Before becoming a motivational speaker, Steve Beckles-Ebusua began his professional journey as an engineer, developing problem-solving skills and a disciplined work ethic that would later shape his approach to personal development.

Despite achieving success in this field, he found himself unfulfilled and eventually faced a series of personal challenges, including divorce and depression that pushed him to re-evaluate his life’s direction. This period became the foundation for his transformation, as he discovered a passion for inspiring others and began laying the groundwork for his career in motivational speaking and youth development.

Steve Beckles-Ebusua | Books

Steve is a published author, with his work achieving recognition as an Amazon Top 10 bestseller. His most notable book, Because I Said So – Understanding Your Teenager, provides parents and educators with practical insights into the challenges and behaviours of young people, offering strategies to improve communication, build trust and nurture resilience. Written in his trademark engaging and down-to-earth style, the book reflects Steve’s deep experience of working with over a million young people and has been widely praised for its accessibility and real-world advice.

Other books include 7 Life Improvement Steps for Teenagers, another motivational resource aimed at helping young people cultivate positive habits; Conquering the Fear of Change, which tackles overcoming self-defeating mindsets; as well as Tips and Techniques to Understanding Your Teenager.

Through his writing, as in his speaking, Steve extends his mission to empower both young people and those who support them.

Steve Beckles-Ebusua | Why “The Speaker With the Orange Tie”?

The colour orange is known as the Feng Shui ‘social colour’, because it “draws people together and encourages conversation and connection”. Steve says this “definition of orange not only encompasses my purpose in business but also my purpose in life.”

Steve Beckles-Ebusua | Speaker

Steve is an award-winning international keynote and motivational speaker who has inspired more than 1.5 million adults and young people across the world.Steve is a highly sought-after international speaker and workshop facilitator, offering interactive life skills programmes for schools, universities, and other organisations.

He has delivered speeches and workshops for organisations including Ascott Hospitality Management, Barclays, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Whether inspiring corporate teams to strengthen resilience, guiding leaders to embrace emotional intelligence, or helping individuals to overcome their limiting beliefs, Steve wants to help people unlock their potential and thrive in their personal and professional lives.

He is currently an official speaker and workshop provider for the London School of Economics, and Kings College London. He is also a Lead Facilitator for Learning Performance focussing on study skills, and works for Serious Intentions who specialise in motivating and inspiring people to develop communication and social skills.

Over his 20+ year career, he has spoken to audiences across the UK and USA, as well as in Austria, Germany, Cyprus, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Steve Beckles-Ebusua | Speaking Topics

– Self-Defeating Habits

– Leadership

– Motivation

– Communication

– Understanding Teenagers

– Self-Beliefs

– Developing a Growth Mindset

Steve Beckles-Ebusua | Keynote Talk

Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Does your team struggle with the confidence to take the right actions that will move them to the next level? Steve challenges the limiting beliefs many of us develop early in life, and reframes how we see those patterns of thinking.

Key Takeaways

– Identify and overcome self-defeating beliefs by examining thinking patterns

– Learn practical techniques to develop a growth mindset and reach ambitious goals

– Enhance emotional intelligence to better connect, communicate, and collaborate

Steve Beckles-Ebusua | Workshops

Steve is the creator and facilitator of a number of workshops for both children and adults, all designed to inspire and motivate so audience members can achieve their best results in their personal and professional lives.

His student workshops cover:

– Preparing for exams

– Transition to success

– Learn how to be and stay motivated

– Social media and teenagers

– Owning your behaviour and making the right choice

– Overcome the psychological barriers of studying

His adult workshops look at:

– Communication

– Teamwork

– Self-Belief

– Success

– Confidence

– Soft Skills

– Understanding teenagers

Steve Beckles-Ebusua | Past & Present Clients

Anglia Ruskin University, Avena, Barclays, Barnsley Academy, British Airways, Citizen Insight, Enfield Council, Glory Global Solutions, Guinness World Records, Habitude Warrior Conferences, Inglestone Wood, JP Morgan Chase and Co, Keller Williams, London School of Economics, National Citizens Service, Nationwide, Perrigo, Pinewood Studio, ROYD Tool Group, Sentura, Spearhead Ltd, the Stephen Lawrence Trust, The Telegraph, Test Valley Packaging, Village Camps Austria, Walworth Academy, The X Factor, Yacht Aquila Spain, Young Presidents’ Organisation,

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