Meet Chris Jones - Your Motivational Speaker

I’m a public speaker who shares honest, real-life stories through keynote, after-dinner, and motivational talks for social groups, businesses, and charities. I spent 12 years in the army reserves, then went on to create and run an independent school for disadvantaged and challenging children — something I dedicated nearly 20 years of my life to. But behind the scenes, I was burning out. After selling the business just as Covid hit, my mental health hit rock bottom. I found myself in a dark place, even questioning whether life was worth continuing.

Asking for help was the turning point. Through counselling and a lot of reflection, I knew I needed a full reset. That’s when I set off on a 6,500-mile walk around the UK coastline — a journey that took nearly two years and helped me rebuild from the ground up. Along the way, I met incredible people, read powerful books, and started to truly understand how and why my mental health had broken down.

Now, I share that journey with others — not just the challenges, but the tools, insights, and lessons that helped me recover. My talks are about encouraging people to look after themselves before they reach crisis point, and showing that even in your darkest moments, there’s a way forward.