Facilitating healthy conversations that create real change
In today’s fast-paced workplaces, it’s easy for teams to keep going without pausing to reflect. Our Team Check-In Sessions provide a dedicated space for open conversation, self-awareness and growth.
Whether delivered online or in person, these sessions help teams:
• Build healthier team cultures
• Increase individual and collective self-awareness
• Explore practical wellness tools to prevent burnout and strengthen resilience
• Create a culture of openness, accountability and growth
Through guided discussion, reflective exercises and practical strategies, each session is tailored to meet your team where they are providing space to be heard, supported and equipped to thrive.
This isn’t a rigid training package. It’s an ongoing opportunity to check in, reflect, and learn together in a way that fits your team’s needs.
Let’s start the conversation about how a Check-In Session can support your team.
Real Stories. Lasting Impact.
Samuel Laird’s keynote talks are crafted to spark real reflection and transformation, tailored to the unique needs of each audience. With over a decade of service as an elite Royal Marine Commando and more than ten years of facilitating personal and team growth, Samuel has delivered workshops and talks to thousands of people, leaving a lasting impact on individuals and teams alike. His interactive sessions go beyond inspiration, providing practical tools and insights to spark meaningful change.
A former competitive athlete, Samuel has competed around the world in various sports, including winning the Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship in 2017 in New York in his category, and winning the 44-mile endurance race across the Falklands as part of a team, showcasing both resilience and collaborative strength.
His talks blend powerful personal stories—navigating mental health struggles, grief, and the transition from military to civilian life. Through this journey, Samuel discovered his core values and identity, which are rooted in his faith. Additionally, Samuel is deeply committed to fatherhood, nurturing a long-distance relationship with his partner in Canada, and is passionate about serving others. With a focus on authenticity, purpose, and impact, Samuel invites audiences to reflect, engage, and connect with their own journeys.
What to Expect
Each keynote is tailor-made to meet the specific needs of the audience, blending personal reflection, interactive exercises, and practical tools. Samuel combines storytelling with key takeaways on leadership, resilience, and mental wellbeing.
Core Themes Include
Resilience & Mental Fitness
Authentic Leadership & Service
Overcoming Challenges: Grief, Transition, and Adversity
Faith, Fatherhood & Meaning
Mental Wellbeing & Growth
Healthy Masculinity & Strength
Ideal For
Leadership & Corporate Events
NHS & Public Sector Teams
Educational & Youth Conferences
Community & Faith-Based Gatherings
Looking for a keynote that is tailored to your needs and sparks lasting change?
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