John-Michael Lander

John-Michael Lander

Keynote Speaker: Founder of An Athlete’s Silence; Former Olympic-Bound Athlete & Sexual Abuse Survivor

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John-Michael Lander Biography

John-Michael Lander is a certified Trainer and Life Coach for the Self-Talk Institute and founder of An Athlete's Silence, where he speaks to male athletes and survivors of sexual abuse to help them break their silence. Through writing, speaking, and consulting, he helps individuals and organizations identify the signs of grooming, manipulating, and stigmatizing sexual abuse and how to help survivors face the past and find their true selves. As a 14-year-old, Lander was an Olympic-bound athlete, and during his training, he endured sexual abuse from coaches, benefactors, and medical professionals, which resulted in years of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and even suicide attempts. Despite what he was going through, Lander was able to win gold medals at the Norway and Danish Cups.

Lander works with institutions to improve situations following abuse scandals. He demonstrates how the Predatory Grooming Trifecta affects the organization first, the parents second, and then the target, which allows predators to go undetected for years. Lander believes sexual abuse statistics are higher in sports due to how easy it is to silence men and boys with shame through social stigma and toxic masculinity and by disguising male sexual abuse as hazing, initiation, or rite-of-passage. Lander broke his silence when he presented the speech “An Athlete’s Silence” at the TEDxDayton 2018 Convention. He has since spoken globally and served as an ambassador for Athletes' Rights during the Olympics. Lander sits on The Army of Survivors Board of Directors and runs a YouTube channel that explores the Predatory Grooming Trifecta.

Lander's publishing portfolio includes the following books: "Surface Tension," "Cracked Surface," and the upcoming "Shattered Surface." These books follow the main character, David Matthew, and the effects sexual abuse has on his everyday life as he tries to break into the entertainment business. Lander has decided to tell his story through David's eyes.

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John-Michael Lander Speaking Topics

Ally Program

The Ally Program is for partners, parents, friends who want to help survivors. The way to talk and communicate with survivors is challenging and can be triggering. This program also provides allies with self-care tools to help themselves and the survivor.

Predatory Grooming

Everyone is groomed or conditioned from the time we are born. This program looks at how easy it is to fall into the grooming practices of predators, the signs, and ways parents can protect their children. I provide a close look at how predators change their approach, making it difficult to identify them. 98% of predators know their target.

The Hero Within

Explore the limitations that we have adapted, adopted, interpreted, downloaded from parents, relatives, friends, religious figures, coaches, teachers, society, government, etc. An exploration of finding our Hero within and thriving.

Survivors' Long-Term Effects of Inflammation due to Negative Self-Talk

Self-Blaming and Negative Self-Talk causes inflammation that may lead to diseases. Survivors can change the way they think and their lives. I share my journey through changing the way I think and ways to ease and maintain inflammation.

An Athlete's Silence

Sharing my personal story. One in four females and one in six males are sexually abused before eighteen. In sports, we see that these numbers are higher. Males are more reluctant to report dues to our society's stigmas and expectations.

John-Michael Lander Videos

John-Michael Lander Spotlight
An Athlete's Silence | John-Michael Lander | TEDx

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What topics does John-Michael Lander speak about?

John-Michael Lander is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, Sports, Athlete, Olympic Athlete, Mental Health, Author and Overcoming Adversity.

Where does John-Michael Lander travel from?

John-Michael Lander generally travels from Kettering, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for John-Michael Lander?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John-Michael Lander 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 John-Michael Lander for your next private or corporate function.

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John-Michael Lander is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery and Sports. The estimated speaking fee range to book John-Michael Lander for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. John-Michael Lander generally travels from Kettering, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jennifer Storm, Erika Gilchrist and Silvia Vasquez-Lavado. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John-Michael Lander for an upcoming event.

John-Michael Lander Speaking Topics

  • Ally Program

    The Ally Program is for partners, parents, friends who want to help survivors. The way to talk and communicate with survivors is challenging and can be triggering. This program also provides allies with self-care tools to help themselves and the survivor.

  • Predatory Grooming

    Everyone is groomed or conditioned from the time we are born. This program looks at how easy it is to fall into the grooming practices of predators, the signs, and ways parents can protect their children. I provide a close look at how predators change their approach, making it difficult to identify them. 98% of predators know their target.

  • The Hero Within

    Explore the limitations that we have adapted, adopted, interpreted, downloaded from parents, relatives, friends, religious figures, coaches, teachers, society, government, etc. An exploration of finding our Hero within and thriving.

  • Survivors' Long-Term Effects of Inflammation due to Negative Self-Talk

    Self-Blaming and Negative Self-Talk causes inflammation that may lead to diseases. Survivors can change the way they think and their lives. I share my journey through changing the way I think and ways to ease and maintain inflammation.

  • An Athlete's Silence

    Sharing my personal story. One in four females and one in six males are sexually abused before eighteen. In sports, we see that these numbers are higher. Males are more reluctant to report dues to our society's stigmas and expectations.

John-Michael Lander Videos

John-Michael Lander Spotlight
An Athlete's Silence | John-Michael Lander | TEDx
  • How do I book John-Michael Lander to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John-Michael Lander 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 John-Michael Lander, 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 John-Michael Lander or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book John-Michael Lander for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for John-Michael Lander, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book John-Michael Lander are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John-Michael Lander, 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 John-Michael Lander speak about?

    John-Michael Lander is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, Sports, Athlete, Olympic Athlete, Mental Health, Author and Overcoming Adversity.
  • Where does John-Michael Lander travel from?

    John-Michael Lander generally travels from Kettering, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for John-Michael Lander?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John-Michael Lander 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 John-Michael Lander 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 John-Michael Lander 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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