Preet Chandi MBE

British Army Officer, Explorer & Specialist in Radical Perseverance

Polar explorer Preet Chandi – resilience, Adventurer and leadership speaker with 92 Speakers

Preet Chandi MBE is a definitive authority on radical perseverance and the mechanics of inclusive leadership. As a British Army officer and record-breaking polar explorer, her legacy is defined by completing the longest solo, unsupported polar ski expedition by a woman in history.

Whilst sharing her expertise on the mindset of the impossible or detailing the grit required for forty days on the Antarctic ice, Preet explores the psychological frameworks required to maintain clarity and focus under extreme duress. She moves beyond the physical trek to address organisational culture, demonstrating how representation and sustainable performance act as a catalyst for institutional growth. Her perspective provides a blueprint for strategic endurance, showing how organisations can synchronise military discipline with the inclusive vision required to navigate complex barriers and drive progress in challenging global environments.

By anchoring extraordinary exploration in clinical physiotherapy, she enables senior boards to transform systemic challenges into a measurable driver of organisational resilience.

Signature Keynotes

  • What 700 miles across Antarctica taught Preet about resilience, decision-making and leading with purpose in high-pressure environments.

  • Lessons from extreme isolation and uncertainty. how to build trust, adaptability and mental stamina when conditions turn cold.

  • Turning preparation into power. How discipline, focus and small daily wins sustain extraordinary performance.

  • Why diversity of experience and mindset drives innovation, from the world’s harshest landscapes to the boardroom.

  • How psychology and physiology intersect to fuel long-term performance, from elite expeditions to executive teams.

The Chandi Effect

When Preet speaks, resilience becomes strategy and challenge becomes progress.

Audiences leave ready to:

  • Strengthen performance under pressure with practical mental resilience tools.

  • Lead through uncertainty with calm, clarity and conviction.

  • Reframe adversity as opportunity for growth and innovation.

  • Build teams that stay motivated and mission-driven in changing conditions.

  • Cultivate purpose and perseverance that outlast the obstacles.

Why Book Preet

When Preet Chandi speaks, endurance meets intelligence and leadership finds new depth.


Book a world-record polar explorer and resilience keynote speaker to inspire your teams to go further, lead stronger and think beyond limits.

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