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Jason Anker
Transform workplace safety culture with Jason Anker, speaker and workplace safety advocate. Jason works with organisations to prevent accidents through powerful personal storytelling and behavioural safety training, delivering over 3,000 presentations worldwide through his company Proud2bSafe.
Jason Anker is a prominent inspirational speaker and advocate for workplace safety, renowned for his compelling narrative that stems from a life-altering incident. Jason was paralysed from the waist down following a fall from a ladder on a construction site at the age of 24. His journey from that day through years of rehabilitation and personal struggle has shaped him into a powerful voice for change in the industry. Jason's story is not just about the accident; it encompasses its profound impact on his life, family, and friends.
He candidly shares the emotional and psychological toll of his experience, including battles with addiction and the challenges of seeking compensation. His willingness to discuss these difficult topics resonates with audiences, making his message relevant to everyone — from directors to frontline workers. Since beginning his speaking career, Jason has delivered over 3,000 presentations worldwide, transforming his personal tragedy into a mission to promote safety and well-being in the workplace. He founded Proud2bSafe, an organisation dedicated to providing motivational speakers and resources to enhance safety culture.
Recently, he has partnered with Professor Tim Marsh to establish Anker & Marsh Ltd, expanding their offerings to include training and consultancy services focused on behavioural safety and organisational culture. Tim and Jason regularly present together, offering a unique blend of personal experience and psychological insight that resonates deeply with audiences. Jason's latest work, Paralysis to Success - Bounding Back From Adversity, encapsulates his journey and insights. His commitment to making a difference is evident in every presentation, inspiring others to learn from his experiences and prioritise safety in their own lives.
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Jason Anker MBE, paralysed from the waist down after a construction site accident in 1993, shares his raw and emotional journey. He recounts his life before the incident, the day it happened, and the challenges he faced during rehabilitation and beyond. Jason candidly discusses the profound impact on his family, the financial and emotional costs, and his struggles with addiction. Attendees will learn about resilience, the importance of safety, and the power of sharing personal experiences.
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To book Jason Anker, email jason.anker@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Jason's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Jason Anker MBE delivers first-person narrative accounts of his 1993 construction site accident and its aftermath, structuring sessions as a chronological account that moves from life before the incident through rehabilitation, addiction, and family impact to present-day advocacy.
Jason Anker MBE speaks on workplace safety, personal resilience following life-altering adversity, and the human and organisational costs of unsafe working environments. He has delivered over 3,000 presentations worldwide and founded Proud2bSafe, a safety culture organisation, drawing on his experience of being paralysed following a construction site accident in 1993.
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