Jesse LeBeau
- America’s Top Youth Motivational Speaker
- Teen Life Coach & Confidence Expert
- Founder of The Attitude Advantage Program (TAAP)
Speaker Fee 🛈
Fee Range
$15,000 - $20,000
Virtual Fee:
$10,000 - $15,000
Travels From
Arizona
From Underdog to Unstoppable – Jesse LeBeau’s Youth Motivational Speaker Reel
The Underdog Story Helping Millions of Teenagers Thrive
Jesse LeBeau Speaker Biography
Growing up on a small, rugged island in Alaska, Jesse LeBeau learned early what it meant to feel overlooked. Undersized, underestimated, and armed with nothing but determination, he chased a dream that made no logical sense for a kid from his background—becoming a basketball player. Standing 5'8" with no gym, no trainer, and no clear opportunities, Jesse relied on relentless practice and a belief that attitude, not circumstance, determines success.
That commitment paid off. Jesse’s mastery of elite basketball handling skills eventually opened doors far beyond his hometown. He built a unique entertainment career in Hollywood, working with NBA icons such as Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, and Allen Iverson; appearing in major films and television shows; and starring in national commercials—including a memorable Carl’s Jr. spot where supermodel Heidi Klum hand-fed him cheeseburgers. These experiences introduced him to world-class performers and athletes and gave him the platform that would ignite his true calling.
Today, Jesse is recognized as one of America’s top youth motivational speakers and the founder of The Attitude Advantage Program, a growing nationwide curriculum designed to help teens build confidence, resilience, and strong decision-making skills. He has spoken live to more than one million students across the country and was formally honored by the Governor of Alaska for his impact on youth. His signature keynote—often called “a show, not a speech”—is known for its energy, humor, and unforgettable audience interaction.
Jesse also hosts the inspirational series Attitude Is Everything and created the TEAM UP podcast, where he interviews influential voices including Ted Nugent, Dean Cain, Lewis Howes, and top professional athletes from nearly every sport. He is the author of Among the Giants and TEAM UP, two books that teach young people how to shape their identity and create a life they are proud of.
Whether speaking to teens, educators, parents, or corporate teams, Jesse’s message remains powerful and universal: your attitude builds your identity, your identity determines your future, and with the right mindset, anything becomes possible.
CORPORATE PROGRAMS
The Underdog Advantage: High-Performance Mindset for Teams & Leaders
Jesse adapts his signature underdog philosophy for organizations seeking greater resilience, engagement, and execution. He shows teams how to shift from limitation thinking to solution thinking, navigate uncertainty with confidence, and turn challenges into competitive advantages.
Outcomes:
– Stronger personal accountability at every level
– Higher team engagement and morale
– Increased adaptability during change and pressure
– Improved problem-solving and initiative
– Renewed sense of purpose, drive, and momentum
Why Jesse Uniquely Delivers This:
Having built a career by consistently outperforming expectations, Jesse gives organizations a compelling model for how mindset fuels high performance—even in high-pressure, competitive environments.
Story-Driven Leadership: How Your Personal Story Builds Trust, Connection & Culture
This keynote teaches leaders and teams how to use personal narrative to influence more effectively, communicate with authenticity, and build strong internal culture. Attendees learn how story shapes identity, inspires action, and creates trust in modern workplaces.
Outcomes:
– Better communication and clarity across departments
– Stronger interpersonal trust and cohesion
– Improved leadership presence through authentic storytelling
– Deeper alignment around mission, goals, and values
– Enhanced emotional intelligence in leadership and teams
Why Jesse Uniquely Delivers This:
From entertainment to national youth leadership, Jesse’s career has been built on storytelling—and he teaches teams how to harness their own stories to become more persuasive, connected, and purpose-driven leaders.
Youth / School Programs
Attitude Is Everything: How to Build Confidence, Resilience & Self-Belief
This high-energy keynote blends powerful storytelling, humor, and identity-shaping lessons to help teens shift from feeling stuck to taking ownership of their choices. Students learn how to manage challenges, respond rather than react, and build a belief system rooted in confidence and possibility.
Outcomes:
– Students learn how to control their thoughts instead of being controlled by them
– Increased resilience and the ability to bounce back from setbacks
– Stronger self-belief through practical mindset tools
– Clear understanding of how choices shape identity and future
Why Jesse Uniquely Delivers This:
Jesse’s underdog journey—from a remote Alaskan island to working with NBA legends and speaking to over one million students—gives him unmatched credibility when teaching teens how mindset shapes their future.
The Underdog Advantage: Turning Obstacles Into Your Greatest Strength
Using Jesse’s signature underdog story, this keynote shows students how to turn insecurity, pressure, and adversity into fuel for achievement. Teens learn how to reframe negative experiences, embrace struggle as part of growth, and use their unique challenges as competitive advantages.
Outcomes:
– Students learn to reframe setbacks as opportunities
– Increased ownership and personal responsibility
– Higher motivation and willingness to take action
– Awareness of how adversity builds character and strength
Why Jesse Uniquely Delivers This:
As someone who transformed his greatest disadvantages into his signature advantage, Jesse models the exact resilience he teaches—showing students through lived experience how setbacks can become fuel for success.
Choose Your Circle: How Friends, Social Media & Environment Shape Your Future
This powerful message teaches students how their peer group, media habits, and environment shape their identity, choices, and mental health. They learn how to build positive relationships, avoid comparison traps, and choose a circle that lifts them higher.
Outcomes:
– Improved awareness of how influence and environment shape behavior
– Strategies for building healthier friendships and support systems
– Reduced impact of negative social media patterns and peer pressure
– Stronger personal boundaries and decision-making
Why Jesse Uniquely Delivers This:
Through thousands of school visits and deep work with teens nationwide, Jesse has a firsthand understanding of how peer groups and digital influences shape behavior—and how students can take back control of their identity.
Create Your Life: Motivation, Goal Setting & Taking Action When It Matters Most
This interactive experience helps students clarify what they want, develop the habits to get there, and break the cycle of procrastination and distraction. Jesse gives teens practical tools they can apply instantly to move closer to their goals.
Outcomes:
– Increased motivation and future-driven thinking
– Clear, practical steps for setting and achieving goals
– Better habits and time-management strategies
– Stronger sense of purpose and personal direction
Why Jesse Uniquely Delivers This:
Jesse’s career—from entertainment to national youth leadership—was built not on luck, but on intentional goal setting and daily discipline, giving him real-world authority when teaching students how to take action toward their dreams.
