In this action-packed 60-90 minute workshop, students join an expedition to the world’s highest peak as members of a climbing team. Guided by Paul, they select what equipment to take, decide which would be the most appropriate route to climb, and work out how to deal with the oxygen-starved atmosphere on the mountain that rises almost nine kilometres into the sky. During the ascent, the climbers learn about the Sherpas, invent techniques to reduce the expedition’s environmental footprint, and discover the history of the mountain. This is a rare chance to see, feel and even smell what climbing Everest is like. Read Paul's post-talk Q & A with students from Wroxham school on their blog. Ideal audience size: 30 to 120 of similar ages.

Paul challenges students to consider what they think their life might be like in 5, 10 or even 20 years’ time. Do they think that academic qualifications are all they need to succeed? Are they planning to 'wait and see' what comes their way? Do they have a vision of what they want to achieve? If so, how are they going to turn their dreams into reality? For Paul, his dream to climb Everest began at the age of 17 when he proposed and one year later co-led a 47 strong expedition to clean-up the Base Camp of the world’s highest mountain. So began a 15-year quest to reach the top of the world. During this presentation, Paul shares some of the techniques that helped him, including taking the rocking chair test to decide what to do next and a trick of the mind to remove the fear of failure. Paul also explains why the best way to fulfill an ambition is to forget all about it. Ideal audience size: 30 to 200 of similar ages.

In this richly illustrated presentation, Paul describes what it is like to go where no-one has gone before. More people have stood on the moon than on the mountains that Paul’s team explored. They encountered nomadic people, glimpsed snow leopard and made a daring attempt to reach the Chinese border. As you prepare to go into the unknown with your education and career ambitions, discover what Paul learnt about entrepreneurism, leadership and teamwork during this unique expedition. Ideal audience size: 30 to 200 of similar ages.

Based on his dynamic speeches at St James’ Palace to recipients of the Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award, Paul galvanizes students, teachers and parents to realise their dreams in this high-octane address. After a dozen or so summer olympic games, today’s students will be collecting their pensions: what personal achievements do they want to look back on in 50 years’ time? And how are they going to accomplish them?