The Power of Speaking for Real Change

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Delivering Insights, Driving Results

As a motivational speaker, I deliver transformative talks that help individuals and organisations harness the power of emotional intelligence to create real, lasting change. Drawing from my personal journey and professional expertise, I break down complex emotions into actionable insights, empowering audiences to overcome obstacles, improve communication, and unlock their full potential.

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My talks leave a lasting impact by helping people…

  • Understand how emotions shape behaviour and decision-making.

  • Gain the confidence to push past fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome.

  • Build emotional resilience and navigate challenges with clarity.

  • Develop practical strategies to enhance communication and performance.

Whether it’s a keynote speech or an interactive session, my goal is to ensure every attendee walks away with practical tools they can apply immediately.

  • "Johnny is an amazing speaker - engaging, knowledgeable and incredibly wise.

    He has spoken at a number of our events for Exhale over the past year and has become our audience's favourite speaker. I can't recommend him highly enough. He has an innate ability to connect with people and true calling for helping people to reach their full potential.”

    - Aisling Mustan, Wild Thing Productions

  • "Johnny was honest, open, kind and so helpful, everyone got so much from the class and were so glad they attended.

    Over 2 days Johnny delivered a condensed version of his master class to the young women from our mental health support groups that attended our weekend retreat. The young ladies didn’t really know what to expect, but were blown away by how much they learnt about themselves, one of the biggest lessons being that they had the power to make the changes needed in their lives and plan how they could move towards their dreams/hopes for the future. Johnny kept everyone really engaged throughout by making it interactive. There were tears and lots of laughter, Johnny listened to the things the girls shared with great empathy. They found the lesson on acceptance extremely helpful, the concept that they didn’t need to forgive, but if they could accept the things that already happened, then they could move on, letting go of the difficult emotions that were perhaps keeping them stuck, and above all, creating a supportive environment NOW to help them thrive.”

    - Sophie Alway, Founder of suicide prevention charity, Georgia’s Voice

  • "Johnny is a brilliant public speaker who engages the audience, creates a sense of safety with those present in order to approach complex and hard-hitting topics.

    I asked Johnny to speak on a panel at Latitude Festival in 2022. The theme was "Stories of Hope - facing adversity and finding recovery." The panel was part of the Mind, Body, Zen area of the festival run by the not-for-profit organisation The Zen Project. I highly recommend him as a speaker.”

    - Mandy Manners, Wellbeing & Addictive Behaviour Specialist 

  • "The feedback we received from Johnny's talk was outstanding - and the queue of people lining up to speak to Johnny afterward is testament in itself!

    Johnny's talk was emotive, insightful and inspiring, to the point where it still comes up in conversation with clients and attendees today! If you're looking for a speaker who will not only share powerful insights into self-development but also their own relatable, practical experience that the audience can hook their understanding and learning onto, Johnny is who you're looking for.”

    - Charlie Burley, Wellbeing Expert & Author

My 3 Most Popular Keynotes…

Over the years, I’ve perfected and delivered three powerful keynotes designed to help individuals and organisations break through fear, overcome limiting beliefs, and harness emotional intelligence for lasting success. Each talk is packed with real-world insights, actionable strategies, and a fresh perspective on personal and professional growth.

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From Fear to Focus – Turning Fear into Fuel for Success

Fear can hold us back - or push us forward. In this talk, I break down how fear develops, why it influences behaviour, and how to transform it into motivation. Covering common challenges like self-sabotage, procrastination, and imposter syndrome, I share practical strategies to help you reframe fear as a tool for growth and focus.

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Breaking Belief Barriers – Rewriting the Stories That Hold You Back

Our beliefs shape our reality, but many of them limit us without us even realising it. Using my “Three C’s” approach - Clarify, Challenge, Change - I help you identify and rewire unproductive thought patterns, replacing them with empowering perspectives. This session provides the tools to break through mental roadblocks and create new opportunities for success.

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Emotional Mastery – Turning Reactions into Strategic Responses

Mastering emotions is the key to better decision-making, communication, and leadership. In this talk, I introduce a simple framework, Identify, Regulate, Learn - to help individuals and teams transform emotional reactions into purposeful responses. Backed by research, this session provides actionable techniques to reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and build a high-performance culture.

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Drop me a message below if you’d like to book me to speak for your event or organisation and what subject area you’re interested in me speaking around. You’ll find all of my bio & headshot information to add to your pages within this section here.

Johnny Lawrence is a speaker, coach, and behavioural change expert with a lifelong understanding of emotional intelligence, shaped by both personal experience and professional practice. Overcoming early life challenges gave him a unique ability to tune into emotions and transform them into action. Now, with over a decade of coaching and speaking experience, he helps others gain clarity, reframe limiting beliefs, and unlock their full potential.

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