Finding the right motivational speaker for your school can be tricky. You want someone who can captivate students and create a mood that’s conducive to learning. You also want someone you can trust to uphold the values of your school.
As an experienced speaker for schools, Don Elgin does all this and more.
Over the past two decades, Don has addressed thousands of students in primary and high schools across Australia. Whether it’s a special event for a select group of students or an end-of-year graduation, Don combines positive energy with a professional approach.
Don’s charisma and storytelling skills enthral students of all ages (the leg sparks curiosity, too).
However, it’s the values and lessons Don weaves through his stories that make him a sought-after youth speaker for schools.
The speaker of choice for Aussie schools
When it comes to teaching life skills, Don Elgin is qualified
Don understands, more than most, the challenges young people face.
Growing up in a country town as a kid missing half a leg, Don’s faced his fair share of challenges – from bullying and peer pressure, to navigating life with a disability, and overcoming countless obstacles on his way to becoming a Paralympian.
Don speaks on a range of topics that are relevant to students today. These include:
Resilience
How to Succeed
Bullying & Peer Pressure
Leadership & Teamwork
Respect & Gratitude
How to say no to drugs
What schools say about Don’s speaking
With four children of his own, Don knows how to keep kids engaged (even those with a short attention span).
He delivers presentations with passion and authenticity, encouraging students to ‘have a go’ at whatever goals they are chasing – academic, sporting or social.
His collaborative approach and attention to detail makes him a hit with teachers too.
Motivational!
“Don gives you the feeling that you can do it – get off your bum and get stuck in.”
Massive hit!
Thank you so much again, we loved having you here. The parents and the kids are still talking about you. So much positive feedback!
What a great start to the year!
It was a fantastic start to the year having you out, all the students were engaged and seemed to take something away from it.
Fantastic Presentation!
Fantastic presentation, something that all our students would have benefited from, not just the athletics team. Thanks Don, really enjoyed it!
Absolutely Brilliant
I booked Don to speak to a group of high achieving Year 11 students from across Victoria after having seen him speak previously.
He was fantastic all the way through the process. Easy to book, lock in and brief in the lead up and then delivered on the day.
He was able to engage the whole group right from the start and conveyed messages and key points that everyone can adopt into their own lives.
We received a lot of really positive feedback about the presentation and I would not hesitate to book Don at future events.
Book Don to speak at your school
Looking for a youth motivational speaker? Don speaks at primary schools and high schools around Australia.
Get in touch for more information about pricing and availability.