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JOHN BEEDE
Students are riveted by John Beede's climbing stories.
Educators love his leadership and goal-setting messages.
Every Major Youth Organization in America Has Trusted John Beede to Keynote Their National-Level Conferences.
So have hundreds schools, teen events, assemblies, and camps, in 49 states and 6 countries.
"It was unanimous that John was one of, if not the best, speakers we've ever had."
- Jim Ponder, RYLA
ABOUT JOHN BEEDE
John Beede has climbed the tallest mountain on every continent, including Mount Everest. In fact, more people have orbited in space than have climbed the '7 Summits.' He has survived hurricanes, earthquakes, avalanches, tribal warfare, and was once struck by lightning.
Now, he's bringing the high-altitude success strategies required to summit Earth's most challenging mountains to you, your educators, and students.
In his motivational presentations, John will teach the growth mindset, grit, and goal-setting skills of a high-altitude mountaineer.
Finally! a Proven, Impactful, and Highly Entertaining Youth Motivational Speaker
"Incredibly inspiring and practical with an inclusive message for multiple generations."
Jessica Skinner
Boys Team Charity
"One of the most emotional, exciting, impactful presentations I’ve ever heard!!"
Joanna Huckabee
Panola College
"Much needed! So inspirational!!! Your words will forever impact my life."
Erica Martinez
Alamosa, CO
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HIGH-ALTITUDE CLIMBING STORIES
John Beede's stories about climbing the tallest mountain on every continent are riveting, motivational, and hilarious. However, they're more than entertainment; they're attention-getters for your event's true purpose: teaching your students goal-setting, resilience, and leadership skills.
The way he started his speech was like nothing I have ever heard! 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 Student Leader
STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
Each student in your school or organization will walk away with goal-setting, leadership, and team-building skills. They'll know how to define success for their own lives. They''ll create "expedition plans" and know how to generate motivation from within for confronting obstacles.
Most speakers just drag the audience along. I actually did not want it to end when it did. 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.
- Jake Thune, MN Conference Attendee
YOUR BEST EVENT... EVER
You need a no-hassle, experienced, sure-fire speaker. Someone who is easy to work with, will crush it on stage, and bring a powerful message based on a real-life story of an epic life adventure. The result? Your attendees' lives will be changed.
You were WONDERFUL. I always told myself anything was possible, but never truly believed it.You set this positive energy in everyone and WITHOUT A DOUBT, CHANGED LIVES TODAY."
- Alison P., TX Association of Student Councils
EPIC ADVENTURES = TEEN MOTIVATION
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"The advisors were thanking me for the best keynote in the history of our organization."
Judy Reynolds
Washington FBLA
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is John different from other youth motivational speakers?
There are three things that set John 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 culture of they dream of, 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. 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 students thinking they are forced into listening.
Does he offer workshops or breakout sessions?
Absolutely. Most organizations add workshops to give their students a richer experience. The workshops are 60% instructional, 40% entertainment while the keynote is 60% entertainment, 40% instructional.
In our experience, those who choose to attend breakout sessions get a more complete learning experience as a result of the sessions. They are recommended for every event.
Can John offer staff development training for our educators?
Absolutely. John has presented for many school districts' teacher in-service trainings and they've been hugely successful.
Which demographic of youth is the best fit?
Demographics, race, religion, politics, finances, etc. are irrelevant to his message. John works with teen leaders. If your audience has young leaders, up-and-coming leaders, or even just kids with potential for leadership, John is ready to help you develop their skills.
Does John speak to high school students?
Absolutely. High school students love John's motivational presentations.
The ideal setting is in your theater with approximately 600 students or fewer per session.
Multiple sessions are best if your school has more students, but it's certainly not a dealbreaker for John to speak to larger audiences (his largest audience is 11,500 people at the National FBLA Conference).
Gymnasiums are least ideal. The lighting, seating, acoustics, and A/V capabilities are subpar compared to theaters and even cafeterias... which in turn results in a less-than-ideal experience for your students.
Does John speak to middle school students?
Absolutely. John crafts his presentation accordingly and is a smash hit with middle school and junior high school students.
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 a Top Youth Speakers agent will let you know John's rates.
In case John's rates are outside of your budget's limits, they'll provide you with creative options to make it work. Worst case scenario, they'll provide you with great alternative speakers who can work with your budget.
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 he needs is a screen, projector, and sound system. He'll bring the rest, including all the weird dongles and cables.
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.' Request a call to get the ball rolling.
"He does not just walk the walk and talk the talk, he proves it with mastery and experience. You can apply the lessons immediately and you don't want him to stop talking. AMAZING"
Sarah E.
North Carolina Association of Student Councils
JOHN BEEDE
John Beede is a keynote speaker who has given motivational presentations in 49 states and 7 countries. His presentations are based on his climbs to the tops of the tallest mountain on every continent, including Mount Everest. The success principles he teaches are based on real-life experiences.
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