Victoria Humphries

Victoria Humphries is a renowned polar adventurer, Guinness World Record holder, motivational speaker, and resilience trainer based in Bath. With a career that spans extreme exploration, education leadership, and corporate development, Victoria inspires audiences with her powerful message: Anything is Possible when you believe in yourself and take that first step.

❄️ First All-Female Expedition to the North Pole

In 1997, Victoria and her mother Sue joined the world’s first all-female expedition to the North Pole, a journey that tested their physical and mental limits. Facing -40°C temperatures, shifting ice floes, and even falling into the Arctic Ocean, the duo demonstrated extraordinary resilience, courage, and determination. Their story was captured in the book Frigid Women, a testament to overcoming adversity and embracing the unknown.

🏃♀️ Adventurer & Athlete

Victoria’s adventurous spirit has taken her across the globe:

• Franklin’s Footsteps Arctic Expedition – 1998
• Millennium Low Arctic Expedition – 2000
• London Marathon Finisher – 1998, 2001, 2010
• Midnight Half Marathon in Tromsø – 2010
• Mount Kilimanjaro Summit – 2020

Her achievements reflect a lifelong commitment to pushing boundaries and embracing challenge.

🎓 Education Leader & Corporate Trainer

With over 25 years in the education sector, Victoria has worked as a teacher, governor, Managing Director, consultant, and trainer. Today, she delivers resilience workshops for schools and businesses, helping individuals build their own “resilience toolbox” through lived experience and practical strategies.

🎤 Inspirational Speaking Topics

Victoria Humphries is a sought-after keynote speaker for conferences, corporate events, and educational forums. Her speaking topics include:

• Overcoming Adversity
• Building Resilience
• Managing Change
• Women in Business
• Motivation & Inspiration
• Self-Belief

Her talks are known for being jargon-free, authentic, and deeply relatable—blending real-life adventure with commercial insight to empower modern workplaces.

💡 Empowering Change in a Non-Linear World

Victoria helps audiences understand that life doesn’t follow a straight path. Change is constant, setbacks are inevitable, and uncertainty is part of growth. Her message is clear: resilience isn’t about being tough—it’s about getting back up and moving forward. She’s especially passionate about inspiring young people and women in business to pursue their goals, one brave step at a time.

📞 Book Victoria Humphries for Your Event

To hire Victoria Humphries as a motivational speaker, resilience coach, or corporate trainer, contact a Prime Performers Booking Agent today at 020 3500 3331.