20/09/2026
Bernie Hollywood OBE JP is an internationally renowned & critically acclaimed āthird sectorā advisor and storyteller having advised thousands of charities, voluntary groups, social enterprises and governments. Bernie has spoken actively on numerous occasions at the United Nations, New York City USA / Nairobi Kenya / United Kingdom, various Governmental Parliaments, TED, Global Corporate Conferences & Launches, Universities, High & Primary Schools.
Bernie is one of the worlds most accomplished explorers and adventurers having rowed solo 3,540 miles and 109 days alone at sea across the Atlantic Ocean, reached the Geographic Poles, climbed some of the worlds highest mountains, trekked unsupported through deserts, cycled across continents, ran over 150 marathons (41 marathons solo consecutively back to back in 20 days, thatās 1,074.2 miles or 53.7 miles per day) and is a holder of a prestigious Guinness World Record too!
Bernie was also appointed by āHis Royal Majesty King Charlesā to act as a āJustice of the Peaceā within Merseyside and Cheshire and sits on a regular basis in the Liverpool, Birkenhead and Sefton Magistrates Courts.
His unique journey offers a powerful perspective on resilience, connection and the impact we can have on the people around us.
At The Future of Human Leadership Summit, Bernie will take to the stage as a keynote speaker, sharing stories and insights that will challenge the way we think about leadership and human connection.
Because sometimes, the experiences that shape us most are the ones that take us beyond what we know.
The Future of Human Leadership Summit
24th September. Liverpool
