Jason’s TEDx Talks & Speeches

Jason Reid | TEDxLakeForestCollege

The Most Important Conversation You Will Have With Your Kids

The Most Important Conversation You Will Have With Your Kids

In March of 2018, Jason’s 14-year-old son committed suicide in the attic of his home while he and his wife were away on vacation. “My seemingly perfect life was shattered to pieces. I was raising beautiful, smart and happy kids in my eyes. But what was really happening behind the scenes, deep in the soul of my son was hidden. We are never given a parent manual, but we are given the tools to help one another. I am on a mission to help parents change the conversation they have with kids.” Jason Reid is a the Co-Founder of National Services Group, a nationwide company that employs over 2,000 people at the peak of it’s season each year. He is also a partner at CEO Coaching International. Jason has written seven books including two kids book and a book about family conversations. He is also and Ironman and black belt. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The Hot Lava Game: We Need to Own Our Kids’ Mental Health

This is not the world we grew up in. Kids today are much more prone to anxiety and depression than we were. As parents, we need to understand the differences so that we can help them navigate the world. Trigger warning, this talk deals with the topic of depression and suicide in teenagers. Jason has been married for 26 years and is the proud father of four amazing children. Jason lives his life with passion and focus and believes that ordinary people can (and do) change the world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Jason Reid Speech | Goalcast

My Son's Suicide Note Will Change Your Life Today

Jason Reid faced every parent’s worst nightmare when his son Ryan died by suicide at the age of 14. In this Goalcast Original, Jason Reid and a group of fathers have an intense conversation about teen suicide. Jason shares his heartfelt story as well as crucial parenting advice that can have life-saving consequences. Witness the power of vulnerability and discover simple ways you can transform your relationship with your kids by giving them the tools to thrive in life.