Will Millard

Expedition Leader, Writer and TV Presenter

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Will Millard's Biography

Will Millard is an expert at living and working with people who live in the remotest corners of the world. As part of his award-winning and critically-acclaimed BBC documentaries, he has immersed himself in the lives of the Bajau people, a semi-nomadic people who spend their entire lives at sea; made the first recording from the shoulder of the lamafa, the spearman at the head of an ancient indigenous whale hunt; and lived in the Papuan jungles with the Korowai people, recording their transitions from the forest and into the challenging world outside. Will’s story-telling speaks of the importance of truth; even if it is awkward or controversial; and of the patience needed to get the very best results from the people you are working with. He has contended with cerebral malaria whist soloing the border of Sierra Leone and Liberia for BBC Radio 4; has been lost in the New Guinean rainforest for a month, without food, whilst researching inter-tribal trade routes; has been wrongfully arrested and accused of gold smuggling; been held hostage at arrow point; negotiated interviews with illegal diamond miners; and has battled with his own PTSD. He knows the resilience and determination it takes to find a pathway forward in the most challenging of environments, and is an accomplished speaker with over a decade of experience speaking in businesses, schools, theatres, key notes, and team days. Will is also the author, writer, and ghost-writer of four adult non-fiction books and five children’s books, including The Old Man and the Sand Eel (Penguin: 2018), about his childhood in and around water, and The Way of the Hermit (Pan Macmillan: 2023) written with legendary Scottish hermit, Ken Smith. For his decade of expeditionary work, he has been awarded Fellowship of the Royal Geographical Society and The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. He is an ambassador for Keep Wales Tidy, The World Fish Migration Foundation and The Angling Trust; and is the very proud Patron of Mobile Education Partnerships, who supply resources and training for Teachers in war-torn Myanmar.

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Tim Peake: To the ends of Earth and beyond

Jungle grub eats ear wax! - My Year with the Tribe - BBC Two

the Old Man and the Sand Eel

In the Tree

In the Garden

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Will Millard Keynote Topics

Back from the Dead: Life Lessons When Lost in the Jungle

Will shares his extraordinary story of being lost for weeks in the New Guinean rainforest without food. He reveals the resilience, adaptability, and mindset required to survive when all odds are against you.

This keynote inspires audiences to reframe adversity as a source of growth. Attendees leave with powerful lessons on resilience, clarity under pressure, and finding strength in the most challenging of circumstances.

Sugar Coating a Turd: How to Find a Way Through When Facing Absolute Disaster

Our speaker explores how even the bleakest situations can be navigated with creativity, patience, and determination. Will draws from his own near-disasters to illustrate how to reframe problems and uncover unexpected solutions.

This session equips audiences with strategies to remain resourceful and positive when things fall apart. Participants walk away empowered to face setbacks with resilience and ingenuity.

I Will Survive: Managing Trauma & Understanding PTSD

Will opens up about his own journey with PTSD following years of extreme expeditions. He explains how trauma affects the mind and body and shares practical approaches for recovery and resilience.

This talk creates space for honest conversations around mental health. Audiences leave with greater understanding of trauma and strategies to support themselves and others in difficult times.

Living with the Tribe: Fitting In, in Strange & New Environments

Will recounts his immersive experiences living with remote communities, from whale hunters to jungle tribes. He reveals how listening, respect, and humility build bridges across cultures and environments.

This keynote provides leaders with insights into thriving in unfamiliar settings. Attendees gain tools to adapt quickly, build trust, and embrace diversity in both work and life.

Building Your Tribe: Team Building from Those Who Hunt to Survive

Our speaker demonstrates how survival depends on teamwork in the most remote corners of the world. Will highlights the importance of trust, shared purpose, and collaboration, drawing parallels with high-performing teams in business.

This session inspires organizations to strengthen teamwork and leadership. Audiences walk away with strategies for building resilient, connected, and goal-focused teams.

Breathe Like a Bajau: How Taking Time to Focus on Your Breath Will Improve Your Performance

Will shares lessons from the Bajau, a people who live their entire lives at sea and dive to remarkable depths on a single breath. He demonstrates how breath control can unlock focus, calm, and peak performance.

This keynote empowers audiences to use breath as a tool for wellbeing and productivity. Participants leave with practical techniques to improve clarity, reduce stress, and enhance performance in daily life.

Will Millard's Biography

Will’s story-telling speaks of the importance of truth; even if it is awkward or controversial; and of the patience needed to get the very best results from the people you are working with. He has contended with cerebral malaria whist soloing the border of Sierra Leone and Liberia for BBC Radio 4; has been lost in the New Guinean rainforest for a month, without food, whilst researching inter-tribal trade routes; has been wrongfully arrested and accused of gold smuggling; been held hostage at arrow point; negotiated interviews with illegal diamond miners; and has battled with his own PTSD. He knows the resilience and determination it takes to find a pathway forward in the most challenging of environments, and is an accomplished speaker with over a decade of experience speaking in businesses, schools, theatres, key notes, and team days.

Will is also the author, writer, and ghost-writer of four adult non-fiction books and five children’s books, including The Old Man and the Sand Eel (Penguin: 2018), about his childhood in and around water, and The Way of the Hermit (Pan Macmillan: 2023) written with legendary Scottish hermit, Ken Smith.

For his decade of expeditionary work, he has been awarded Fellowship of the Royal Geographical Society and The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. He is an ambassador for Keep Wales Tidy, The World Fish Migration Foundation and The Angling Trust; and is the very proud Patron of Mobile Education Partnerships, who supply resources and training for Teachers in war-torn Myanmar.