Keynote Speaker & Corporate Trainer

Ancient
Instincts.
Modern Solutions.

Carl Jones, “The Caveman” speaker, is a former police detective turned keynote speaker on stress, burnout and resilience, and the author of The Caveman Principles. A National Bravery Award recipient, Carl delivers raw, authentic keynotes that leave audiences changed.

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19+

Years Frontline

Signature Talks

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National Bravery Award

Carl Jones, The Caveman speaker, former police detective and keynote speaker on stress and burnout

🏅National Bravery Award Recipient

"I was shot at 6 times — it took me years to come to terms with the aftermath."

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The Caveman

"He combines a powerful personal story with practical, no-nonsense strategies that actually work."

Carl's presentations are both compelling and actionable — whether delivered at universities, government organisations, or corporate conferences.

About Carl

A Speaker Who
Lived the Story.

Carl Jones is a professional keynote speaker, award-winning author, and former police detective. His 19-year career on the frontline gave him a unique perspective on managing pressure and performing under extreme stress.

After being shot at and subsequently diagnosed with PTSD, Carl made it his mission to share the hard-won lessons he learned about resilience, recovery, and the human mind under pressure.

Author of The Caveman Principles — a framework for managing stress and leading personal change

Creator of the SLAP Technique — a proven burnout prevention tool used in organisations across the UK

National Bravery Award recipient for actions taken during a life-threatening incident

Featured in Happiful and the Training Journal as a leading voice on workplace mental health

Keynote Talks

Three Talks.
One Mission.

Each keynote is built on lived experience, backed by practical frameworks, and tailored to your audience. No generic motivational fluff — just real tools that work.

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The Caveman Principles

A powerful framework for understanding stress, personality types, and leading personal transformation — inspired by our evolutionary psychology.

Managing daily stress
Understanding personality under pressure
Leading change from within

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The SLAP Technique

A blunt, memorable, and highly effective tool for preventing burnout, supporting a return to work, and building lasting resilience in teams.

Burnout prevention strategies
Supporting return-to-work
Resilience-building habits

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Capacity, Need, Want

An empowering session that helps people recognise the early signs of burnout and cultivate genuine resilience in their daily routines and working life.

Recognising your limits early
Rebuilding personal capacity
Sustainable high performance

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Host · Presenter · Compere

More Than a Suit
with a Microphone.

Need someone to hold the room, keep the energy up, and make your event feel effortless? Carl brings the same raw authenticity to hosting as he does to the keynote stage — blunt, British, and impossible to ignore.

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Compere

High energy, zero jargon. Making events seamless and memorable from start to finish. If there's a technical hitch or a speaker runs late — Carl has the floor covered.

Keeps audience energy high throughout
Handles the unexpected with calm authority
No fluff, no operational friction

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Professional Host

Commanding the stage, introducing keynote speakers, facilitating panel Q&As — Carl keeps the schedule on track and the narrative focused throughout your event.

Speaker introductions & transitions
Panel facilitation & Q&A management
Full or half-day hosting available

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Engaging Presenter

Clear, direct and professional. High-impact presenting with zero jargon — just delivery that actually resonates with humans, not "resources."

Peer-to-peer delivery style
Cuts through corporate jargon
Pre-event briefing always included

"A bad host makes an expensive event feel cheap. A great host makes a complex event look effortless."

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Carl provides full-day or half-day hosting tailored to your event. Every booking includes a pre-event briefing to cover your must-haves, your avoid-at-all-costs, and exactly how you want your brand represented on stage.

Cool under pressure. No marketing jargon. Seamless transitions. Carl handles the stage so you can focus on the bigger picture.

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Corporate Training

Building Resilient
Organisations.

Beyond the keynote, Carl delivers bespoke corporate training programmes that give your teams the tools to perform under pressure and thrive long-term.

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Bespoke to Your Organisation

Every programme is tailored to your team's challenges, industry, and goals.

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Interactive & Practical

Workshops are hands-on, with real tools your team can use immediately after training.

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Measurable Impact

Reduced absenteeism, stronger teams, and a culture that supports mental health.

Half-Day Workshop

An intensive introduction to The Caveman Principles or SLAP Technique. Perfect for leadership teams and away-days.

Full-Day Programme

Deep-dive training covering stress management, burnout prevention, and resilience-building across your entire team.

Multi-Session Series

Ongoing support with multiple sessions, follow-up resources, and embedded culture change. Ideal for larger organisations.

Speaker Training

Carl also coaches individuals who want to develop their own speaking skills and share their story on stage.

Testimonials

What People Say.

Carl's knowledge and passion around the subject of PTSD is second to none. His SLAP talk left our audience feeling awe-inspired, emotional, and motivated to make a change. We received fantastic feedback and can't wait to work with him again.

Dawn Evans

Mental Health & Wellbeing Show, Ajuda Events

If you are looking for an expert on PTSD and personal mental health experience who can truly connect with an audience, the whole team would highly recommend Carl Jones. An exceptional speaker with a story that demands to be heard.

Event Organiser

Corporate Conference

Carl delivered a powerful, authentic session that resonated deeply with our delegates. His ability to blend personal vulnerability with practical takeaways is rare and genuinely impactful. We had delegates asking for his contact details.

Conference Director

Government Organisation

Case Studies

Real Results.
Real Impact.

From government organisations to universities and business networks — see how Carl's keynotes and training have made a measurable difference. Click any case study to read the full story.