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Luke Kennedy

Luke Kennedy is a Sydney based keynote speaker delivering talks and workshops on resilience, mental health and leadership to workplaces and schools.

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Luke Kennedy

Business Description

Luke Kennedy is a keynote and motivational speaker who delivers keynotes and workshops on resilience, leadership, mental health and human performance for conferences, schools and workplaces. He began speaking in Sydney and now presents across Australia at corporate events, schools and prisons.

Keynote topics include resilience, modern leadership, mental health and self-care, ownership and accountability, thriving through change, and pressure and burnout. He is the author of Redemption Road: A Thug's Journey to Enlightenment and runs the Limitless Teens Program.

Service & Expertise

Wellbeing and Mental Health

Public Speaking in Wellbeing Mental Health

Luke Kennedy provides Public Speaking in Wellbeing Mental Health from Sydney to conferences, workplaces and schools across Australia, drawing on lived experience of violence, addiction and mental health battles to open conversations about resilience, self-care and how people show up at work.

  • Corporate keynotes on resilience, modern leadership, mental health and self-care, ownership and accountability, thriving through change, and pressure and burnout, each shaped around the audience, culture and conversations inside the organisation.
  • School presentations for primary and high school students, with content adjusted for each demographic, plus the Limitless Teens Program to help young people build resilience, leadership skills and a sense of purpose.
  • Staff professional development sessions for teachers and school staff, from 60 minute keynotes to full-day training on mindset, culture and connection.
  • Sessions delivered at conferences, leadership retreats, in-house events and prisons, with Luke travelling most weeks across Australia.

Best for: conference organisers, corporate teams, leadership groups and schools wanting a lived-experience speaker on mental health and resilience.

Learning, Training and Capability Development

Resilience

Luke Kennedy provides Resilience workshops from Sydney to workplaces and schools across Australia, extending his keynotes into practical sessions on mindset, culture and connection.

  • Workshops for corporate teams and leadership groups on resilience, adaptability, mental wellness and self-leadership, tailored to the goals of each event.
  • Full-day staff training for educators combining storytelling, practical tools and group reflection to manage stress and reconnect with purpose.
  • Youth workshops through the Limitless Teens Program, helping teens break through self doubt with relatable lessons and proven strategies.

Best for: employers and schools that want a workshop format rather than a keynote alone.

Operational Coverage

  • ACT (Hybrid)
  • New South Wales (Hybrid)
  • Northern Territory (Hybrid)
  • Queensland (Hybrid)
  • South Australia (Hybrid)
  • Tasmania (Hybrid)
  • Victoria (Hybrid)
  • Western Australia (Hybrid)

Industry

Industry Experience

Education and Training

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FAQs

What topics does Luke Kennedy speak about?

Luke's keynotes and workshops cover resilience, modern leadership, mental health and self-care, ownership and accountability, thriving through change, and pressure and burnout, and each session is shaped around the audience and organisation.

Does Luke Kennedy present to schools as well as workplaces?

Yes. Luke presents to primary and high school students, runs the Limitless Teens Program and delivers professional development sessions for teachers and school staff, alongside corporate conferences and events.

Where does Luke Kennedy present?

Luke is based in Sydney and presents across Australia, travelling most weeks to corporate events, schools and prisons, with sessions ranging from 60 minute keynotes to full-day workshops.

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