Book Jon to Speak
An honest, human and unforgettable story of surviving the unthinkable and rebuilding a life. Jon speaks without notes, from the heart, and audiences remember it.
Talk Themes
Mental health after trauma
PTSD, the “dark cloud” that followed his injury, and why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.
Sport and recovery
How sport helped rebuild body and mind, from the Invictus Games 2014 to GB Para Ice Hockey and the Cardiff Huskies.
Living with long-term pain and disability
The everyday reality, the humour that helps, and the refusal to let a label set the limits.
Pressure, decisions and leadership
Lessons from military service, including training at Hereford and plain-clothes work in Northern Ireland, about split-second decisions and the discipline of restraint.
Goals and perseverance
Mount Kilimanjaro in 2009 and Everest Base Camp in 2011: proof that the start line is the hardest step.
“What that training gave me was the confidence to know when to draw your weapon, know when you can shoot, and more importantly, know when you can't shoot.”
Jon, speaking live
Ideal For
- Corporate events and conferences
- Charity events and fundraisers
- Dinners and after-dinner speaking
- Veterans and military families
- Cruise ship guest programmes
- Community groups
Talks are educational and aimed at adults (18+). Talks for schools can be adapted on request.
Formats
There is no set length. Every talk is shaped around your event.
Keynote
Typically around one hour
TED-style and conference talks
Any length
Extended sessions
Longer talks with an interval
Multi-day series
On cruise ships, including P&O Cruises, Jon presents across several days, like a show
Ways to Work with Jon
Speaking by Event & Topic
Find out more about how Jon's talk works for your type of event or audience.
Please Note
Jon shares his lived experience. His talks are educational and inspirational. They are not clinical, medical or therapeutic advice. If you are struggling, please speak to your GP or a qualified professional.
Where to Find Support
In an emergency: call 999. For urgent medical advice that is not an emergency, call NHS 111.
Contact details checked on the organisations’ official websites in November 2026.
| Organisation | Who It Helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans | Anyone, 24/7 | Call free on 116 123 · samaritans.org |
| Shout | Anyone, 24/7 text support | Text CONTACT to 85258 |
| Combat Stress | Veterans and their families, 24/7 | 0800 138 1619 · Text 07537 173683 · combatstress.org.uk |
| Op Courage (NHS) | Veterans, reservists and service leavers in England | Self-refer via nhs.uk (search “Op Courage”) · South West: 0300 034 9986 |
| Help for Heroes | Veterans and their families | 0300 303 9888 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) · helpforheroes.org.uk |
| Pilgrim Bandits | Injured service personnel and veterans | [email protected] · pilgrimbandits.org |