What does it take to survive when everything is stripped away — no food, no shelter, no backup — just you and the wild?
In this gripping and inspiring talk, former Commando and survival TV star Steven Kelly takes you behind the scenes of his most extreme challenges, including Discovery’s Naked and Afraid and real-world military operations in unforgiving environments. With raw honesty and humour, Steven reveals how survival isn’t about strength or luck — it’s about mindset.
From freezing mountains to searing deserts, Steven shares hard-earned lessons on mental toughness, adaptability, and how to stay focused when everything around you is falling apart. Audiences will walk away with practical tools for building resilience, staying calm under pressure, and thriving in the face of adversity — whether in the wilderness, the workplace, or everyday life.
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Steven Kelly is a former Commando with over 22 years of military experience, including global operations in some of the world’s harshest environments. As a survivalist, adventurer, and founder of South West Survival, Steven blends real-life resilience with practical wisdom drawn from the frontlines.
He has starred in major TV survival shows like Naked and Afraid and Naked Alone and Racing to Get Home, bringing global audiences into the reality of raw endurance and mindset under pressure. His talks are powerful, authentic, and deeply motivating — covering topics like overcoming adversity, mastering fear, leadership under extreme stress, and thriving in uncertainty.
Steven’s no-nonsense delivery, combined with humour, grit, and lived experience, makes him a compelling voice for audiences ranging from schools and corporate teams to military organisations and outdoor communities.
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