David Coleman
Build resilient teams with David Coleman, speaker and former Royal Marines Commando. David works with organisations to develop leadership skills, mental health awareness, and pressure management, delivering programmes for Red Bull, Bosch, and HM Police Force.
Manchester, United Kingdom
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David Coleman is a former Royal Marines Commando and award-winning business owner who has turned a life of extreme adversity into a platform for resilience, leadership, and mental health advocacy. Known for his remarkable journey from frontline combat and severe personal challenges to delivering keynote speeches in the House of Commons and on BBC News, David speaks with authenticity, clarity, and purpose.
On joining the Royal Marines at 16, David completed Commando training on his first attempt as the youngest member of his troop. Deployed to Afghanistan at 18, he survived a grenade blast causing extensive injuries, and returned to active service only a month later. A rare, life-threatening infection forced him back to the UK, where his recovery confronted him with further battles, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Today, David speaks openly about these experiences to help educate others in a similar position to get the help they need.
Also previously living with a severe stammer his entire life, and the knock-on mental effects of this, David persisted to work on his speech until the stammer was all but gone to inspire others with speech impediments, or any setback in life, that the impossible can be done, and through persistence and perseverance anyone can learn to talk again. David has now fully overcome his stammer despite being told he would never be able to do so.
Today, David delivers high-pressure team-building and leadership programmes for corporate and professional sporting clients including Red Bull, Bosch, HM Police Force, Warrington Wolves, and Land Rover. He was also invited to be interviewed by former editor in chief for "HELLO!" magazine turned award winning author, Rosie Nixon, on a panel of subject matter experts alongside England & Saracens rugby hero Alex Goode.
Audiences gain practical insight into resilience, communication, pressure management, and the tools needed to face adversity constructively. David equips leaders and teams with skills to build confidence, navigate stress, and develop mental strength.
Book David to empower your organisation with a powerful message of perseverance, adaptability, and courageous leadership.
David Coleman draws on his extraordinary journey from Royal Marines Commando to award-winning business leader to deliver practical insights on resilience, communication, and mental strength. Book David today to inspire your team with proven strategies for overcoming adversity and building confident, adaptable leaders.
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