Just before an improvised explosive device (IED) blew up under the Captain's vehicle he could have been forgiven for thinking about what he would be doing in a matter of a few days when he was scheduled to complete his tour of duty in that war-torn and highly dangerous country.
However, with incredible courage and determination, Edmund Addington put his body through various gruelling operations – this time by surgeons and not soldiers – and went on to become one of the most in-demand motivational speakers on the circuit. Delegates at corporate events and conferences cannot fail to be moved and stirred when they hear the amazing story of how Addington gritted his teeth and decided to turn a horrendous happening into something inspirational.
The aim is that if the Captain can overcome such a life-changing event and turn his life around in the face of serious adversity, then anyone facing challenges in their personal or professional lives can see there is a way to break down the barriers that prevent their own lives and capabilities from developing.
