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Seamus Evans

Inspiring Australians to Build Resilience, Confidence, and Triumph Over Adversity

Seamus Evans is a testament to turning adversity into his greatest strengths. Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome and ADHD at the young age of 10, Seamus faced academic challenges and graduated with poor grades. However, his natural gift for humour and entertainment shone through from an early age. Seamus explains how adversity can either be a setback or a gateway, empowering people to turn their ‘flaws’ into ‘SUPERPOWERS’.

At just 18, Seamus launched his television career as the lively host of Toasted TV on Network 10, where he spent four years delighting audiences with his infectious energy and unique humour. His role involved everything from interviewing Hollywood celebrities to engaging in playful antics like riding roller coasters covered in slime.

Moving on to Network 10’s Totally Wild, Seamus discovered a passion for storytelling through wildlife and adventure, honing his skills in capturing compelling narratives through visuals. After seven successful years with Network 10, Seamus transitioned into a dynamic career in breakfast radio, energizing Australians across the country each morning for five years.

Over his illustrious career reporting on live television, performing stand-up comedy and hosting breakfast radio shows around the country, Seamus picked up handy tricks and techniques to turn the nerves of public speaking into excitable energy in order to perform at his peak under extreme pressure.

Today, Seamus is a renowned keynote speaker and stand-up comedian, leveraging his extensive media experience to connect with audiences of all ages. His presentations are a blend of fun and poignant storytelling, leaving audiences both laughing and deeply moved, while empowering them to join him in overcoming the fear of speaking in front of crowds. Seamus helps leaders and their teams build higher performing organisations by encouraging them to turn adversity into a superpower.

Seamus is deeply committed to promoting inclusivity and understanding around neurodiversity, collaborating closely with experts to educate schools and workplaces. As an ambassador for Tourette’s Syndrome Association Australia, he travels nationwide, inspiring children and adults alike to embrace their unique qualities and transform challenges into strengths.

Seamus Evans exemplifies resilience and the transformative power of embracing one’s true potential, proving that with determination, acceptance, and a sense of humour, one can conquer any obstacle.

Testimonial

“Seamus Evans is an Ambassador of the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia Inc (TSAA). In this role Seamus is endorsed by TSAA to raise awareness and understanding of Tourette Syndrome within schools and among the general public.”

Tourette Syndrome Association Australia

It was with great pleasure that the team at Jobmatch Employment had met with Seamus Evans. Seamus is a beam of positive energy. To have Seamus share and help us understand his barriers with employment, the positive way in which he overcome and dealt with these barriers to become the successful advocate he is today. Seamus is a true inspiration and I would highly recommend him to any organisation/ party.

Jobmatch Employment

Seamus authentically presents his story of resilience and naturally captures the attention of young people. His engaging and humorous nature helps young people to easily relate to his experiences. Seamus does a fantastic job in sharing his interesting journey, of the challenges he faced with Tourette Syndrome, and the valuable lessons he learned along the way to overcome adversity.

Brazen Bloom. Child Psychotherapist.

"Seamus Evans delivered a vibrant, energetic, inspiring and motivating presentation for our students. His ability to share his story, his battles and struggles, as he learned to manage, live with, and then thrive with his perceived disability becoming his "superpower" and an asset rather than a hinderance in his successes. Seamus was funny and entertaining, while also showing vulnerability and honesty in sharing his story with the students. I have no doubt that many students walked away feeling buoyed by Seamus' words and inspired to make their perceived flaws or weaknesses, their very own "superpower".

Baringa State High School

Seamus was a highly engaging presenter and knew just how to read the audience, and get them laughing and listening at the same time. Seamus explained that everyone identifies flaws or weaknesses within themselves that they hide for fear of being judged, before explaining his life journey on how he overcame his flaws and turned them into his superpower. This message of acceptance, passion and determination was well received and inspiring to the young men of St Laurence’s College.

St Laurences College

The monotony of hotel quarantine turned to variety when members of the Australian Paralympic Team had the opportunity to listen and engage with Seamus Evans. It was an inspiring session, where Seamus cleverly brought understanding to Tourette Syndrome with a beautiful sense of humour and enthusiasm. Seamus is engaging, the content is informative and he captures the audience with his vulnerability.

Paralympics Australia