"Jeff's message, "Take Time To Think," is not a message on teen suicide. However, it is a message about life as a teenager and the struggles and choices our young people have each day." - Troy Akers, Principal, Warsaw High School, IN
School Assemblies that are Real. Fun. Engaging. A Talk that blends Truth with Humor.
"Jeff is the best I have ever seen. His style and his message transcend geographic or cultural boundaries and he has an innate ability to touch a young person's heart and mind like no one I have ever seen. - Karen Musante, President & CEO, PFEW
"I have had you come to three school corporations and you made a very positive impact in all three communities." - Don Harmon, Superintendent of Schools
He rides a Harley. He’s a single digit handicap golfer. He’s a yogi.


He Grows as a Youth Speaker Every Year and so does His Message!
His message has evolved over the years. The more Jeff really got to know himself and why he reacted to situations in the past, the more mature a speaker he’s become. Jeff is not afraid to share his story because through his experiences he wants to teach his audience to TAKE TIME TO THINK and not to react on emotion."If the only thing I can take away from PFEW is Jeff Yalden’s speech, I’ll be okay with that. Such an inspirational speech.” – K. Serafin, PA

"Our students were totally immersed in his presentation. His unique style allowed him to be immediately accepted . . . Everyone has told me that he is the best youth speaker we have ever had." - Doug Dodge, Principal, North Harrison Central High School, IN
Jeff’s Passion for Teens

"After your speech I immediately called my mother and told her I loved her. You truly made me feel like a real human being for the first time.” – C. K., PA
Jeff Yalden speaks to your students on their level and in their language in a style they can understand and relate to. Jeff talks with his audience, not at them, delivering a message they will call a highlight of their educational year.
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 motivational speaker for high school students.
Jeff provides that ‘defining moment’ or that ‘Ah-Ha’ Moment! for every teen in the audience as he has mastered the art of speaking to teens in every setting, every venue, to every type of teenager or young adult.
Jeff promises your students and staff the best high school motivational assembly program your school has ever had and your kids will be begging to have Jeff back.
He pours his heart and soul into his audience leaving them with a message they will never forget. Jeff’s powerful message, “About Life” and taking time to think helps your students make decisions affecting the next steps in their lives.
His mantra, “Fill your Cup” is a message that is visual as much as it is heard through the powerful stories that resonate deep into their hearts. If you are looking for motivational assembly ideas, please consider bringing our message of hope to your students.
Jeff Yalden changed my life in an hour more than the world did in 16 years.” – P. Blumenstein, PA
When you asked me if I thought I was beautiful on the inside as I was on the out, I didn’t know what to say. You were right when you said I didn’t think I was. One day, I hope I do think I’m beautiful on the inside as I am on the out. Thank you for giving me your sweaty bracelet. I’m going to wear it every day.” – T. H., Student
Jeff is a professional teen and parent communicator and understands teens and their behaviors. Jeff’s popular message, ‘About Life’ is tailored to meet your school assembly programs needs, whether it be about testing, violence, bullying, mental health, suicide, suicide prevention programs/training, drugs and alcohol, respect, responsibilities, or attitude and choices. Jeff will ask you to fill out a pre-program questionnaire to understand the objectives and theme of your event, so that he can tailor his message to meet your needs. He will deliver the message with the topics you are looking for.
High School Motivational Speaker Who Literally Changes Lives!
He Connects. He Inspires.
He is Interactive. He Changes Lives!

Defining Moments Made When Jeff is your School Assembly Speaker
“Still remember when Jeff Yalden punched me in the chest in our assembly. Probably greatest moment ever!” – C. Powell, PA

I can’t even describe to you how completely AMAZING the entire day was. The kids absolutely LOVED him. Even the ones that were complaining about having to go listen to someone loved it. He was fabulous with the student assemblies and had kids lined up to get photos with him and speak with him at the end, and I was completely SHOCKED at how many of them bought his book . . . intact he sold out of books!!!! There were so many kids especially the ones that I worry about daily that were COMPLETELY engaged. There were kids that came up to me afterwords with praise for how much they enjoyed it. I would recommend him a million times!!!” – T. Andersen, Nurse, GMG High School, Garwin, IA
"The fall of 2013 we’ve already had two suicides. This follows a student suicide in 2012, a staff suicide in 2013, two accidental student deaths, and the death of another staff member. All this in two years. Following the suicide in 2012 (the boy’s father also took his life later that day), we gathered a group of individuals representative of the school and the community (law enforcement, mental health providers, local ministers, etc.) to determine what we could do as a school community to deal with our loss and prevent additional lives lost to suicide. During a recent meeting it was decided that I should contact you about coming to our community to meet with our students, staff, and the community.” - Superintendent, Indiana
"Jeff is the best I have ever seen, and I've seen hundreds. His style and his message transcend geographic or cultural boundaries and he has an innate ability to touch a young person's heart and mind like no one I have ever seen. His message is one of celebrating what is truly important in life - family, personal integrity and making right choices. Why he is so different from others speakers was best captured by one lady who told me, "Jeff talked to us, not at us." - Karen Musante, President & CEO, PFEW