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Cheltenham-based keynote speaker

Keynote Speaker in Gloucestershire.

I am Carl Jones, known as The Caveman, a former police detective who lives and works in Cheltenham, and I deliver keynotes and training on stress, burnout and resilience for Gloucestershire organisations planning a staff conference, an event or a training day.

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Cheltenham
Home base
19+
Years frontline policing
PSA
South West Regional President 2025–26
Why a local speaker

On Your Doorstep.

Because I am based in Cheltenham, booking me for an event anywhere in Gloucestershire means no overnight stays, no travel risk on the morning of your conference and no hotel bill, since local bookings are charged at plain mileage only. It also means I can come in beforehand to meet your organising team and understand the pressures your people are actually working under, so the session speaks to them rather than to a generic audience.

Most of my local work is with organisations putting on a staff conference, an away day or a dedicated training day, and I particularly enjoy working with the financial services, banking and technology businesses around Cheltenham and Gloucester, where long hours, constant change and always-on communication make stress and burnout a very real cost to the business.

As South West Regional President of the Professional Speaking Association for 2025–26, I am also well connected to the speaking and events community across the region, which helps if you are planning a programme with several speakers and would like introductions to other trusted professionals.

Keynote Talks for Gloucestershire Events

Three Talks.
One Mission.

Each keynote is built on lived experience, backed by practical frameworks and tailored to your audience, whether that is a room of senior leaders at a Cheltenham bank or a whole-company conference in Gloucester.

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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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Local proof

Trusted in Gloucestershire.

We held our Psychology in the Community event last week, in collaboration with the University of Gloucestershire (where I am a Lecturer in Psychological Sciences) and the British Psychological Society (of which I am a West Midlands Branch committee member). Psychology in the Community is a free-to-attend, public event. Carl gave a powerful and engaging talk about trauma and PTSD, reflecting on his personal experiences and keeping us hooked to the end! His use of props helped us visualise his core message, as did the very catchy SLAP acronym. We thank Carl for taking the time to support our event and sharing his story.

Dr Ebony Murray
Lecturer in Psychological Sciences, University of Gloucestershire
Booking in Gloucestershire

Your Questions, Answered.

Are you based in Gloucestershire?

Yes. I live and work in Cheltenham and speak for organisations right across the county, including Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester and the Cotswolds.

Do you charge for travel?

For events in Gloucestershire I charge plain mileage and nothing more. If an event needs an overnight stay, travel and expenses are agreed with you in advance, although that is rarely needed for local bookings.

How far in advance should we book?

I recommend booking two to three months ahead, particularly for conference season. If you are facing a last-minute gap or an urgent need, please get in touch anyway, because I may well be able to help.

What kind of events do you speak at?

Staff conferences, away days, leadership events and dedicated training days are where I do most of my work, from a single keynote to a full day combining a talk with practical training.

Can you run training as well as a keynote?

Yes. Many organisations pair a keynote with a practical session on the CNW Framework or the SLAP Technique, so that managers leave with tools they can use with their teams the following week. You can see the options on my training page.

Areas covered

Across the County.

I regularly travel to Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester, the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds, and I speak across the rest of the UK through my bureau partners.

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About Your Event.

Whether it's a conference, away-day, or corporate training programme — book a call or fill in the form and Carl will be in touch within 24 hours.

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Phone
07958 487333
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Website
carljones.org
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