Sebastian Terry
Shocked by the death of a close friend in his mid-twenties, Sebastian experienced a moment in his life where he asked himself a simple question; ‘Am I happy?’. The answer was NO, and so, he created a list of 100things that he hoped would bring him closer to a sense of happiness, if not purpose, in life.
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Shocked by the death of a close friend in his mid-twenties, Sebastian experienced a moment in his life where he asked himself a simple question; ‘Am I happy?’. The answer was NO, and so, he created a list of 100things that he hoped would bring him closer to a sense of happiness, if not purpose, in life.
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Sebastian is a changemaker, best-selling author and thought-leader. Residing in LA, California, Seb still has a cheeky Australian accent and his passion for life is evident in everything he does, from surfing and traveling, to writing and keynoting.
With 12 years of keynoting, Seb continues to create huge impact from stage through the experiences he customizes, ultimately connecting and transforming his audiences in ways only he can.
Coining the phrase, The Passion Effect, Seb’s passion to see others achieve has seen him use his one-of-a-kind story and custom models to create a positive ripple for peak performance, wellbeing and thriving workplace culture
“Seb’s philosophies, tools and processes will unleash anyone’s ability to put aside procrastination and prioritize what’s truly important to them in living a happier and healthier life. Time with Seb is a gift and one my whole team and I will forever be grateful for – it’s nothing short of life changing” Nick Drake- CMO Google
Shocked by the death of a close friend in his mid-twenties, Sebastian experienced a moment in his life where he asked himself a simple question; ‘Am I happy?’.
The answer was NO, and so, he created a list of 100things that he hoped would bring him closer to a sense of happiness, if not purpose, in life.
Dropping everything, Seb has been chasing down the goals on his list and teaching others how to do the same for over 15 years.
From Marrying a Stranger in Vegas (Goal #2) and Delivering a Baby (#23), to Living on a Deserted Island for 1 week (#63) and even helping a quadriplegic man complete a half marathon by pushing him (#26), Sebastian’s story has been turned into a best selling book, his own reality show and a renowned keynote that has inspired millions of people around the world.
The impact of time and experience has helped shape Seb’s journey from the pursuit of fun and exciting life goals to the realization that these strategies transfer to the mechanics of organizational health. Complemented with his breakout sessions and additional virtual programming, Seb ensures that his inspiration and motivation is supported with ongoing frameworks that allow long-term change in the audiences he is fortunate enough to meet.
The best workplaces and highest-performing teams understand a simple truth: when connection, purpose, and acknowledgment are embedded into daily actions, leader- ship isn’t aspirational, it’s second nature.
Leadership keynote speaker, Seb Terry, unpacks the frameworks needed to empower teams to connect and perform at the highest level by creating environments that foster inspiration, agency, and action. When we do this, we accelerate decision-making, unlock collaborative advantage, and unify our efforts toward bringing our individual and shared visions to life.
This leadership keynote redefines leadership not as authority, but as an opportunity to create a culture where people are seen, heard, valued, and empowered.
Attendees will leave with:
- Foster a culture where people feel acknowledged and engaged
- Leverage connection to drive innovation and quicker decision-making
- Build a workplace where every team member feels valued and motivated
The future of leadership isn’t just about results—it’s about the people who create them. Let’s elevate the way we lead together.
Mental health isn’t just personal it’s the foundation of performance, decision-making, and human connection. Yet, most people and teams struggle to improve their well-being without feeling like they’re sacrificing productivity and performance.
In his Unlocking Mental Health: An Unstoppable Mindset, Mental Health Keynote speaker Seb Terry reveals the critical link between mental resilience, personal balance and workplace success. Through powerful storytelling, science-backed insights, and a transformative framework.
This keynote equips attendees with the tools to:
- Develop a growth mindset to navigate stress and uncertainty
- Cultivate resilience and motivation for sustained high performance
- Shift perspective to foster fulfillment and stronger workplace relationships
This Mental health keynote isn’t just about awareness, it’s about equipping teams with practical strategies to enhance well-being, engagement, and success.
More than just a talk, this is an experience. Through masterful storytelling, high-impact messaging, and audience interaction, this experiential keynote uses real-time participation to prove that action makes anything possible.
What if a keynote could turn bold dreams into reality live on stage?
More than just a talk, this is an experience. Through masterful storytelling, high-impact messaging, and audience interaction, this experiential keynote uses real-time participation to prove that action makes anything possible.
Guided by his powerful Me, You, Us philosophy, this immersive session brings audience members’ biggest goals to life in ways that ignite any conference. Whether it’s helping someone conquer their fear of public speaking, launching a business idea with AI, or sending someone skydiving on the spot, Seb works closely with event organizers in advance to craft surprise, high-impact moments that spark inspiration, connection, and action.
Beyond creating unforgettable energy and goodwill, this keynote fuels innovation, engagement, and breakthrough performance making it the perfect opening session or the ultimate high-note closing for a content-heavy event.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Experience the Power of Action in Real Time
- Watch as bold dreams become reality on stage, proving that taking action is the key to unlocking limitless possibilities.
- Ignite Connection, Collaboration, and Courage
- Walk away with a renewed sense of inspiration and the tools to turn individual aspirations into collective momentum.
- Transform Mindset into Motion
- Gain actionable strategies to break through self-imposed limits, embrace bold decision-making, and fuel innovation in your personal and professional life.
In this time of Hybrid workforces, disconnected employees and industry disruption, the difference between those who sink and those who swim comes down to one thing; healthy corporate culture. More specifically, the ability for leaders to infuse collaborative performance and connection frameworks for individuals and teams to feel a sense of belonging that drives a thriving company culture.
In this time of Hybrid workforces, disconnected employees and industry disruption, the difference between those who sink and those who swim comes down to one thing; healthy corporate culture. More specifically, the ability for leaders to infuse collaborative performance and connection frameworks for individuals and teams to feel a sense of belonging that drives a thriving company culture.
From remote teams to organizations at large, a focus on community and culture has never been more important. Through his inspirational Passion Effect message, company culture keynote speaker, Seb Terry, explores the most effective way to cultivate thriving workplace culture through creating an inclusive container that leverages individual growth as the catalyst for collective transformation.
Takeaways:
- Setting the container for connection
- Leveraging values as the framework for action
- Cultivating purpose-driven leadership
- Building a we-win, I-win culture
- The 3 C’s of Healthy Culture: Connection, Conversation & Community
- Group accountability to deepen trust & drive results
Nearly 9 out of 10 of employees in the US admit they lack passion in the workplace, contributing to an alarming engagement rate of just 33% nationwide. With employee engagement issues leading to absenteeism, declining productivity and fragmented workforces, the onus for leaders to effectively engage their employees is a vital consideration for individual performance and company growth.
Nearly 9 out of 10 of employees in the US admit they lack passion in the workplace, contributing to an alarming engagement rate of just 33% nationwide. With employee engagement issues leading to absenteeism, declining productivity and fragmented workforces, the onus for leaders to effectively engage their employees is a vital consideration for individual performance and company growth.
Leaders and systems therefore must embrace a hearts and mind approach that supports employee wellness while at the same time leveraging passion and purpose as a tool for engagement. Employee engagement keynote speaker, Seb Terry, powerfully brings to stage a framework that inspires attendees while offering a framework to intentional action.
Takeaways:
- Linking individual values to company ambition
- Leveraging employee wellness to build trust in the workplace
- The power of collaboration and community
- Using passion as the anchor to performance
- Engaging and leveraging passion
From disengaged and stagnant, to purpose-driven and fully-activated, let Seb’s Passion and Peak Performance keynote inspire peak performance and productivity in your individuals and teams.
From disengaged and stagnant, to purpose-driven and fully-activated, let Seb’s Passion and Peak Performance keynote inspire peak performance and productivity in your individuals and teams.
Sharing his inspiring personal story as well as his framework to help Unlock Limitless Possibility, this keynote will not only unleash an unstoppable mindset, but will share the tools needed to drive peak performance and motivation over the long run. Through evoking a dynamic goal-striving model, Seb will facilitate a ripple effect of change that will shift mindset, inspire action and transform the workplace.
Takeaways:
- Why Wait? Leveraging passion as a driving force for personal & professional development
- The power of perspective and reflection
- Embracing change for growth and success
- Using fear as a fuel for progress
- Maximizing productivity through values-based goal setting
- The science of passion and agile goal setting
- Action Now: The secret to sparking action
- Accountability through group connection
The greatest things we will ever achieve in our lives aren’t only fueled by the strengths of our actions, but by the depth of our connection to those beside us.
The organizations that go the farthest, the fastest, and the most sustainably are those that understand a simple truth: while we are strong as individuals, we are unstoppable together—and they know how to unlock it. Through his remarkable journey—one that has led him to work with some of the world’s biggest brands— Human Connection Keynote speaker Seb shares a game-changing approach to teamwork, culture, and deep connection. Sharing his Me, You, Us framework, Seb reveals how to harness the power of human connection: when to come together, how to do it effectively, and who to do it with. Blending masterful storytelling, cutting-edge research, and actionable strategies, this human connection keynote transforms the way we think about collaboration—helping leaders and teams unlock their full potential and achieve more than they ever thought possible. #PassionInspiresPassion
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