REAL TALK THAT CONNECTS, INSPIRES AND TRANSFORMS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Guest Speaker, Luke S. Kennedy, had our students from the very first word. You could hear a pin drop in our auditorium! He spoke and answered questions at the end of the session with complete candour. I would highly recommend this remarkable author to speak to teenagers about his harrowing journey out of a life of crime towards healing, redemption and finally, peace.

Hi Luke, in 2015 I remember you coming to my school, Blakehurst High for a Motivational talk. The whole day we were getting talk from different motivational speakers about responsible behaviour, all of us kids were sitting listening to these speeches with slouched posture, rolled eyes and crossed arms. Except for when you began to speak, you had a way of knowing how to engage young listeners. The whole room of young 15-16 year olds had sat up, leaned forward and actually wanted to listen to your story. You inspired us all, encouraged us to pursue self-improvement and heighten our self esteem to be the most authentic version of ourselves that we can be. And here I am today, an 18 year old adult, first year of university and I look back remembering how one man had the power to inspire and motivate a group of tired teenagers to wake up and take our lives into our own hands rather than give in and conform to what we think we should be. Thank you Luke, you're honestly a legend!!!

Guest Speaker, Luke S. Kennedy, presented to our students from years 8-12.  From start to finish, the students sat intrigued and captivated by what Luke had to say.  The topics of changing your mind-set, bullying, self-bullying, drug-addiction, alcohol and crime were all covered and clearly a hot topic amongst our teenagers.  The presentation had all students and staff engaged and you could almost hear a pin drop.   Some comments made afterwards from our feedback forms included the words “thought-provoking and behaviour-changing, eye-opening and a wake-up call”.  Serious topics but delivered with simple words, a sense of humour and a positive outlook.  Motivational Speakers such as Luke Kennedy should be an inclusion in every school curriculum planning.  Highly recommended!

Luke S. Kennedy spoke to our Year 6-10 boys and their parents at an Empowering Boys night. From the minute he started each and every one of them was completely captivated with shock and humour by each story. However, most importantly everyone one of them left that night with a better understanding of who they are and how to handle the challenges life can throw at you.

As a father of two young boys here tonight, I just want to thank you for an unbelievable presentation. I've never seen a motivational speaker connect so well with kids and adults.

Luke, meeting and hearing you speak has already changed the course of my life in the best ways possible. You ARE saving lives.