Jon Le Galloudec: Motivational & Resilience Speaker
Inspirational and motivational speaker Jon Le Galloudec: told he would never walk again, he went on to Invictus, GB Para Ice Hockey, Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp. Talks on resilience and overcoming adversity.
In 2007, while serving with the British Army in Iraq, Jon "Frenchie" Le Galloudec was shot through the spine and left partially paralysed. Doctors said he was unlikely to walk again. He went on to compete at the Invictus Games 2014, play for GB Para Ice Hockey in 2015 and the Cardiff Huskies in 2016, climb Kilimanjaro in 2009, trek to Everest Base Camp in 2011 and write his memoir, After the Bullet (2025).
Jon's message is simple: anything is possible, and it begins with the courage to take that first small step towards the start line. You may stumble, but with determination and grit you will find your way back on track.
People leave with more than motivation: they leave with simple tools to handle setbacks, reset their thinking and show up stronger.
Courage, perseverance and rebuilding your life
Jon is a resilience and recovery keynote speaker whose talks are about courage and perseverance. Told he was unlikely to walk again, he climbed Kilimanjaro in 2009 and trekked to Everest Base Camp in 2011. As an Everest Base Camp motivational speaker, he uses those climbs to show that impossible goals are reached one step at a time.
An inspirational speaker with humour
Jon's talks mix honesty with plenty of humour. He is an inspirational speaker with humour, based in the UK, who speaks without notes and from the heart.
What Audiences Take Away
- Overcoming adversity, one small step at a time
- Setting goals that seem impossible, and reaching them
- Mindset, courage and refusing to quit
- Practical tools for handling setbacks
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Jon speak for?
There is no set length. Jon can give a keynote of around an hour, a conference or TED-style talk of any length, a longer session with an interval, or a series across several days. Every talk is shaped around your event.
What kinds of events does Jon speak at?
Corporate events and conferences, charity events, dinners, cruise ships, veterans and military groups, community groups and, adapted on request, schools.
How do I book Jon?
Send an enquiry through the contact form on this website with your event date, location, audience size and the kind of talk you have in mind, and Jon will get back to you.
Jon shares his lived experience. His talks are educational and inspirational, not clinical, medical or therapeutic advice. Support contacts are listed on the Speaking page.