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John Nicol describes himself as “an ordinary guy who just happened to find himself in extraordinary circumstances”.
As a Royal Air Force Tornado Navigator, John was shot down during the first Gulf War in 1991. Captured and tortured, he was paraded on television, provoking worldwide condemnation and creating one of the most unforgettable images of the conflict.
John’s compelling and powerful story takes audiences from the highly disciplined training and teamwork of an RAF squadron to the extraordinary ordeal of being shot down and held as a prisoner-of-war. His experiences give him unquestionable authority when speaking not only about surviving immense challenges, but also about turning adversity into advantage.
The first time the world saw RAF navigator Flight Lieutenant John Nichol was as a tortured British prisoner-of-war, beaten and humiliated by his captors. Those images were broadcast globally and became a defining symbol of the first Gulf War.
His traumatic weeks of captivity gave John a rare and profound insight into the human ability to face extreme adversity and change. Shaped partly by his naturally outgoing personality and partly by the experience itself, he now offers a fascinating perspective on what happens when our deepest reserves are pushed to their limits.
John’s account takes audiences from the precision, planning and teamwork of an RAF fast-jet squadron to the isolation of being shot down and held in solitary confinement. These experiences qualify him to speak with absolute credibility about surviving change, overcoming adversity, and finding strength in even the most challenging circumstances.
We required an entertaining, knowledgeable and credible motivational speaker to help motivate a team that has been through massive, rapid growth and change. From initial contact through to final delivery and post conference communication, John consistently delivered using his professional and friendly manner. His speech was universally accepted as “the best we have ever heard” by my colleagues from all over the country. John delivered a riveting, motivational and at times hilarious yet moving account of his experiences.
It seems amazing that we have been working together for 4 years; I never fail to be impressed by what you say and always learn something new. You are the highlight of the programme and the effect on the delegates is electrifying; I still meet former delegates who remember your presentations and who have taken many of the lessons back to the workplace and into their private lives as well.
