- Transformational speaker on resilience and mental health
- Fundraiser for Great Ormond Street Hospital
- Survivor of multiple cardiac arrests
Anthony Bennett is a transformational speaker who combines his personal survival story with practical insights on resilience, teamwork, and mental health to help organisations navigate challenges and inspire meaningful change.
As a recognised voice in resilience training, Anthony has raised over £25 million for Great Ormond Street Hospital and secured a £7.5 million partnership with Whitbread PLC. His extraordinary recovery from multiple cardiac arrests and life-threatening illnesses earned him recognition on The Independent on Sunday's Happy List as one of the UK's happiest people.
Anthony helps organisations develop stronger team dynamics and mental health strategies by sharing evidence-based approaches drawn from his own remarkable journey. His presentations demonstrate how resilience can be cultivated systematically, providing leaders with frameworks to support their teams through uncertainty and change while maintaining productivity and wellbeing.
Audiences leave Anthony's talks with practical tools for building personal resilience reserves, actionable strategies for fostering supportive team environments, and renewed perspective on overcoming seemingly impossible challenges. His methodology connects personal growth directly to organisational success.
Book Anthony for an unforgettable keynote that transforms how your team approaches challenges and creates lasting cultural change within your organisation.
Anthony's Showreel and Videos
Topics, Sessions and Talks
Dealing with Setbacks & Being the Best You Can Be
Anthony Bennett explores how setbacks can plant seeds of growth, offering fresh perspectives on overcoming challenges. He discusses the power of self-challenge and the importance of embracing opportunities. Attendees will learn how to turn setbacks into positive outcomes and strive to be their best selves.
Anthony Bennett shares his remarkable journey through multiple brushes with death, emphasising the crucial role of teamwork. He highlights how everyone, from patient-facing cleaners, nurses, and surgeons to behind-the-scenes procurement and warehouse teams, contributed to saving his life. Attendees will learn the vital importance of collaboration in overcoming life-threatening challenges.
Resilience & Building a Positive Mindset
Anthony Bennett's session on resilience and building a positive mindset addresses the growing issue of mental health-related absences, including anxiety, depression, and burnout. As these challenges rise, his sessions offer the perfect opportunity to motivate and inspire teams. Anthony shares examples and practical tips on fostering resilience and collaborating with our inner voices to support rather than hinder us. Attendees will learn how to cultivate a positive mindset and effectively manage mental health challenges.
Anthony Bennett's "Dreamer & Puller-backer" session features a 60 to 70-minute talk exploring the two voices in our imagination: the 'Dreamer', which seeks the best for us, and the 'Puller-backer', which discourages us. He encourages audience members to step out of their comfort zones, share personal achievements, and express gratitude. By fostering a safe and interactive environment, Anthony's sessions are highly inspirational, particularly benefiting organisations seeking more in-depth engagement.
Why We Recommend Booking Anthony
Anthony Bennett transforms organizations through his powerful blend of personal survival story and evidence-based resilience strategies, helping teams navigate challenges while maintaining productivity and wellbeing. Book Anthony for an unforgettable keynote that will equip your team with practical tools to overcome obstacles and create lasting cultural change within your organisation.
Since 2006, Anthony has been a tremendous asset to the charity. The passion he demonstrates when sharing his experiences; engaging and inspiring his audience, played an important role in helping the charity to secure a £7.5m+ partnership with Whitbread plc. His natural ability to connect with, inspire and motivate people to support fundraising and to push themselves towards personal success has been astounding. He carries such positivity and it's a pleasure to witness the impact he has on people, engaging them in fundraising and helping them to understand the ability they have to make a real difference to others.
Tim Johnson, CEO, Great Ormond Street Children's Charity.
CEO, Great Ormond Street Children's Charity
We very much enjoyed meeting Anthony and fascinating to hear his story, interesting also to hear his thoughts on team work – we work closely as a team and listening to him helped reinforce our thoughts and beliefs in working together.
Janus Henderson Investors
We have had many comments from those that attended. He definitely gave off such a positive vibe from the stage and had everybody captivated, on the edge of their seats. He uplifted the whole room and truly inspired us to continue doing our best and seizing opportunities. Such a phenomenal speaker. I think what makes him unique is one his positivity but he is so present and went the extra mile to find out about what we do as a society or our goals in life. Having a speaker take that time added a personal touch.
