John Caps His Presentations Each Year - 6/30 Youth Events Remain Available for 2025.
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.
Ask John to Speak:
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 these '7 Summits.' He has also survived hurricanes, earthquakes, avalanches, tribal warfare, and was once struck by lightning.
Now, he's bringing the success strategies required to summit Earth's most challenging mountains to you and your students.
In his motivational presentations, John will teach your audience to embrace the mindset, resilience, and determination of a high-altitude mountaineer.
With John Beede, You're Getting a Proven, Impactful, and Super-Entertaining Youth Motivational Speaker
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.
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 Student Leader
Life-Changing Strategies for Success.
Each student in your organization will walk away with goal-setting, leadership, and team-building skills. That means your students will know how to define success for their own lives. They''ll create "bomb-proof" expedition plans, and know how to generate motivation from within when confronting the obstacles they'll inevitably face.
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
Easy & Fun = 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 sum result of all of that? Your attendees' lives will be changed.
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
"The advisors were thanking me for the best keynote in the history of our organization."
Judy Reynolds
Washington FBLA
EPIC ADVENTURES = TEEN MOTIVATION
Messages:
Themes:
Results:
"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
"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
A note from John Beede:
Are You Looking for an Audience-Rockin' Youth Motivational Speaker?
Dear Event Planner,
You need a sure thing. As you know, your opening or closing keynote speaker has the potential to "make or break" your event.
Bluntly, I've consistently been rated one of the top youth motivational speakers for teens during my 23+ years of professional speaking. That means you can have confidence that you're getting a world-class presenter when booking me.
My keynote speeches and breakout sessions have made a massive impact on the lives of students in 49 US States and 6 countries (c'mon Hawaii)! In fact, I receive regular 'thank you' messages from audience members who heard me speak years ago.
That's because I give students proven goal-setting, leadership, and team building formulas that change their lives. Combined with *just* the right level of adventure stories hilarious audience interaction, my keynotes and workshops are guaranteed to be a smash hit at your event.
Bottom line? Everyone involved is going to be thrilled: you, your students, and your executive team.
Request a call and my agency, Top Youth Speakers, will be in touch.
- John Beede
UN-EDITED TEEN TESTIMONIALS
What Real Students Say About Youth Motivational Speaker, John Beede
NEVER BEFORE HAD I HEARD WORDS THAT WERE SO INSPIRING, that even today I can remember the opening 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
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 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
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.
Does John speak for at-risk youth groups?
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.
"It was unanimous that John was one of, if not the best, speakers we've ever had."
Jim Ponder
RYLA Co-Chair
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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