Former UK Special Forces Soldier, Directing Staff (DS) From Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins & Co-Founder of Break-Point
Ollie Ollerton’s Biography:
Ollie Ollerton is a former UK Special Forces Soldier, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker best known for his role as a Directing Staff (DS) member on Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins. Over the past decade, he has become one of the most in-demand speakers on leadership, resilience, and mental toughness, drawing on his extraordinary life experiences from the battlefield to the boardroom. He is the author of several Sunday Times bestselling books, including Battle Ready, Break Point, and How to Survive (Almost) Anything, all of which explore courage, transformation, and the human capacity to overcome adversity.
Ollie began his military career at just 18 when he joined the Royal Marine Commandos, one of the most elite fighting forces in the world. He later passed the gruelling SAS selection process and qualified as a Special Forces Combat Frogman with the Special Boat Service, where he undertook covert missions around the globe. His service included counterterrorism, hostage rescue, and intelligence operations in extreme environments, as well as humanitarian work. One of his most defining missions was the rescue of 22 children from human traffickers, an experience that profoundly shaped his outlook on life and purpose.
After leaving the Special Forces, Ollie transitioned into the private security sector, working across conflict zones and high-risk areas. He served as a Country Manager and Security Consultant for major international corporations including Schneider Electric and Orascom Telecom, and as Country Operations Manager for The Grey Man, where he trained over 2,000 Iraqi guards and personally saved a 12-member TV crew from armed attack. His extensive experience in high-pressure environments led him to become a trusted voice on leadership under stress and decision-making in uncertainty.
Ollie is the Founder and Managing Director of BreakPoint, a performance and mindset consultancy that helps individuals and organisations overcome personal and professional barriers. Through BreakPoint, he has designed resilience programmes for schools, corporate teams, and elite athletes, blending his military insights with practical psychology.
Why Hire Ollie Ollerton?
Ollie Ollerton is an inspiring and authentic speaker whose life journey from elite soldier to successful entrepreneur resonates deeply with audiences across industries. He delivers thought-provoking and actionable talks on resilience, overcoming adversity, teamwork, and high performance under pressure. His authenticity, humour, and emotional intelligence create powerful connections with audiences, motivating them to embrace their own challenges as opportunities for growth.
With frequent appearances on TV and radio, including ITV’s This Morning, BBC Radio 5 Live, and Sky News, Ollie brings credibility, charisma, and real-world experience to every stage. Whether addressing corporate teams, educators, or large-scale conferences, Ollie empowers audiences to transform their mindset, build resilience, and perform at their best even in the most testing circumstances.
Ollie Ollerton’s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Ollie Ollerton’s extraordinary career:
- 2025 – Launched the “Battle Ready Intensive” four-week live coaching programme designed to help participants set and achieve their biggest breakthrough goals.
- 2023 – Published How to Survive (Almost) Anything, providing practical guidance on mental resilience.
- 2022 – Released All or Nothing, continuing his acclaimed series of motivational and personal growth books.
- 2021 – Authored Scar Tissue, exploring his own journey of trauma and healing.
- 2020 – Achieved Sunday Times Bestseller status with Battle Ready, his guide to overcoming self-doubt and fear.
- 2019 – Published Break Point, his first book and a powerful reflection on personal transformation.
- 2015 – Founded BreakPoint, a leadership and resilience training organisation.
- 2010 – Worked as Country Operations Manager for The Grey Man, overseeing training and humanitarian operations in Iraq.
- 2006 – Served as Country Security Manager for Schneider Electric, ensuring staff safety in high-risk regions.
- 2003 – Appointed Country Manager for Orascom Telecom, managing operations in complex environments.
- 1994 – Qualified as a Special Forces Combat Frogman with the Special Boat Service after passing SAS selection.
- 1989 – Began his military career as a Rifleman in the Royal Marine Commandos.
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Testimonials
“The event was fantastic thank you – we had a good turnout and everyone had great feedback afterwards, so an all-round success! Ollie was nice and early, very well prepared, clearly had listened to what we wanted to get out of the event (including practical takeaways) and was great to deal with.” – Rosie, Wellbeing Manager EMEA, Hogan Lovells
“Ollie delivered an impactful and thought-provoking talk that resonated with our audience. We asked Ollie to speak about the topic of leadership and what it meant to him. He took our brief on board and ensured that he covered our topic by weaving it into his stories and experiences. It was also a pleasure to have him stick around for a little while after his keynote. Our guests enjoyed speaking to him directly and snapping a few selfies. We’d definitely recommend Ollie as a speaker.” – Joshua, Marketing Manager, Principal People
“Ollie went down really well thank you, a packed session enjoyed by all. He got 83% 5-star feedback from the delegates which was excellent. Thank you for organising for us and thank Ollie for his time and presentation. Also with the ease he was to work with.” – David, Conference Producer, Employee Benefits Live
“Can you please pass on my thanks to Ollie for an amazing presentation and stories he shared with my team yesterday at the USAY sales conference. He absolutely hit the mark on the brief and the feedback from the team was amazing. So a massive thank you.” – Mark, Managing Director, Usaycompare
“Ollie was amazing! It touched quite a few people, to be honest, and people definitely seemed more positive afterwards, myself being one of them. It was an inspiring speech and the app has landed well. The humorous bits were a nice touch.” – Amy, Head of Marketing & Events, MKC Wealth
“Ollie absolutely delivered at our event. He inspired and captivated the entire audience with his after-dinner speech – the feedback has been insane. But it wasn’t just the speech that made this evening so incredible – he went above and beyond by engaging on a 1-2-1 basis with every single guest that attended, he mingled and spoke to everyone. A genuine, down to earth, still humble top top guy” – The Construction Training Academy
Topics
Ollie Ollerton’s Official Keynote Topics:
- BREAK-POINT
- Fitness & Nutrition
- Conquering Self Doubt
- Mental & Physical Limits
- The Special Forces
- SAS: Who Dares Wins
- Royal Marine Commandos
- Special Boat Service
How Much Does Ollie Ollerton Cost To Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Ollie Ollerton?
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