Peter Wilson is a former commercial and saturation diver with more than 40 years of deep-sea experience in some of the world’s most hostile environments. From cave diving to bell bounce missions, Peter worked across nine countries, spending weeks at a time in pressurised chambers over 500 feet beneath the ocean's surface. He narrowly avoided multiple tragedies, including a helicopter crash, the sinking of a drillship that claimed 87 lives, and a personal near-death experience in the North Sea that changed the course of his life.

That moment came during a routine dive when Peter’s helmet flooded at 500 feet due to a mistake by his dive partner. Alone in complete darkness, with his lungs burning and no air to breathe, Peter had to make one decision: panic and die, or stay calm and act. He held his breath against the crushing pressure, resealed his helmet, and purged the icy water while resisting the natural urge to inhale. That survival moment marked the beginning of his transformation and a deeper search for purpose beyond the worksite.

After a career shaped by danger, discipline, and the emotional toll of witnessing injuries and loss, Peter stepped away from diving and began sharing his story with others. His experience is not just about deep-sea missions. It’s about what those moments reveal about decision-making, composure, and what really matters when everything is on the line.

Today, Peter speaks to audiences about leadership under pressure, courage in chaos, and staying grounded in values when life gets out of control. With a calm and authentic delivery, he brings real-world insight that resonates with teams, leaders, and individuals facing high-stakes challenges in their own lives.