Clive Branson

Clive Branson is a powerful and authentic inspirational speaker whose work centres on resilience, mental health and the courage to keep moving forward through adversity. Drawing on deeply personal lived experience, Clive connects genuinely with audiences through honesty, warmth and relatability, encouraging people to rethink how they view vulnerability, purpose and perseverance. Now working primarily as a virtual speaker, he delivers impactful sessions on believing in yourself, health awareness and emotional wellbeing for organisations across multiple sectors.

Clive’s professional journey began in the Royal Air Force, where he served for three years and developed a strong foundation in discipline, teamwork and accountability. After leaving the forces, he moved through a number of civilian roles before joining the Ministry of Defence, where he spent 17 years working in industrial relations across both the MOD and the RAF. During this time, Clive developed a deep understanding of the human condition, particularly the role communication plays in managing pressure, conflict and wellbeing. He later established his own health and safety consultancy, motivated by a desire to support others and create safer, more compassionate working environments.

From 2017 onwards, Clive faced a succession of life-altering personal challenges, including profound bereavement and diagnoses of motor neurone disease and stage two prostate cancer. These experiences led to a serious mental health crisis and time spent in psychiatric care, forcing Clive to confront his own vulnerability and rebuild his life from the ground up. Choosing purpose over despair, he emerged as a committed mental health advocate, volunteering with HM Prison Service and dedicating his work to helping others navigate adversity with courage and honesty.

Clive is hired as a virtual speaker because he delivers real, emotionally intelligent stories that resonate long after the session ends. His message has reached wide audiences through broadcast and digital platforms, including a featured appearance on the ‘Getting Back Up!‘ podcast hosted by Anthony Agogo, in the episode focused on his journey through motor neurone disease and mental health recovery. He has also shared his story on BBC Radio Shropshire, further strengthening his credibility as a trusted voice on resilience and wellbeing. Trusted by major organisations across multiple sectors, Clive brings warmth, humour and lived experience to every virtual session, empowering audiences to embrace vulnerability, build resilience and remember that each day offers the opportunity to take another step forward.