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Tim Wotton

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Transform organisational resilience with Tim Wotton, one of the UK’s longest-surviving Cystic Fibrosis patients. Tim equips teams with practical strategies for developing a growth mindset as well as a new perspective on disability in the workplace. Award-winning author of How Have I Cheated Death? and international speaker on mental resilience.

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One of the UK’s longest-surviving Cystic Fibrosis patients
Award-winning author of How Have I Cheated Death?
Speaker on resilience, growth mindset, and post-traumatic growth

Tim Wotton is a resilience specialist who transforms mindsets through his extraordinary journey of surviving cystic fibrosis for over 50 years, despite being told he wouldn't live past 17. Tim has shared his message through his award-winning memoir How Have I Cheated Death? which won the 2015 UK People's Book Prize. He also hosts the podcast, The Gift of Resilience, Calm & Joy. Today, Tim helps organisations navigate uncertainty by demonstrating how his "holy trinity" approach - physical exercise, medical compliance, and mental resilience - applies to business challenges. His presentations reveal how embracing mortality creates clarity, showing companies how to cultivate purpose-driven cultures where teams develop grit and maintain performance under pressure. Tim has connected with teams across both public and private sectors, having presented at Shell, Roche, Vertex, ReCode Therapeutics, Literary festivals, Cystic Fibrosis charities and at the Houses of Parliament. Audiences leave Tim's talks with practical strategies for building daily resilience habits, techniques for finding "moments worth living for" amid workplace stress, and actionable methods to harness post-traumatic growth for innovation and problem-solving. Book Tim Wotton to inspire your team with authentic wisdom from someone who transforms life's greatest challenges into profound opportunities for growth.

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Lessons In Resilience From A Life On Borrowed Time

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the UK's most common life-threatening diseases, affecting over 10,000 people. There's currently no cure. Not all that long ago, a CF diagnosis meant an early death. Tim Wotton is one such sufferer, who was told from an early age that he would not live beyond his 17th birthday. Now one of the oldest survivors of this crippling disease, Tim's book, How Have I Cheated Death?, recounts his 39th year, a countdown to the elusive 40. A story of triumph over adversity, Tim's keynote offers hope and inspiration, demonstrating that what cannot be cured must be endured.

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Tim Wotton transforms mindsets through his extraordinary 50-year survival story and practical resilience strategies. Book this award-winning author to equip your organisation with the tools to navigate uncertainty and cultivate a purpose-driven culture where challenges become opportunities for growth.

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Tim was an amazing speaker.

Drew Owen

Publicis Health

Truly, meeting you and hearing more about your journey remains one of my favourite and most cherished moments.

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ReCode Therapeutics

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Tim Wotton specialises in discussing resilience, mindset transformation, wellbeing and more.

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Tim delivers inspiring talks with authenticity and warmth, sharing his journey to motivate audiences. His engaging style leaves a lasting impact, encouraging resilience and personal growth in both professional and personal settings.

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