Luke Kennedy
Luke Kennedy is one of Australia’s most sought-after motivational speakers, mental health advocate, and best selling author. Known for his raw storytelling, powerful presence, and ability to deeply connect with audiences of all ages. From school halls to corporate boardrooms, his keynote/workshops inspire lasting change, resilience, and the importance of taking care of yourself (in all areas).
Meet the Speaker
Where were you born?
I was born in Liverpool, Sydney’s Western suburbs. I grew up in Hurstville in Sydney’s South.
What other jobs have you had?
I owned a gym for nearly 10 years. The life lessons, the people I
met, and mistakes made, were all something that’s helped me
become the man I am today.
What themes are recurring in your work?
- Mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Authentic leadership
- Self-awareness and personal responsibility
- Overcoming labels and limiting beliefs
- Confidence, identity, and inner strength
- Courageous vulnerability
- Kindness — to self and others
- Resilience through adversity
- Breaking cycles and rewriting your story
What have been the highlights of your career?
A personal highlight has been breaking through my own limiting
beliefs to stand on a stage and genuinely connect with people from
all walks of life. Career wise, the real highlight is receiving
messages from audience members, sometimes just minutes after a
talk, sharing the immediate, powerful shifts they’ve made in their
mindset, behaviour, or relationships. Those moments remind me
why I do what I do.
Where have your works been published?
EVERYWHERE!
What are you passionate about?
My faith, family, & speaking with our Youth. That’s my whole life right there.
Speaker Type
- Author
- Inspirational Speaker
- Education Consultant
- Social Issues
- Personal Development
- Wellbeing
- Mental Health
Audience
Locations
Sessions
What Gang Life Taught Me About Taking On Feedback
The presentation begins with a short, shocking story to capture the audience. Luke then explains the five key elements he...
Living Up to Labels Nearly Got Me Killed
How did I turn from a happy 14 year old into a violent, drug addicted, street fighting thug?Two things that really affected...
Teacher Stress & Staff PD Days
Through storytelling, lived experience, and humour, Luke delivers his extremely popular Reducing Stress & Anxiety...
Student Stress Workshop
Through storytelling, lived experience, and humour, Luke delivers his extremely popular Reducing Stress & Anxiety...
Coping with Stress and Learning Resilience (Primary Years 3-6)
Luke receives messages daily from parents and teachers, they tell him about the huge improvements they've seen in the kids...
Parent/Community Metal Health Session
Luke's parent talk is deep! And at every one he does, there's tears, laughs, plenty of Ahhhh moments, and the parents leave...
Be You, Be Brave, Be Kind
This interactive and uplifting session helps students understand that who they are is more than enough. Luke shares his own...
Connection Starts at Home
This talk hits home… literally. Luke speaks directly to the challenges of raising kids in today’s world: emotional overwhelm,...
Empowered Educators
This practical and interactive workshop equips educators with powerful tools to stay grounded and energised while handling...
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