Case-Study
Action Coach – Business Growth Club
Case Study_Positive Mindset Keynote for Business Leaders
Overview:
In the heart of the Cotswolds, Tom Allchurch, Senior Partner and Business Growth Coach at ActionCOACH Stroud, invited Adz Khan to deliver an inspirational keynote to a room of business leaders facing uncertain times. Known for his transformative story and compelling presence, Adz was selected to help these entrepreneurs unlock mental resilience and embrace adversity with strength and purpose.
The Event:
Held at the scenic and historic Stonehouse Court Hotel, the event welcomed 30 driven business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Many were seeking clarity, confidence, and motivation amid economic and leadership challenges. Adz delivered a keynote that moved beyond theory—offering real-world lessons grounded in lived experience.
Presentation Focus:
Drawing on his personal transformation from being sentenced to life imprisonment at 16 to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Adz shared:
•Mental Resilience: How to remain strong through pressure, setbacks, and uncertainty.
•Embracing Adversity: Reframing challenges as growth catalysts, not roadblocks.
•The Reality of Success: Why the journey is nonlinear and requires persistence.
These principles resonated deeply, helping attendees reconnect with their purpose and find renewed determination.
Impact:
The presentation sparked emotion, energy, and reflection. Attendees were visibly moved. Many commented on the rare blend of authenticity and practical insight. The standing ovation that followed captured the power of the moment. Adz had not only shared his story—he had shifted perspectives.
Testimonial:
Darien Jay, property management expert and event attendee, said:
“At 16 years old, Adz Khan, ‘My Kind Of Criminal,’ was sentenced to life in prison for murder—a crime he didn’t commit. For most people, such a traumatising experience would have completely destroyed them. I had the huge privilege of listening to Adz’s story at ActionCOACH Business Coaching Stroud Growth Club. His mindset and attitude became his survival tools. His positivity is infectious, and his determination makes most of our life challenges pale into insignificance. He now runs a successful fitness business and delivers talks across the UK. If you’re looking for a speaker for your next corporate event, look no further.”
Conclusion:
Adz Khan’s keynote at the Stonehouse Court Hotel delivered more than inspiration—it delivered a reset. For the business leaders in the room, it was a reminder that resilience is not a buzzword; it’s a practice. His blend of storytelling and strategy gave attendees the clarity and courage they needed to move forward with conviction.
If your organisation or business group needs a high-impact speaker who blends lived experience with actionable strategy, book Adz Khan for your next event.