A meaningful life isn’t automatic or for the lucky few—it’s something you’re guided into.
“When Scott speaks he will make you laugh, make you think, and feel uncomfortable-- all at the same time”
Keynotes - Workshops - Retreats
A Little Bit About Scott
Scott Schimmel is the President and Chief Guide of The YouSchool, an organization that believes every student deserves the opportunity to construct a meaningful life for themselves. Scott was the co-host of the Dream Big Podcast with Bob Goff & Friends for three years, and a frequent guest speaker at schools, faith communities, retreats, and conferences. He's a speaker, writer, curriculum designer, and consultant, and has spent 20 years studying human flourishing in young adults. His new book, Critical Foundations, is now available.
Co-Founder, President & Chief Guide
2013 – Present
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Campus Staff - Team Leader - Area Director
2002-20012
Asst., Executive & Teaching Pastor
Miscellaneous Churches
2012 – 2018
Facilitator & Curriculum Design
Digital Courses - Live Workshops - Narrative Curriculum
2011 – Present
Faculty at With Your Shield, USC
Transition Program for US Navy SEALs
2018 - Present
Faculty at The Honor Foundation
Transition Program for Military Special Forces
2015 - Present
Scott co-teaching a digital course with Bob Goff: Public Speaking with Bob Goff
“Scott has one of the best ways of delivering a self-discovery workshop I have ever heard of and seen. Don't let him go, if each guy took it for what it is meant to be they would excel in every area of life.”
- U.S. Navy SEAL, (retired)
Scott is a public speaker for keynotes, conferences, workshops, and retreats.
Topics Include:
Living a Great Story
The Story You’re Living In
The Uncomfortable Invitation to a Meaningful Life
Emotional Intelligence
Storytelling
Courageous Community
Conscious Parenting
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
(re)Designing Culture for Human Flourishing
Integration of faith and work
Zoom is my middle name
Virtual presentations have been a way of life for me for years- way before the pandemic. There are really bad ways to do virtual presentations- boring, one dimensional, and flat, or my way. Whether you want me to deliver a keynote or a workshop, there are simple, creative ways to add interactive elements so your audience is engaged and moved. We can design the learning outcomes and content delivery together.
Listen to Scott on the YouSchool Podcast
Watch Scott speak at La Jolla Community Church
Read articles written by Scott
Listen to Scott on the Dream Big Podcast with Bob Goff & Friends
* Or listen to Scott as a guest speaker at LifeBridge Church in San Diego, CA
“This guy is a phenomenal teacher.”
Book Scott For Your Event
Whether you’re planning a conference, a retreat, a faith-based event or a corporate team offsite, Scott will engage your audience with humor, uncommon sense content, and engaging interaction that will leave a lasting impact.
