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Monty Halls
Broadcaster | Veteran Royal Marine Commando | Writer
Profile
Monty Halls is a storyteller, innovator, and leader with a career that spans continents, industries, and decades. A Veteran Royal Marines Officer turned award-winning broadcaster, writer, and leadership specialist, Monty brings unparalleled insights to the stage. His unique ability to connect with audiences stems from a life defined by purpose and exploration.
With over 3 decades of experience leading teams in some of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth, Monty has transitioned from military service and marine biology to global conservation and leadership development. His current focus includes writing his forthcoming book, The Killing House, an exploration of how elite military units redefined leadership and teamwork in WWII, and spearheading the Big Blue Bag, a citizen science project that aims to create the world’s largest database of ocean health data.
Monty’s talks are a masterclass in engagement, seamlessly weaving together lessons from military operations, expedition leadership, and broadcasting. Whether he’s drawing on his time working alongside Nelson Mandela during South Africa’s peace process, leading multinational teams to discover sunken cities, or hosting acclaimed documentaries like The Great Barrier Reef, Monty inspires organisations and individuals to embrace resilience, adapt to change, and leave a lasting legacy.
Highlights
Royal Marines Leadership: Served as an officer, including working alongside Nelson Mandela during South Africa’s peace process.
Expeditions and Discovery: Led teams to uncover a sunken city off India and conducted pioneering research into prehistoric underwater settlements.
Broadcasting Excellence: Presenter of award-winning documentaries including Great Escapes (BBC), Great Barrier Reef (BBC), and Lost Worlds (Discovery).
Award-Winning Exploration: Received esteemed recognition for services to exploration by the Scientific Exploration Society.
Conservation Advocate: President of the Galapagos Conservation Trust, and Ambassador for the Durrell Wildlife and Conservation Trust. Creator of the Big Blue Bag initiative, empowering communities globally to engage in marine conservation.
Author: Bestselling author of Commando; The Inside Story of Britain’s Royal Marines
Key Themes
Leadership in Extremis: Discover how elite teams thrive under pressure, navigating uncertainty with focus and resilience. Monty distills lessons from the military, expeditions, and corporate environments into actionable insights for today’s leaders.
Effective Group Culture: What drives the world’s highest-performing teams? From the Royal Marines to blue-chip businesses, Monty shares the principles of collaboration, adaptability, and innovation that build exceptional group culture.
Sustainability and Legacy: Inspired by the Māori principle of being a “good ancestor,” Monty empowers audiences to embed sustainability into their lives and organisations, creating a positive impact for generations to come.
Resilience and Reinvention: Through vivid storytelling, Monty reveals how life’s most challenging moments can become the catalyst for extraordinary growth.
Signature Talks
A Celebration of Effective Group Culture:
Uncover the secrets of high-performing teams, from the front lines of military operations to elite organizations at the forefront of innovation.
Perfect for: Keynotes, team away days, seminars, and closing speeches.
Ripping Yarns - Tales of Travels, Travails, Trails, and Tribulations:
Entertaining and inspiring stories from Monty’s adventures in broadcasting, expeditions, and 30 years of working at the edge of chaos.
Perfect for: After-dinner speeches, celebrations, and annual gatherings.
Being a Good Ancestor:
Explore how we can build sustainable cultures, inspire future generations, and leave a meaningful legacy through actionable environmental and social strategies.
Perfect for: Conferences, exhibitions, and seminars.
Monty Halls
Quick Look
Represented by: Tracey Duke
Location: Southwest England
Who: Monty Halls is a former Royal Marine, broadcaster, writer, and leadership expert. With decades of experience leading teams in extreme environments, hosting award-winning documentaries, and championing sustainability, Monty inspires audiences with powerful stories of resilience, collaboration, and innovation. With a particular focus on our pressing need to move forward in a sustainable and responsible manner as global citizens, his work blends adventure, leadership, and environmental impact for lasting change.
Available for: Keynote Speeches. Motivational Talks. After Dinner Talks. Panel Discussions. Q&A Sessions. Ambassador Partnerships.
Popular With: Elite Sports Teams. Universities. Leadership Teams. Corporates. Military