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Anthony Bennett

Best known for:

Miracle Man with a journey through an incredible twelve times of near-death experiences from pneumonia, influenza and sepsis.

Summary:

Anthony Bennett is an inspirational speaker who was given the nickname ‘Miracle man’ from his shocking twelve times of infectious near-death experience. He shares his personal journey of teamwork, self-motivation, resilience, saying yes to opportunities and dealing with setbacks. Anthony played a major role in securing a £7.5m charity partnership between Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Whitbread PLC in 2012. He was named one of the happiest people in the UK, by the Independent on Sunday in their Happy List in 2015.

Biography:

Anthony Bennett is an inspirational speaker on teamwork, mental health and resilience in business, healthcare and educational setting who has been through an incredible twelve resuscitations from infectious diseases. He has delivered motivational speeches across the UK and internationally since 2008, just two years after his recovery, giving him the nickname ‘Miracle man’.

In 2006, he developed influenza, sepsis and streph pneumonia on his lungs after a school trip to Disneyland Paris. His heart stopped an astonishing 12 times. He suffered a seizure whilst in a coma and was given just only 10% chance of survival, spending 21 days on an Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) life support machine. His parents were told to expect the worse and to start thinking about funeral arrangements. He incredibly survived and now inspires people by sharing his personal journey. Speaking topics include teamwork, self-motivated, resilience, saying yes to opportunities and dealing with setbacks and overcoming adversity.

Anthony has also played a major role on securing a £7.5m charity partnership between Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and Whitbread PLC. The fund raised went towards the Premier Inn Clinical Building, helping the hospital treat up to 20% more patients in 2012.

In 2015, he was named one of the happiest people in the UK, by the Independent on Sunday in their annual Happy List.

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Testimonials:

Anthony provided an inspiring talk and moving session. The takeaways from this session were concise and profound. If I had a team conference or away day to plan, Anthony would be top of my list of speakers to book.

Dan Keel Burseldon School (March 2024)

I told you on the day, but i’ll tell you again. Your speech was amazing as are you as a person! I talk publicly about my own lived experience of addiction, have done it for a few years now but its safe to say I learned a thing or two watching you. Exceptional delivery and a fantastic message. It was the session of the day by a country mile!

Matt Burgiss – GamCare – (March 2024)

Still thinking about all the amazing things your talk showcased. Definitely the best session of the day!

Sarah Garman – Bendrigg Trust – (March 2024)

Your talk was so inspiring and I've thought about it a lot since. I agree with others that it was definitely the best session of the day - really powerful. Thanks so much Anthony!

Faye Smith – LionHeart RICS (March 2024)

Anthony was an absolute delight to work with from the very start of the process - right through to the delivery of his talk. I had a good feeling from our initial conversation that he would be a great addition to our Black History Month events, I just didn’t appreciate at that stage how great! Anthony is an inspiring, yet humble speaker who talks from the heart as he tells his unique and moving story - yet he does so with a sense of humour and fun. Anthony would add value to any group he speaks to, in just getting them to stop, get conscious for a moment and reconnect with who they are, who they want to continue to strive to be and how they choose to live their live. I would highly recommend Anthony Bennett!

Nikki Sloan – Eisai (March 2024)

A remarkable young man who’s had a remarkable journey, beaten the odds and is using his experience to inspire and motivate. A beautiful true story of courage, hope, triumph over adversity, and love. It was a pleasure listening to him; the audience were captivated by him, and his easy, comfortable, relaxed style made him instantly likeable. Thank you for sharing your journey Anthony!

Stella Kearns - Little Star Illustrations (June 2023)