HMP Five Wells, the UK’s flagship Category C resettlement prison, located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, houses up to 1,680 men. As one of the most advanced correctional facilities in the country, it is focused on rehabilitation and preparing individuals for reintegration into society. Recognising the need for authentic, lived-experience-led intervention, Chris Jones, FLM Lead at HMP Five Wells, invited Adz Khan to headline the prison’s “Inspirational Voices” event.

 

Many men at HMP Five Wells are long-term prisoners navigating complex emotional, behavioural, and psychological challenges. Traditional interventions often fall flat when they lack relatability. The prison needed a powerful voice who could break through apathy, connect authentically, and spark internal motivation.

 

Adz Khan delivered a dynamic and emotionally charged motivational seminar to over 70 prisoners and multiple staff members. His message drew from his own lived experience: sentenced to life under the Joint Enterprise law at just 16, and turning his sentence into a journey of transformation through education, mindset, and resilience.

 

•Learning from the Past: Adz encouraged deep self-reflection and using failure as feedback.

•Living in the Present: A focus on ownership, mindset, and using custody as a launchpad for growth.

•Planning for the Future: The importance of vision, goals, and aligning daily actions with a bigger purpose.

 

The session was described as hard-hitting, emotional, and deeply motivational. Many prisoners later reported real behavioural changes, renewed focus, and an eagerness to engage in further personal development.

 

“Since the speech, I’ve been up at 06:30 every morning, completed my Cell workout, and continued studying. I want to keep a positive mindset. Seeing Adz’s enthusiasm after being released has helped me focus. If he can do that on a life sentence, I can help myself. I’m ready to go again!”

 

“Adz was our keynote speaker for the ‘Inspirational Voices’ event. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. His message resonated with everyone—prisoners and staff alike. He has grown into a truly inspiring man, and his passion for rehabilitation shines through.”

 

“Adz spoke to over 70 men. It was emotional and raw. His ability to connect is rare. A month later, our men are still referencing that session. They’re making real, positive changes in their day-to-day lives.”

 

Adz Khan’s session at HMP Five Wells wasn’t just motivational—it was transformational. His ability to meet prisoners where they are, share his truth, and provide tangible mindset tools resulted in visible behavioural shifts. The ripple effect continues, weeks after the event.

 

Looking to shift the culture within your prison or institution? Book Adz Khan to deliver his proven, high-impact workshops that inspire, engage, and transform. Get in touch to discuss how Adz can help rewire mindsets and reduce reoffending through education, self-belief, and lived-experience storytelling.