The TV presenter, was serving in Afghanistan when he was injured by an improvised explosive device in May 2011. Pictured: Chalmers during his reunion with pilot David Ellis.
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JJ is one of life’s special individuals. Â He joined the Royal Marines whilst at University, served with aplomb and was devastated after being hit with an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. Â Explaining the vivid details he remained focused and seized opportunities which led him to compete at the London Invictus Games, earning his right to become a mainstream BBC presenter ending up strutting his stuff on Strictly Come Dancing, all with significant debilitating injuries.
JJ is funny, humble, intelligent and one of the best people I know. Â He will leave you wanting more and inspire you to be better tomorrow than today.
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Former Royal Marine JJ Chalmers describes his journey recovering from a major injuries sustained in a bomb blast in Afghanistan to becoming a BBC Invictus Games presenter.
In this exclusive, must-see Q&A clip, JJ Chalmers reflects on how his life has been, following the injury he sustained in the Marines, as well as how he coped mentally with the huge life adjustment.
A champion for disability representation, JJ’s open discussion sends a clear message of self-acceptance to others who have been severely injured or born with disabilities. This interview was opened our eyes to the process of recovery, and JJ’s immense strength.
Who is JJ Chalmers?
Former Royal Marine Commando turned motivational speaker and television presenter, JJ Chalmers epitomises the mental resilience and determination required to overcome adversity. Most recently, JJ was listed in Strictly Come Dancing’s 2020 celebrity lineup, finishing in the quarter-finals of the competition.
Sustaining a severe injury whilst in combat was not the end of JJ’s story; he fought to not only live but thrive, going on to win gold at the Invictus Games and carve out a new career in television presenting and public speaking.
With first-hand experience of the qualities required to be undeterred by defeat, JJ makes the ideal speaker for a range of demographics, facing business dilemmas, personal challenges or looking for inspiration, a truly compelling speaker. A truly captivating and inspirational speaker, JJ Chalmers can offer transformative talks to your audience when you hire him for an event.
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JJ Chalmers speaking to Champions Speakers in 2021.
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