Testimonials
Guest Speaker
for Schools
Jonny is booked as a guest speaker for schools in Brisbane, across South-East Queensland and Australia-wide. Here's what principals, wellbeing leaders and teachers say after he's been on site.
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4.9 star average across 3,100+ presentations at 410 schools

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Get him along! He will impact your kids and give them insights into how to make good decisions long term.
Dale Dearman
Head Counsellor, Grace Lutheran College, Brisbane

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You've got to have him! I was astounded by the amount of kids that came & shook his hand afterwards. He's a bloke you've got to have.
John Doran
Dean of Senior School, Barker College, Sydney

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The two speakers who personally resonated with me the most were Billy Graham and Jonny Shannon.
Trent McVarnock
Student Leader, National Young Leaders Day (NYLD)

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Really Fantastic. Talked about stress, anxiety, lots of different health issues impacting young people. Great sense of humour and really engaging with young people.
Daniella
Headspace, Red Cliff

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Over 97% said they would like the opportunity to attend more classes like Jonny's.
Sharleen Mulawin
Head Teacher, Aurora College

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Very lucky to have Jonny come in and do 3 student sessions followed by a parent night. The kids were in stitches but learning as well — we recommend Jonny anywhere!
Andrew Pritchard
Director of Pastoral Care, Dominic College

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The hour-long presentation was both informative and, at the same time, entertaining.
Greg O'Neill
Head of Middle School, Villanova College

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My lasting impression of Jonny is very positive. He was very informative and educational. If he returns to Queensland in future, I'd be very keen to request a visit.
Chris Herrod
Principal, Australian Industry Trade College, QLD

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The personal element that Jonny brought to the program. Many of our students could connect to his stories. Professional, personable, well prepared.
Alison Hurley
Director of Pastoral Care, Mater Maria Catholic College, NSW

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Staff feedback was that he was engaging and well received. Student feedback was that he was 'fun' and easy to listen to.
Tenille Thomson
Student Wellbeing Coordinator, Saint Ignatius College Geelong

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Totally recommend him to your school!
Tara Cameron
Winmalee High School

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Really important that he touched on things like cyber safety, looking after kids online… Best speaker we have ever had!
Kirsten Roehrig
Year 8 Coordinator, Casimir Catholic College

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Fantastic. Highly recommend it. One of the best speeches I've heard in many, many years!
Emma Le Counter
Teacher, Orange Anglican College

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Really impressed. A good presentation at the students' level!
David Walker
Teacher, Patrician Brothers School

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Really relatable & funny. The kids loved it. Particular advice on how kids can get through situations. Love to have you back!
Alison Fretwell
Stage 5 Advisor, Mount Annan Christian College

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Had Jonny come and visit us for the last 2 and a half years to talk about various social topics — he's been terrific. Recommend him to anybody.
Joe Cachopa
Deputy Principal, West Lake Boys High School

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Hit the nail on the head. Totally in line with the curriculum. Would recommend him to anyone in Australia, New Zealand, worldwide. Fantastic!
Mrs G
Head Counsellor, St Patricks

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Really hit the mark with these important issues!
Peter Marsh
Principal, Gymea Technology High School

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Jonny spoke to our year 5 and 6 students about being safe online. The students took away some amazing messages. Definitely recommend him.
Daniel
Head of Health, St Anne's Catholic Primary School

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Head Space spent the day with Jonny Shannon doing mental health talks at schools. Fantastic and entertaining — would definitely recommend him.
Stan
Headspace

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Many parents said they felt like they were there during your presentation — the students recited everything you said from stage at home!
Jessica Fowles
Chaplain, Mueller College

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Your session was absolutely amazing and we can't thank you enough. The way you engaged over 6,000 people was impressive. We learnt a lot and have numerous people asking for the recordings. Will get you back next year!
K. Sagar
Cybersecurity Instructor, Okta Security — Largest Security Firm in the USA
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Engaging & Powerful. A mix of humour, facts and live demos. I have already booked you for next year.
Jen Waugh
Senior Manager, Information Security, Pepper Bank
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Enjoyed your presentation for Okta's security awareness month Jonny, awesome work. Would recommend you to any team wanting to up skill their employees on new threats & common hacks. Great work again.
Ben King
Vice President, Security Trust & Culture at Okta (largest Cyber Security Firm in America & UK)
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95% of guests said your presentation helped them. That's the highest we are yet to receive in over 5 years. Wanted to say thank you for your work and energy.
Shona Van T.
Stand Tall Conference, 5,000 attendees
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Jonny did an anti-bullying presentation on the National Day of Action Against Bullying & Violence to over 7,000 students in a mixed in-person & live streaming event for us. We got him back to do our Teachers PD training to over 3,000 teachers. Both were amazing, both had great feedback. Will get him in again.
Ning Pruttivarasin
Events Coordinator, Healthed / Generation Next
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We had Jonny Shannon in for 2 hours to teach us about AI. He opened our eyes to further push what we are doing in the AI space. I wish we could have had him here for an entire week. Thank you.
Scott Wilson
CEO, Oceanbridge Shipping

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Jonny was engaging and easy to listen to, sharing a great mix of familiar insights and fresh perspectives. A fantastic speaker — thanks, Jonny! The planning process was also seamless thanks to Grace, who made everything so easy.
Lindsay Robinson
Head of Health, Humpybong State School, Brisbane

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Jonny was great! He is professional and immensely experienced at presenting but also is really personable and down-to-earth! We will definitely be having Jonny come back and talk more!
Nicolas McMillan
School Counsellor, Grace Lutheran College, Brisbane — Rothwell Campus

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Jonny Shannon was absolutely outstanding! Jonny spoke to our Year 12 students ahead of their HSC, delivering a full-day program on motivation, finishing strong, and living with purpose. With a powerful mix of humour, authenticity, and life-changing insight, he inspired our students and equipped them not only for the future but for the challenges they're facing right now. He connected deeply with the cohort, challenged them to think differently, and gave them practical tools to take into their studies and their lives. For many, it was the highlight of their year—an unforgettable and transformational experience. We can't recommend Jonny highly enough!
Daniel Favretti
Year 12 Advisor & Secondary Biblical Studies Coordinator, Penrith Christian School, Sydney

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Jonny is one of Australia's best speakers. He captures the audience immediately with his dynamic and authentic engagement style. He uses humour to entertain whilst also delivering a message that's both meaningful and insightful. He has a unique gift for taking the audience on a journey through his story telling. He's also a genuinely good bloke! Cannot recommend highly enough!
Paul Graham
Student Support & Resources Manager (Wellbeing), Mount Waverley Secondary College, Melbourne

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We were so lucky to have Jonny visit our rural high school. He had the students hooked from the get-go. The way he shared his story and kept things real really struck a chord. Months later, kids are still bringing up parts of his talk in conversation. That says it all. Can't recommend him highly enough!
Alex Tobin
Youth Outreach Worker & Student Support Officer, Cootamundra High School, Cootamundra

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We loved Jonny coming and sharing about friendship skills with our students and the different ways they can connect with their peers. We still reference key concepts that Jonny taught our students, especially his testimonies of resilience when he faced bullying.
Louise Herrera
Student Wellbeing Coordinator, King's Christian College, Gold Coast

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Jonny Shannon is a game-changer for youth audiences! His hilarious, relatable style instantly connects with teens, keeping them hooked. Beyond the laughs, his talks are packed with practical, actionable advice that resonates long after. Engaging, inspiring, and impactful—simply the best!
Andrew Bromhead
Dean of Year 8, The Scots College, Sydney

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Jonny has spoken 5 times at our school; 4 student sessions and a parent night was great. Relevant, engaging, brilliant communicator. Would definitely have him back!
Adam Wood
Director of Faith Formation & Wellbeing, Emmaus Christian College, Adelaide

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Jonny is a great presenter and engaged the students so quickly and effectively. The feedback from staff and students was about how great and worthwhile and brilliant the presentation was. We will continue to book Jonny in to present at our school. I can highly recommend him.
Susanna Green
School Counsellor, Reddam House, Sydney

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Jonny presented at our school 5 times over the course of a year and a half. Each time, Jonny was the utmost professional, balancing the needs of the students with careful messaging. Jonny is funny and engaging. He has a way to hook kids in and absorb messages of worth. I would recommend Jonny to any High School that is looking to boost their wellbeing data and strengthen their social and emotional learning focus.
Nathan Hitchcock
School Leader C – Student Engagement, Melrose High School, Canberra

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