Jon White

Having been commissioned at 19, Jon found Young Officer Training in the Marines more challenging than most. He firmly believes that those early challenges set him up well, as they developed a foundation of humility and authenticity. Whilst on a short operational tour in Afghanistan as a Liaison Officer for the Harrier Force and high-level ground commanders, Jon stepped on a Pressure Plate Improvised Explosive Device and lost three limbs. Since June 2010 he has been on the road to recovery, continually seeking new challenges and proving that a strong will and sharp mind can overcome almost anything.

Resilience has become a buzz word in recent years. In leadership it is essential, a leader and their vision must be resilient, it is the only way they will succeed. Jon’s workshops on personal resilience have been well received by organisations, especially in the NHS. His personal experiences and thoughtful nature uniquely qualify him in this area and he has developed easy to understand systems to help others. Inspiring leaders to be humble and authentic in their approach to life and work is how Jon believes he can improve employee engagement and project output within organisations.

He is constantly seeking to further his education and in September 2017 joined Exeter University to study an MSc Applied Psychology (Clinical). Alongside this, he will continue to gain International Coaching Federation accreditations. Having decided that his personal experiences were not enough, he also interviews high profile leaders to learn from them and spread their wisdom too, the interviews he has conducted and continues to conduct are forming the basis for his book “Who Leaders Lead” (working title).