Kim Hughes, Speaker | Army Bomb Disposal, Bravery

Kim Hughes

Learn the true meaning of courage and dedication, and be inspired to overcome any challenge with Kim Hughes, speaker, authority on teamwork and leadership.

Kim Hughes | Speaker Biography

George Cross recipient for exceptional bravery in Afghanistan

Disarmed 120 IEDs without protective gear, saving comrades' lives

Inspiring speaker on teamwork, leadership, and fearless approach to challenges

Kim Hughes' deployment in Afghanistan was marked by an extraordinary act of bravery. He risked his life to save his comrades by manually defusing bombs, even forgoing protective clothing. This act has been hailed as the most outstanding example of explosive ordnance disposal ever seen in Afghanistan. Hughes successfully disarmed 120 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during his tour, earning him the prestigious George Cross, which was presented to him by Sir Jock Stirrup, the Head of the Defence Staff, in March 2010. His citation, which he read at Buckingham Palace, recognized his selflessness and courage. Hughes' incredible story, exceptional skills and knowledge of working in challenging environments make him an inspiring speaker. He is an authority on teamwork and leadership, and his fearless approach to one of the world's most dangerous jobs sets him apart. Despite the dangers he faces, Hughes remains dedicated to his work, viewing it as his duty.

Why Should You Book Kim Hughes?

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Featured Sessions

Motivation

Kim Hughes delivers an inspiring talk on motivation, emphasizing the power of self-belief and perseverance in overcoming obstacles and achieving personal and professional goals.

Conquering Fear

In today's fast-paced corporate environment, feelings of anxiety and stress are increasingly common. Whether it's presenting in front of colleagues, navigating office politics, or managing heavy workloads, the pressure can be overwhelming. Join us for a cutting-edge science-based workshop, packed with actionable insights, to demystify anxiety and learn practical, evidence-based strategies to put a stop to the anxiety vicious cycle of unease, overthinking and avoidance. You will gain a greater sense of inner peace and control.

Maximising Performance

Mental health plays an important role in Patrick Mouratoglou's coaching methodology. Every player is unique and therefore, the coaching style must be developed according to the athlete’s needs. Patrick is always finding access to show each player different ways, teaching how to cope with stress and pressure, and strengthening the player’s mental constitution on the court. Nicknamed the mastermind, Patrick Mouratoglou will help you change your mindset.

Teamwork

Often, we hear stories of how large teams have come together to win a World Cup or launch their next big idea. However, day to day, many of us are working in much smaller teams, just like Tim Harris and his friend Simon Calver did when they rowed 3000 miles unassisted across the Atlantic Ocean in the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge. Candidly sharing his experience, in this talk, Tim will take your team through the lessons he’s learnt being part of a small, intricate team who are highly dependable on each other.

Leadership 101: Guiding Principles For Leaders

A great leader possesses a clear vision, courage, integrity, honesty, humility, and clear focus. They help people reach their goals and take pride in the accomplishments of those they help along the way. Our expert leaders take you through their personal leadership experience and guiding principles.

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Session Feedback

"Awe-inspiring, pushing values and standards through operational experiences is what we asked for… we got so much more." MakeUK

"A coalface chat to the workforce, motivational, to the point with no held punches, just great!" Kone

"Internationally recognised C-IED Operator, fantastic PostBlast lecture, practical interaction with trainees provided real world battlefield experience – priceless" FBI