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Chris Baker

Corporate Speaker. Lived Experience Authority.

BUILT DIFFERENT

Born into shame. Lost an arm. Lost my freedom. Refused to lose my future.

Some stories break people.

Mine rebuilt me.

I made decisions that nearly cost me everything.  I was living fast, thinking I was untouchable. Then one night changed everything – a police chase, a crash, and had to have my arm amputated.


That moment could’ve ended my life.
Instead, my behaviour set off a chain of consequences I couldn’t escape –including prison. 

When everything slowed down and there was nothing left to hide behind, staying the same hurt more than changing. That’s when I faced my life–my decisions, my mindset, and who I was becoming.

With the right support and guidance, my life began to shift direction.

Now I speak to organisations across the UK about resilience, accountability and transformation – not from theory, but from real experience. No filters. No clichés.

 

Just the truth people don’t usually hear – and the mindset that actually creates change.

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What Audiences Leave With

Corporate event organisers need to know what their teams will gain from the talk.

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Resilience Under Pressure

How to respond when life or work throws unexpected challenges.

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Ownership & Accountability

Understanding how decisions shape outcomes and how responsibility creates change.

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Turning Adversity Into Growth

Learning how setbacks can become turning points instead of endings.

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Collective Resilience

Why teams succeed when they support each other during pressure and uncertainty.

Corporate Keynote Speaking

For organisations ready to confront uncomfortable truths and build unshakeable resilience.

Built Different
The Book

The decision framework that turned a prison sentence into a purpose-driven life.

Lived Experience Advisory

Authenticity consulting for TV, film and policy. Real insight, not researched approximation.

Trusted by organisations who value truth over comfort.

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"I would also personally like to thank you for your unwavering support for the Knife Angel in Welwyn Garden City, it was fantastic event with lots of positive feedback from communities."

Pete Frost

Chief Inspector

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"Chris's personal resilience, especially in the face of losing his arm in a motorbike accident during a police chase, added a poignant depth to his message of overcoming trauma. "

Daniel Amponsem

Co founder of the DBA project

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“His honest story of overcoming a challenging past through resilience and positive choices deeply resonated with our audience.”

Sergeant Helen Croughton

CCE Prevention and Diversion Team

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“His passion, honesty, and lived experience bring inspiration and hope to those facing hardship. His talks create real conversations around adversity, resilience, and personal growth.”

Fiona Bowe

Nacro

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Chris's resilience and compelling storytelling captivated the audience, leaving a profound impact. His empathy and authenticity in navigating difficult topics stood out, making his speech both informative and moving.

Andrew Pritchard

Executive founder of AP foundation

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What People are Saying

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