Dr Chadden Hunter keynote speaker

Dr Chadden Hunter

Dr. Chadden Hunter is a wildlife biologist and filmmaker who has spent the last 20 years working alongside Sir David Attenborough on the world’s most loved nature documentaries.

After completing a ‘Gorillas in the Mist’ style PhD on gelada baboons in the mountains of Ethiopia, Chadden worked with the BBC and National Geographic, filming everything from tribal ceremonies in Africa to killer whales in Antarctica.

On the series Planet Earth he became known as ‘the guy covered in bat poop’, and whilst filming arctic wolves for Frozen Planet learnt that minus 40C was cold enough to freeze his eyes shut.

As a Divemaster he has worked alongside underwater crews around the world, exploring the issue of plastics in the ocean and how the ‘Blue Planet 2 Effect’ encouraged changes in corporate behaviour and global politics.

His anecdotes are as inspirational as they are entertaining. Sometimes heart-breaking, often humorous, always riveting. Using a stunning multi-media presentation, including never-before scene footage from wildlife blockbusters, Chadden shares stories about achieving goals through resilience, communicating with wider audiences, the importance of team building, and creative leadership.

Not to mention what to do if you find yourself face to face with a grizzly bear.

Based in Brisbane
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Description

Chadden Hunter motivational speaker sessions come from a wildlife biologist and internationally acclaimed filmmaker. He has spent the last 20 years working alongside Sir David Attenborough on some of the world’s most beloved nature documentaries. From gelada baboons in Ethiopia to killer whales in Antarctica, Chadden’s career has blended science, adventure and storytelling at the highest level.

What a Chadden Hunter motivational speaker session covers

After completing a PhD on gelada baboons in the Ethiopian highlands, Chadden joined the BBC and National Geographic. There, he filmed everything from tribal ceremonies in Africa to deep sea diving exploring ocean plastics. His work spans Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and Blue Planet 2. It also includes fieldwork with grizzly bears, anacondas, killer whales and arctic wolves. In addition, his global exploration highlights sustainability, conservation and what has become known as the Blue Planet 2 Effect.

Known for his humour, heart and unforgettable anecdotes, Chadden has survived minus 40 degrees while filming arctic wolves. He was even dubbed the guy covered in bat poop on Planet Earth. Through these stories, he shares extraordinary insights on resilience, leadership, teamwork and creativity. His presentations are illustrated with stunning multi media footage never seen before.

Keynote themes: resilience, leadership and sustainability

In Resilience and Motivation, Chadden uses examples from the field to demonstrate how exceptional results come from perseverance and ingenious problem solving. Specifically, he explores how to inspire ourselves and our teams to push a little harder for long term goals.

In Leadership, he shares entertaining stories of grizzly bear encounters and scuba diving under the Antarctic ice cap to discuss innovative ways to improve leadership. Meanwhile, in Teamwork, his anecdotes range from anacondas in the Amazon to sharing absinthe with Attenborough, offering lessons in creative team building.

In Sustainability, Chadden digs deep into what industry and individuals can do to help the planet. He asks whether BBC blockbuster wildlife series do anything for the environment or are simply glossy screensavers. In Inspiration, he tells the fascinating story of how his childhood passion for nature led him to work alongside Attenborough. Finally, in Communication, he uses the genre of wildlife filmmaking to explore ways to make communication broader and more powerful.

Chadden combines his scientific expertise, field experience and storytelling skills to inspire audiences to achieve goals, lead creatively and make meaningful impact.

Book Chadden Hunter motivational speaker for your next conference or leadership event. See Chadden’s full profile, keynote topics and testimonials on the Corporate Speakers Australia website.

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Keynote talking points

  • Resilience and Motivation
    How do we inspire ourselves and our teams to push that little bit harder for long-term goals?  Chadden uses examples from the field to demonstrate how exceptional results can come from perseverance and ingenious problem solving.
  • Leadership
    Chadden shares entertaining stories of grizzly-bear encounters and scuba-diving under the Antarctic ice cap to discuss innovative ways to improve leadership.
  • Teamwork
    Anecdotes involving everything from Anacondas in the Amazon to sharing Absinthe  with Attenborough, provide lessons in creative team building.
  • Sustainability
    Do BBC blockbuster wildlife series do anything for the environment or are they just glossy screensavers?  Chadden digs deep into what industry and individuals can do to help the planet.
  • Inspiration
    Chadden tells the fascinating and inspirational story of how his childhood passion for nature lead him to work alongside Sir David Attenborough.
  • Communication
    Chadden uses the genre of wildlife filmmaking to explore ways to make communication broader and more powerful to our audiences and customers.

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