Adventure expert Mark Denton reveals the three rules that help teams survive storms at sea and in business

Mark Denton is an adventure and exploration expert, leadership speaker and former BT Global Challenge skipper whose work is shaped by one of the toughest tests in professional sailing: leading a team of amateur crew members around the world against prevailing winds and currents.

Before developing his keynote, Navigate the Storm, Mark completed more than 80,000 nautical miles at sea and led people from different ages, backgrounds and nationalities through extreme conditions, competitive pressure and constant change. His experience gives him a practical view of teamwork, psychological safety and decision-making under pressure.

In this exclusive interview with the London Keynote Speakers Agency, Mark discusses how he entered sailing later than many would expect, what the Global Challenge taught him about leadership, why “safe, happy and fast” became central to team performance, and how lessons from the ocean can help businesses navigate disruption and change.