Five Brave Seconds: Theo Venter on Safety, Survival and Purpose

Survivor and safety speaker Theo Venter joins John Barclay and Holly Ferguson to share how a routine job and a split-second decision led to a 22,000-volt electrocution that should have killed him. Theo talks through the moment he ignored his gut feeling, the devastating aftermath for him and his family, and the long road of surgeries, recovery, and mental health battles.He explains how this experience evolved into a powerful safety message built around 6 agreements. Theo also offers practical insights for both frontline teams and leaders on building genuine safety culture and emotional buy-in, not just ticking boxes.