Gary ‘Gaz’ Kennedy Keynote Speaker

Gary ‘Gaz’ Kennedy is a British Army veteran, author, and motivational speaker whose story embodies resilience, courage, and transformation. Having served 12 years with operational tours including Iraq and Afghanistan, Gaz was commended for bravery under fire and received the ISAF Commander’s Award for his selfless commitment in extreme circumstances.

His military experiences—and the battles that followed on home soil—shaped the raw, honest message he now shares with audiences across the UK and beyond. Drawing from his personal journey through trauma, recovery, and reinvention, Gaz speaks with a unique blend of authenticity and strength, challenging perceptions of mental health, masculinity, and vulnerability and how the audience can use this is all aspects of their life including professional and personal.

As the author of The Silent War and The Second Chance, Gaz explores what it truly means to fight an invisible battle and rebuild a life with purpose. His work has extended into speaking at corporate events, charities, and organisations seeking to build resilience, foster genuine leadership, and open honest conversations around mental health and wellbeing. He has also collaborated with professional sports clubs, including Chelsea FC and West Bromwich Albion FC, bringing insights from his experience to inspire teams and individuals.

Gaz’s talks leave audiences with more than inspiration—they offer perspective, honesty, and practical insight into how adversity can become the foundation for growth, and how every setback carries the potential for a second chance.