organisations looking for a keynote speaker who can address complex challenges in a grounded, credible way. His speaking engagements are particularly relevant for businesses where risk management, resilience and human performance are critical to success.

Whether addressing senior leadership, operational teams or large conference audiences, Andy’s public speaking offers measurable value for organisations seeking clarity, focus and confidence in demanding environments.

Keynote Speaking Themes

Speaker on Risk

Explore how organisations identify, assess and manage risk in real-world conditions.

Speaker on Risk

Speaker on Resilience

Understand how teams build resilience, adapt to change and sustain performance under pressure.

Speaker on Resilience

Speaker on Fear

Learn how fear affects decision-making – and how to manage it constructively.

Speaker on Fear

If you would like to book Andy for a talk at your next event, please get in touch with his agent – Miranda Chadwick or Daisy Janes at Mirador Group on  miranda@miradorgroup.co.uk or daisy@miradorgroup.co.uk

Contact Andy

Examples of Entertaining Talks:

Andy regularly gives talks about his latest or past adventure projects at shows, festivals and events as well as appearing as a panelist and host.

  • Operation Iceberg: Behind the Lens of the BBC’s Award winning science expedition series
  • The One Show – Extreme: Adventures, mishaps and danger on the most extreme shoots from BBC1’s The One Show.
  • Underwater Adventure: Global expeditions, adventures and discoveries from the submerged world

Examples of Corporate Talks:

Drawing on his experiences as a soldier and bomb disposal officer on operations and as a diver, climber and adventurer Andy’s corporate and motivational presentations cover a variety of topics and can be honed to specific needs. Some examples of which are:

  • Risk – Accurately assessing the real, not perceived, dangers then managing, mitigating and accepting the risk and how some simple steps can allow you to achieve goals other shy away from.
  • Fear – An Analysis of Fear, Stress and Anxiety. The forms it takes, how to use it to your advantage and control it rather than let it control you.
  • Overcoming Obstacles -Choosing the right mentality and techniques to achieve seemingly impossible tasks.

Examples of School Talks

The content and style of his talks are always tailored for the age of the audience.

  • Dealing with Danger and Fear – Aimed at 12 – 18 year olds this talk deals with the practical ways Andy deals with risk in his professional life and the anxieties that come with it.
  • How to be an Explorer – Anyone can be an explorer. There are places to explore on our doorsteps. This talk reveals what’s out there and where to begin.
  • The Science of The Extreme – From deep diving to wingsuiting and from under-ice freediving to falling whilst climbing surviving extreme sports is all about the science behind them

Testimonials

“This was the second time we’ve had the pleasure of Andy’s company, and again it was a real pleasure to have such an entertaining and down-to-earth guest speaker.”

Coastwise

“…our very own man of extremes… Andy ‘Action Man’ Torbet”  

The One Show, BBC1

“His talk was very different, compelling, nerve wracking, but also human and really funny.  He had everyone on the edge of their seats one moment and laughing the next.  The feedback from absolutely everyone afterwards was terrific. “   

Society of Construction Law

“Andy was absolutely brilliant and really helped the conference. He was inspiring and so interesting, he captured everyone’s attention and had some really strong motivational statements. He got us all thinking which is exactly what we wanted.”   

Head of Sales, VAX 

“We’ve invited Andy back three times over the years as his talks are full of the most insane and extreme adventurers as well as genuinely laugh out loud moments. A real entertainer”

RSGS

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