Insights and reflections
This is what I call the Jamie McAnsh insights space. I want to bring together the thinking behind my work as a speaker and advocate for inclusion.
Here, I share reflections shaped by lived experience, adventure, resilience, mental health, and workplace culture, alongside practical insight drawn from real work with organisations across the UK and beyond.
Some pieces are deeply personal. Others are focused on leadership, inclusion, and systems. All are written with one aim in mind: to help people and organisations think differently, act with intention, and build environments where individuals can genuinely thrive.
From insight to impact
Alongside reflection and lived experience, I also share how these ideas are applied in the real world.
The content below is shaped by work on keynote stages, public platforms, and within organisations, as well as through partnerships and practical tools designed to support real change.
This is where insight moves beyond reflection, connecting values, action, and impact in ways that are grounded, relevant, and human.
Some of the professional organisations Jamie has worked with
Recent Blogs By Date
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Inclusion in Action: How to Build a Truly Diverse and Supportive Community
Inclusion in Action: How to Build a Truly Diverse and Supportive Community isn’t about ticking boxes; it’s about creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. At Champions UK PLC, I’ve seen first-hand how embedding inclusion across leadership, technology, and culture transforms not only employee experience but also business outcomes. This…
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Mental Health Matters: Practical Strategies for Staying Balanced and Resilient Every Day
FKP: Mental health matters Mental health matters not only in times of crisis but in the everyday pressures we all face. As someone who has lived through paralysis, rebuilt a career as a motivational speaker, and competed as an adaptive athlete, I know that balance and resilience are skills you can develop. They are not…
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Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones
Life has a way of testing us. Challenges, failures, and unexpected changes often arrive when we least expect them. Yet it is in these very moments that resilience is forged. Turning setbacks into stepping stones is not about avoiding hardship, but about learning how to rise stronger and wiser each time we fall. I know…
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Finding Love with Someone Who Has Children – The Story I Needed.
A Life I Thought I Wanted If you had asked me at 15 whether I wanted children, or imagined I would one day be finding love with someone who has children, my answer would have been an immediate and resounding no. Back then, the thought of parenthood didn’t appeal to me, and that feeling stayed…
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The Profici Podcast with Special Guest Jamie McAnsh
💥 “That guy in the mirror led me to a suicide attempt.” 💥 Jamie McAnsh Profici Podcast on resilience and overcoming adversity. In this raw and powerful episode of The Profici Podcast, I sit down with Anthony O’Brien to share the truth behind my story — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From…
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Inclusive Leadership: What It Really Looks Like Day to Day
Inclusive leadership isn’t a buzzword or a “nice to have.” It’s a business essential, and it doesn’t require a diversity statement or a DEI task force to start making a difference. For HR professionals and people managers, inclusive leadership is about what you do consistently, not just what you say publicly. So let’s cut the…
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Project Can’t: Why I Turned the Word ‘Can’t’ Into My Fuel
Project Cant is more than just a concept it’s a vaccine to a worldwide pandemic. We’ve all heard the word “can’t”. It’s a word that stings, whether it’s whispered in doubt, shouted in defeat, or quietly believed in our darkest moments. For many, “can’t” is a full stop. For me, it became the beginning of…
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Long-Term Effects of CRPS, My Life In A Blog
Living with Long-Term Effects of CRPS. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is a daily battle, but when the condition affects the spine, specifically the L1 and L2 region, its impact can extend far beyond chronic pain. For me, this diagnosis wasn’t just about pain; it became a turning point in every part of my life. I remember when…
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AI Accessibility for Neurodiverse and Disabled Employees
Supporting AI Accessibility for Neurodiverse and Disabled Employees. Technology has the power to level the playing field or reinforce existing barriers. At the centre of this conversation is AI accessibility for neurodiverse and disabled employees, a focus that has the potential to transform workplace culture and performance. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the…