John Volanthen
Keynote Speaker: World Record-Holding British Cave Diver; Played Key Role in 2018 Tham Luang Thailand Cave Rescue
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John Volanthen Biography
John Volanthen is a world record-holding British cave diver who has been at the forefront of underground rescue and exploration over the last two decades. Volanthen began caving with the scouts at the age of 14 and continues to push the limits of underwater cave exploration to this day. In 2018. Volanthen is best known for his role in the Tham Luang Thailand , where he was the first diver to locate and contact the missing youth Thai soccer team alongside long time diving partner Rick Stanton. Described as the “A Team” of diving rescues by the British Cave Rescue Council, he also planned and participated in the children’s rescue. Volanthen has been involved in a number of search, rescue, and recovery incidents in the UK, Ireland, France and further afield.
Volanthen has been involved in exploring and mapping caves throughout the world, including the UK, Europe, and Malaysia. Volanthen’s success hinges on an innovative approach, designing equipment and procedures to solve the unique difficulties presented by each cave. In Wookey hole in the UK, alongside Rick Stanton, Volanthen advanced the British cave diving depth record to over 90M. As part of an International team, Volanthen set a world record for the longest cave diving distance from surface, well over 10km. Volanthen continues to explore and document underwater caves throughout the world.
Using his background in medical electronics, Volanthen has built and sold 2 Information technology businesses. He has also produced innovations to allow the exploration and mapping of ever deeper and more complex caves in a safe and controlled manner. These include an underwater mapping device, communications systems and state of the art, micro rebreathers, allowing divers to stay underwater longer than was previously possible.
Volanthen has been recognized by a number of organisations for his cave rescue work, including the Royal Human Society, Scout Association, and National Geographic as Adventurer of the Year. He was awarded the George Medal from the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. Living in Bristol, in the UK, Volanthen spends his ‘spare’ time running ultra marathons.
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John Volanthen Speaking Topics
From cave rescue missions to meeting business goals, teamwork is a critical element to countless endeavours. Using anecdotes from decades of cave diving experience, Volanthen explains how skilled individuals can be brought together to achieve what may appear impossible. Through the lens of the Thai cave rescue Volanthen provides an emotive story of the rescue of 13 trapped youths, detailing how teamwork and collaboration can cross cultural and national boundaries to yield spectacular results. Covering core topics such as trust, negotiation, leadership and influencing, as well as touching on self-care and team welfare, Volanthen explains how lessons learned in the harsh underground environment translate directly to improved business and team performance.
Volanthen firmly believes that the passion and skills developed for cave exploration and rescue directly translate to business. Having founded and exited two IT businesses, he has successfully applied skills more often used in challenging underground environments to create high-performing workplaces. Offering sobering tales from underwater exploration and rescue, Volanthen draws parallels between cave diving and business environments, showing how to remain calm under pressure, make good decisions and work steadily toward goals, even in seemingly impossible situations. Perfect for audiences seeking inspiration, with a good dose of practical advice and realism.
Volanthen takes his audiences on a remarkable and unforgettable journey, deep into the Tham Luang caves of Thailand where he and his diving partner finally located the missing young soccer team and their coach in the summer of 2018. Volanthen’s gripping multimedia presentation follows the process the divers took to search for, find and help guide the boys to safety in a complex rescue that many believed would end in tragedy. Drawing on his thirty years of civilian cave exploration, diving, and rescue work, he shares the lessons that are key to performing under high-pressure and amid great uncertainty. Lessons he believes anyone can learn to lead with calm, focus, and certainty in any situation.
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What topics does John Volanthen speak about?
John Volanthen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Swimming & Diving, Adventure, Extreme Sports, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Ethics & Integrity, Finance, Overcoming Adversity, Resilience and Mental Health.
Where does John Volanthen travel from?
John Volanthen generally travels from Bristol, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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John Volanthen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Swimming & Diving, Adventure Speakers and Extreme Sports. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. John Volanthen generally travels from Bristol, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.), Jim Davidson and Andy Stumpf. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Volanthen for an upcoming event.
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John Volanthen Speaking Topics
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Harnessing Teamwork and Trust
From cave rescue missions to meeting business goals, teamwork is a critical element to countless endeavours. Using anecdotes from decades of cave diving experience, Volanthen explains how skilled individuals can be brought together to achieve what may appear impossible. Through the lens of the Thai cave rescue Volanthen provides an emotive story of the rescue of 13 trapped youths, detailing how teamwork and collaboration can cross cultural and national boundaries to yield spectacular results. Covering core topics such as trust, negotiation, leadership and influencing, as well as touching on self-care and team welfare, Volanthen explains how lessons learned in the harsh underground environment translate directly to improved business and team performance.
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Diving Deeper Into Business
Volanthen firmly believes that the passion and skills developed for cave exploration and rescue directly translate to business. Having founded and exited two IT businesses, he has successfully applied skills more often used in challenging underground environments to create high-performing workplaces. Offering sobering tales from underwater exploration and rescue, Volanthen draws parallels between cave diving and business environments, showing how to remain calm under pressure, make good decisions and work steadily toward goals, even in seemingly impossible situations. Perfect for audiences seeking inspiration, with a good dose of practical advice and realism.
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Managing Risk - Keeping Calm in a Crisis
Volanthen takes his audiences on a remarkable and unforgettable journey, deep into the Tham Luang caves of Thailand where he and his diving partner finally located the missing young soccer team and their coach in the summer of 2018. Volanthen’s gripping multimedia presentation follows the process the divers took to search for, find and help guide the boys to safety in a complex rescue that many believed would end in tragedy. Drawing on his thirty years of civilian cave exploration, diving, and rescue work, he shares the lessons that are key to performing under high-pressure and amid great uncertainty. Lessons he believes anyone can learn to lead with calm, focus, and certainty in any situation.
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Resilience and Mental Strength
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Working Together
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helped save 13 young footballers trapped in a cave, but life still goes on as normal
John Volanthen is humble. He lives quite a normal life in Bristol, with a young son, working as an IT consultant.
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Beyond the Talk: The Thai cave rescue
The scene has become iconic – a British cave diver asking a group of emaciated youngsters in a flooded cave in Thailand, “How many of you?” The reply – “13”. “Brilliant!”
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How do I book John Volanthen to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book John Volanthen for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for John Volanthen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Volanthen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does John Volanthen speak about?
John Volanthen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Swimming & Diving, Adventure, Extreme Sports, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Ethics & Integrity, Finance, Overcoming Adversity, Resilience and Mental Health. -
Where does John Volanthen travel from?
John Volanthen generally travels from Bristol, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for John Volanthen?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Volanthen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book John Volanthen for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host John Volanthen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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