Simon Weston

Twenty three years ago, 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's message is one of achievement, of triumph over adversity, of seizing the moment and succeeding.

Today 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.

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.

Following his injuries, Simon's road to physical, spiritual and mental recovery saw him active in a number of highly successful ventures including 'The Weston Spirit', a Liverpool-based young people's charity. He remains a tireless worker for the Royal British Legion and the Royal Star and Garter Home. His charitable work earned him an OBE in the 1992 Queen's Birthday Honours.

In March 2005, Simon was awarded an honorary fellowship from the College of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Wales, Cardiff. Television and radio appearances, including the major BBC documentaries 'Simon's War', Simon's Peace', 'Simon's Triumph' and 'Simon's Return', have been complemented by literary success, as the author of 'Walking Tall', 'Going Back' and more recently, works of fiction.

In his latest documentary, 'Simon's Heroes', he is 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 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.

presentation topics

• Overcoming adversity

• Accepting change

• Taking up the challenge for now and the future

• Liking the person you are – enjoying living in the skin you have