Speaking
Talks and seminars for schools.
Assembly keynotes, classroom workshops and staff PD on AI literacy, entrepreneurship, and the future of work - delivered by an operator who runs an 80-staff education business and an AI consulting agency.
Built by an operator who ships
Topics
Real-world content, not theory.
Every session is grounded in what actually works - drawn from running an 80-staff education business and building AI systems for SMBs. No generic motivational fluff.
AI literacy for students
What AI actually is, how it works, and how to use it well - without replacing thinking. Covers prompting, critical evaluation, plagiarism boundaries, and how AI changes what skills matter.
Building a business from scratch
How a real business gets built: finding a problem worth solving, testing cheaply, getting the first customers, and scaling without losing your mind. Told from the front line.
The future of work
Which jobs are changing, which skills are becoming more valuable, and how to prepare for a career where AI is a coworker, not a replacement. Practical, not theoretical.
Study smarter with AI
Using AI as a tutor, not a cheat sheet. How to learn faster, write better, and think more clearly with the right tools and the right boundaries.
AI for school staff & leadership
What AI means for teaching, admin, and school operations. A practical look at what's ready now, what's hype, and how to make decisions that won't age badly.
Custom - built for your school
Have something specific in mind? We design sessions around your school's context, year group, and strategic priorities after a short planning call.
An operator, not a theorist
The speaker runs the systems he talks about.
Tom is CEO of Better Tuition Academy (5 campuses, 80 staff) and founder of XLev, an AI consulting agency. He speaks from the front line - what works, what doesn't, and what's changing.
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Full management platform supporting the team across 5 campuses and 80 staff every day - ops, comms, dashboards, multi-site.
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Formats
Assembly, classroom, or staff room. Your choice.
Assembly / keynote
30-60 minute high-energy talks for full year groups or whole-school assemblies. Big ideas, real stories, and clear takeaways students actually remember.
Classroom workshop
Interactive 45-90 minute sessions with a single class. Hands-on with AI tools, group discussion, and activities designed to stick.
Staff PD session
Professional development for teachers and leadership. Current AI landscape, practical classroom applications, policy considerations, and time for questions.
Who it's for
Built for students and staff who want substance.
- Year 5-12 students in assembly or classroom settings
- Careers advisors looking for real-world perspective
- Teachers wanting current, practical AI literacy content
- School leadership exploring AI policy and implementation
- Student leadership and entrepreneurship groups
Pricing
Straightforward. No hidden fees.
Assembly keynote
From $1,500
30-60 min · Full year group or whole school
Classroom workshop
From $800
45-90 min · Single class, hands-on
Staff PD
From $2,000
60-120 min · Teachers and leadership
Multi-session packages available. Travel costs quoted separately for outside Sydney metro. Get a fixed quote.
FAQ
Questions schools ask before booking.
What year groups do you speak to?+
Any. From Year 5-6 introductions to AI, through Year 10 career talks, to Year 12 leadership and entrepreneurship keynotes. Staff PD runs for teachers and leadership of any experience level.
Do you travel outside Sydney?+
Yes. Based on Sydney's Northern Beaches, available Australia-wide. Travel costs apply outside the Sydney metro area; we'll quote these up front.
How much does it cost?+
Assembly keynotes start around $1,500. Classroom workshops from $800. Staff PD sessions from $2,000. Multi-session packages are available. We'll confirm a fixed quote after a short planning call.
Is the content appropriate for school audiences?+
Absolutely. All content is built for students and staff. No sales pitches, no inappropriate examples, and we work with your school's values and policies. Mutual expectations are confirmed in writing before the day.
Can you tailor content to our school's focus?+
Yes. The planning call covers your school's priorities, current initiatives, and any specific topics you'd like covered or avoided. Nothing is pulled off a shelf.
Do you offer follow-up resources?+
Yes. Depending on the session type, we provide summary notes, recommended tools, and follow-up discussion guides for teachers. Multi-session packages include structured follow-up.
Enquire
Book a session for your school.
Tell us what you're after - year group, topic, format, and preferred dates - and we'll come back with availability and a fixed quote within one business day.