Global Endurance Athlete, Former British Army Officer, the First Amputee To Finish Marathon des Sables & Author of ‘One Step Beyond’

Chris Moon MBE is a former British Army officer, demining specialist, and internationally acclaimed motivational speaker whose life story defines resilience and courage. After surviving a kidnapping by the Khmer Rouge and later a landmine explosion that cost him an arm and a leg, Chris transformed tragedy into triumph. Within a year, he completed the London Marathon and went on to become the first amputee to finish the gruelling Marathon des Sables. Honoured with an MBE for services to demining and humanitarian work, Chris continues to inspire global audiences through his extraordinary achievements and powerful message of determination and hope.

Chris’s professional journey reflects a lifetime of service, courage, and transformation. After graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, he served three years as a British Army officer on operational duty, developing leadership, discipline, and risk management skills under pressure. Following his military career, Chris joined the HALO Trust, leading demining missions across Asia and Africa. In Cambodia, he survived capture by the Khmer Rouge, negotiating the release of himself and his colleagues, an early example of his calm resolve in extreme situations.

In 1995, while clearing landmines in Mozambique, Chris was severely injured in an explosion that resulted in the loss of his right arm and leg. Undeterred, he channelled his recovery into a mission to inspire others, becoming a global advocate for resilience and motivation. He went on to complete some of the toughest endurance challenges on earth, earning an MBE for services to demining and humanitarian work.

Today, Chris is a sought-after international speaker and performance consultant, serving on advisory boards for veteran support, mental health, and humanitarian organisations. His influence spans corporate, educational, and non-profit sectors, where he continues to motivate individuals and teams to embrace change, overcome adversity, and achieve beyond perceived limitations.

Chris is the author of ‘One Step Beyond’, an inspiring autobiography that chronicles his extraordinary journey from soldier and demining specialist to one of the world’s most determined endurance athletes. He has written articles on resilience, leadership, and motivation for national newspapers and business magazines. Featured across the BBC, ITV, and international news networks, Chris has also appeared on BBC Radio 4, TalkSPORT, and popular podcasts including The Resilient Mind and Global Leadership Voices.

Why Hire Chris Moon?

Booking Chris brings an authentic, unforgettable voice on resilience, leadership, and the power of mindset. Drawing from his extraordinary experiences of survival, recovery, and achievement, Chris delivers presentations that are both deeply human and immediately practical.

He combines humour, honesty, and lived experience to help audiences manage change, build resilience, and sustain performance under pressure. Whether speaking to senior leaders, frontline teams, or students, Chris tailors his message to inspire action and long-term growth.

Audiences consistently describe his sessions as life-changing, leaving them motivated to embrace challenges and redefine what they believe possible. Chris does not just speak about overcoming adversity; he lives it. Booking him ensures an event that empowers people to think differently, act decisively, and perform beyond expectations.

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