lucy bloom

High school speaker Australia

Lucy Bloom is a popular high school speaker who speaks for students and staff all over Australia. While she travels extensively for her corporate and industry work, her passion for inspiring the next generation makes her a sought-after high school speaker nationwide. Her journey from the classroom to the international stage is anything but a straight line, making her a powerful voice for young people navigating the pressure of “what comes next.”

A rollercoaster trajectory

In her first year out of high school, Lucy survived a serious motorcycle accident that left her unemployable for the next few years. Terrified she would die of boredom, Lucy knocked back a pension and created her own advertising agency. She opted to be the boss for the next twenty years rather than waiting for an opportunity to find her.

During that time, she didn’t just stick to one lane. She went to law school, then art school, and more recently dived into the complexities of neuroscience. As a high school speaker, this eclectic academic background reflects her belief that an interesting life is the goal. Lucy then moved from the creative world to the humanitarian sector, serving as the CEO of two international aid charities, one in Ethiopia and one in Cambodia. 

Today, she is a published author of three books and has successfully launched her third career as a full-time professional conference speaker and sometimes even a high school speaker.

Showing, not telling

Lucy Bloom’s sessions as a high school speaker show, rather than tell students that life is rarely a perfect trajectory from point A to point B. She uses her own “pink mohawk” energy to demonstrate that it is okay to change your mind, make mistakes and follow the fun. Her message as a high school speaker is clear: the rollercoaster of life isn’t something to fear, it’s something to ride.

By sharing her story of resilience, from the recovery ward to the boardroom, she helps students lower their anxiety about the future. Every time she takes the stage as a high school speaker, Lucy proves that a single setback, or even a total change in direction, is not a failure, but a move toward a new adventure.

A portfolio of experience

For high school careers nights and student leadership summits, Lucy’s expertise is varied. She doesn’t just talk about jobs; she tells stories of  chasing squirrels, adaptability and sleeping with her boots on in dodgy hotels in Africa. Her professional history includes:

• Entrepreneurship and business: From running a successful advertising agency for two decades to mastering the world of e-commerce.

• Creative industries: Extensive experience in advertising creative, professional photography, and graphic design.

• Humanitarian leadership: Navigating international aid, governance, and the complexities of delivering midwifery care in challenging settings.

• Communication and media: Writing as a published author and performing stand-up comedy.

• Diverse work history: Everything from country vet work and being a farm hand to developing education for niche markets.

Why choose Lucy Bloom for your students?

Lucy connects with students because she is a high school speaker who speaks like a normal human: direct and authentic. She encourages students to look beyond the traditional 9-to-5 and consider how they can build their future based on the pursuit of an interesting life.

Whether she is discussing the resilience needed to bounce back from a life-altering accident or the courage required to lead a global charity, Lucy is the high school speaker who provides students with a toolkit for the real world. She inspires them to embrace their quirks, back themselves and understand that their career is a canvas they will continue to paint for decades to come.