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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Virtual Motivational Speaker for Global Teams: My Talk with Linesight
Working as a virtual motivational speaker for global teams allows me to meet extraordinary professionals and connect with organisations that are truly shaping the world, sometimes quite literally. One such experience was my time working with Linesight, a company whose reach spans continents, but whose values remain grounded in collaboration, innovation, and people-first thinking. Who…
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The Hidden Cost of Exclusion at Work
We often think exclusion in the workplace is just a moral issue. However, as explored in The Hidden Cost of Exclusion at Work, the real cost is also financial, and it adds up quickly. 1. Reduced Productivity 2. Higher Turnover & Presenteeism 3. Impact on Mental Health & Absence 4. Legal & Bullying Costs 5.…
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Eight Years with Champions Speakers Agency
My Journey as a Motivational and Resilience Speaker Being a motivational speaker isn’t just a job for me. It’s part of my recovery, my purpose and the life I rebuilt after waking up paralysed from the waist down. For the past eight years, a big part of that journey has been my partnership with Champions…
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Disability empowerment through storytelling: Breaking Barriers at the Disability Positive Event
A Powerful Platform for Sharing Disability empowerment through storytelling is something that I absolutely love to do. I had the incredible honour of speaking at the Disability Positive event – and what an experience it was. To stand in front of a room full of individuals who, like me, live with disability, and to be…
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Creating a Motivational Video for ViaVita Health: Embracing Something Different
Creating a motivational video for ViaVita Health was a refreshing opportunity to share inspiration in a new way. The project allowed me to step outside the stage and explore how short, focused content can make a lasting impact. A New Way to Share Motivation Recently, I had the opportunity to create a motivational video for…
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10 Practical Ways For Workplace Stress Reduction
Workplace stress reduction is real – and it’s costing organisations more than just productivity. It affects morale, increases absenteeism, and has a direct impact on mental health. But here’s the good news: we can take practical steps to reduce it. Supporting employee wellbeing isn’t complicated – it just takes intention, consistency, and empathy. Here are…
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Inspiring Young Minds with a Motivational School Speaker at Estcourt Primary Academy
As a motivational school speaker, I aim to inspire students with stories of resilience, courage, and self-belief that show them how challenges can become opportunities. Working with Champions Speakers Agency always brings exciting opportunities to connect with diverse audiences, and my recent engagement with Estcourt Primary Academy was no exception. This event was about more…
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Celebrating Success with AstraZeneca: A Night to Remember
Celebrating success with AstraZeneca as a motivational speaker was a great privilege. There are moments in your speaking career that stand out, not just for the opportunity, but for the people you meet, the energy in the room, and the sheer impact of the occasion. Being invited to speak at the event for AstraZeneca was…
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Inclusive Education: Strategies and Benefits
Inclusive education is more than just a policy—it’s a commitment to ensuring that every student, regardless of ability, has equal access to learning opportunities. By creating an inclusive learning system, educators create a space where all students can thrive, develop confidence, and reach their full potential. in my last blog, Historical Perspectives on Inclusion, I…