Jamie Andrew

Jamie Andrew is an incredible and inspiring individual.  He is the first quadruple amputee in the world to have climbed The Matterhorn in Switzerland, the first to climb Kilimanjaro in Africa, the first to complete a Marathon and the first to complete an Iron Man Triathlon.

Jamie Andrew’s story is quite simply one of the most gripping and inspiring you will encounter.  In January 1999 mountaineer Jamie Andrew and a climbing partner were trapped for five nights on the storm bound icy summit of a French mountain.  The rescue, which was one of the most dramatic in the history of the Alps, came only hours too late to save his partner. Jamie, despite suffering hypothermia and appalling frostbite, survived.  Days later all four of his hands and feet were amputated.  For many this fate would have meant the end of all hope, but not for Jamie.  Since losing his hands and feet Jamie has achieved some incredible feats.  He has learned to walk again, taken up skiing, run marathons and iron-man triathlons, and remarkably, returned to climb once more in the mountains that he loves so much.  Jamie’s story, recounted with honesty and passion, is nothing short of incredible.

As well as all these activities Jamie makes his living from giving presentations to companies, conferences, and to leadership training programmes.  In over 15 years Jamie has spoken in more than 40 countries, on 5 continents for a diverse range of companies including Tetrapak, Toyota Motor Sales, Vodafone, Roche, Danone, Proctor & Gamble, Pepsico and Microsoft.  Jamie shares his remarkable story, illustrated with stunning slides, in a simple and honest style that never fails to engage with audiences.  He explains how he was able to dig deep into his reserves, to be resilient, and to face up to the hardest challenges of his life using simple, key techniques such as goal setting and focusing on his key strengths.  Some of the important subjects that he touches upon include motivation, coping with change, team-work, using the strengths of those around you, and self-belief.

Jamie’s story is challenging on a number of levels and is an uplifting tale that really stimulates the mind and encourages us all to consider the challenges that we face in our own lives, on a day to day basis.

“People really valued what you brought to us – and the messages have stuck – so THANK YOU!”  Tetra Pak

“Jamie did a fabulous job today. It was an extraordinary experience to meet him and hear his story. I had feedback from many of the people who attended, and everyone was inspired by his positive positive approach, his sense of humour, and his courage… Thanks so much for introducing him to us. He really made a difference.” Toyota Motor Sales

“Amazing” “Inspirational and thought provoking” “Incredible, courageous and positive” “An inspiration to us all to live life to the full” “A stark reminder of the power of positive thinking” Conference Delegates, Leadership Trust Foundation

“I am not sure if you appreciate the impact that you make on an audience” Scottish Executive

“Thank you very much for your superb contribution to the conference.  Its content and presentation were excellent.”   Commissioner, Disability Rights Commission

“Your talk was a real hit.”  Ledingham Chalmers Solicitors

“‘An amazing person” “‘Very powerful” “‘A very inspiring story with many learning points” “Inspirational!” “Exceptionally strong message about “think positive”, or being positive is a state of mind. Presentation is authentic!” “Very powerful / moving story” “‘Very moving & inspirational”  Delegate feedback, High Performance Leadership Course, International Institute of Management Development, Lausanne