More About Francis Benali MBE

Your presentation was absolutely fantastic. It was humble, relatable and very inspiring. Even though you presented to a real mix of people (different age groups, job roles, etc) everyone found it informative and was able to take a personal touch away with them. It really was the highlight of the day and we would have no hesitation in asking you to speak at future events again.
Curtis Meek, CEO, Shenton Group

Franny spoke to a team of Operational Supervisor’s in a safety critical role, where he brilliantly drew parallels between professional sports teams and high-performing leadership teams. His speech was thought provoking, inspirational and motivational and the whole team were captivated by it. The very fact that Franny was able to deliver such a speech with passion, humour and humility is testament to his ability to motivate others. I would thoroughly recommend him to anybody looking for a motivational and inspiring presentation.
Brian Wheeler, Deputy General Manager, London Terminal Control, Swanwick Centre

I approached Franny to be a guest on The Everyday Adventure Podcast after hearing his story from a mutual friend. Throughout our interactions, from our initial phone conversation right through to recording the episode, I was blown away by his humility, generosity and willingness to share the challenges he has faced, as well as his incredible acheivements. As a guest he was utterly inspirational and he formed a real connection with the audience, as shown by the amazing feedback I have received since. l would highly recommend Franny as a guest and speaker; you cannot fail to be inspired by his outlook and approach to life.
Nicki Bass, Director, Resilience At Work

We were honoured to have Francis Benali as the keynote speaker at our annual conference. His inspiring story of determination, resilience, and community spirit deeply resonated with everyone in attendance. Francis has a unique ability to connect with his audience, delivering powerful messages that leave a lasting impact. We are incredibly grateful for his time and contribution and would highly recommend him as a speaker for any event. Thank you, Francis, for motivating us all to push beyond our limits and make a difference!
James Oldbury, Business Development Manager, Belvoir Group

It was a real privilege to welcome Francis Benali to our Technology team day at Chelsea Football Club. As Director of Technology at Chelsea Football Club, I have followed Franny’s career both as a footballer and through his incredible charity work — I have long admired the impact he has made both on and off the pitch.  Franny gave an inspiring and engaging talk, walking us through his life, career highlights, setbacks, and how he overcame them. He perfectly aligned his experiences with the challenges we are facing as a team, making his story incredibly relevant and powerful.  I would highly recommend Franny — he is a natural speaker, and everyone left the session feeling motivated, energised, and connected to the values he shared.
James Grove, Director of Technology, Chelsea Football Club

Franny was guest speaker at our 10 year anniversary dinner. As a ‘local hero’, his story of how he made it as a professional footballer and then went on to achieve so much for charity by putting his body on the line is one that audiences of all ages and backgrounds can relate to. Franny demonstrates that if you focus on your goal and have real commitment, you can achieve whatever you set out to do. Our members gave me great feedback on how much they enjoyed Franny’s story.
Ian Ritchie, Secretary, Eastleigh FC Walking Football

There are many impassioned speakers, but to genuinely inspire 16 and 17 year olds you need a touch of magic. As soon as he stood in front of 400 former students and their parents, Franny began to weave his spell. Everybody, in a matter of 20 or so minutes, experienced the highs and lows of Franny’s endurance tests, laughing and crying in equal measure. You could have heard a pin drop as images of a near-broken Franny flashed up on the screen, whilst silently and palpably the audience willed him on, eventually sharing in his tears of relief and joy as he’s seen crossing the finish line at the end of his 2 weeks feat of running and cycling 1400 miles.  A great story of the human spirit tested to breaking point. Inspiring, moving, funny – told with humility and impossible modesty.
Heather McLlroy, Executive Headteacher, The Mountbatten School