Stephan van Niekerk has a story that will inspire all, having spent several years serving in the British Army. An experience that changed his life forever, Stephan has unfortunately been left with life-changing injuries but has incredibly lived the tell his story. With such an inspirational story to his name, Stephan is now booked as a speaker for a range of corporate, educational, charity and mental health events to share his story of how he overcame adversity. Touring the country as a motivational speaker, Stephan shares his story of how he became a double leg amputee. Joining the British Army back in 2006, Stephan was an NCO in an infantry battalion. Spending seven years in the forces, Stephan was constantly learning and training, building skills of leadership and teamwork in some of the most hostile environments known to man.
Unfortunately, during a tour of duty in Afghanistan he was horrifically injured and left with his life-changing injuries. In his speeches as a motivational speaker, he shares with audiences how he embarked on the journey of rebuilding his life and how he dealt with the changes that meant his life would never be the same. Candidly speaking about his experience of becoming disabled, Stephan helps others to learn how to overcome their personal struggles and to recognise and prioritise their own needs. Having learnt to deal with the changes in his life, Stephen has gathered countless valuable life lessons.
Now married with four children, Stephan is a prime example of perseverance and overcoming adversity. Now booked all over the country as a motivational speaker, Stephan has previously spoken for corporate clients, mental health events, charity events and has even begun to host his own inspirational workshops. As part of Generation R, Stephan is passionately spreading his story to help people become more resilient to life’s challenges. When looking for a speaker who will inspire your audience to tackle problems and allow them to realise that you can do so much even when everything seems against you, look no further than inspirational military veteran Stephan van Niekerk.
How to hire Stephan van Niekerk
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Stephan van Niekerk for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Stephan's official speaking topics are listed below.
Tools for change
Stephan's entire journey from incident to the end of recovery, all lessons learned and how the audience can use them, our natural responses to change and how these hinder our growth
The cycle of change
A presentation of the cycle of change where Stephan uses his recovery journey to describe the different stages, focussing on the three main tools that helped him
How to treat a disabled person
Stephan's journey in becoming disabled, his insight on the difference he faced as a newly disabled person and his takes on the do's and don'ts surrounding people with disabilities
Stephan is often booked as a speaker for corporate events, read his latest feedback below.
"Stephan has the skill to make every audience member believe that he is speaking directly to them throughout, a thoroughly engrossing telling" - Teacher, Dartmoor College
"What stood out for me the most is how much I resonated with the cycle of change even though my experiences have been so different. It pretty much mapped the last 8 years of my life and my battle with mental health issues" - Dorking Minds 'Tools for Change' Participant
"The session operates on a number of different levels: safety, leadership, relationship management, mental health..." - Mike, Managing Director at Ringway Jacobs
"Stephan has that rare and magnificent gift of articulation that mobilises both the head and the heart. Supremely professional as well as being charismatic and compelling, he gets his message over with conviction and flair. He's done a great job for one of my clients and I would recommend him in a heartbeat" - Catherine, National President at the Association of Speakers Club
"Uplifting example that success is not living a perfect life. It's learning and applying what you learn and using your innate resilience to work through the biggest challenges" - Paul, Contract Director RJ
