Tim Bradshaw.
Tim Bradshaw is a former British Army intelligence officer.
Tim Bradshaw is a keynote speaker on leadership, decision-making under pressure and resilience in complex environments. A former British intelligence officer, he has led and advised teams where information was incomplete and consequences were real, giving him a grounded understanding of how leaders perform when certainty is limited and pressure is sustained. His work helps organisations examine how leadership decisions influence culture, performance and long-term outcomes.
Alongside his intelligence career, Tim has worked in demanding real-world settings including humanitarian aid missions in Ukraine, mountaineering expeditions and the Dakar Rally. These experiences inform a calm, measured speaking style focused on practical frameworks and realistic insight rather than motivational theatrics. He is the author of Because I Can: A Robust Guide to Being Effective and is booked by organisations seeking credible, pragmatic leadership insight in high-pressure contexts.
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Resilience has become a selfish subject with people focussing on themselves. The real key to effective performance is to enable resilience in the team around you. Being resilient on your own isn’t always helpful. The real role of an intelligence officer is to empower those around them and build resilience in their team with one eye firmly on achieving the mission. Tim explores and teaches the secrets of how to build resilience, along with the tricks that enable individuals to keep going when all seems lost.
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You are about to meet a dangerous stranger, you need to win their trust and influence their behaviour. Get it right, you dictate the outcome of the meeting and obtain the critical intelligence you need. Get it wrong and... Tim exposes the techniques used to build rapport, reassurance and trust and how these skills can be translated into a corporate environment to create a workplace in which business is won and teams perform at their best.
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Are you in a legitimate position of power? Are you an expert in your field? If so, are you aware of the blind spots you are creating? It is exceedingly unlikely that your team will question you, no matter how much you tell them your door is always open! There is no such thing as a motivated team but you can have a team of motivated people. Understanding where you base of power comes from and which leadership style to adopt when can transform your teams outcomes.
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Tim Bradshaw’s work focuses on leadership under pressure, resilience, influence, and decision-making in high-stakes environments. Drawing on his experience as a former intelligence officer in the British Army, he explores how trust is built, how influence is earned, and how individuals and teams perform when the consequences of failure are real and immediate.
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He is typically engaged for keynote speeches at conferences and leadership events, where his real-world experiences provide powerful context for discussions on resilience, leadership, and influence. His sessions are often highly engaging and scenario led.
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Beyond keynote presentations, Tim contributes to moderated conversations, interactive sessions, and panel formats. He also has an extensive workshop programme. These settings allow audiences to explore leadership behaviour, trust, and resilience in greater depth through practical examples and dialogue.
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His work is particularly relevant to organisations operating under pressure, facing uncertainty, or managing risk and rapid change. He is especially valuable in contexts where leaders must make decisions with incomplete information, build trust quickly, and maintain performance in demanding environments.
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He most commonly engages with senior leaders, managers, and professional audiences across corporate and public-sector organisations. His insights resonate strongly with teams responsible for decision making, negotiation, and leadership in complex or high pressure roles.
Audiences include CEOs, senior leaders, leadership teams, HR professionals, people leaders, managers, and employee audiences. -
His approach is direct and humorous. He uses real scenarios to bring leadership and resilience concepts to life, challenging audiences to think differently about influence, authority, and responsibility under pressure.
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Tim adapts his content by translating intelligence and operational experience into language and examples that resonate with the audience’s working reality. He adjusts emphasis depending on whether the focus is leadership, influence, resilience, or decision-making, ensuring relevance across sectors.
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Tim Bradshaw's work addresses universal aspects of human behaviour, leadership, and decision making that translate effectively across cultures. He regularly engages with international audiences and global organisations.
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Pricing for Tim is influenced by factors such as event location, format, and time commitment. Speaking Office ensures fee consistency across all enquiries, whether via speaker bureaus or direct clients, so that pricing remains aligned and non-competitive across channels. Accurate and up-to-date pricing can be provided once event details are shared, ensuring alignment with both the client’s requirements and Tim’s long-term positioning.
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Speaking Office aims to respond promptly to all enquiries regarding Tim Bradshaw typically within one business day. Response times may vary slightly depending on event complexity and time zone, but all enquiries are handled with care and attention.
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Tim is available for virtual and hybrid events, as well as in-person engagements, depending on availability and event requirements. Speaking Office can advise on the most appropriate format based on audience, objectives, and technical considerations.
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Advance booking is recommended for Tim, particularly for peak periods and international events. While shorter lead times can be accommodated, early enquiry allows for greater flexibility and planning.
How do I book Tim for a speech?
To book Tim for a speech, contact his speaking agent:
Andrew Hickman
timbradshaw@speakingoffice.com
+44 (0) 7538 438 455
Speaking Office manages speaking enquiries for Tim.