Motivational Speaker for Schools
Looking for a motivational speaker for schools who students actually listen to? Jonny Shannon is an award-winning school motivational speaker who has presented in 410+ schools to more than 500,000 students across Australia. As a youth motivational speaker and qualified youth worker, he mixes humour with real stories on bullying, cyber safety, resilience and mental health — and every one of his school presentations is tailored to your year levels, from primary through to Year 12.
What a school motivational speaker should actually do
Humour and real stories, not lectures. If the students aren't laughing and leaning in within the first five minutes, nothing else matters.
Every session ends with practical, memorable steps students can act on straight away — not vague inspiration that fades by lunch.
Turnkey booking, a simple AV list, and content tailored to your year level. You book it; Jonny's team handles the rest.
How a booking works
- 1Enquire
Send the booking form with your school, year levels and preferred dates.
- 2Grace replies
Within 3 business hours you'll have availability and pricing — no chasing.
- 3Tailor the session
We shape the content around your year levels and your school's priorities.
- 4Show day
Jonny arrives early, runs the session, and leaves resources for staff and parents.
What schools say
"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."
"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!"
"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!"
"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!"
"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."
"Get him along! He will impact your kids and give them insights into how to make good decisions long term."
Hear it from the schools themselves
410 Schools over 17 years
Watch the showreel
See Jonny in action across Australian schools.
Speaking Australia-wide
Jonny presents in every state and territory — from single assemblies in the major cities to full wellbeing days in the regions. Find your nearest city page below, or enquire directly for your school — regional schools nationally are welcome on request.
Booking FAQ
Ready to lock in a date?
Grace replies within 3 business hours with availability and pricing.
Book Jonny for your school →No-obligation quote — no deposit to check a date.