Schools

Empowering students with resilience and ambition through engaging, interactive experiences. Brett’s sessions inspire a love for learning and promote personal growth, equipping students to confidently face challenges and excel both inside and outside the classroom.

BOOK BRETT

Inspire students and equip them with skills to help them in the real world.

Brett’s speaking journey started by sharing his story in schools. Ever since he has worked with educational institutions all over the world to deliver life-changing presentations that provide perspective, teach resilience, and allow students to identify and follow their dreams.

Whether you’re looking for single-class workshops, year group addresses, or graduation speeches, Brett can work with you to find a style and format to suit any occasion.

If you are a parent or an organisation that is looking to provide or donate sessions to your local school, please get in touch to understand more about our ‘Wave Makers’ program.

Waves of Resilience:

Turning the worst day of your life into your best.

Brett doesn’t think he would believe the advice he’d share with a younger version of himself because he believes that there’s no greater teacher than the experience itself.
Life, much like the ever-changing ocean, can throw unexpected challenges at us. It's not that everyone needs to face a shark attack to gain perspective; rather, it's about understanding how to adapt and navigate the waves of change. Resilience, that innate strength within all of us, is the anchor we can hold onto during turbulent times.
In this captivating presentation, Brett not only shares his remarkable journey of recovery after a life-altering shark attack but also equips students with the essential tools needed to conquer life’s obstacles. Discover the art of adaptation and resilience as Brett draws parallels between his journey and the challenges we all encounter in an ever-changing world.
Unleash Resilience: Discover the transformative journey of resilience as Brett shares his powerful personal story of surviving a shark attack and rebuilding his life.
Strategies for Overcoming Challenges: Learn practical strategies for facing adversity head-on, finding hope in the darkest moments, and emerging stronger than before.
Adapt and Thrive: Explore how to harness change, turn setbacks into opportunities, and build characteristics of resilience in students.
Redefined Purpose: Gain insights into pivoting and finding new meaning when faced with unexpected detours, inspiring students to adapt and thrive.
This presentation is typically 30-60 minutes long but can be customised to suit your needs. Get in touch to see what we can do.

Graduations

Empowering Futures: Resilience, Growth, and New Beginnings

Graduation is a momentous occasion, and incorporating a compelling real-life story can make it even more impactful.
As someone frequently approached for graduation speeches, Brett’s unique journey perfectly complements this significant event, offering students a powerful and memorable perspective to leave with and apply to their own lives.
By relating his experience of a shark attack to the graduates' future paths, Brett inspires and equips them with the tools to handle adversity and pursue growth. This story not only motivates but also leaves a lasting impression, making it a standout part of the graduation celebration.
Dream Big: Embrace ambitious goals and envision your potential. Understand the power of aiming high and pursuing goals with determination.
Resilience in Action: Learn how to build and maintain inner strength to overcome obstacles in life.
Embracing Challenges: Discover strategies for facing and adapting to challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.
These takeaways can be customised to reflect the theme of your graduation event, ensuring they resonate deeply with the audience.
This presentation is typically 15-30 minutes long but can be customised to suit your needs. Get in touch to see what we can do.