About ETM
Emmanuel Teahson
Inspirational Speaker| Author| Community Leader
Emmanuel C. Teahson is an inspirational author, speaker, and community leader with a passion for helping people discover identity, resilience, and purpose. Born in Grand Bassa County, Liberia, Emmanuel’s journey from a refugee of war to building a new life in Australia has shaped his message of hope, responsibility, and personal transformation.
Through lived experience, faith, and practical insight, Emmanuel challenges people to rise above fear, external judgment, and limiting beliefs. His message is grounded in the truth that identity is not defined by circumstances, opinions, or past setbacks.
As the author of I Am More Than This and founder of Emmanuel Teahson Ministry (ETM), Emmanuel speaks to youth, families, and communities, equipping them with tools to build confidence, take responsibility, and live with purpose. His work is driven by one mission: adding value to lives and making life worth living.
MOTTO: "ADDING VALUE TO LIVES, MAKING LIFE WORTH LIVING." - 2 TIMOTHY 2:2
Mission
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Equip people with practical, faith-aligned guidance.
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Inspire individuals to strengthen their identity and live with purpose.
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Empower communities by building resilience and nurturing good leadership.
Vision
Raise a generation of individuals who are:
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Confident
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Responsible
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Purpose-driven
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To teach others who will teach others ( 2 Timothy 2:2).
Speaker Topic Description
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Resilience & Identity for the Next Generation
Self-discovery | Self-worth | Self-discipline | Self-belief
ETM helps young people understand who they are, build inner strength, and grow into confident leaders. This topic equips audiences with practical tools to develop identity, discipline, and belief in their potential; especially during seasons of uncertainty or pressure.
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How to Build Confidence After Setbacks
Overcoming criticism | Mastering toxic environments | Turning failure into success
Setbacks don’t define you, they prepare you. ETM teaches how to rebuild confidence, overcome negative voices, and rise above discouraging environments. This topic empowers audiences to transform failure into fuel and rediscover their self-esteem with clarity and purpose.
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Leadership Starts With You
Practical personal leadership
Leadership is not a title, it’s a daily decision. In this keynote, ETM breaks down practical personal leadership skills that anyone can apply. Audiences learn responsibility, self-management, character-building, and how to become a leader worth following in their homes, workplaces, and communities.
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The Power of Responsibility — Taking Control of Your Life
Making the most of every moment | Living in the present
True growth begins when you take ownership of your choices. ETM teaches how responsibility creates freedom, clarity, and direction. This session inspires audiences to live intentionally, maximise their opportunities, and take control of their lives with purpose and confidence.
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Turning Struggles Into Strength — “I Am More Than This”
Mastering rejection | Choosing friends wisely | Keys to positivity
Every struggle carries a lesson and every challenge shapes strength. ETM shares practical steps to rise from rejection, choose the right influences, and develop a positive mindset. This message reminds every listener that they are more than their past, more than their pain, and more than their limitations.