Hiring Liz McConaghy as a motivational speaker offers a powerful and unique perspective shaped by her extraordinary military career and personal struggles. Liz, an RAF veteran, served 17 years as part of the elite Chinook crew, including being the youngest aircrew member deployed to Iraq at the age of just 21. During her service, Liz completed two tours in Iraq and ten in Afghanistan, often flying life-saving missions into the most dangerous war zones as part of the Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT). As the only female crew member on her wing for four years, Liz’s role as a trailblazer and leader has equipped her with incredible stories of courage, determination, and resilience.
Beyond her military achievements, Liz’s story takes on a deeply personal dimension. After years of witnessing trauma and horrific injuries, Liz struggled with her mental health, culminating in a suicide attempt in 2020. It was this turning point that motivated her to share her story. She now offers a raw, authentic perspective on the importance of mental health care, particularly for those in high-stress careers or dealing with the aftermath of trauma. Liz is open about her battles with PTSD and how she eventually sought help from mental health charities like PTSD Resolution and Help for Heroes.
Now, as a popular motivational speaker and the author of Chinook Crew ‘Chick’: Highs and Lows of Force Life, Liz’s mission is to help others avoid the mistakes she made, reminding people to look after their own wellbeing. Her talks are not just about her experiences but about resilience, recovery, and how to find hope and purpose even in the darkest of times. Audiences leave inspired and armed with practical tools for managing adversity, making Liz McConaghy a truly impactful and inspirational speaker.
