“If the only thing I can take away from my high school experience is Jeff Yalden’s speech, I’ll be okay with that. Such an inspirational speech.” – K. Serafin, PA

 What Kind of High School Assemblies Does Jeff Speak On?

Jeff is the high school motivational speaker that is real and gives his all in every presentation.  This is one of the reasons why Jeff is the best youth motivational speaker for high school students.

Jeff understands how hard it is to find a high school youth motivational speaker that isn’t a dud. Someone that relates to each and every student in some way. Jeff plants seeds and within the first ten seconds your audience is riveted to his every word. He speaks on so many topics depending on why your school is inviting Jeff to come. Drugs and alcohol, choices, pre-prom, high school motivational assembly, teen mental health awareness, crisis intervention, teacher and staff development, bullying, cyberbullying, suicide prevention training, etc., Jeff has been speaking for nearly three decades in schools. He is comfortable speaking to students, teachers, parents, counselors, and community leaders.

You want a youth speaker that will bring a defining moment and inspire the students to think, reason, and act, correct?  This is where Jeff is the absolute best at what he does. Jeff coming to your high school is “AN EXPERIENCE!”

“Jeff is a dynamic, determined and compassionate soul committed to the service of others. His soul’s work is one that many could never do and others may not acknowledge as necessary. Nonetheless, his commitment to helping teens deal with issues that are real, having conversations that are difficult and life saving is only surpassed by his humility and heart. Thank you Jeff for doing your soul’s work. Lives have been saved because if you and the world is a better place with you in it. – Maribeth McKenzie, Jeff’s Yoga Teacher & Personal Coach, Owner Inlet Yoga

Stop for a second and think to yourself, “Who are we going to bring that will make memories and give that ‘Ah-ha!’ motivational talk to our high school?”  Bringing Jeff will be safe, fun, memorable, and most importantly the students and the staff love Jeff.  Read Reference Letters.

Jeff’s motivational high school assemblies focus on one’s attitude and their choices in everyday life. Jeff takes his audiences on an emotional roller coaster of tears and laughter, ultimately leaving them standing on their feet applauding, as they self-reflect on their own lives.

His message encompasses: accountability, personal responsibility, choices, character, acceptance, selflessness, and can be tailored to your theme. Jeff speaks of his past mistakes and what he has learned getting to know himself through the years and learning to live as a man with mental illness.

Jeff gets personal about his own life: his challenges with his sense of self-worth, failing at relationships, becoming a teen father, and ultimately how he overcame his challenges and obstacles to make him the man he is today. He talks about having a growth mindset and always wanting to learn instead of a fixed mindset thinking you already know everything.