Major Levison Wood

Levison Wood is a celebrated explorer, photographer and bestselling author, whose journalism has been enjoyed by audiences around the globe.

Originally hailing from Stoke-on-Trent, Lev studied History at Nottingham University, before attending Sandhurst and serving in the Parachute Regiment.

Renowned for his numerous Walking the... series, Lev has embarked on monumental journeys along the Nile, the Himalayas, the length of Central America and from Russia to Iran.

Each expedition was featured in highly acclaimed TV series on Channel 4, whilst his Discovery series Arabia with Levison Wood was shortlisted for Best Documentary Series at the 2020 Broadcast Awards.

Lev has also appeared in the Discovery India series Expedition Borderlands alongside his close friend, Ash Bhardwaj. The series was voted Best Factual programme at the India TV Awards.

A passionate advocate for conservation, Lev’s popular Walking with... docuseries, explored the plight of endangered species including the African Elephant, Orangutans, Desert Lions and Polar Bears, shedding light on their struggles amidst human interactions and climate change. Lev is also an ambassador for Tusk Trust.

Lev is the author of 11 books, including the Sunday Times bestsellers Walking the Nile and Walking the Americas, whilst his second book Walking the Himalayas was voted Adventure Travel Book of the Year.

He is also the author of the photography book Encounters and the illustrated children’s book Incredible Journeys.

In 2022, Lev was invited to be the curator and editor of the adventure anthology Endurance, which became one of Stanford's Top 5 bestselling books of 2023.

A sought-after public speaker, Lev's national theatre tours, including The Art of Exploration, have captivated audiences, with his book of the same name revealing how to adapt travel philosophy to daily life.

Lev has collaborated on a number of long-term ambassador roles with established and respected brands such as Belstaff, Leica, Oliver Sweeney and IWC Schaffhausen.

His impactful social media presence, boasting over 250k+ followers, amplifies high-profile content campaigns for brands such as Nokia, Range Rover and Clinique.

Levison’s speech topics include:

• Resilience & Risk – Lev’s stories of tackling the unknown inspire your customers to embrace risk and handle challenges head-on, perfect for clients facing complex landscapes.
• Human Connection – Tales from 4,250 miles of the Nile show the importance of trust and empathy, instilling the value of building lasting client relationships.
• Exploring New Paths – Encourage clients to embrace innovation and explore uncharted territories with Lev’s fascinating insights from his global adventures.
• Building Everyday Resilience – Help teams be brave and thrive under pressure with lessons in adaptability from Lev’s Walking the Nile expedition.
• The Power of Trust – Develop employees client connection skills through Lev’s experiences of establishing and maintaining trust in unfamiliar and high stakes environments.
• Leadership with Purpose – Motivate teams to flourish, with stimulating tales of courage, clarity, and purpose, ideal for growing your future leaders.

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