Ann Daniels
A Guinness world record-holding polar explorer, accomplished guide and renowned international speaker. Ann Daniels is the first woman in history, along with expedition teammate Caroline Hamilton, to reach the North and South Poles as part of all women teams.
"It's easy to view any situation in a negative light. But I truly believe that if you become passionate about what you do, and believe in yourself and those around you, then you can find success in ways you would never have otherwise believed possible." Described by the Times as "living proof that humans really can reach new peaks", Ann's initial experience of the polar world was as a key member of a relay expedition to the North Pole in 1997. As a mother of triplets with zero knowledge about the outdoors, Ann was selected from hundreds of applicants to join the first team of this unique relay after spending nine months teaching herself everything from navigating with a compass in whiteout conditions to cooking on a stove the size of a grapefruit. On this first expedition, Ann was tasked with crossing the toughest sections of Arctic ice in the coldest weather that any of the five relay groups experienced. Ann is Britain's first female polar guide, and has led groups of men and women on last degree expeditions to the North Pole. She believes that people can achieve what they set out to do if they start with the right attitude and keep a positive focus even in the most dire circumstances.Ann supports a number of charities including the World Wildlife Fund, Cancer Research UK, and the Cornwall Rescue Group. A proud representative of the Special Olympics, Ann has also been a baton holder for the Commonwealth Games. She is a recipient of the prestigious Pride of Britain Award.
What she presents:
Ann speaks at conferences and events on the subjects of leadership, teamwork and the environment.