Inspirational School Talks that Build Resilience, Confidence and Courage
Based on a 23,000km real-life cycling journey from Canada to Chile, Emma delivers engaging, age-appropriate talks tailored to curriculum goals that leave students motivated and inspired.
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Inspiring new ways of thinking, building resilience, and encouraging bold choices. Emma delivers engaging, tailored presentations and workshops for schools and corporate groups, designed to challenge perspectives and build confidence.
Key Themes
Presentations can be adapted to suit your group and may include:
- Change & adaptability — navigating personal, team, and organisational change
- Bravery & courage — challenging beliefs and stepping outside comfort zones
- Fear — understanding what holds us back and how to move forward
- Accountability — personal, social, and environmental responsibility
- Resilience — setting goals and following them through
Delivery Options
Emma is available to connect online or in person.
School Visits
Sessions are tailored to suit different age groups:
- Early & Primary Years
Interactive storytelling sessions designed to engage young learners and spark curiosity - Upper Primary
Presentations combined with creative writing workshops, encouraging students to express ideas and explore storytelling - Secondary Students
More in-depth sessions focused on resilience, identity, creative thinking, and how choices shape future pathways
Writing Workshops
Workshops for primary students focus on:
- Short stories and poetry
- Rhyme, rhythm, and structure
- Character development and imagination
Sessions are interactive and discussion-based, using Emma’s real-life 23,000km cycling journey to show how lived experiences can inspire creative writing.
Testimonials:
From-Michael Farley, Head Master, Harrow Bangkok
“My thanks to Emma for doing a great job with our students. It’s an amazing story and Emma told it so well fielding questions with humour and grace. I’ve had really positive feedback – the Y4’s absolutely loved the talk. Well done to you!”
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From- Graeme Salt, Headmaster, Dulwich College Seoul
“Dear Emma, Thank you so much for making a detour during your travels. Your tandem journey was an extraordinary adventure and your presentation is so engaging for the students. I will be taking my kids for a more sedate 5 day tour in Taiwan next week, and we will certainly talk about plans for something grander during that time.“
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From- Grant Gillies, Head of Primary, Regents International School Pattaya
“Dear Emma, I just wanted to say a huge thanks for all your energy today. I was so inspired by your presentation and the kids just loved it. Thank you so much!”
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From- Adam Pape, Head of Prep Phase, Harrow Bangkok
“Emma came to visit us at Harrow Bangkok and gave an inspiring talk on the tandem journey from Canada to Chile. The students and staff listened attentively and were truly inspired to step out of their comfort zones and seek new challenges. After the presentation the students asked many interesting and tricky questions that were answered with clarity and great humour. It even inspired me to dust off my own bike and get in some more kilometres!”
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I have enjoyed delivering talks to a range of different audiences including presentations at The Royal Geographical Society HK, Dulwich International School Seoul, Harrow International Schools in Bangkok & Hong Kong, Renaissance College HK, Regents International School Pataya, The British School in Tokyo, Tokyo International School, Tepic University Mexico, The Panama Coast International School and other venues where Cycling Clubs meet. In Medellin Colombia, I headed a panel for Cultural Week; ‘Cyclists from Around The World’.
I have done interviews for TV, radio and printed press and have spoken on the national news in Bolivia, Belize and Guatemala.
Emma Cary 