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Prepare to be moved, motivated, and utterly inspired by John Coutis, Australia’s unparalleled beacon of resilience and empowerment, whose electrifying words ignite hearts and transform lives with unwavering determination

Meet John Coutis

John ‘JC’ Coutis, a remarkable Australian who defied all odds after being born with a severe physical disability. Despite doctors’ bleak predictions, John’s courageous decision to have both legs amputated propelled him towards an extraordinary life of resilience and inspiration.

Today, John is celebrated as one of Australia’s foremost motivational speakers and storytellers, captivating audiences with his humor, motivation, and vulnerability. Rolling around on his custom skateboard, he delivers powerful keynote presentations addressing themes of mental health, wellbeing, inclusion, and resilience.

With over 6 million people worldwide touched by his message, John has shared the stage with remarkable leaders, leaving a lasting impact wherever he goes. Discover his remarkable journey and let his story ignite your own sense of possibility and empowerment.

Here are a few to list:

Mick Fanning - Professional Surfer
Richard Branson - Global Entrepreneur
Nelson Mandela - Former South African President
Shane Warne - Former Australian Cricketer
Tony Hawk - Professional Skateboarder

Our Happy Clients

"John you epitomise the human spirit and I love your raw honesty and your life story which you shared in your TEDx talk. There is nothing to change in it, you told it how it is. Never give up mate."

Wayne Bennett

Dolphins Head Coach

"My managers were so impressed thy are urging me to get John back every month so you can inspire the jobseekers to overcome adversity through determination, passion and a love of life."

Sarina Russo

Sarina Russo Group Founder

"This is a gentleman whose own adversity and triumph over it, are personal inspirations to everybody. He was a wonderful sense of humour, in which a world often dwells on the negatives."