Former rugby pro Ed Jackson defied paralysis to summit mountains. He inspires teams to overcome adversity with resilience and purpose.
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Made a tangible impact on my staff who were hugely complimentary about Ed's inspirational talk. Highly recommend for any team going through a period of change or transformation.
Gareth Nokes | Chief Financial Officer
Aspen
Paralysed from the neck down, Ed Jackson defied all odds to climb mountains and become a bestselling author and acclaimed broadcaster. His keynote ignites resilience, inspires fearless mindset shifts, and empowers teams to transform adversity into growth. Book Ed to show your organization that no obstacle is insurmountable and lasting success is possible through courage, determination, and purpose-driven action.
Keynote Speaker Ed Jackson is renowned for his extraordinary journey from professional rugby to becoming a global symbol of resilience and transformation. After a life changing accident left him paralyzed from the neck down, Ed defied all expectations by climbing mountains and reclaiming his life through sheer determination and an unbreakable spirit.
His story is more than inspirational. It offers organizations a blueprint for overcoming adversity, driving change, and cultivating a growth mindset in the face of relentless challenges. As a Sunday Times bestselling author and the face of Channel 4’s Paralympic coverage, Ed brings an authentic perspective on harnessing setbacks as powerful catalysts for progress.
When you Book Ed Jackson for your event, you are inviting a keynote speaker whose insights empower teams to build resilience, embrace innovation, and remain focused under pressure. Ed’s message resonates across industries, from leadership development to cultural transformation, providing audiences with actionable tools to tackle obstacles with confidence and clarity.
Through compelling storytelling and practical strategies, Ed shows that no obstacle is insurmountable when people commit to purpose and persevere. His unique combination of lived experience, media expertise, and proven results makes him an ideal partner for organizations ready to inspire change and unlock new levels of performance.
Book Ed Jackson for your event and equip your teams with the mindset to thrive.
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Made a tangible impact on my staff who were hugely complimentary about Ed's inspirational talk. Highly recommend for any team going through a period of change or transformation.
Gareth Nokes | Chief Financial Officer Aspen
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Very inspiring talk from Ed Jackson at Microsoft yesterday. Incredible story, amazing what can be achieved with the right mind set and determination. Highly recommend.
Iwan Evans | Director Customer Programs Microsoft
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Ed truly has an amazing story to tell and his presentation style is confident yet humble which made for a great keynote talk that was enthused over by all attendees.
Natasha Preocanin | Associate Director In-house Recruitment Network
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Ed ran two sessions over Zoom for around 165 colleagues at Diageo. With resilience as the key theme, Ed ran us through his inspiring story and provided the teams with a really clear summary of relatable and relevant advice. The feedback has been fantastic, with team members coming away inspired, more hopeful and significantly more positive about how we can reframe the challenges we’re facing at the moment and come out stronger.
Sally Cannon | Head of Field Sales Diageo
Keynote by Ed Jackson:
This powerful keynote explores how reframing your mindset can turn even the most daunting challenges into stepping stones for growth and purpose. Drawing on his experience of overcoming paralysis, Ed shares actionable strategies to help individuals cultivate optimism and resilience. Through relatable stories and practical tools, audiences learn how to challenge limiting beliefs, embrace change with confidence, and discover hidden potential in adversity.
Audience takeaways:
Learn practical techniques to shift negative thinking into constructive, solution-focused action.
Discover how to identify hidden opportunities within personal and professional setbacks.
Build confidence to navigate uncertainty with optimism, clarity, and purpose.
Keynote by Ed Jackson:
In this engaging session, Ed shows how leaders can leverage their own stories of overcoming obstacles to inspire and empower others. He reveals how authentic leadership rooted in vulnerability and resilience fosters trust, engagement, and a shared commitment to growth. Participants will gain insights into communicating vision, maintaining morale through change, and modeling behaviors that create a resilient organizational culture.
Audience takeaways:
Develop leadership skills that inspire teams to remain motivated and adaptive during adversity.
Master techniques for sharing personal challenges to build authenticity and trust.
Learn how to embed a culture of resilience, accountability, and forward-thinking innovation.
Keynote by Ed Jackson:
In this inspiring keynote, Ed takes audiences through his extraordinary journey from professional rugby to overcoming paralysis and achieving incredible milestones. He demonstrates how setbacks, no matter how severe, can be the catalyst for transformation and renewed purpose. Attendees will leave with a renewed belief in their own capacity to grow beyond limitations and create lasting impact.
Audience takeaways:
Understand the mindset shifts necessary to reframe challenges into opportunities for growth.
Learn practical strategies to set ambitious goals despite adversity and uncertainty.
Discover how resilience can become the foundation for personal and professional success.
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