Keynote Talk with Andrew Jenkins
The Insurance Institute of Cardiff invite you to a Keynote Talk with Andrew Jenkins
Thursday 30th April 2026 18:00 – 20:00 (talk will start at 18:30) at The Dead Canary Cardiff, 60 Charles Street, Cardiff, CF10 2GG
Cost will be £7.00per person and include a welcome drink and cheese and charcuterie boards.
About the session:
This powerful keynote shares a personal story of resilience, courage and self-belief.
At 21, Andrew was involved in a life-changing car accident. He was pronounced dead at the scene, placed in a coma for four weeks and later told by doctors that he would never walk again. Refusing to accept those limitations, he fought back and rebuilt his life.
Through honest storytelling, Andrew takes audiences on a journey that goes beyond physical recovery, exploring the challenges of self-doubt, identity, and the pressure many people feel to hide their struggles.
This talk inspires audiences to believe in themselves, embrace vulnerability and recognise that resilience is not about avoiding adversity but about how we respond to it.
It leaves people feeling motivated, empowered and reminded that we are capable of far more than we often believe
About the speaker:
Andrew Jenkins doesn’t just speak about resilience, he proves it.
At 21, Andrew Jenkins was pronounced clinically dead following a devastating car accident. He spent four weeks in a coma, with doctors warning his family that if he survived, he may never walk, talk, or recognise the people he loved. Against every medical prediction, Andrew rebuilt his body, his life, and ultimately his purpose. Though for over two decades, the invisible battle with trauma and mental health remained unspoken.
Today, Andrew is a high-impact keynote speaker delivering unforgettable talks on courage, resilience, self-belief, and authentic leadership. His message resonates deeply with audiences navigating pressure, change, burnout, adversity, and self-doubt because Andrew doesn’t speak from theory. He speaks from lived experience, delivered with honesty, humour and emotional intelligence.
After a successful career in banking and commercial insurance, a life-changing reunion with Professor Laing, the doctor who saved his life, became the catalyst for Andrew to finally share his story. Since then, his message has reached global audiences including millions as a finalist on BBC’s smash hit program The Traitors. Andrew used the platform to challenge mental health stigma and demonstrate the strength found in vulnerability.
Andrew’s keynote doesn’t just inspire in the moment; it changes conversations long after the applause ends. Audiences leave feeling seen, motivated and equipped to face challenges differently, both professionally and personally.
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