Chris Moon MBE

Motivational Speaker

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Chris Moon MBE's Biography

Chris Moon helps people and organisations around the world grow and improve personal and team performance. He’s been a keynote speaker and run change and leadership programs for twenty years working with the public and private sector and international business schools. He’s one of the most fortunate people to be alive you’re likely to meet. His exploits have been covered in a Discovery documentary I Shouldn’t Be Alive. Chris is a former British Army Officer with three year’s operational experience who left to work for a charity clearing landmines. He’s survived being taken prisoner in Cambodia by the Khmer Rouge (one of the most brutal terror groups in history) and negotiated his release and that of two colleagues from threatened execution. In 1995 he was blown up in a supposedly safe area of a minefield in remote East Africa losing an arm and a leg (ironically doing one of the least dangerous things he did). He survived initially because he treated himself. About fourteen hours after injury, he arrived in South Africa where doctors say they’d never seen anyone live with such a small amount of blood. He recovered four times faster than expected and in 1996; within a year of leaving hospital ran the London Marathon, raised significant sums to help disabled people in the developing world and successfully completed a full time Master’s Degree in human behaviour. Chris taught himself to run and is thought to be the world’s first amputee ultra-distance runner after completing the Marathon De Sables in 1997. He’s run the world’s toughest ultra-marathons, most recently the Badwater Death Valley 135 mile ultra and the Devon Coast to Coast 117-mile Race. He’s led numerous teams to complete rigorous challenges ranging from climbing mountains to cycling the length of Cambodia. When it comes to challenging the concept of limitation, adapting to change, and overcoming adversity Chris walks the talk. He has a passion for the process of achievement and uses his unique experiences to help people do what they do better. Chris speaks with enthusiasm and humour on resilience, change, personal and strategic leadership, and all aspects of behavioural choices. His interactive presentations and workshops are tailored to desired outcomes and actions.

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Chris Moon MBE Keynote Topics

Motivation And Inspiration

Chris Moon’s extraordinary life story inspires audiences to challenge limits and achieve more. From surviving life-threatening situations to running some of the world’s toughest races, he proves anything is possible. His talk blends humour, humility, and hard-earned lessons. Audiences leave motivated to aim higher and believe in their own potential.

Change – How To Adapt And Thrive

Chris explains how to embrace change as an opportunity rather than a threat. He draws on unique experiences of survival, recovery, and reinvention. This talk delivers practical strategies for adapting in fast-moving environments. Audiences gain confidence to face uncertainty and thrive in times of transformation.

Resilience – A Practical Guide

In this session, Chris shares proven tools for building resilience in the face of adversity. His story illustrates how mindset and choices determine outcomes under pressure. The talk translates extreme experiences into everyday lessons for work and life. Audiences leave equipped with practical ways to stay strong, positive, and focused.

Risk, Health And Safety – Real Life

Chris brings risk management to life with gripping real-world stories. From military operations to minefield survival, he has faced the ultimate tests of safety. This talk combines cautionary lessons with strategies for smarter decision-making. Audiences discover how to embed safety awareness without losing performance.

Mental Well-Being And Wellness

Chris explores how to maintain mental strength in challenging circumstances. He shares strategies for balance, recovery, and building long-term wellbeing. The talk highlights the link between mindset, health, and sustainable performance. Audiences leave inspired to prioritise wellness in both personal and professional life.

Psychological Safety

In this session, Chris explains why psychological safety is the foundation of high-performing teams. He shows how openness, trust, and accountability transform results. The talk connects powerful personal experiences with actionable workplace lessons. Audiences gain tools to create environments where people feel safe to contribute and excel.

Diversity And Inclusion

Chris highlights how diversity and inclusion fuel innovation, resilience, and team success. He shares stories that challenge bias and encourage empathy. This talk offers practical approaches to building inclusive workplaces. Audiences leave with renewed commitment to harnessing the strength of differences.

Chris Moon MBE's Biography

Chris is a former British Army Officer with three year’s operational experience who left to work for a charity clearing landmines. He’s survived being taken prisoner in Cambodia by the Khmer Rouge (one of the most brutal terror groups in history) and negotiated his release and that of two colleagues from threatened execution.

In 1995 he was blown up in a supposedly safe area of a minefield in remote East Africa losing an arm and a leg (ironically doing one of the least dangerous things he did). He survived initially because he treated himself. About fourteen hours after injury, he arrived in South Africa where doctors say they’d never seen anyone live with such a small amount of blood.

He recovered four times faster than expected and in 1996; within a year of leaving hospital ran the London Marathon, raised significant sums to help disabled people in the developing world and successfully completed a full time Master’s Degree in human behaviour.

Chris taught himself to run and is thought to be the world’s first amputee ultra-distance runner after completing the Marathon De Sables in 1997. He’s run the world’s toughest ultra-marathons, most recently the Badwater Death Valley 135 mile ultra and the Devon Coast to Coast 117-mile Race. He’s led numerous teams to complete rigorous challenges ranging from climbing mountains to cycling the length of Cambodia.

When it comes to challenging the concept of limitation, adapting to change, and overcoming adversity Chris walks the talk. He has a passion for the process of achievement and uses his unique experiences to help people do what they do better. Chris speaks with enthusiasm and humour on resilience, change, personal and strategic leadership, and all aspects of behavioural choices. His interactive presentations and workshops are tailored to desired outcomes and actions.