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Marc Convey is a motivational speaker, burns survivor, and advocate for overcoming trauma. He firmly believes that with the right inner resources, you can face and overcome any challenge and forge a new path forward, no matter your physical limitations,
Now based in Brighton, Marc’s diverse career has seen him journey from the fast-paced world of live poker tournaments to launching his own video production company and building a non-profit organisation focused on ‘working with purpose’. As a speaker, writer, and spokesperson, he’s sharing his personal story with the world for the first time.
Marc’s journey is an inspiring tale of thriving in the face of adversity. At just 14 years old, Marc was caught in a fire that left him with lasting physical and emotional scars. Instead of letting his injuries define his future, Marc took control of his own recovery early on, using his experiences to become a pillar of strength, both for himself and for others.
His story is a testament to the power of post-traumatic growth, showing that no matter the obstacle, you can find the strength within to live life on your own terms.
Having spent many years as a poker commentator, Marc Convey has already lived an extraordinary life, travelling internationally and immersing himself in the fascinating world of high-stakes poker, where fortunes are won or lost in an instant.
Marc’s accident was a life-changing event, impacting not only him but also his family and friends. Yet it shaped him into the person he is today: resilient, funny, warm, and truly inspirational.
Marc is a captivating and relatable speaker, travelling the world to share his story, insights, and the profound influence that travel has had on his outlook. His mission extends far beyond his personal narrative as he works to raise awareness of burn injuries and advocate for living a life full of passion and purpose.
He shares his story and insights with audiences across the world, using his platform to raise awareness about trauma recovery, promote mental health and wellbeing, and encourage others to chase their dreams no matter what obstacles they may face.
Change as Opportunity: how to thrive in an ever-changing world
Change is a part of all of our lives – change in personal circumstances, changes in the world around us. Marc has confronted change head-on – and leveraged his experiences to create a positive cycle of growth. How can we deal with unsettling changes in our own lives? How best to thrive in a way that benefits others as well as ourselves? Marc talks engagingly about the changes in his own life, detailing strategies that can serve as a roadmap for others.
Dealing with fear: how to transform adversity into a roadmap for growth
Many of us are stymied by adversity. When things go wrong in our lives – or we find ourselves having to deal with dramatic events – it’s all too easy to let fear steer our response. Marc Convey talks engagingly about how he developed personal strategies that enabled him to turn adversity into an opportunity for growth. How does fear hold us back? How can we transform adversity to benefit ourselves and those around us? Marc delivers a powerful and thought-provoking talk to demonstrate how fear and adversity can serve to empower us.
Leading from Within: Building Resilience as the Cornerstone of Effective Leadership
For Marc, developing leadership skills started with creating a foundation of inner resilience. Right from the start, Marc saw himself as the “CEO” of his own recovery – defying the odds to thrive and inspire others. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence are crucial foundations for leadership, and Marc talks revealingly about his own personal and professional growth. How can we deep-dive into our own experiences to find the leader within? How does inner resilience translate into strategies that help those around us?
Nurturing the self to create a dynamic and thriving team culture
When Marc Convey had his accident, he suddenly and immediately found himself part of a team – from his mother (who gave up her job to care for him) to the health professionals working hard to save his life. Marc swiftly realised that his recovery depended on teamwork – balancing his own determination and sometimes pig-headedness with the aspirations of those around him. What transpired – and Marc’s powerful insights into his own journey – challenge conventional perspectives. How can we build a team culture where core values are honoured, and egos are balanced? Where everyone can thrive in harmony.
“Beyond survival, Marc’s story of thriving against all odds drew gasps from the audience at Brighton Dome. The theme of the evening was suicide prevention. Marc’s impassioned words inspired both suicide attempt survivors, and families bereaved by suicide, to believe that post traumatic growth is not only possible, but achievable.”Hema Patel, Baton of Hope.
‘Marc Convey was truly inspirational, a masterclass in resilience, entrepreneurial skill and professionalism.’ Paul Hetherington MBA FIoD
“Marc Convey gave a heartbreaking and healing account of his journey of overcoming adversity, building resilience and becoming his authentic self through facing every fear along the road to recovery. His inspiring story of becoming the CEO of his own fate and literally running into life will always stay with us.” ASquared
“Marc Convey came to speak for us at our annual team offsite. The themes for the day were collaboration, resilience and wellbeing. Marc did an astounding job at engaging the team and talking with honesty and humour about his story. He drew on his wide-ranging experiences, to share how he has worked to overcome adversity: drawing on tools and relationships that were relatable for an audience of mixed ages, experiences and backgrounds. After the session, I had feedback from across the team on how much value and motivation they had taken from hearing Marc’s talk.” Cristina Proietti, Head of Commercial Ops, WHSmith Travel