
Just weeks before Mark was due to set off on the next leg of his amazing 7 rivers, 7 continents project, he was forced to delay his departure having had a metal screw inserted into his clavicle. He is a great speaker and available to come to schools across the UK. See below for more information or get in touch with Mark directly.
Mark Kalch is a motivational and school speaker, explorer, adventurer and sponsored athlete. I undertake difficult, demanding and culturally significant expeditions across the globe. Most recently I walked solo across the entire Islamic Republic of Iran and have previously made a source to sea paddling descent of the entire Amazon River (please view a short clip here). I am currently pursuing the 7 rivers, 7 continents project – source to sea paddling descents of the longest river on each continent. A combined total of more than 22 000 miles of paddling. My journeys are developed, planned and executed alone or in small teams with no external assistance.
My school presentations are based around my experiences on expeditions all around the world. I like nothing more than to get students (and teachers!) looking outside of their own spheres of thought. Being able to bring first hand accounts of interactions with culture, customs and environments usually only presented in books, on screen and via the internet is just wonderful. I believe one of the key factors in developing the thoughtful minds of tomorrow is an understanding and empathy with populations throughout the world. Having an engaging and entertaining platform from which to do this is ideal.
I speak at schools throughout the UK and across all age ranges. I am honoured to have presented on a number of occasions to the Royal Geographical Society and the National Geographic Society. I am also humbled to have been recommended to become a fellow of the RGS by the director, Dr. Rita Gardner herself.
All presentations are tailored to suit a school’s requirements. If you require further information or clarification do not hesitate in your approach.
Past school quote:
Mark
I have talked to most of the sixth, first form and teachers, who attended yesterday. The response was entirely enthusiastic & positive (which is not always the case, even with our better speakers). Comments ranged from ‘absolutely brilliant’, all the way down(!) to ‘very interesting’. Thanks for what was clearly an exceptionally well delivered and fascinating talk which has made a great impression on all who attended.
Dr Anthony Langdon Kingston Grammar School
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