Helping Young Men Realise Who They Are and the Powers Within Them
Keynote Talks • Interactive Workshops • Student Wellbeing • Leadership Development
Young men today are growing up in an increasingly complex world.
They face constant pressure to succeed academically, fit in socially, make important life decisions and navigate an endless stream of information and expectations.
Yet very few are ever taught the most important subject of all:
How to understand themselves.
When young men develop self-awareness, they naturally become more confident, resilient, responsible and capable of making better decisions.
Rising Man is an engaging programme of keynote talks and interactive workshops designed to help students directly experience who they are and discover the powers already within them.
Developed by Johnathon Martin, Rising Man combines over 30 years of experience in personal development, mindfulness and wellbeing with four years of real-world classroom delivery alongside The Promise Foundation in London schools and colleges.
Developed in Real Classrooms
Rising Man was developed in partnership with The Promise Foundation and refined over four years through weekly sessions delivered in London classrooms.
Rather than being based solely on theory, every workshop has evolved through direct experience with students, continual refinement and valuable feedback from teachers and young people.
The response has been consistently positive, with students describing the sessions as inspiring, thought-provoking and genuinely useful, while educators have praised the programme for its relevance, engagement and lasting impact.
Every Session Includes
Rising Man is much more than a motivational talk.
Each workshop is an experience designed to engage the mind, body and attention while developing practical life skills that students can immediately apply.
Every session includes:
* A practical life lesson exploring a specific topic such as confidence, resilience, communication, responsibility, purpose, emotional intelligence or leadership.
* A guided meditation and mindfulness practice to develop calm, focus and self-awareness.
* Simple physical movement to increase energy, concentration and engagement.
* Opportunities for students to present to their peers, building confidence, communication skills and the courage to express themselves.
This unique combination creates an environment where students don't simply receive information - they participate, reflect, practise and grow.
What Students Gain
Students leave with practical tools to help them:
* Develop genuine self-confidence
* Increase self-awareness
* Improve focus and concentration
* Respond rather than react under pressure
* Build emotional resilience
* Communicate more effectively
* Make wiser decisions
* Take greater personal responsibility
* Discover purpose and direction
* Develop respect for themselves and others
The result is greater peace of mind, increased clarity, stronger confidence and a deeper understanding of themselves.
Popular Talks & Workshops
Whether you're looking for a one-hour keynote, an interactive workshop or a complete student development programme, every Rising Man session can be tailored to your students, objectives and age group.
1. Realise Who You Are
Helping students discover who they are beyond labels, comparison and limiting beliefs, while developing greater self-awareness, confidence and purpose.
2. Your Inherent Powers
Exploring the inner qualities every young person possesses—including awareness, attention, choice, resilience, courage and personal responsibility—and how to use them in everyday life.
3. Essential Life Skills for Young Men
Developing the practical skills rarely taught in the classroom, including communication, emotional intelligence, decision-making, relationships and self-leadership.
4. Getting the Results You Want... or Not
Understanding how thoughts, habits, choices and actions shape outcomes, and learning practical strategies for creating positive change.
5. An Introduction to Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness
Simple, practical techniques to improve focus, reduce stress, increase emotional regulation and develop greater peace of mind.
6. Using Words with Care and Intent
Exploring the power of communication, self-talk and language to build stronger relationships, increase confidence and create positive outcomes.
7. Mentors, Role Models & Building Your Network
Helping students recognise the importance of positive influences, supportive relationships and learning from those who have gone before them.
8. The Wheel of Life
A practical framework for assessing the key areas of life—including health, relationships, education, finances, purpose and wellbeing—and creating greater balance and direction.
9. Building Resilience, Focus & a Positive Attitude
Practical strategies for navigating pressure, setbacks and uncertainty while developing the mindset needed to thrive in education, work and life.
10. Beyond Academic Success
Exploring the qualities that employers, universities and communities value most, including character, integrity, resilience, communication, self-awareness and authentic leadership.
Ideal For
* Secondary Schools
* Sixth Forms
* Colleges
* Universities
* Alternative Provision
* Student Wellbeing Programmes
* Leadership Conferences
* Personal Development Days
* Careers & Employability Events
* Freshers' Programmes
Available throughout the UK and internationally.
About Johnathon Martin
Johnathon Martin has spent more than three decades studying self-awareness, human behaviour, mindfulness, wellbeing and personal development.
As well as being a speaker, workshop host and retreat facilitator, over the past four years he has worked directly with young men in London schools and colleges, helping them develop confidence, resilience, communication skills and a stronger understanding of themselves.
His approach is practical, engaging and experiential.
Rather than telling students what to think, he creates experiences that allow them to discover their own strengths, insights and potential.
His mission is simple:
To help young men realise who they are and directly experience the powers already within them.
Johnathon's qualifications include:
2001: Teacher of Yoga - Sivananda
2008: Master Practitioner of NLP - Performance Partnership
2016: Personal Transformation Coach - Joe Vitale
2023: Happiness Coach - Happiitude
What Students Say
"I found the group sessions amusing and exciting , I cant think of anything that the mentor can improve on as the services and help provided by him were on an excellent level and i am very satisfied . I think that my peers also are more engaged whilst in contrast at the start they were very self preserved and shy including me but, through the help of our mentor we have certainly improved as beings."
- Jamil, Year 11 Student
"I found the sessions very intresting very helpful it made me very confident it tells me more about my life and it made me be respectful how to behave like a real human exploreing more about humanity. there was intersting topic every week ."
- Ray, Year 10 Student
"I found the group sessions very helpful and I know what to do now, I think this will be helpful for other people."
- Kevin, Year 12 Student
"Thank you for being such an amazing mentor. I am so grateful for your mentorship and for all the lessons you've taught me. Thank you. Thank you ..."
- Jason - Year 11 Student
"I am deeply grateful for the time and effort you have invested in mentoring me. Your guidance has been a guiding light in my career. Thank you for your unwavering support and invaluable advice."
- Lee - Year 12 Student
"Thank you for going out of your way to help me and my peers , it meant so much and i think you are someone who brightens our day through your wonderful advice. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and care for us. “A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you.” and you are someone who has helped us with that so far, your advice and insights have been instrumental in my and my peers's growth. I am deeply grateful for the time and effort you have invested in mentoring us. Thank you for your support and invaluable advice."
- James - Year 11 Student
What Educators Say
"Johnathon has been group mentoring at Newman Catholic College for since 2023. In that time he has helped numerous teenage boys develop greater clarity, calmness and confidence. Students frequently leave his sessions feeling happy and peaceful with a clearer idea as to who they are and what they want. His sessions have noticable impacts on the students both in and out of school and they are fortunate to have been taught these valuable life lessons at such an early age."
- Nuuriye Hagi, Newman Catholic College
Book Johnathon Martin
Whether you're planning a wellbeing day, leadership event, enrichment programme or keynote presentation, Rising Man can deliver an engaging experience that students will remember long after the session has ended.
To discuss your school, college or university event, please get in touch by completing the short form below.
Speaking Formats
* Keynote Presentations
* Interactive Workshops
* Half-Day Programmes
* Full Wellbeing Days
* Leadership Events
* Student Conferences
* Online Sessions
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