Tim Bradshaw

Former British Army Intelligence Officer

Tim Bradshaw is a former British Army Intelligence Officer who recruited and handled agents worldwide, shaping outcomes in high-pressure, dangerous environments. His remarkable ability to operate under extreme stress forms the foundation of his global speaking and consultancy work. As co-founder of Sandstone Communications, he advises C-suite audiences on leadership, resilience, and decision-making, leveraging real-world experience from military, humanitarian, and business spheres.

“Renowned expert in resilience, decision-making & influence”

Topics

Decision Making Under Pressure
Influencing Outcomes Through Trust
No Change, No Opportunity
Building Resilience in Teams and Organisations
Leadership: Why Should I Follow You?
Enabling Team Intelligence

Languages

He presents in English.

How he presents

Tim is an engaging and pragmatic speaker whose delivery fuses gripping storytelling with interactive learning. Whether on stage or in workshops, he connects through authenticity, humour, and humility.

Publications

2022
Because I Can: The Robust Guide to Being Effective
2021
Podcast: #Because I Can podcast

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In Detail

Tim graduated from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, before serving as a Covert Human Intelligence Officer and Target Acquisition Patrol Soldier in the British Army. After leaving the military, he founded Sandstone Communications, a leadership and team-building consultancy. Through this platform, he has worked with major clients such as Mercedes‑Benz, Deloitte, Jaguar Land Rover, and Knight Frank. An accomplished adventurer, Tim survived a near-summit attempt of Mount Everest. His firsthand experience with these challenges has deeply informed his mission to teach resilience and operational preparedness based on lived experience.

What he offers you

Tim’s insights show leaders how to foster cultures rooted in trust, clarity, and adaptability—essential in volatile, uncertain environments. Audiences gain tools to act decisively, build influence through authenticity, and thrive in changing circumstances.

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