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Walking Tall with Simon Weston
 In 1982 the Sir Galahad was destroyed in Bluff Cove on
the Falkland Islands. On board was Simon Weston, Welsh Guardsman, a name and face
that was going to become well known for his struggle to overcome his injuries (46%
burns) and redefine his role in life. Simon's message is one of achievement, of
triumph over adversity, of seizing the moment and succeeding.
Today Simon takes the opportunity to convey his story in order to motivate and encourage
those, who like him, want to move on to the next goal, whatever it may be! The only
obstacles to achieving one's targets and successes are those you create for yourself.
His words never fail to inspire you.
Simon's irrepressible humour, infectious enthusiasm and immediately engaging personality,
have made him the number one choice of many companies who invite him back to speak
time and again. An inspiring and moving keynote speaker, Simon is also a wonderful
and humerous after dinner speaker.
Following his injuries, Simon's road to physical, spiritual and mental recovery
saw him active in a number of highly successful ventures including 'The Weston Spirit',
a Liverpool-based young people's charity. He remains a tireless worker for the Royal
British Legion and the Royal Star and Garter Home. His charitable work earned him
an OBE in the 1992 Queen's Birthday Honours. He was also awarded Freedom of the
City of Liverpool in 2002 in recognition of his bravery and his charity work in
the region. He has appeared in the Top 100 Merseysiders list in 2003 and honored
as one of the top 100 Welsh Heroes in 2004.
Simon's story has been well publicized and he has been the subject of five major
BBC Television documentaries: Simon's War, Simon's Peace, Simon's Triumph, Simon's
Return and in April 1999, Simon's Journey. He has been a 'victim' on This is Your
Life. His autobiography, Walking Tall, was No1 in the best selling list. Going Back
was also a best seller being in the top 10 for eight weeks. He then wrote a series
of fiction books with titles such as Cause of Death and Phoenix. His most recent
book, Moving On was published in 2003 and sees Simon lay his Falklands ghosts to
rest. His first children’s book “A Nod From Nelson” was published in Jan 2008 and
the follow up "Nelson to the Rescue" was published in October 2009.
In 'Simon's Heroes', he was able to utilize skills he developed both as a radio
presenter in the early 1990s and now as a business speaker, to talk to people touched
by the Falklands conflict. His voice-over for the documentary clearly demonstrates
Simon's talent for communication.
Simon's message is one of single-minded determination, to not only accept what is,
but to turn that to your advantage. Simon's own career clearly demonstrates how
a positive mental attitude can achieve great business goals.
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