A former SAS operator with more than 30 years of experience in risk, security and leadership, Colin shares compelling real life stories and practical tools to inspire teams and individuals to thrive under pressure.
Best known for his appearances on SAS: Who Dares Wins (Channel 4) and Secrets of the SAS (Channel 5), Colin offers audiences a rare glimpse into the world of Special Forces. He was involved in some of the most daring missions of recent times, from leading rescue operations in Sierra Leone and being the first sniper on the scene during the UK’s longest hostage siege, to surviving a brutal hostage ordeal in Iraq himself.
Colin’s extraordinary journey, which includes time with Delta Force and SEAL Team 6, has taken him from high stakes missions around the globe to advising the Saudi Royal Family and A list celebrities. After leaving the military, he achieved First Class honours at Edinburgh University and went on to complete a Master’s in Terrorism at St Andrews.
A passionate advocate for mental health and veteran welfare, Colin is the founder of Who Dares Cares, a charity supporting those dealing with stress and trauma. He is also an ambassador for the Lee Rigby Foundation, Pilgrim Bandits and the NSPCC.
Colin’s keynotes are packed with vivid frontline insights, inspiring lessons in resilience, leadership, elite performance, negotiation and decision making under pressure. He also explores how ancient Stoic philosophy can be applied to modern life and business, offering audiences a grounded, powerful approach to managing adversity.
Whether you are looking to energise your team, navigate change or build a culture of resilience and trust, Colin MacLachlan is a speaker who leaves a lasting impact.
