On November 8th 2025, Ascot Group founder and CEO Andrew Scott took to the stage at TEDx Bristol, held at We The Curious, to deliver his talk titled “Purpose: The Power to Rise Again.”
For any speaker, stepping onto the famous red circle is an extraordinary challenge. There are no notes, no autocue, and no comfort monitors. Every word must be rehearsed, memorised, and delivered with complete authenticity. It’s a process that takes months of preparation, hundreds of hours of rehearsal, and an unwavering commitment to getting the message right.
“TEDx talks are unique” explains Andrew. “The TED platform has 180 million global subscribers so the protocols are very tight. This definitely adds to the pressure, but equally makes the entire process so worthwhile. Along the journey I joined fourteen other TEDx speakers and an amazing TEDx team in Bristol, and the entire experience was truly life-changing.”
Andrew Scott TEDx Talk
Andrew’s talk explored the powerful link between purpose and overcoming adversity, how reconnecting with a clear sense of purpose can transform individuals, teams, and businesses. Drawing from his personal journey, devastating trauma growing up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, to building and leading the Ascot Group – he shared how purpose became the driving force behind resilience, leadership, and long-term success.
At the heart of the talk was Andrew’s PURPLEX model – Purpose, Plan, Execute, the framework he uses across the Ascot Group to align vision, strategy, and action. The model is now used to help entrepreneurs, leaders and organisations rediscover clarity and direction.
Speaking about the experience, Andrew said: “Standing on that red circle was one of the most humbling and intense experiences of my life. You don’t just deliver a talk, you share a piece of yourself. My hope was to inspire others to find meaning in their work and in their lives.”
The TEDx Talk was delivered in front of a live audience, but will also be broadcast across the TED platform in March 2026. It represents another milestone in Andrew’s ongoing mission to help individuals and organisations unlock their full potential through purpose-driven leadership.
