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Jeff McCoy, LMSW

Educational -Motivational Speaker

Resilience Specialist đź’  Mental Health Strategist

Turn on the light in their minds, and watch them shine!

Empower your staff and students to transform adversity into productivity with the Adaptive Success Model. Jeff McCoy is a leading expert in Educational Leadership, Resilience, and Burnout Prevention— delivering Dynamic Speaking, Storytelling, and Mental Health Expertise to Educational Institutions with the tools to thrive.
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From 16 F's and 16 D's to Master's Degree

Meet Jeff McCoy, LMSW

Educational – Motivational Speaker

From Adversity to Achievement

Born into poverty and raised in a household marked by trauma, Jeffery McCoy overcame severe academic struggles—graduating high school with 16 D’s and 16 F’s—to later earn a Master’s in Social Work with a 3.8 GPA. He will be starting doctoral studies in January 2026.

Today, Jeff is a nationally-recognized Speaker, Resilience Specialist  and Mental Health Strategist, delivering transformative insights on resilience, leadership, the importance of attendance, and burnout prevention/retention. His engaging storytelling, clinical expertise, and real-world strategies equip audiences with actionable tools to navigate challenges, boost productivity, and foster well-being.

đź’Ľ Who Books Jeff?

⬤ Educational Institutions: Equip educators and students with tools for success focused on increasing attendance, increasing staff retention, and fostering resilience in students.

✨ Jeff’s presentations don’t just inspire—they transform.

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"You're up next! You know what you need to do to be great." – Magic Johnson on Jeff McCoy

Leadership

Staff Retention and Resilience

Mental Health

Attendance

Jeff is currently Booking for

Educational Keynote Speaker

Engaging, high-energy keynotes on resilience, mental health, and educational excellence—empowering students and educators to scale obstacles and become future success stories.

Empowering Motivational Presentations

Inspiring talks designed to ignite productivity, highlight the importance of attendance, provide actionable strategies for overcoming obstacles for students and staff—featuring powerful stories of how Jeff triumphed over poverty, poor grades, a challenging childhood, and more to achieve success.

Leadership & Resilience Workshops

Interactive sessions equipping educational staff with practical strategies to overcome adversity, enhance performance, and cultivate a growth mindset. Ideal for leadership retreats and professional development.

Transformative Mental Health Coaching

Helping organizations build mentally resilient workplaces through coaching on trauma-informed leadership, emotional intelligence, and workplace mental wellness. As well as equipping staff with tools to combat burnout.

Stats point to a Resilience Specialist

1,200,000

High school Students drop out a year

- National Center for Educational Statistics

3,700

Youth (age 14-18) attempt suicide a day

- The Jason Foundation

64%

of college students who dropped out cited mental health-related reasons for leaving

- National Alliance on Mental Illness

What Clients are saying about Jeff

Dynamic â—Ź Charismatic â—Ź Passionate â—Ź Captivating

“Raw, real, and exactly what educators need to hear. I left inspired and ready to show up differently for my students.”


Jen Holder

District Superintendent

“Authentic and powerful. Jeff didn’t just motivate us — he gave us tools we can actually use. Our students felt empowered and inspired”


James Ferguson

Interim COO

“Hands down the most relatable speakers we’ve brought in. Jeff connected with our team on resilience, stress, and how to stay dedicated to identifying mental health issues in our children.”


Samuel Judson

Middle school Counselor

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