In 2006, after returning from a trip with students to Disneyland Paris, Anthony fell extremely ill and was left fighting for his life. The cause was narrowed down to the air conditioning within the coach which affected 80% of the students on the top, but left Anthony with just a 10% chance of survival. Unfortunately, Anthony had managed to contract four serious infections: Strep-Pneumonia, Influenza, Sepsis and Staphylococcus. These caused:

– His white blood cells to be reduced to zero

– Seizures whilst in a coma

– Him to be resuscitated and brought back to life and impressive 12 times

After regaining consciousness, Anthony had to learn how to walk and talk again, as well as breathe on his own after spending three weeks on an Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) machine.

Anthony Bennett Inspirational Speaker

After making a full recovery, Anthony played a major role in winning a £7.5 million charity partnership between Whitbread PLC and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, where he spent four years travelling the UK inspiring people to get involved with raising much-needed funds. The money raised went towards the construction of a brand new cardiac hospital wing, helping to treat 20% more children. To date, this partnership has raised over £20 million.

He went on to be named on of the happiest people in the UK in The Independent on Sunday’s 2015 ‘Happy List’, a programmes recognised by the Prime Minister for his efforts in enriching the lives of others and making Britain a better place.

Anthony Bennett Speaker

Anthony is now an international speaker, inspiring global audiences with his tale of survival. He provides keynote speeches at conferences, inspirational talks at businesses and charities, and motivational workshops at schools.

Anthony Bennett Speaking Topics

– The Power of Teamwork

– Dealing with Setbacks

– Using and Sharing your Superpower

– Maintaining Motivation

– Resilience

– Mental Health

– Being ‘Miracle Man’

– Overcoming Fear

For health-related events he delivers a special talk entitled ‘A heartfelt thank you from an ex-patient’. His presentation gives everyone an insight into the superpower they have, whether they appreciate it or not. Anthony’s thought—provoking sessions uplift the hearts and minds of all listening and makes them wonder: What is your superpower?

Anthony Bennett Mental Health Speaker

With mental health high on everyone’s agenda – thanks partly to the COVID-19 pandemic, home working and loneliness – Anthony also offers virtual events to help with work-related absences thanks to depression, anxiety and burnout.

Anthony Bennet School Speaking Talks

He also provides online sessions for schools, utilising digital technology such as social media – where he has a following of over 10,000 – in order to reach the minds of young people and provide them with confidence and motivation.

Anthony Bennet Clients: AB InBEV, Allocate, Beefeater, BMA, BT, CIPD, Citizens Advice, Costa Coffee, EIZO, GS1, Harvard Medical School, hfma, HM Prison Service, IOPC, IQVIA, Network Rail, NHS, Piramel, Premier Inn, Swim England, Teenage Cancer Trust, uniper, Very, Whitbread.

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book inspirational speaker Anthony Bennett for your corporate event.

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