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Jay Morton

Transform teams under pressure with Jay Morton, speaker, resilience and leadership expert. Jay works with organisations to develop elite performance mindsets and strategic decision-making, delivering insights from UK Special Forces and Everest summits.

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Jay Morton
Jay Morton

Jay Morton

London, United Kingdom

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£6–10k

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Jay Morton's biography

At a glance

  • Former UK Special Forces (SAS) operator with 10 years of service
  • Two-time Mount Everest summiter and accomplished expedition leader
  • Directing Staff on Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins
Jay Morton is a former soldier turned adventurer, author, and speaker whose career exemplifies resilience, leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure. With 14 years of military service, including a decade in the elite UK Special Forces (SAS) and four years in the Parachute Regiment, Jay has honed a unique skill set that includes high-level decision-making, risk management, and teamwork in some of the world's most challenging environments. Jay’s journey began with a restless spirit and an early passion for adventure, leading him to the military at a young age. Over his career, he undertook multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, participating in covert operations and intelligence-led missions. As a qualified Military Mountain Guide, parachuting specialist, and patrol medic, Jay demonstrated exceptional versatility in high-stakes scenarios, from leading expeditions in extreme terrain to delivering life-saving trauma care in hostile environments. Beyond his military career, Jay has summited Mount Everest twice and gained public recognition as a directing staff member on the hit television series "SAS: Who Dares Wins." He is also the author of the bestselling book Soldier: Respect is Earned, where he shares his insights into resilience, discipline, and leadership, offering readers a glimpse into his extraordinary life. Jay’s achievements reflect his relentless drive and ability to inspire others to embrace challenges and push beyond perceived limits. As a speaker, he combines his wealth of experience with a relatable and grounded approach, offering practical insights into resilience, leadership, and achieving peak performance.

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Jay Morton's exceptional military experience and engaging storytelling make him an outstanding speaker who can inspire and motivate audiences.

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Testimonials

The presentation went great, thank you so much!

Finance Manager, BAE Systems

Some good stories that we could link to teamwork and collaboration. The themes and messaging were good and he was a good crack and happy to have a bit of banter.

ISG (Information Services Group)

Featured Projects

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What is Jay Morton's speaking style like?

Jay Morton draws on first-hand accounts from his military career, Everest expeditions, and television work to illustrate principles of resilience and leadership, grounding each point in a specific operational or physical experience rather than abstract theory.

What topics does Jay Morton specialise in?

Jay Morton speaks on resilience, decision-making, and performing under pressure. He served a decade in the UK Special Forces (SAS) and has summited Mount Everest twice, with further public recognition as a directing staff member on Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins.

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