Youth Motivational Speaker for Schools, TAFEs & Youth Organisations
Ryan Gomez talks to young people about resilience, self-belief, leadership and finding their way.
Honest and practical, drawn from his own story of second chances. Matched to the age group and the setting, in Melbourne and across Australia.
Talks Young People Actually Listen To
Ryan keeps it real. He shares what went wrong, what he learned and what any young person can do with it, in language they relate to.
Resilience & Bouncing Back
How to keep going after a setback, told through Ryan's own story of starting again more than once.
Self-Belief & Confidence
Practical ways for young people to back themselves, speak up and handle nerves.
Finding Purpose & Direction
For students unsure what comes next, a down-to-earth look at goals, effort and choices.
Student Leadership
What real leadership looks like for captains, prefects and student reps, beyond the title.
Respect & Belonging
Honest talks on how we treat each other, standing up for others and building a better year level.
The Step After School
For senior, TAFE and uni students facing study, work and the pressure to have it all figured out.
For the People Looking Out for Young People
Principals and year-level coordinators planning an assembly, camp or wellbeing day.
Student wellbeing and pastoral care leads looking for an honest, hopeful voice.
TAFE and university student services running orientation or leadership events.
Youth program managers and community organisations working with young people.
A Real Story, Told Honestly
Voted Australia's Top Public Speaker by Rotary Australia.
Bestselling author of "It's Never Too Late", a story built on second chances.
Nominated Casey Citizen of the Year for his work in the community.
Runner-up, District 73 Toastmasters Australia, so he holds a room of any age.
Speaks from his own life, so young people hear something real, not a lecture.
Every talk is shaped with the school or organisation before the day.
Booking Ryan for Your Students
What age groups does Ryan speak to?
Upper primary through to secondary, plus TAFE and university students. The language and stories are matched to the age group and the setting.
Do you travel to regional schools and outside Melbourne?
Yes. Ryan is Melbourne based and travels across Australia for school and youth events, in person or virtual.
How much does a school talk cost?
It depends on the format, the length and the location. Tell us your event and budget and we will send a tailored proposal. School and community budgets are respected.
Are the talks safe and appropriate for students?
Yes. Ryan tells his own story honestly and keeps it age-appropriate, with a focus on hope, effort and self-belief rather than shock.
Ready to Create Real Leaders?
Book Ryan for your next conference, corporate event or workshop. Your people leave with more than a lift in mood. They leave leading, communicating and performing differently.