CORPORATE SERVICES

Deployed for over three months in a hostile, non-permissive environment — and often under direct enemy contact — I bring a rare level of operational authenticity to leadership.

Drawing on my experience from the longest desert patrol since the Second World War, I explore the human dynamics that sustained a small, isolated team through uncertainty, fear and persistent pressure.

Delivered with humility, honesty and emotional clarity, my sessions translate real front-line experience into practical lessons for modern organisations.

My focus is simple:

What enables ordinary people to deliver extraordinary performance when it matters most?

THE 4Cs ENDURANCE LOOP

A clear, practical framework built from lived experience:

Culture

Standards, expectations and shared purpose shaping behaviour.

Contract

Trust, fairness and the psychological/emotional agreements that hold teams together.

Competence

Skill, judgement and readiness under pressure.

Cohesion

Unity, loyalty and the behaviours that prevent fragmentation under strain.

Audiences leave with clarity, perspective and tools they can apply immediately.

TALK FORMATS

The Full Narrative Keynote

Duration: up to 120 minutes

My signature talk.

A powerful, immersive journey through the patrol — from long-range operations to sustained contact, a suicide bomber, and nine hours in a minefield.

The full narrative arc leads naturally into the 4Cs model, delivering emotional impact and deep leadership insight.

The 60-Minute Corporate Keynote

A focused keynote designed specifically for business audiences.

Four cinematic stories.

Four leadership forces.

Clear, direct takeaways for teams and leaders.

Ideal for conferences, away days and senior leadership sessions.

WHO I WORK WITH

I partner with organisations looking to:

• Strengthen culture and trust.

• Build resilient, high-performing teams.

• Improve communication, alignment and cohesion.

• Develop leaders who can make decisions under pressure.

• Support teams during uncertainty and change.

Authentic. Human. High-impact.

Leadership lessons forged in the desert — reframed for the boardroom.