John Cardamone
John Cardamone is a Disclosure Response Specialist, Body Safety Educator, and Speaker with lived experience. Based in Melbourne, Australia, John’s mission is to share his story to inspire others and to promote his message about the importance of connection and sense of belonging.
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John Cardamone is a Disclosure Response Specialist, Body Safety Educator, and Speaker with lived experience. Based in Melbourne, Australia, John’s mission is to share his story to inspire others and to promote his message about the importance of connection and sense of belonging.
At the age of 6, John Cardamone was sexually abused for 2 years within the family unit. After finding the courage to tell his mum, he began a journey of healing and transformation that took decades of pain, processing, and understanding about the challenges of childhood trauma.
Fast forward 30 years, he is now an educator, speaker, connection consultant, and a happy husband and busy parent.
John’s mission is to share his story and message of connection, as well as help others find the sense of belonging that supported him with his mental health over his journey of recovery.
John wants to share the tools that helped him transform. His “life tools” that can support families, carers, and workplaces to thrive.
The purpose of disclosing what happened to him is to provide the audience with courage, compassion, and understanding. It is John’s hope that through his words, truth, and honesty he has shone a light on various ways to seek help.
You can do this, start small, it’s the little things that make the big things count. John wants to give you hope and remind you that the greatest gift you can give yourself is time and attention. Build your village to strengthen your connectedness and a sense of belonging. It is a journey.
Whether you are a parent, educator, organisation or survivor John’s experience has taught him that we are all impacted by trauma of some kind, big or small, and whatever yours is..
Don’t wait, just act – small, safe steps. It is scary, it is hard… but it’s absolutely worth it.
Talks that move a room to act
Each keynote is tailored to your audience, theme and outcomes.
Inspiring reads by John Cardamone
Explore publications and books authored by John Cardamone.
Little Conversations, Big Safety
Little Conversations, Big Safety is a practical and engaging book designed to help parents, carers and educators introduce body safety in an age-appropriate, empowering and non-fearful way.
What your audience walks away with
Belief
Living proof that more is possible, no matter the starting point.
Resilience
Practical strength they can use the moment they leave the room.
Permission
To talk openly about mental health and support one another.
Momentum
The motivation to act, reinvent and perform at a higher level.
What organisers say
"“John is a compassionate, grounded, inspirational and caring person; with an extensive professional career supporting young people, families and staff members in the education sector. His ability to rationalise, reframe and learn from his personal experiences in his early years has allowed him to pursue his journey of personal growth, but also to become a source of knowledge and guidance in the area of child safety. If you are looking for an inspirational speaker who can captivate an audience and guide them through a journey of reflection and emotional connection – I would highly recommend that you put John on your shortlist."
"I’ve had the privilege of hearing John Cardamone speak on a number of occasions, and each time I’ve come away feeling moved, informed, and deeply grounded in purpose. John has an extraordinary ability to speak about child sexual abuse, one of the most complex and painful topics; with honesty, care, and even moments of lightness. His approach makes the difficult more bearable, and in doing so, opens up space for genuine learning and connection."
"John is one of the most honest, humble and authentic humans you will ever meet. His passion, dedication and commitment to making an impact is inspiring! John’s lived experience, expertise in education, and his passion for children and families set John apart with an insight which is truly empowering and transformative. I would highly recommend John for any speaking engagement."
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