One Beat Away: What Cardiac Arrest Taught Me About Life

Rob Jones


Organisation:
The Idiopath Limited
Region:
Anywhere
Notice Period:
Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
Type:
Inspirational, Motivational
Fee:
Paid: Negotiable
Category:
Health
Updated:
6th October 2025

When Rob Jones’ heart stopped without warning in 2024, his life hung by a thread. In those critical minutes, his wife, Ruby, performed CPR, keeping him alive until help arrived.

That experience changed everything. His perspective, his purpose, and his understanding of what truly matters.

In One Beat Away, Rob shares his deeply personal journey from sudden cardiac arrest to recovery, and the lessons learned about resilience, connection, and courage along the way.

With honesty, humour, and heart, Rob invites audiences to reflect on how fragile life can be, and how powerful we become when we choose to act.

Through this talk, Rob explores:

The thin line between crisis and clarity, and how quickly life can shift.

How to build resilience in the face of the unexpected.

The importance of CPR awareness and taking immediate action.

What survival teaches us about leadership, purpose, and perspective.

Whether you’re a corporate team navigating change, a community group promoting health awareness, or an audience seeking inspiration, Rob’s message is unforgettable:

We’re all just one beat away from losing everything, or rediscovering what really matters.

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About Rob Jones

In 2024, Rob Jones’ heart stopped without warning.

In the minutes that followed, his wife, Ruby, performed CPR, saving his life before emergency services arrived.

That moment changed everything.

Today, Rob shares his remarkable story of survival and recovery through The Idiopath, the company he co-founded with Ruby. His talks explore what happens when life stops, and how resilience, connection, and courage can bring us back.

Blending real lived experience with humour and hope, Rob’s keynote, “When My Heart Stopped”, takes audiences on a journey from crisis to clarity. It’s a powerful reminder that resilience isn’t about bouncing back, it’s about rising differently.

Rob speaks to corporate teams, schools, and community groups across the UK, inspiring audiences to:

Recognise their own inner strength in the face of adversity

Act decisively when every second counts

Value human connection and teamwork under pressure

Whether discussing leadership, wellbeing, or the life-saving importance of CPR, Rob’s message is simple but unforgettable: every breath, every choice, and every heartbeat matters.


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