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John Nicol describes himself as “an ordinary guy who just happened to find himself in extraordinary circumstances”. As a Royal Air Force Tornado Navigator, John was shot down during the first Gulf war in Iraq in 1991. Captured and tortured, he was paraded on TV provoking worldwide condemnation and providing one of the most enduring images of the conflict.
John’s inspiring and electrifying story takes his audience on an incredible journey from the highly organised training and teamwork of an RAF squadron, to the unbelievable challenges of being shot down and held as a prisoner-of-war. His experiences qualify him to speak with unquestionable authority on not only surviving challenges, but also turning them to your advantage.
The first the world saw of RAF navigator Flight Lieutenant John Nichol was as a tortured British prisoner-of-war, beaten and humiliated by his captors. The ensuing pictures were flashed around the world and became an enduring symbol of the first Gulf war.
The traumatic weeks of capture gave John a unique insight into the human capacity to deal with extreme adversity and change. Partly as a result of his own outgoing personality, partly as a result of the experience itself, John is now able to present a fascinating insight into what happens when our innermost reserves are tested by external demands.
John’s account of what happened takes the audience from the highly organised training, planning and teamwork of an RAF fast-jet squadron to the isolation of being shot down and held in solitary confinement. His experiences qualify him to speak with unquestionable authority on not only surviving change and adversity, but also turning it to your advantage.
John’s message is one of optimism, inspiration and personal motivation. His personal triumph lies in having discovered his potential to cope with extremes and achieve goals way beyond his perceived horizons. And John leaves his audience in no doubt – that potential exists in all of us.
We required an entertaining, knowledgeable and credible motivational speaker to help motivate a team that has been through massive, rapid growth and change. From initial contact through to final delivery and post conference communication, John consistently delivered using his professional and friendly manner. His speech was universally accepted as “the best we have ever heard” by my colleagues from all over the country. John delivered a riveting, motivational and at times hilarious yet moving account of his experiences.
Managing Director, Medstrom Healthcare
It seems amazing that we have been working together for 4 years; I never fail to be impressed by what you say and always learn something new. You are the highlight of the programme and the effect on the delegates is electrifying; I still meet former delegates who remember your presentations and who have taken many of the lessons back to the workplace and into their private lives as well.
BT Management Training
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