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Simon's message is one of single-minded determination to not only accept what is but to turn that to your advantage. Simon's own career clearly demonstrates how a positive mental attitude can achieve great business goals.

About Me

In 1982 the Sir Galahad was destroyed in Bluff Cove on the Falkland Islands. On board was Simon Weston, Welsh Guardsman, a name and face that was going to become well known for his struggle to overcome his injuries (46% burns) and redefine his role in life. .

Simon endured years of re-constructive surgery, including 70 major operations or surgical procedures..

Today, however, Simon takes the opportunity to convey his story in order to motivate and encourage those, who like him, want to move on to the next goal, whatever it may be! The only obstacles to achieving one's targets and successes are those you create for yourself. His words never fail to inspire you.
Following his injuries, Simon's road to physical, spiritual and mental recovery saw him active in a number of highly successful ventures. He remains a tireless worker for the charity and his charitable work earned him an OBE in the 1992 Queen's Birthday Honours. He was also awarded Freedom of the City of Liverpool in 2002 in recognition of his bravery and his charity work in the region. He has appeared in the Top 100 Merseysiders list in 2003 and honoured as one of the top 100 Welsh Heroes in 2004.

Simon's story has been well publicised and he has been the subject of five major BBC Television documentaries: Simon's War, Simon's Peace, Simon's Triumph, Simon's Return and in April 1999, Simon's Journey. He has been a 'victim' on This is Your Life. His autobiography, Walking Tall, was No1 in the best selling list. Going Back was also a best seller being in the top 10 for eight weeks. He then wrote a series of fiction books with titles such as Cause of Death and Phoenix. His most recent book, Moving On was published in 2003 and sees Simon lay his Falklands ghosts to rest.

In 2007 Simon presented a series of programmes for ITN, looking back at the 25th Anniverary of the Falklands War, and in 2008 again worked with ITN covering the 90th Anniversary of the end of the First World War.

In 'Simon's Heroes', he was able to utilise skills he developed both as a radio presenter in the early 1990s and now as a business speaker, to talk to people touched by the Falklands conflict. His voice-over for the documentary clearly demonstrates Simon's talent for communication.

Simon's irrepressible humour, infectious enthusiasm and immediately engaging personality, have made him the number one choice of many companies who invite him back to speak time and again. An inspiring and moving keynote speaker, Simon is also a wonderful and humerous after dinner speaker.

Simon's message is one of single-minded determination, to not only accept what is, but to turn that to your advantage. Simon's own career clearly demonstrates how a positive mental attitude can achieve great business goals.
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After Dinner Speaker

Simon's message is one of single-minded determination, to not only accept what is, but to turn that to your advantage. His own career clearly demonstrates how a positive mental attitude can achieve great business goals.

Simon's irrepressible humour, infectious enthusiasm and immediately engaging personality, have made him the number one choice of many companies who invite him back to speak time and again. An inspiring and moving keynote speaker, Simon is also a wonderful and humerous after dinner speaker.

Testmonials

“Simon was absolutely brilliant and pitched his speech just where we wanted it – i.e addressing the children specifically as well as the wider audience. It's testament to him that not only did he hold them in thrall for 30 mins ... but they all seem to have absorbed and remembered a lot of his key messages about self-belief and taking responsibility for getting the most out of life." Oratory Prep School (November 2012)



“The guest speaker was Simon Weston, the Falklands War veteran, who gave a truly inspirational speech on overcoming adversity, determination and the benefits of self-belief." Principle, Leeds City College (October 2012)



“Yesterday was fantastic and everyone I have spoken to was really blown away by Simon, his story and the messages he shared. We would have loved to have given him longer, and it was great that he did address all 650 or so of our staff. We really appreciated the time given to various groups of young people he saw, a brilliant day." Helena Partnerships (September 12)

Speaking

Simon's message is one of single-minded determination, to not only accept what is, but to turn that to your advantage. Simon's own career clearly demonstrates how a positive mental attitude can achieve great business goals.

Simon's irrepressible humour, infectious enthusiasm and immediately engaging personality, have made him the number one choice of many companies who invite him back to speak time and again. An inspiring and moving keynote speaker, Simon is also a wonderful and humorous after dinner speaker.

Simon is always in demand as both a keynote/motivational speaker and after dinner speaker. He has spoken for small Rotary Clubs through to large PLC's across the UK and Europe
Simon's presentation topics include:

Overcoming adversity
Accepting change
Dealing with challenges
Liking the person you are
Diversity
Bravery
Dignity
Inspiring others

Today Simon takes the opportunity to convey his story in order to motivate and encourage those, who like him, want to move to the next goal, whatever it may be!

"The only obstacles to achieving one's targets and successes are those you create for yourself." Simon Weston