Key Note Presentations

"Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable" is a story-driven journey that takes the audience through a personal transformative experience. Sunny shares his time on the frontlines of war zones and peacekeeping missions, highlighting the raw humanity and vulnerability in these environments. The narrative then shifts to some of life’s lessons learned from emergency medicine, blending life-saving efforts with moments of reflection. The journey continues to the Himalayas, where Sunny faces an ethical dilemma, ultimately leading to an extraordinary experience on Mars. This journey is designed to challenge the audience to reflect on their own capacity for discomfort, growth, and decision-making in adversity.

Drawing from the published works of Sunny Whitfield, ‘The Hijacked Ambulance’ explores the emotional and psychological toll when a first responder is called to assist their own family. This thought-provoking presentation provides a rare, behind-the-scenes look at one of the most intense and emotional situations a responder can face, highlighting strategies for regaining control of your mind and body and surviving adversity. Through real-life experiences, it reveals the unique challenges people can encounter in these high-stress moments and is a must for anyone responsible for managing people or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the human side of crisis management.