HEFMA is excited to announce that celebrated athlete, Olympic and World Champion hurdler, Colin Jackson, will deliver the closing motivational keynote at the 2025 Leadership Forum in Telford on Friday, May 16.
Colin is renowned for his exceptional achievements in the 110m hurdles. His achievements include an Olympic silver medal, two-time World Champion, and he set multiple world records. His dominance extended to European and Commonwealth titles, solidifying his status as a leading figure in international athletics for over a decade.
Since retiring from competitive sports, Colin has transitioned into broadcasting. A trusted and charismatic voice, he has been a prominent athletics commentator and pundit for the BBC since the 2004 Athens Olympics.
EDI and mental health champion
In recent years, Colin has become a powerful advocate for diversity, inclusion and mental health awareness. His open and connectible honesty has captivated the media and live audiences alike, as he speaks from the heart about the stressful demands of competing at the highest level and the impacts of anxiety. Through candid discussions, Colin has inspired countless individuals, offering a unique perspective on resilience and wellbeing. His work as the presenter of the BBC’s 2020 Panorama film Athletes brought crucial attention to the mental challenges faced by professional athletes, resonating deeply across the sporting community and beyond.
Colin continues to captivate audiences as a confident and charismatic conference and awards host, as well as an outstanding motivational speaker. With his dynamic presence, wealth of experience, and genuine ability to connect, he inspires teams to build resilience, embrace inclusion and achieve excellence.
HEFMA Leadership Forum 2025 Programme
The 2025 Leadership Forum will be hosted by the West Midlands Branch. Already confirmed on the programme are Broadcaster Rachel McTavish as Host and Tim Keogh CEO and Co-founder of A Kind Life. See the Jan/Feb issue of HEFMA Pulse Magazine for an early preview of what to expect from this year’s event – digital version available w/c Jan 20. More details of the programme will also be posted here.
