Schools and education
Keynote speaker for schools, student leadership and staff days
I have been in front of more school audiences than almost any speaker in Australia. Not because I am a professional speaker who visits schools, but because I built an organisation that has reached 65,000+ young people across 1,500+ schools and I still get on stage at every one of our national tour events.
What you get
Wil Massara is a Gen Z keynote speaker for schools and education audiences. He founded Youth Leadership Academy Australia at 15; it has reached 65,000+ young people across 1,500+ schools. Keynotes run 30 to 60 minutes, in person worldwide or virtually from Sydney.
Students get someone who looks like them, talks like them and failed Year 12. Teachers and leaders get a straight read on what their students are thinking, from someone who works with the education system rather than lecturing it.
- Student leadership teams leave with a project, not a pep talk
- Year-level assemblies that students actually talk about the next day
- Staff PD on Gen Z, AI in schools and leadership as a core skill
- Principal and school-leader conference keynotes
After YLAA programs, 97% of students say they feel more empowered to create change and 99% would recommend the program to another school.
Recommended sessions
- Lead Before You're Ready, keynote, 30 to 60 minutes
- Change Happens Together, keynote or facilitated session, 45 to 90 minutes
- A Framework to Create Change, interactive workshop, 90 minutes to a full day
Questions organisers ask
What year levels does Wil speak to?
Years 5 to 12, plus staff and parent audiences. Content is adjusted for primary, middle and senior cohorts; the leadership framework scales from Year 5 to Year 12.
Can Wil run a full student leadership day?
Yes. A keynote plus facilitated workshops for SRC, prefects, house captains or a whole year level, from 90 minutes to a full day.
Does Wil have a Working With Children Check?
Yes, current in the states YLAA operates in. Details are supplied with the booking confirmation.
In the room
Organisers say
Wil delivered an energised and engaging presentation at Positive Schools. He joined us as a keynote speaker at both our online event and in person in Western Australia. His awareness and careful consideration of students' perspectives offers insight and value to the increasingly complex conversation about wellbeing in schools.
Watching Wil on stage is inspiring. He presents with confidence that resonates with people of all ages and leaves his audience feeling empowered to realise their potential and go beyond.
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