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Steven Kirby
Steven Kirby helps organizations prioritize mental health through raw, real stories of resilience after a life-altering workplace accident.
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Why book Steven Kirby for your next event
- After surviving a near-fatal workplace accident, Steven Kirby turned his traumatic experience into a mission to save lives through storytelling. His keynote presentations reveal the often-ignored emotional aftermath of workplace incidents, offering organizations a unique and powerful way to humanize safety culture and connect with employees on a deeper level.
- As founder of SKLifeCoachUK, Steven Kirby has built a platform that bridges personal growth and organizational transformation. His work focuses on integrating mental health, safety awareness, and emotional intelligence into company culture, helping businesses go beyond compliance to create truly people-first environments.
- Steven Kirby’s journey through PTSD, anxiety, depression, and alcohol recovery is not just a personal triumph, it’s a blueprint for resilience. His keynotes inspire audiences to acknowledge vulnerability, seek help, and build inner strength, equipping organizations with the insight to foster mental wellness across all levels of the business.
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From Breakdown to Breakthrough: A Story That Saves Lives
Steven Kirby is a powerful keynote speaker who transforms lived trauma into unforgettable insights on safety, resilience, and mental health. With over 20 years in construction and a near-fatal accident that changed his life, he speaks directly to the human cost of ignoring wellbeing. His raw, relatable keynotes equip organizations with the tools to create safer, stronger, and more compassionate workplace cultures, where every employee feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Keynote Speaker Steven Kirby is known for delivering raw, authentic, and deeply impactful keynotes that bridge the gap between workplace safety and mental health. With over two decades of experience in the construction industry, as a groundworker, digger driver, and supervisor, Steven speaks the language of high-pressure, high-risk environments. But it was a near-fatal workplace accident that changed the course of his life, propelling him into a journey through PTSD, depression, addiction, and ultimately, recovery.
Today, Steven Kirby uses that experience to shine a light on the often-overlooked emotional and psychological cost of unsafe working conditions. His keynotes go far beyond compliance checklists, they speak to the human stories behind the safety statistics. Through powerful storytelling, practical tools, and hard-earned wisdom, he inspires real behavioral change and builds greater awareness around mental wellbeing in the workplace.
Organizations that book Steven Kirby for their event gain more than just a speaker, they gain a catalyst for cultural transformation. Whether you’re leading teams on the front line or managing safety from the boardroom, Steven’s keynotes offer fresh perspectives, renewed purpose, and strategies to create safer, stronger, and more resilient teams.
Book Steven Kirby for your event to deliver a message that doesn’t just inform, it connects, empowers, and drives lasting impact. His story might save a life. It already saved his.
Customer Reviews
5 of 5
I highly recommend Steve. He has shared his story with over 500 men on two of our sites, creating a powerful impact by bringing mental health & behavioural safety to the forefront of people’s minds. Through his openness, he reinforces the important message that it’s okay to reach out and talk when you need support.
Mark PriceLabour Manager, Tunnel Craft.
5 of 5
I would highly recommend Steven as a mental health and well-being speaker. He shares a traumatic but interesting story that engages the workforce. He shares the lessons learnt and control measures that could have prevented his accident which will help stop an accident of this type happening again. We looking forward to welcoming Steven back to support us on our health and safety culture module at site level.
Simon StokesDeputy Health And Saftey Manager, FFC Construcción.
5 of 5
Steve has supported the project since the start of 2021 on a monthly basis by sharing his story to our staff and delivery teams onsite. A great person to have on your project to support your project teams and staff! Thanks for your continued support!
Pritesh Mistry CEng MICE CMgr MCMICostain Group PLC, Head of Enginering.
5 of 5
Highly recommend Steve and his story to any organisation that is looking to promote behavioural safety and are looking to positively change some of the mindsets of people that may use the term “it’ll be alright’ too often whilst working around significant hazards. A gripping session and well worth the time that we took out of the working day to receive Steve’s story. A pleasure to meet and work with Steve who is so relatable to the teams in our industry.
Gavin GreenfieldPublic Sewer Services, HSEQ Manager
5 of 5
Steven was very engaging and the operatives on site were fully engrossed with his talk. Talking openly about his own struggles with his mental health really resonated with the teams with some of them making contact and thanking Steven for helping them open up about their own issues. We are now in a position to help those individuals seek the attention they require which is great. Steven is passionate about his work and this comes across in his talk which is open and honest.
Mark MershISG PLC
5 of 5
We had Steve attend our annual ‘Back To Work’ presentations where we listened to him talk to us about his workplace accident, the impact it had on him and those close to him, and the valuable work he does to help others. This was one of the best, most relatable, and relevant speeches I’ve ever heard during my time working in HSE and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough. The feedback from our workforce, both blue and white collar, and from our client has been brilliant. All found Steve very honest, personable, and relatable. They felt like it was a work colleague talking to them, this is not something that is easy to do. Many thanks, Steve and we look forward to working with you again in the future. 10/10 from us.
Kevin LambHSE Manager, One Aim.
Rated 5.00/5 based on 6 customer reviews
Keynotes
Keynote by Steven Kirby:
Corporate Coaching Programs
Through structured programs, I help organizations build mentally healthy and high-performing teams. Combining workshops, leadership training, and strategic consultation, I create tailored solutions that address your specific challenges. These programs foster a workplace culture where mental wellbeing and performance thrive together, leading to increased productivity and employee satisfaction.
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Safety and well-being impact speaker
Sharing a personal story of a near fatal accident at work to enhance the safety behaviour and wellbeing awareness of your business.
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Individual Coaching
In personalized sessions, I guide individuals toward meaningful personal and professional growth. Using my expertise in life coaching, CBT, and hypnotherapy, I help clients overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Whether in-person or virtual, each session provides practical strategies for improving mental health, advancing careers, and building stronger relationships.
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