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MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS
LUKE KENNEDY

BEST MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER FOR TEAMS, SCHOOLS, & EVENTS

THIS HAS CHANGED ME.

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HE ABSOLUTELY CRUSHED IT!

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FASTASTIC SPEAKER.

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AUTHOR AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

As an international best-selling author and one of Australia’s most in demand motivational speakers, Luke Kennedy brings a rare mix of raw experience, gripping storytelling, humour, and powerful insight. From boardrooms to classrooms, he doesn’t just inspire, he connects. Every session leaves audiences entertained, moved, and reflecting deeply on who they are, how they lead, and what’s truly possible.

INSPIRING OTHERS THROUGH AUTHENTICITY. 

Luke's presentations are more than just motivational speeches... they are transformative experiences that draw on his own journey of adversity and triumph. He shares candidly about his past, inviting audiences to open up emotionally and mentally, before guiding them on a journey of introspection, inspiration, and even some good laughs. Here are some of the motivational speaker topics covered by Luke Kennedy, Australia's leading motivational speaker for teams, schools and events that matter;

Mindset & Mental Health
  • Tools to shift from overwhelm, anxiety, and self-doubt to focus, clarity, and calm
     

  • Strategies for emotional regulation and managing life’s pressures (school, work, or leadership)
     

  • How to create simple, consistent habits that support stronger mental wellbeing

Resilience & Real Growth
  • Practical frameworks to bounce back from setbacks and adapt to change
     

  • Take ownership and stop blaming
     

  • How to build a “growth mindset” and stop fearing failure or judgment
     

  • Real talk about pressure, burnout, and showing up with purpose, even when it’s hard

Authentic Communication & Connection
  • How to drop the masks and communicate more honestly, with peers, teams, and self
     

  • The secret to building strong relationships through vulnerability and presence
     

  • Tools to reduce conflict, boost empathy, and bring people together

Identity, Leadership & Self-Awareness
  • Letting go of labels, stereotypes, and negative self-talk
     

  • Owning your story and using it as fuel to lead, at any age or stage
     

  • Moving from reactive to intentional living: making choices that align with your real values

Bullying, Peer Pressure & Decision Making
  • The roots of bullying, including self-bullying, and how to shift the cycle
     

  • How to confidently walk your own path without being pulled by the crowd
     

  • Real-life consequences of destructive choices, and how to break free from them
     

  • School focused topic

"Luke motivates, yes.... But it would be a big mistake to limit what he does with that description. Luke is adept at performing ‘open heart’ surgery on young hearts, carefully peeling back the layers of their experiences and the world that they live in by honesty and vulnerability recounting his own story."

HEAD OF WELLBEING, RUSSEL STEFFANS

COLLABORATIONS

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"After almost 20 years in education, Luke is the most inspiring speaker I've heard."

- Andrew Rixby, Teacher, Cessnock

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Luke adjusts his tone & messaging to suit any demographic.  ​Whether speaking to business leaders, students, educators, or parents, Luke Kennedy's presentations ignite meaningful change, inspiring growth and transformation in every audience.

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WELCOME

LUKE KENNEDY

With over a 11 years (that went quick!) of experience and having inspired more than 200,000 people, Luke’s authentic and relatable personality, and story, inspires in any setting, from corporate events to classrooms. He doesn’t just share a story, he challenges individuals to reflect on their own attitudes, actions, and mindsets, inspiring them to take ownership of their development, personal growth and well being. By fostering environments where honesty and self improvement thrive, Luke’s talks create lasting change.

Ready to transform your organisation or inspire the next generation?

"It was the best workshop we've had."

- Jan Rowe, Teacher, Emerald

PAST EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS

Sydney's best motivational speakers for schools, Luke S. Kennedy, returned to speak to the high school students of St Gregory's College Campbelltown for the second time. His inspirational speech for students the previous visit created a big impact!

ST GREGORY'S COLLEGE

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RISING ABOVE 
CHALLENGES

Luke's journey to becoming a motivational speaker is one of remarkable transformation. For eight years of his life, Luke weighed close to 130 kilos and found himself leading a gang in the streets of Sydney (PG's story for priory schools).

 

Amidst the chaos, he faced harrowing experiences, including being stabbed twice, battling addiction, and grappling with the darkness of self hatred and despair. Despite projecting an image of strength and confidence to the outside world, internally, Luke was plagued by fear, depression, and anxiety.

Turning his life around through a relentless pursuit of personal growth in all areas, he's now Australia's most sought after Motivational Speaker, International Best Selling Author, Successful Business Owner, Mental Health Advocate, State Champion Boxer & Mentor to Troubled Youth.

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It was an absolute pleasure to come back and speak to the students at St Greg's. I was there a year ago and at the time I was the first speaker to have had the privilege to speak in the college's new auditorium. As a motivational speaker it's great to be invited back to speak at the same location. I made a big impact speaking to the student's last time, and still get messages now from those guys. 

I travelled to the school with a friend of mine, and another Sydney motivational speaker, Kath Koschel from The Kindness Factory.  Kath's story is next level!! It was nice to have her there for the trip to Campbelltown and to watch me speak.

Presenting again to year 10, I spoke for 45 minutes to the young men who were extremely attentive. I noticed Kath up the back smiling and nodding her head. It made me smile.

I was pumped to hear a heap of the audience had already read my book,  Stabbed Ego!  I was intrigued to hear their thoughts of the book and was blown away with their insight. The students of St Greg's always impress the hell out of me!

I look forward to returning to St Gregory's College to speak again next year.

Sydney Motivational Speaker, Luke S. Kennedy, presenting to St Gregory's College, Campbelltown.

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FAQs

Luke adjusts his tone & messaging to suit any demographic.  ​Whether speaking to business leaders, students, educators, or parents, Luke Kennedy's presentations ignite meaningful change, inspiring growth and transformation in every audience.

Today the yr 5's & 6's experienced a life-changing speech that will improve how we will treat others and ourselves. We found it very inspirational and we now feel like we can be whoever we aspire to be if we put our minds to it. Luke told us to be grateful for our life and make the most of it. This was a really good way to look brightly into our future. Luke had told us about his childhood of being negative and a bully towards himself. He also gave us tips to make our future positive, peaceful, and live our life to the fullest. We learnt about meditation, reading books as well as how technology can impact our mental health

STUDENTS FROM WARRNAMBOOL EAST PRIMARY

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AUDIENCES

Luke adjusts his tone & messaging to suit any demographic.  ​Whether speaking to business leaders, students, educators, or parents, Luke Kennedy's presentations ignite meaningful change, inspiring growth and transformation in every audience. Motivational speakers to business leaders, students, teacher workshop facilitator, or holding parent events, Luke Kennedy’s presentations ignite meaningful change, inspiring growth and transformation in every audience.

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​LUKE'S WORKED WITH

Over the years as Australia's motivational speaker, Luke Kennedy, has had the beautiful opportunity to meet and share a stage with numerous motivational speakers Australia. Some of these are...

Matthew Johstone

Motivational Speaker, Author, Illustrator​ https://matthewjohnstone.com.au/

Joe Williams

Motivational Speaker, Youth Mentor, Author  https://www.joewilliams.com.au/

Apart from being involved with professional sport for over 15 years, Joe spends his time working to inspire youth through motivational speaking workshops. He has worked with disengaged youth in primary and secondary schools, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres and gaols. Joe has also mentored both youth and adults.

Sam Webb

Motivational Speaker | Actor | Mental Health Advocate  

https://www.samwebb.com.au/speaker

Sam Webb is an acclaimed actor and the co-founder and former CEO of the mental health charity LIVIN.

His co-authored novel “Turning tragedy into Triumph” is inspired by the death of his good friend.

He is a TEDx NYC motivational speaker.​

Bruce Sullivan

Keynote Speaker | Author | Business Leader https://brucesullivan.com/bruce-at-work/

Bruce is a proven performer in achieving results in people for over 30 years. His practical, hands on experience is based on working with individuals, families, businesses and communities providing education and opportunities for personal improvement.

INSPIRE YOUR TEAM WITH LUKE KENNEDY

AUSTRALIA’S LEADING MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER FOR SCHOOLS, TEAMS AND CORPORATE EVENTS

Ready to spark mindset shifts, resilience and real transformation?
Book Luke Kennedy for your next event today.

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