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Sebastian Terry
Founder of the 100 Things Movement | Bestselling Author & TV Host | Expert in Purpose, Mental Health & Human Connection
Sebastian Terry turned a single, brutal question — "Am I happy?" — into a 15-year global journey that has changed millions of lives. As founder of the 100 Things movement, bestselling author, and one of the most electrifying speakers on the circuit, he gives audiences a live, visceral experience of what becomes possible the moment you decide to actually act.
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Sebastian Terry biography
In his mid-twenties, motivational speaker Sebastian Terry received a phone call that stopped him cold: one of his closest childhood friends had died suddenly. Lying awake that night, he asked himself a question he had never answered honestly, “Am I happy?” The answer was no. So he grabbed a pen and wrote a list of 100 things he wanted to do before he died, then dropped everything to start doing them. That decision launched a 15-year journey across more than 50 countries that produced a bestselling book, two international documentaries, and a reality television show, and created a ripple effect reaching millions of people. Raised in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and now based in Los Angeles, Terry is the founder of the 100 Things movement, a global platform for purpose-driven goal-setting and human transformation.
The 100 Things list is no gimmick. It is the lived record of a man systematically closing the gap between who he was and who he wanted to be. Terry has married a stranger in Las Vegas, delivered a baby, lived alone on a deserted island for a week, cycled across Cuba, crashed the red carpet at Cannes, and pushed a quadriplegic man across the finish line of a half marathon. With 77 of his 100 goals now complete, his story has been featured by ESPN and the Discovery Channel and has inspired thousands of organizations and Fortune 500 companies to rethink what they ask of their people, and what they make possible for them.
The Me, You, Us Philosophy
Behind the adventure stories is a carefully developed framework that Terry has translated into one of the most distinctive keynote experiences on the global circuit. His Me, You, Us philosophy moves audiences through three interconnected layers of transformation: personal clarity and agency, authentic connection with others, and the collective power unleashed when teams align around shared purpose. It underpins his keynotes on mental health, leadership, human connection, and goal-striving, giving organizations not just inspiration but tools. His interactive approach routinely produces standing ovations within the first five minutes, and event organizers across industries report measurable shifts in engagement, collaboration, and performance long after the conference ends.
As a motivational speaker, Sebastian Terry offers something the corporate circuit rarely produces: an experience, not just a talk. Every presentation is customized around the audience’s specific goals and culture, woven through with humor, masterful storytelling, and real-time participation that makes the transformation happen live on stage. His clients include some of the world’s most recognized brands. Attendees leave not merely inspired but equipped, with a concrete personal action plan and a renewed belief in what becomes possible the moment you stop waiting and start moving.
Sebastian Terry Speaking Videos
Sebastian Terry, Inspirationalist, 100 Things @ WORLDZ 2016
Conscious Club Sebastian Terry - 100 Things
Sebastian Terry Keynote Topics
This is Sebastian Terry's signature keynote — and one of the most talked-about conference experiences in the world. Beginning with the phone call that changed his life and moving through 15 years of extraordinary action, Terry weaves humor, storytelling, and real-time audience participation into an immersive session that proves, live on stage, that action is the missing ingredient in most people's lives. Audiences leave with their own version of a 100 Things list — a concrete, personal starting point for the transformation that the talk has already begun. Equally powerful as an opening keynote or a high-energy conference closer.
The organizations that go the farthest are not those with the smartest strategies — they are those with the deepest connections. Drawing on his Me, You, Us framework and the collaborative adventures from his 100 Things journey, Terry reveals the mechanics of genuine human connection at work: how to create the conditions for trust, how to turn individual purpose into collective momentum, and how to build teams that perform not because they have to, but because they genuinely want to. Practical, warm, and built for the realities of the modern workplace.
Mental health is not a personal issue — it is a performance issue, a leadership issue, and a culture issue. In this keynote, Terry combines his own lived experience with science-backed insights to make the case that well-being and high performance are not competing priorities but deeply interdependent ones. He gives audiences and leadership teams practical tools for building mental resilience, creating psychologically safe environments, and shifting the organizational conversation around well-being from awareness to genuine, sustainable action.
The best leaders don't manage their teams — they reveal what their teams are capable of. In this keynote, Terry draws on his journey and his work with Fortune 500 organizations to deliver a framework for authentic, purpose-driven leadership that creates cultures of agency, accountability, and genuine inspiration. Audiences learn how to scale their leadership impact, accelerate decision-making through clarity and trust, and build the kind of environment where the people around them consistently exceed what anyone thought was possible.
FAQs on Booking Sebastian Terry
Why Sebastian Terry?
Booking Sebastian Terry for your event is a decision that will be talked about long after the conference ends. He is not a speaker who delivers a polished talk and disappears — he builds every presentation from the ground up around your audience's specific needs, arrives early to connect with attendees, and creates a live, participatory experience that produces measurable shifts in engagement, mindset, and team culture. His 15-year, 100-goals journey has reached millions of people worldwide, been turned into a bestselling book and two documentaries, and earned him a reputation as one of the most captivating and genuinely transformative keynote speakers working today. Event organizers regularly report standing ovations within five minutes of him taking the stage — and consistently invite him back. Contact Aurum Speakers Bureau to check availability and fees for your event.
What is the 100 Things movement?
The 100 Things movement began when Sebastian Terry, grieving the sudden death of a close childhood friend, asked himself whether he was truly happy — and answered honestly: no. He responded by writing a list of 100 things he wanted to do before he died, then quitting his conventional life to pursue them. What started as a deeply personal act of self-reckoning became a global phenomenon: a bestselling book, two international documentaries, a reality television show, and a philanthropic movement that has helped millions of people around the world create their own lists and take real action toward a life of greater purpose, connection, and fulfillment. Today the movement underpins Terry's keynote work and his framework for personal and organizational transformation.
What is the Me, You, Us framework?
The Me, You, Us framework is the intellectual backbone of Sebastian Terry's keynote work. It moves through three interconnected layers of human potential: Me — developing self-awareness, clarity of purpose, and personal agency; You — building authentic connection and trust with the people around you; and Us — unlocking the collective power that becomes available when individuals and teams align around a shared vision. The framework is grounded in research and real-world application, and it gives organizations a practical structure for improving leadership, team culture, mental health, and performance — not just a motivational story to feel good about for a day.
What topics does motivational speaker Sebastian Terry cover?
Sebastian Terry speaks on purpose and personal transformation, goal-setting as a performance tool, mental health and resilience in the workplace, human connection and team culture, leadership from the inside out, and the science and practice of unlocking high performance through clarity and authentic action. His keynotes are equally effective as opening sessions that set a conference's tone and as closing experiences that send audiences home with momentum. He is particularly in demand for events focused on culture change, employee engagement, leadership development, and well-being. Reach out to Aurum Speakers Bureau to discuss how Sebastian's keynote can be customized for your audience and goals.
How to book Sebastian Terry as a keynote speaker?
Aurum Speakers Bureau can help you book Sebastian Terry as a speaker for your next event, conference, or board meeting. Simply fill out our contact form to inquire about Sebastian Terry's availability for a speaking engagement. One of our booking agents will respond to your request immediately and contact the speaker to let them know you want to hire them. We will assist you with obtaining speaking fees, booking information, and confirming availability for Sebastian Terry or any other top keynote speaker or celebrity of your choice.
How much is Sebastian Terry speaking fee?
Sebastian Terry speaking fees are determined by several factors, including the event's date, whether it's a virtual or in-person event, the duration, format, preparation required for their speech, and more. The same applies to the cost to hire any other top expert speakers and celebrities. The Speaker Fee Range listed on our website is simply a guideline and is subject to change without notice. If you would like to hire Sebastian Terry to deliver a keynote speech for your event, please fill out the contact form or email us at info@aurumbureau.com with as much detail as possible. One of our experienced agents will get in touch with you and let you know exactly how much it will cost to book Sebastian Terry.
How can I contact Sebastian Terry?
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Can I book Sebastian Terry for a virtual keynote?
Yes, Sebastian Terry is available for virtual keynotes and webinars. To book Sebastian Terry for a virtual event, please complete the contact form or send us an email to inquire about the special fees for virtual engagements.
