ABOUT ANT

ABOUT ANT

ABOUT ANT

My story isn’t just about survival, it’s about showing others what’s possible when you believe in yourself and never give up.

Anthony Inspires

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Anthony Inspires

©2025

Multiple Infections | 12x Heart Stopped | 10% Chance of Survival

Multiple Infections
12x Heart Stopped
10% Chance of Survival

Hi, I’m Anthony – an Inspirational Speaker for schools, colleges and staff teams, on a mission to spark belief and inspire positive change through real-life storytelling.

With over 17 years of keynote speaking experience and more than 1,000 five-star Google reviews, I’ve had the privilege of working with students and educators across the UK. I use my personal journey of resilience, teamwork and overcoming adversity to connect with audiences in a way that’s uplifting, honest, and unforgettable.

Whether it’s a primary school assembly, a talk for secondary students, a college motivation day or a staff INSET session, I help people build resilience, step outside their comfort zone, and say yes to new opportunities. My aim is simply to leave every audience feeling more hopeful, more empowered, and ready to take on what’s next.

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Anthony Inspires

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Anthony Inspires

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Miracle Man

The Inspiring Story of Miracle Man

Anthony Bennett is an inspirational speaker on teamwork, mental health and resilience in business, healthcare and educational settings.Delivering motivational speeches across the UK and parts of the world since 2008, two years after his recovery, giving him the nickname Miracle Man. From surviving impossible odds to inspiring people worldwide, Anthony now shares his infectious positivity for life.

1

2006

The Inspiring Story of Miracle Man

Near Death Experience

In 2006, after returning from a school trip to Disneyland Paris, Anthony contracted:

• Influenza
• Streph-Pneumonia
• Sepsis


• His heart stopped 12 times

• Was given just 10% chance of survival

• Spent 21 days on an ECMO life support machine

• Relearned how to breathe, sit, stand, talk and walk unaided

2

2012

7.5m charity partnership

I Was given just 10% chance to survive. My diagnosis

In 2012, Anthony played a major role in securing a £7.5m charity partnership between Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH) and Whitbread PLC. The funds raised went towards the Premier Inn Clinical Building, helping the hospital treat up to 20% more patients, with more than £25m raised to date.

3

2015

The Happy List

Surviving and creating a positive ripple

In 2015, Anthony was named one of the happiest people in the UK, by the Independent on Sunday in their annual Happy List. A programme recognised by the then Prime Minister, for 100 people who enrich the lives of others.

Most frequent

questions

Inspirational Keynote speaker on:

Teamwork, Resilience, Mentalhealth

Who is Anthony Bennett?

I’m an inspirational speaker who shares a powerful real-life story of overcoming adversity. After surviving 12 resuscitations and being told I had a 10% chance of survival, I now use my voice to uplift others through talks on resilience, mindset, and motivation.

Why do people call you the Miracle Man?

After my recovery, media and those around me began referring to me as the "Miracle Man" because of how unlikely my survival was.

What kind of audiences do you speak to?

I speak to students in primary schools, secondary schools, and colleges, as well as teachers, NHS teams, and professionals in corporate and public sector organisations.

How long have you been a speaker?

I’ve been speaking since 2008, so that’s over 17 years of delivering talks across the UK and beyond.

What topics do you speak about?

I focus on resilience, teamwork, mental health, saying yes to opportunities, mindset, overcoming fear, and finding purpose.

Contact me

After you have submitted a form, you will be contacted with more details regarding Anthony’s schedule, speaker fees and a PDF document if a wider team is involved in the decision making process.


After agreement has been made, a briefing call will be scheduled to discuss your event’s details.


Following the briefing call, a contract will be created and a date will be reserved for your event.

Let me know how I can help. Whether you’re enquiring about a school talk, staff session, or keynote for your next event, I’m here to inspire the audience and help bring your event to life.

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