Motivational Speaker for Schools
Andy works as a motivational speaker for schools, sharing stories about his time in the army and the lessons he learned along the way. His workshop is delivered in an age-appropriate style that engages children and teaches them about the importance of key mindsets, such as resilience, kindness and accountability.
Andy brings a powerful message: you don’t have to be the loudest or the fastest – but if you believe in yourself, stay adaptable and work hard, you can lead your own life with courage and clarity.
What Andy Speaks About
As a motivational speaker for schools, Andy’s talks follow the SPARK model, helping children develop:
- Self-Awareness: Andy encourages students to think about who they really are and what their goals for the future are. He teaches them that their past does not define their future.
- Purpose: Andy helps students connect effort, values and goals.
- Awareness: Students learn the importance of adapting behaviours and their mindset to different situations. Andy also emphasises the value of empathy and perspective-taking in leadership.
- Resilience: Using real-world examples from combat zones and sailing races, Andy shows how to remain calm under pressure, learn from failure and keep moving forward with integrity.
- Kindness: Andy shows the importance of inclusion and empathy as part of a leadership style. He reminds students that strength and compassion go hand in hand.
By drawing on his extensive military and sailing experiences, Andy shows young people how to navigate life’s challenges, seize new opportunities and shape their own futures.
Inner Spark Partnership
Andy works as a motivational speaker for schools via Inner Spark, who provide fully-funded personal development workshops that help young people ignite their SPARK. Inner Spark is a flagship programme of The Goyal Foundation, a UK charity that is committed to helping young people thrive.
Inner Spark workshops align with Ofsted and the Gatsby Benchmarks, helping schools deliver meaningful personal development that builds students’ confidence, character and clarity about their future.
All workshops, like the ones delivered by Andy, are fully funded and are designed for schools with above-average numbers of students eligible for free school meals (FSM). Talks by Andy are intended for children in years 7-13.
Testimonials
See what Inner Spark think about Andy’s motivational speeches and get in touch to discuss your requirements right here:
Callum Brierley, Assistant Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead, John Spence Community High School
"Andy Hadfield delivered a truly standout set of assemblies to Years 7-10 students that resonated deeply with them and our staff. His is a remarkably engaging speaker who commands the room not through volume, but through a genuine, compelling narrative that is delivered without a loss of energy over 4 sessions.
What sets Andy apart is his ability to weave a fascinating life story into a broader message of resilience. His personal journey served as the perfect backdrop for raising aspirations, successfully challenging our students to look beyond their current horizons and think critically about what the future holds for them.
Through sharing his own experiences he empowered our students to view obstacles as challengesto be navigated. It was an inspiring session that left our young people feeling motivated about the path ahead."