Previous to this he rode a bicycle 14,000 miles from New York to Hong Kong, documented in a television show which is currently airing in over 60 countries worldwide. At the end of 2012 he trekked 1000 miles through the Empty Quarter desert in Oman, following in the footsteps of the late British explorer Sir Wilfred Thesiger. A feature length film entitled ‘Into The Empty Quarter’ was subsequently premiered at the Royal Geographical Society in London in Autumn 2013.

Leon is a passionate storyteller and a firm believer in the power of an adventurous mindset as a key element of fulfillment and success. He brings the audience on a journey with him; along the frozen banks of the Yellow River on foot, over the high passes of the Rocky Mountains by bike, or through the searing heat of the Empty Quarter desert with a 300kg cart in tow. Leon relates the lessons he has learned from these expeditions to everyday, real-life challenges.

Adventure is not just trekking across China or navigating through a subzero blizzard – adventure is all around us, everyday, and in his talks Leon explains the benefits of recognising and embracing this concept