At the age of 28, one could say Andrew was ‘living the dream’. He was ambitious, successful and traveled around the majority of the world. Andrew remembers sitting on a rock in Goa, on a beautiful beach, thinking ‘how wonderful life is, what could possibly go wrong?’ Hours later whilst... Read more
At the age of 28, one could say Andrew was ‘living the dream’.
He was ambitious, successful and traveled around the majority of the world. Andrew remembers sitting on a rock in Goa, on a beautiful beach, thinking ‘how wonderful life is, what could possibly go wrong?’
Hours later whilst hitting a rock, diving into that same sea, he was lying face down, paralysed from the neck down, trying not to drown. Andrew suffered a level C4/C5 spinal cord injury.
Now years on, Andrew is still paralysed but life is far from over. His miraculous life story has continued, leading a life full of adrenalin! Sailing, skiing, mountain climbing and many charity activities to name but a few. Andrew has been able to do this in his wheelchair by controlling his movements with his chin. Andrew’s latest challenge was playing Steve Kelly on Emmerdale, one of the UK’s longest running television soap operas.
It is now Andrew’s mission to show people that everyone can live their dreams, no matter what comes their way, hoping that his life can demonstrate how a positive mental attitude can achieve great success in living life, education & business. Andrew’s message is one of positivity, humour and determination, to not only accept what is, but to turn that to your advantage.
Andrew is determined to climb Kilimanjaro in 2017.
A story told with irrepressible humour, infectious enthusiasm and immediately engaging personality, has made his speeches an instant success with companies, schools & colleges who invite him back to speak time and again. An inspiring and moving speaker, Andy is in demand as a keynote/motivational speaker. Andy has spoken at many events on Leadership, at City Dinner Events, Charity Fundraisers, Local Government event, with small audiences to large theatres filled with employees through to large PLCs. He has recently spoke to over 400 celebrities at the BBC Diversity Awards in Manchester.
“FANTASTIC role model. You cannot put a price on this.”
Andy Dickinson, St Josephs.
“Andy provided a phenomenal speech for our Charity Sportsmans Dinner & captivated the 200 strong audience with his life story. ”
Lyndsay Snodgrass, Trustee Debbie Plowman Happy Faces Trust.
“So inspiring, very engaging, captured the whole audience.”
Sarah Robinson (Head of PE)
“He defines the word ‘inspirational’ and made a big impression on everyone that came.”
Nick Hart, Head of CSR, Turner Broadcasting System Europe (CNN, Cartoon Network, TCM etc).
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Andrew Walker's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Andrew tailored to your event.
Andrew Walker speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Andrew to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Andrew Walker for events worldwide, subject to Andrew's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Andrew Walker is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Andrew can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Andrew Walker on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Andrew can offer.
Andrew Walker delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Andrew Walker's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Andrew's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Andrew Walker can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Andrew's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Andrew Walker is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Andrew Walker, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Andrew's current availability for your dates.