Can I Walk With You?

When life throws you into the valley of the shadow of death, nothing prepares you for the shock. The diagnosis, the waiting, the treatments, the uncertainty, and the sheer weight of it all can feel overwhelming. I know, because I have been there.

For more than 25 years, I worked as a public speaker in commerce, conferences, and churches. I have led teams in multi-billion-dollar companies and not-for-profit organisations, run my own software business, served as Sales and Marketing Director of an international company, and led a church. More recently, I set up a charity called WayMaker, which has helped build schools, feed families, and provide clean water across Africa.

But in January 2023, everything changed. I was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer. That day, my whole world stopped. And yet, it was also the start of a new journey: one where I had to learn to navigate pain, fear, and uncertainty with faith, hope, and courage. By the grace of God, I am still here, still walking, still choosing life, and still trusting in his goodness.

This site, The Big C in Me, was born out of that journey. It is where I share honestly about the highs and lows, the lessons learned, and the unshakable hope I have found. Alongside the blog, podcast, and book, I also offer coaching for those who are facing their own nightmare diagnosis.

If you are walking through your valley, you do not have to walk it alone. Whether you need practical strategies, a faith perspective, or simply someone who understands what it is to sit in that hospital chair, I would count it a privilege to walk with you.

Let’s take this journey together.