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“HOPE IS NOT A STRATEGY, IT’S DESPERATION

PRETENDING TO BE ONE”

About John McMahon (Rev)

Rev is a youth specialist with a passionate desire to inspire, inform and instruct millions of young people & their parents to make smarter more informed decisions in life.

To help them expand those dreams to be about something bigger than themselves, so that they can add value to their world.

In his events, he draws upon stories and experiences from his teenage years, being someone who himself made choices that saw his life go completely off track. These shared life experiences help make a significant connection with his audience. Combine these with a no nonsense, “rubber hits the road” message and that often brings participants to a place where they are ready to be informed and instructed.

The nickname REV comes his passion for motorcycles & speed, these events & presentations are not religious in any way shape or form.

‍WARNING Rev's presentations & events contain some pretty confronting truths about life. There's swearing & real life language used that's in context with issues being addressed.

Rev is not a phycologist or a mental health expert & has never traded on those things. He speaks from 32 years experience working in the cold front with young people & families. He deals in facts, common sense & evidence based insights & experience.

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“YOU DESEREVE WHAT YOU

TOLERATE”

Interested in having Rev come and speak at your school, sporting club, organisation or event?

If you want a softly spoken, gentle & all inclusive politically correct speaker then Rev is definitely not for you. If you want someone who will hit like a sledge hammer, bring a positive disruption to your community and leave people inspired to action and talking about it for weeks and months afterwards then you and Rev might just bee suited for each other..
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Please be aware that we require a minimum of 3 months notice for booking enquiries.

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“YOU’RE PART OF THE

PROBLEM

BUT YOU’RE ALSO PART OF THE

SOLUTION ”

See what people are saying about our events…

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Carly Baxter

I attended Motov8 Gippsland with my reluctant son and I’ll begin with his honest and ground-breaking review…. “It wasn’t as boring as I thought it would be” (with a smirk on his face).
The reality was that he was just as inspired and engaged as I was.Rev, you have this ability to draw the boys in effortlessly with your air of “cool confidence” that is backed up with a solid capacity to deliver a genuine and lived account of experience that is relatable, honest and thought provoking. The emphasis on problem-focussed strategies, rather than emotion-focussed strategies, is the pro-active approach to life that teenage boys, girls, adults need to hear. Rev’s presentation is not hinged on clichés or’ kitchen wall mottos’, but on the harsh realities that life throws at us all; he provides practical ways to build resilience and grit. Rev advocates attacking life with tenacity, purpose and accountability…..thanks for a great evening....value added

Jay Vella

"Brilliant...John's direct, no holds barred approach is awesome. Speaking from experience about his tough journey through adolescence, the choices he made from the hand he was dealt and the magic of clawing back. Honest and confronting at times, John has a gift at being relatable to kids... it was great to see them so engaged! With parents and kids with varying degrees of needs in the room l'm sure his presentation prompted some great conversations on the way home".

Mandy Ostergren

"All four of us (Mum, Dad and two boys 12 and 10) really enjoyed listening to you speak.‍

‍I had no idea how the boys would go, sitting for 2 hours and listening, but what you spoke about definitely hit a chord with them, because they didn’t budge, and took it all in.‍

‍Our youngest, said ‘that was really cool!’.‍ Both our boys are dyslexic and school is a hard place to be for our eldest. It really helped him to listen to your story and hear that he isn’t alone in his struggles.‍Thanks for spreading your inspiring message and motivating our kids to be a person of purpose, and helping us to have the tools to support them to do this"

Tina

Thank you for running the event in Canberra. We are deeply grateful that you came all the way from Melbourne.

We loved that you shared your personal journey as it was truly inspiring and moving. It reinforces to me that despite hardship and struggles, humans have the power to change for the better and that my son can transform too. I was also very touched by the love that you have for your mother. She would have been undoubtedly so proud of you.

We could easily relate to a lot of the things you said. It almost felt like you were in our shoes even though we had never met. Even though you came across firm and tough, we felt that there was so much love and compassion of a kind heart that emerged from your presentation. Thank you again for your bravery, understanding and determination. You have made a difference in our hearts and we know that you will continue to do so in many teenagers' lives.

Danielle Hade

Cannot recommend these events highly enough! Do whatever you need to, get your kids in the car and at these events! My son was "not a willing participant" initially but at the end is the night he wanted to meet Rev and ask him questions.

Your style, your approach and your messaging for teens and parents is brilliant! You have a special gift of being able to connect to both generations and say it like it is and offer real solutions that we just can’t get anywhere else out there. You are so very much appreciated!

Sarah Blackfield

Just wanted to say thank you for Wed night. It was a great session and I really think my boys have got a lot out of it and we haven't even implemented your stuff yet. Thank you for talking to Blake. You sharing your bullying experience has helped him realise it is not only him that this happens too.

You must have made a real impression as his teacher rang me today to tell me that he openly spoke about last night and how cool you were. We have referred you to other family members who are struggling with teenagers.
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Thank you again.

Rachel Ragusa

I took my three boys. Two didn't want to go, after going said they thought it was really good. The third shut down after and when we got home broke down and told me so many tough things he'd been holding onto. Then a few days later said I should tell one of his friends mums to take his friend. Well worth it.

Chloe

We attended the event as a family of 4. 2 boys aged 14 and 16 Our eldest is ASD, ADHD, Sensory and Intellectual disability. He has a lot of trouble regulating his emotions which can often get him into trouble. He thoroughly enjoyed the session and could not stop talking about it all the way home, even though you said not to but he instigated the conversation.
My 14 year old is a little bit more reserved and not motivated, with the typical teenage attitude appearing. But the talk has now lead him to think about his choices and certainly is showing more respect towards us his parents.
What we also got out of the session was we found that it opened up more conversation in our household. Things like "what was your schooling like?", "how was your childhood?"These are questions that our boys have not asked us before, so it was nice to have some open conversations.
Thank you and all the best with future events.

Renee Bosankoe

Rev, we’ve just left your Townsville talk tonight. WOW
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10 mins down the road…..
My 12 yr old states;
Mum, I think I get it!?!?
I have just realised that if I get up and do what you’re asking me to do, you won’t ask me again & again.
Mum; Yes son & more hands make the jobs lighter & we can & do fun stuff together sooner!
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Another thing he realised;
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Difference between COMPETENCE & CONFIDENT. Like when I first couldn’t ride my bike, I kept at it and that made me competent and from not giving up I then built confidence from being competent. YES! I can see his cogs turning.
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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
You are a wonderful human giving back to our youth.

Dina Pearson

Absolutely loved it!

Been to a few seminars but this was different.It wasn't by the book, it was Real, Honest and Raw as hell.

WE laughed and cried and had a lot of 'yep, that's me/you moment's'. I tell my kids to think outside the box - and this was all that!

Thanks Rev - you're an absolute Superstar - I'll definitely be buying tickets to your adult session coming up!

Clauds Thratt

Thank you so much, we attended your event at Penrith and found so helpful to start conversations with our 3 young boys but this video on how to get our strategies started is very very helpful

THANKS REV

Shelle Bardy

You are so deserving of acknowledgment Rev.
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I brought my son to your boys event in Melbourne (he's 14). Since then he's saved $$$$, bought himself a dirt bike and now so driven and striving for his next purchase.

I then brought along my daughter to your girls event and she was so anti about coming but left saying "omg that was amazing". She came home and talked to her brother about you and they often reference your talks.
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We will definitely come again the next time you're in Melbourne.Have the best day, keep loving life and thank you for helping my teens.

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