Tom Thelen

Tom Thelen

Keynote Speaker: Author of "Mental Health 101 For Teens" & Founder of No Bullying Schools

Tom Thelen Biography

Tom Thelen is one of America’s top motivational speakers on the topics of mental health and bullying prevention. His new book, Mental Health 101 For Teens, is an Amazon #1 New Release. Thelen has spoken at over 800 schools and conferences and has been interviewed on NBC, CBS, FOX, and PBS.

As the founder of the nonprofit, Reset Schools, Thelen and his team developed the award-winning Mental Health 101 Curriculum, a program that teaches students positive skills like respect, responsibility, and resiliency, as well as coping skills for stress and anxiety.

Thelen is the founder of NoBullyingSchools.com, an evidence-based bullying prevention program with a smartphone app and video lessons on the topics of bullying, mental health, social skills, and resiliency.

Thelen graduated from Grace University with a bachelor’s of science degree and went on to write three books including Teen Leadership Revolution, Victimproof, and Mental Health 101 for Teens. He and his wife, Casie, have four school-aged children and live in Cocoa, Florida.

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Tom Thelen Speaking Topics

Be The Change” School Assembly Program

Tom Thelen’s “Be The Change” speech includes a clear explanation of National Bullying Definition from StopBullying.gov, including the 4 Types of Bullying, the difference between bullying and teasing, the difference between bullying and peer conflict, and an introduction to cyberbullying and online safety. Tom tells his own life story of overcoming bullying by getting help from a trusted adult and learning how to break out of the bullying cycle by making positive choices and building strong character. The challenge is for each student to “Be The Change” by being kind, celebrating our differences, and speaking up against bullying. (This program can be customized to be age-appropriate for any grade level.)

Raising Resilient Kids & Teens (For Parents, Guardians, and Mental Health Workers)

“Raising Resilient Kids & Teens” includes a brief review of what Tom Thelen teaches kids and teens in his school assembly programs. He goes on to unpack the tool of family dynamics explaining how every parent’s level of stress and anxiety has a direct effect on their children. The speech ends with practical steps for how to help kids (and teens) in crisis and a challenge to “be the trusted adult” in their life.

Professional Development Teacher Training

Tom Thelen’s Professional Development includes family psychology, childhood trauma, classroom management, and legal requirements for bullying prevention. Tom can also include a training on how to use the No Bullying Schools Software and the Mental Health 101 curriculum. A Professional Development Certificate with Learning Objectives is available for all attendees.

Tom Thelen Videos

Anti-Bullying Video Curriculum for Teens - No Bullying Schools
Youth Motivational Speaker Tom Thelen Speech at Kansas State FFA Conference
Principal Maurice Williams - Endorsement for Tom Thelen

How do I book Tom Thelen to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Tom Thelen for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Tom Thelen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tom Thelen are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Thelen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Tom Thelen speak about?

Tom Thelen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Anti-Bullying, Authors, Mental Health, Education, Empowerment, Health, Inspirational, Leadership, Motivational, Personal Growth, Virtual and Youth.

Where does Tom Thelen travel from?

Tom Thelen generally travels from Cocoa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Tom Thelen?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Thelen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Thelen for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Thelen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Tom Thelen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Anti-Bullying, Authors and Mental Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Thelen for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Tom Thelen generally travels from Cocoa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Keith L. Brown, Liz Dozier and Adora Svitak. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Thelen for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 22/08/2024.

Tom Thelen Speaking Topics

  • Be The Change” School Assembly Program

    Tom Thelen’s “Be The Change” speech includes a clear explanation of National Bullying Definition from StopBullying.gov, including the 4 Types of Bullying, the difference between bullying and teasing, the difference between bullying and peer conflict, and an introduction to cyberbullying and online safety. Tom tells his own life story of overcoming bullying by getting help from a trusted adult and learning how to break out of the bullying cycle by making positive choices and building strong character. The challenge is for each student to “Be The Change” by being kind, celebrating our differences, and speaking up against bullying. (This program can be customized to be age-appropriate for any grade level.)

  • Raising Resilient Kids & Teens (For Parents, Guardians, and Mental Health Workers)

    “Raising Resilient Kids & Teens” includes a brief review of what Tom Thelen teaches kids and teens in his school assembly programs. He goes on to unpack the tool of family dynamics explaining how every parent’s level of stress and anxiety has a direct effect on their children. The speech ends with practical steps for how to help kids (and teens) in crisis and a challenge to “be the trusted adult” in their life.

  • Professional Development Teacher Training

    Tom Thelen’s Professional Development includes family psychology, childhood trauma, classroom management, and legal requirements for bullying prevention. Tom can also include a training on how to use the No Bullying Schools Software and the Mental Health 101 curriculum. A Professional Development Certificate with Learning Objectives is available for all attendees.

Tom Thelen Videos

Anti-Bullying Video Curriculum for Teens - No Bullying Schools
Youth Motivational Speaker Tom Thelen Speech at Kansas State FFA Conference
Principal Maurice Williams - Endorsement for Tom Thelen
  • How do I book Tom Thelen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Thelen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tom Thelen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tom Thelen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tom Thelen for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tom Thelen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tom Thelen are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Thelen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tom Thelen speak about?

    Tom Thelen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Anti-Bullying, Authors, Mental Health, Education, Empowerment, Health, Inspirational, Leadership, Motivational, Personal Growth, Virtual and Youth.
  • Where does Tom Thelen travel from?

    Tom Thelen generally travels from Cocoa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tom Thelen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Thelen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Thelen for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Thelen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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