A Cuppa with Theo Venter, Miracle Survivor, Author, Speaker, Safety Advocate

Theo Venter is the only person known to have survived 22,000 volts and 1,200 amps through the heart and lived to see another day.

 

When Theo removed his insulated gloves while working on a damaged transmission pole, he made a decision that would impact himself and his family in ways he couldn’t have imagined.

 But why did Theo, an experienced linesman, make what the safety industry would tell us was a poor decision?

As a result of his experience, Theo’s purpose was clear……….to save others from having to experience something so horrific.

Theo has formed the six bedrock foundation pillars, extricated from his story, that will transform a workplace culture on a deeper cellular level.

“Just Another Day” takes an in-depth look at the way in which workplace culture dictates safety, breaking through the many myths and misunderstandings associated with our safety industry.

Theo is also the co-author of Get Real and Convenience Kills. 

 Here is what we chatted about.:

• Tell us a bit about your background and how you became a Linesman?
•  Its February 13th, 2006.Tell us about ‘that day’
•  The obvious question is ‘why’?
• Were there any circumstances which impacted or influenced your decision?
• Talk us through what followed.   
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• The impact on his relationship.
• What work did you do to defeat the black dog?  He chose to believe there was hope.
• What are your 6 bedrock foundation pillars?
• You subsequently did significant research speaking to thousands of employees, senior leaders including executive leaders and hundreds of incident investigation,  what did you find?
•  How much pressure is there for people to make ‘expedient’ choices?

Theo also shared his '6 Pillars'

1. Agreement - Personal Accountability
2. Gut Feel
3. Dream about the perfect day, we spend too much time dwelling on crap!
4. Take 5 brave seconds
5. Stop, Pause, Feel
6. Have a symbol of your 'why'

For more information about Theo and his unbelievable story, head to his website at https://theoventer.com/