Meeting Glenn Manton

On Tuesday 2nd May, Year 11 and 12 students were fortunate enough to have Glenn Manton present over the course of two hours each. Glenn, a former AFL premiership player for Carlton, National Soccer League player at South Melbourne Hellas, and an Australian bobsleigh representative created an environment safe for vulnerable conversation. Since his professional sporting retirement, Glenn has been working in the welfare space, setting up White Lion Foundation, and working with people in crisis, including those in the justice system.

Glenn’s presentation was more focused on detailed storytelling, inciting questions and greater discussion on the issues that students see as being important to them, in the past, present, and the future. 

Whether a story about “Michael,” the apologetic “sorry” man in remand, or revisiting relationships with those close to him, Glenn kept all students’ attention throughout his conversation, inviting interruptions and questions or comments, furthering students to engage authentically in meaningful conversation. 

Key messages and takeaways from the discussions included understanding oneself, creating thoughtful and meaningful relationships with others, making decisions after thinking about consequences of each action, and owning the actions that you have made. 

Glenn’s experiences and the thoughtful manner, in which he conducted his conversations have no doubt allowed our Senior students to reflect on their choices, and allowed perhaps, for some clarity in their final years of their Secondary education. 

More information on Glenn and his stories can be found on https://glennmanton.com/ and students wishing to purchase his books can speak with Mr. Danher to have this organised.

From Glenn's website... https://glennmanton.com/

As a Motivational Speaker Glenn Manton is raw, real-authentic. His speaking style the same.

For over 20 years he has been traveling the country inspiring, educating and entertaining audiences with a unique blend of humour, passion and integrity. Glenn is much more than a motivational speaker, he creates conversation…and he listens. As a keynote speaker he doesn’t stand behind the lectern he stands apart.

Glenn drives thought and builds connections via creative interactions that challenge any audience and provoke thought and possibly change.

Students in need of provocation? Corporates seeking conversation? Team searching for connection?

I creatively share raw stories-that connect. And I ask challenging questions that empower. I’m not afraid of real conversation. I listen and support. That is what I do. Everyday. It is my profession. And passion.

 Contact Glenn gm@glennmanton.com