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Keith Edmonds
Transform workplace resilience with Keith Edmonds, speaker and trauma-to-triumph expert. Keith works with organizations to overcome barriers, build mental wellbeing, and unlock potential, delivering powerful insights from his personal journey of survival and redemption.
As a young child, Keith Edmonds had already overcome more than most will face in a lifetime. At just fourteen months old, his mother's boyfriend heartlessly held Keith's face against an electric heater, scarring him for life. Not expected to live through the night, he miraculously recovered, but endured years of surgeries to give him a 'normal' appearance.
Throughout his young life, Keith was bullied and lonely, leading to years of depression and self-destruction. At the age of 13, Keith began abusing alcohol. The many years of masking his pain led to over two decades of depression, extreme substance abuse, and run-ins with the law.
It wasn't until his 35th birthday when Keith decided to leave behind a life of resentment, take control of his life, and become who he was truly meant to be. Now for nearly a decade, Keith has used his story of transformation to inspire others. His no-excuses approach to life encourages people and businesses to overcome barriers and take control of reaching their full potential. He teaches relevant and retainable tools to help individuals and groups reach their goals. His message is transformational and capable of touching those at every level of an organization.
Topics, sessions and talks
Challenges are a part of life for individuals, teams, and businesses. Success hinges on a limitless mindset to overcome these obstacles. When leaders and employees feel empowered and supported, growth follows. Keith Edmonds, an abuse survivor and former alcoholic, understands the power of resilience. He speaks nationwide, offering actionable insights to help organizations break through barriers. His no-excuse approach empowers people with practical advice for immediate application. Attendees will learn to identify barriers, adopt a positive daily attitude, realize what's possible with a limitless mindset, and discover ways to overcome challenges.
When goals are unmet, disappointment and frustration often follow. It's easy to get sidetracked and stuck between where you are and where you want to be. Keith, a survivor of severe child abuse, knows this struggle well. He spent over two decades masking his pain with alcohol before deciding to change his life. Now eight years sober, Keith teaches others how to transform their mindset and overcome barriers. Attendees will learn to identify what's holding them back, realize they can overcome their past, understand how to achieve life transformation, and take personal responsibility for their success.
Keith's harrowing journey from a childhood marked by severe abuse and years of self-destruction to a life of empowerment and inspiration embodies the resilience and transformative power that can inspire your team. His no-excuses approach and practical tools for overcoming barriers will motivate your team to take control of their challenges and reach their full potential. Booking Keith as a speaker will not only provide your team with a unique perspective on adversity and triumph but also equip them with actionable strategies for personal and professional growth.
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frequently asked questions
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To book Keith Edmonds, email keith.edmonds@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 Keith'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.
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Three to six months ahead is comfortable for most events, and 12 months is better for large conferences, peak-season dates or one specific in-demand speaker. Shorter timelines are workable, and PepTalk regularly fills last-minute and replacement bookings within days. Availability is the constraint, so get in touch as soon as you have a date.
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