Preet ChandiPolar Explorer and British Army Medical Officer

Captain Preet Chandi is a record-breaking polar explorer and British Army physiotherapist who made history as the ninth woman to ski solo to the South Pole. She notably became the first woman of colour to achieve a solo expedition on the Antarctic continent, completing a seven-hundred-mile journey from the coastline to the geographic South Pole in only forty days. This remarkable feat was achieved while carrying forty-eight days of supplies, testing the limits of human endurance in one of the most hostile environments on Earth. Her career is defined by a relentless drive to challenge physical and mental boundaries. Beyond her Antarctic success, she has completed the Marathon des Sables and organised extreme endurance events during operational tours in South Sudan. Her background as a physiotherapist and medical officer has seen her deployed on large-scale exercises in Nepal and Kenya, providing her with a unique perspective on human performance under pressure. She has also utilised her profile to raise funds for NHS charities through specialised endurance challenges. As a speaker, she shares a powerful message on the importance of self-belief and perseverance, regardless of one's background or level of experience. By focusing on her transition from a novice explorer to a world-record holder, she provides a compelling framework for overcoming adversity and redefining personal limitations. Audiences book her for her ability to translate high-stakes adventure into relatable strategies for resilience and goal attainment. On stage, Preet Chandi is best known for talks on Risk & Risk Management. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Adventure & Exploration and Health & Wellbeing, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Preet Chandi is regularly booked for Motivational Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Preet Chandi travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Preet Chandi would approach your audience.