Motivational speaker at hundreds of events in 48 states and 6 countries.
EPIC ADVENTURES = GENUINE MOTIVATION
In his keynote presentations, John teaches a researched, proven, and powerful grit-building formula that your people will actually put to use.
Your audience will learn John’s resilience techniques that put him on the summits of Earth’s tallest mountains. He combines these leadership lessons with jaw-dropping mountaineering stories. All of this makes John a sure-fire speaker for your event.
RAJ JANARDHAN
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates
Jo Townsend
Producer, 60 Minutes
Jim Ponder
RYLA CO-ChAIR
'7 Summits' Adventures
John's stories about climbing earth's tallest mountains are riveting, motivational, and hilarious. However, they're simply attention-getters for the real reason for the event: teaching your students goal-setting, resilience, and leadership.
Proven Success Strategies
Each student in your audience walk away knowing how to pick their mountaintops, create a bomb-proof expedition plan, keep climbing with resilience, persistence and grit... despite the obstacles they'll inevitably face.
Trusted, No-Hassle, & Fun
You need a sure-fire speaker who is easy to work with, will crush it on stage, and bring a powerful message based on a real-life story of a massive adventure.
Jason Manning
The Peak 102.7 FM
*Actually* asked questions by past clients!
How is John different from other motivational speakers?
There are three things that set motivational speaker John Beede apart from every other speaker who is out there:
1. He does NOT speak from the standard formula of, 'this bad thing happened, I overcame it... and you can too!" While that's often helpful and valuable, John teaches student leaders how to craft and architect the life, lifestyle, and society of their dreams, no matter their starting place. "You don't have to wait for a bad thing to happen to start your inspirational journey. You just have to decide to start," John says.
2. His stories come from real-life mountaineering adventures... and he's still climbing! John has climbed over 100 mountains in his life. Some big in size and notoriety, some unheard of. Therefore, while his lessons are supported by research, they aren't sourced from a textbook. They're real, one-of-a-kind adventures and not something that John did in the past. John still IS the person you hear on stage.
3. The multimedia is mind-blowing. The videos, music, and photos make John's events feel more like a motivational rock concert than just another boring 'speech.' You don't want your team thinking they are forced into listening.
Can he offer a virtual keynote speech on Zoom or Teams?
John offers a pre-recorded 'mountaintop keynote' in which he climbs a literal mountain and, using a drone, GoPro, and 360 camera, he delivers the keynote to your audience from a literal mountaintop.
He is also available for live virtual presentations from his home studio.
Please get in touch with your event dates and preferred option.
Does he offer workshops or breakout sessions?
Absolutely. Many groups add workshops to give students a richer experience. The workshops are 60% technical, 40% entertainment while the keynote is 60% entertainment, 40% technical.
In our experience, those who choose to attend breakout sessions get a richer learning experience from John as a result of the sessions. They are recommended for every event.
What does it cost for John to speak at our event?
John is one of the top youth motivational speakers in the world and charges accordingly.
Please contact us with your event dates and Brandon or Cristina with Top Youth Speakers will let you know John's rates.
In case John's rates are outside of your budget's limits, they'll also be able to provide you with an alternative.
Send a quick message with your questions to John's agent, Brandon Spinnazola and he'll get back to you on the same day within normal business hours.
Is he, like, an annoying diva to work with?
The dude regularly sleeps while hanging from cliffs and spends his free time on glaciers while starving and thirsty.
He has few needs for creature comforts.
At your event, all this youth motivational speaker requests is a screen, projector, lighting, and sound system. He'll bring the rest, including laptop cables and microphone.
If he agrees to your event, it's because he wants to be there. Meaning, he will show up early and stay late, interacting with each and every person who's interested in chatting.
John prides himself in being 'super-easy to work with' and 'super-easy to book.' Email John's agent to get the ball rolling.
My association/organization is interested. How can I get in touch?
Just tap or click one of the the 'BRING JOHN TO YOUR EVENT' buttons anywhere on this page.
Which subjects does John speak about?
Motivational John Beede typically speaks on:
Grit
Goal-getting
Leadership
Resilience
and getting to net carbon negative.
Rarely do his motivational messages stray from these subjects, but if you think there could be a natural fit for your desired subject, email John's agent, Brandon Spinnazola.
"It was unanimous that John was one of, if not the best, speakers we've ever had."
Jim Ponder
RYLA Co-Chair
"John's experience climbing to the top of Mt. Everest will inspire anyone to climb towards their life's greatest goals... and that's why we made his harrowing story a part of our 60 Minutes feature about the legendary mountain."
Jo Townsend
60 Minutes, Australia
"We had John speak at both the BPA and DECA state conferences to over 1,200 attendees. He had them laughing hysterically, gripped in suspense, and best of all, really thinking about their goals for the future."
Christine Phipps
New Mexico State Advisor
UN-EDITED TEEN TESTIMONIALS
Oh man i don't even know how to say how much i loved your speech... first of all, your enthusiasm was the best! you connected soo well with everyone and we appreciate that so much! You have no idea. Your stories were inspirational and I had an overall incredible time listening."
Morgan M.
Massachusetts Student Leader
hey man you came to my school today and im usually sleeping during presentations but wowwwwowowow yours was great you taugt me alot in life what to do and the tips and that you can do anything you want you just have to live life to the fullest well you made a big impact on my life and i thank you again for the wonderful presentation YOU ARE MY ROLE MODEL!"
Jared M.
Nevada High School Student
You were WONDERFUL. I always told myself anything was possible, but never truly believed it. You reminded me and assured me that anyone can do anything, they just have to have a good mindset. You set this positive energy in everyone and WITHOUT A DOUBT, CHANGED LIVES TODAY."
Alison P.
Texas Association of Student Councils
NEVER BEFORE HAD I HEARD WORDS THAT WERE SO INSPIRING, that even today I can remember the pening line to your keynote. You made a big impact on my life and I thank you again for that wonderful presentation. You are my role model."
Alicia A.
California Student Leadership Conference Attendee
"Most speakers just drag the audience along. I actually did not want it to end when it did. I was sitting there, wanting more, which is something tough to get from a speaker. I came back for one of your workshops the next day because I wanted more. Most motivational speakers leave you thinking, "Yeah right," or "That's not possible." I left your workshop feeling more confident in myself, as if I could do anything. You're the best I've seen."
John Thompson
Minnesota Conference Attendee
The way he started his speech was like nothing I have ever heard! The climbing story really got. me into his speech. I really loved it and I know more about leadership and success to help me in my new State President position. Climb On!"
Amanda L.
North Dakota Leadership Student
You had a completely different style of speaking that made you more interesting and more personable than other speakers. You were the favorite speaker of my entire state officer team. I'm glad we had a refreshingly different speaker like you to wake us up in the middle of the day."
Kenji Brown
Georgia Teen Leader
Out of all the speakers I was introduced to, you were my favorite. I felt that I could connect with you the most, because you told me a part of you, not just something that you've learned. The fact that you were interesting and funny, but were telling something personal, made you keep the attention of me and the other attendees."
Ashley D.
North Carolina Youth Business Leader
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