RECENT AUDIENCES INCLUDE
Expeditions that keep testing the material
A charity that has helped hundreds of people rebuild after trauma
Businesses he has founded and runs
The research behind his books
An MBA from LSE, trained in NLP and psychology
A decade in professional sport, then broadcasting live to millions
Perspective
Shapes what you notice, and what you ignore.
Participation
Determines what notices you. You can’t be found in a locked room.
Purpose
Gives effort a direction. Not a dream to chase, but a reason to stop waiting.
THE METHOD ITSELF
A working model for creating opportunity rather than waiting for it.
Why some teams consistently get lucky and others don’t. This talk replaces motivation with a model: three pillars leaders can use to diagnose how their organisation thinks, notices and shows up.
Best for: leadership conferences, sales kickoffs, strategy offsites. One hour including Q&A, optional two-hour workshop.
WHERE THE METHOD CAME FROM
What moving forward actually takes, from someone who has had to do it.
Ed’s full story, from intensive care to world records, and the four principles that carried him: Purpose, Progress, Perseverance, Perspective. The universal keynote for any audience.
Best for: conferences, company all-hands, awards dinners. One hour including Q&A.
THE METHOD UNDER PRESSURE
Silence is the first thing pressure breaks; here’s how to build teams where it doesn’t.
Pressure is inevitable. Silence under pressure is optional. Lessons from elite sport and expedition environments on why communication drops exactly when it’s needed most, and how to build cultures where it doesn’t.
Best for: senior leaders, high-performing teams, mental health programming. One hour including Q&A.
KEYNOTE
45 minutes plus Q&A, one hour in total
In person or virtual
WORKSHOP
Two hours
Working sessions for leadership teams
PROGRAMME
By arrangement
For organisations embedding the framework
Every talk is tailored to your event. Ed speaks internationally and is available for US bookings. To book: contact@edjackson8.com.
“Ed’s story is both heart-breaking and inspirational in equal measure. What makes him different is his very warm, human style, getting really traumatic events over but staying incredibly positive. We asked Ed to speak at a corporate event and it is no exaggeration to say that it was by far the most inspiring and moving session we have ever had. Months later, attendees are still talking about it and, in some cases, referring to it as ‘life-changing’.”
Simon Goldthorpe, Joint Executive Chairman, Beaufort Group.
“Ed delivered an incredibly inspiring and thought-provoking talk… attendees left feeling motivated, uplifted and full of admiration. His session was truly memorable, and he made a real impact.”
Vicky Carter, Deputy Chairman, Lloyd’s of London.
“Incredibly authentic, engaging and thought provoking… it has definitely changed the mindset of a team currently managing a change in structure. I would thoroughly recommend Ed to anyone looking for a speaker to motivate and inspire teams.”
James Metcalfe, Sales and Marketing Director, Urban Pubs and Bars.
“His passion, humour and ability to relate his experiences into the needs of a modern day, growing team within a Financial Service company was excellent… Highly recommended for any team going through a period of change or transformation.”
Gareth Nokes, CFO, PoloWorks.
“A pleasure to work with… his presentation style is confident yet humble, which made for a great keynote talk that was enthused over by all attendees.”
Natasha Preocanin, Managing Director, In-house Recruitment.
To book Ed for speaking, broadcasting or media, email contact@edjackson8.com.
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