Motivational Speaker, Fundraiser and Adventurer blog
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“You wanna watch me dunk this in wee?”
It’s going to be a Coronavirus baby!
The Best Motivational Speaker in the UK
So, who is the best motivational speaker in the UK? We know you must be dying to know! With so many motivational speakers across the UK, we were delighted to see that our very own Jamie McDonald is still occupying the number one, top position. See image:Following him...
Amelia’s dream to walk: Mission Accomplished
Watch my tv interview here on channel 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLMxbCMdD5U Amelia’s story: It was a dream that was bigger than we ever imagined. About a year ago, the Walton family got in touch because they needed to hit a £100,000 fundraising...
‘It’s a GIRL!!’ – our scan that didn’t quite go to plan!
Here's a parenthood vlog that will show all: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFQaKixd3tU&t=41s This adventure baby journey is turning into an absolute rollercoaster, especially for our second baby scan! So, I wanted the sex of the baby to be a...
What is the difference between a motivational, inspirational or keynote speaker?
I’ve often been asked whats the difference between a motivational, inspirational or keynote speaker. It’s confusing right? When I dipped my toe into this speaking world I thought the answer was obvious (more of that later) but as I have come to learn, there’s subtle...
Support Local, Eat Pie ?????
“Action Woman, she’s ready for anything! Ready to go base jumping, ready to get a sausage roll!” Anna declared with serious enthusiasm right before we were about to leave for a little adventure to Gloucester Services. An adventure to a service station you say? Yes!...
Pregnancy Test ?
“I'm not sure I trust these tests, they were the cheapest ones I could buy” Anna said as she had the pregnancy stick in her hand. She continued, “You wanna watch me dunk this in wee?” “Alright, dunk it in” I replied. Anna was now doing our very first pregnancy test...
Special lockdown donation
I think you’ll probably agree, it’s really nice to hear tales of fundraising efforts and donations being made across the country at the minute, especially during these weird and whacky times - what’s even more heart warming is to be on the receiving end of one of...
How to keep sane in lockdown
Here's a vlog with me and my partner in crime, Anna McNuff, doing a little adventure out of the house to keep sane from lockdown. As you can imagine, Anna and I as adventurers aren’t the best types for staying indoors and we need to be ‘let off the lead’ to go for a...
What to look out for when booking a motivational speaker
It’s a tough one, a big one, and if you don’t pick the right speaker, it can be a disaster for an event, so here’s some tips and tricks to make sure you pick the right motivational, inspirational speaker for your event. In fact, I’ve got a simple secret to make sure...
Climb your local quarry, stay in the moment
With the corona virus floating around, getting my daily movement in has definitely changed. Normally I’ll go for a big run around a hill, or a cycle around some country lanes. It’s the kind of movement where you just ‘let your brain go free’. What I mean by that, it’s...
Are people booking motivational speakers during the corona virus epidemic?
This blog is for motivational and keynote speakers, as well as event planners, and anyone else in business that might need some ‘hope’ that we’re going to come out of this crazy COVID-19 time and we’re going to be a-okay in the events space. This morning waking up,...
Don’t guilt, inspire
‘Guilt’ you say? Now I’m not talking about the kind of guilt when you’re trying to force feed your friend Cadbury’s chocolates just to make yourself feel a little better for being a chocolate monster. What I’m actually talking about is that when you ask people to...
We love our NHS
Over the years, let’s be honest, the NHS has taken some flack. But right now with the corona virus, it’s safe to say that they’re putting their lives at risk to support us in the time of need. And it genuinely fills my heart with pride and brings a tear to my eye. As...
Beat the Coronavirus, go be an Adventurer!
Now, I don’t want to get all 'doctor' on you. In fact, what I’m about to share with you I’d imagine the doctor wouldn’t prescribe. Let’s be honest, they mostly want to give us medication ‘that will fix it’. I think it’s fair to say that the coronavirus isn’t fixable,...
Should we plan for our future?
‘Your Future Plan’, it’s always something to think about and probably whirls around our heads at the best of times. The other day, I was invited as a keynote speaker at the University of Gloucestershire festival (supported by inevents) to speak to the students about...
It’s all about the conference venue, and the bush!
Oh, damn that sounds naughty - seriously though, I will get to the ‘bush’ part, it’s not what you think. A few months ago, I was asked by Capita to speak to over 200 employees, as a celebration for them going the extra mile in the ‘customer service’ department. Every...
Press Release – Gloucester Resident Honoured with a Coveted British Citizen Award
Jamie McDonald, from Gloucester has been recognised at the Palace of Westminster with a British Citizen Award in recognition of his extraordinary endeavours. The British Citizen Award, in partnership with One Stop, is now in its fifth year and recognises exceptional...
Final day, Anna’s barefoot Britain run
'Achieve big, stay grounded' Rather than reel off those words like a cheesy New Years resolution (it’s easy too write words), I’d like you to watch a vlog I made recently and actually re-live the final day of my partner in crime, Anna McNuff’s, barefoot Britain...
Chris Evans surprise donation
It’s that time of year again, Christmas, and it's always a nice reminder to know that it’s all about ‘giving’ (well, it is nice to receive presents too, but you know what I mean!). Here's a vlog going to Chris Evan's Virgin Radio show, where Chris wants to donate to...
Adventureman Hits Dubai
Last week I boarded the plane and set off on a mini adventure to Dubai, I was invited as the closing keynote speaker for a tech company, Travelport. I flew with Emirates and it was AMAZING! So much leg room and all the films I could dream of ready for me to watch. I...
Adventureman Meets Royalty
I was recently invited to go and be a guest speaker at St James’ Palace, and present some special awards for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme to some young people (I do daft adventures and all that motivational speaking malarkey), so it made sense to be invited, but...
Pride of Britain Winner – Fundraiser of the Year
Watch Jamie win the Pride of Britain here:Here’s a 10 minute vlog above of me winning the Pride of Britain for 'Fundraiser of the Year'. My slightly bonkers Dad joined me through the entire experience too, it’s probably one of the best videos I’ll ever share -...
Superhero Foundation – Nominated for Best Health Charity
Our charity, Superhero Foundation, was recently put up for an award for The Sun Newspaper for the best health charity, and I was kindly invited along to the award ceremony, called Who Cares Wins. The Sun also invited my friend Captain Armless - also known as Alex...
Daily Mile and Adventureman partnership
Partnership with Daily Mile, 'let's get moving!' Get ready for some superhero action. Recently, I went to give a talk at Sharpness primary school. The school had ‘won’ me as a prize from a competition ran by Active Gloucestershire and the Daily Mile (they promote...
Partnering up with SGS College – Adventureman takes on Education
At around 16 years old, I was doing badly at school. I had told myself a story in my head that I was stupid, which felt like a dirty little secret demon that I had. My behaviour was bad because of this demon and I ended up leaving school with no GCSE’s. At 23 years...
The Pride of Britain Awards ‘Fundraiser of the Year’ 2019
Last week, I received some pretty special news. I had been nominated for the Pride of Britain Awards ‘Fundraiser of the Year’. I was told that I was in the top 3 of finalists in the West - (I know, ridiculous and) WOW! I grew up watching the awards and I can’t think...
Inspiring People without them Realising
As an inspirational speaker, it is all about trying to impact people’s lives without them realising that you are doing that – not forcing it down their neck, but being able to inspire them to make positive changes in their own lives with what I share with them. Last...
Becoming an Unlikely Fundraising Superhero
When it comes to fundraising, if you want to get people to donate to a cause, you must give them a story. Five years ago, after I set up Superhero foundation, a family got in touch who had a seven-year-old daughter, Charlotte, with cerebral palsy. She could have an...
Motivational Speakers, it all starts with a story…
Most success you hear of will always have started with a juicy and very relatable story. Whether you’re telling the story or listening to one, you know, that one down the pub, it reels off the tongue effortlessly and the person telling and the people listening feel...
Week 10 of my US adventure!
After week 9 being a bit of an off week, I was ready to make week 10 an awesome one!! But life never turns out how you plan it and this week I had the police knocking on my tent with his hand on his gun because someone called the cops on me! Although it was completely...