Courage. Recovery. Rebuilding life after the bullet.
Jon “Frenchie” Le Galloudec: former British Army Corporal, inspirational speaker and author of After the Bullet.
In 2007, Jon was shot through the spine in Basra, Iraq. Doctors told him he was unlikely ever to walk again. What followed was a long fight through surgery, rehabilitation, PTSD and chronic pain. He went on to compete at the Invictus Games, play para ice hockey for Great Britain and trek to Everest Base Camp.
Today Jon shares that story with honesty, humility and humour, and leaves audiences with practical tools for handling setbacks.
Achievements at a Glance
Speaking On
Mental health · Sport and recovery · Long-term pain · Living with a disability · Resilience and mindset
Mental Health
PTSD, the dark cloud that followed, and why asking for help is strength.
Sport & Recovery
How sport helped rebuild body and mind after devastating injury.
Long-term Pain
The everyday reality, the humour that helps, and refusing to let a label set the limits.
Goals & Perseverance
Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp: proof that the start line is the hardest step.
What Organisers Say
“Some people like to tell stories, whilst others have a story that needs to be told. Jon’s story definitely needs to be told. And heard.”
Jenny Packham
Events and Program Manager, Help for Heroes
“Over the past 5 years Jon has spoken at a number of events for me and the feedback I have received from companies has always been exceptional.”
Sophie Parry
Donor Development Manager, Help for Heroes
“He will make you laugh, cry and give you the motivation to do something extraordinary.”
Jenny Packham
Help for Heroes
The Book: After the Bullet
A raw, unflinching soldier's memoir of survival, resilience and rebuilding a life.
Charities That Have Supported Jon
Jon has been supported by Help for Heroes, Combat Stress, Op Courage and Pilgrim Bandits, and has volunteered with charities to raise money for injured and ill service personnel and veterans.