Speaking

 

John’s quest to become an interpersonal expert began during first job in corporate America. His experiences with his VP in that position, who was emotionally abusive and communicatively combative, led him to realize that personal and professional life could and should be much more effective and rewarding... click to read more

 

 

 

 

"Respect + Relationship = Results" "Beliefs Influence Behaviors, Creating Results" "If You Don't See It,
You Can't Manage It"

 

 

 

 

“John created a customized presentation that aligned with our goals for our leadership conference. His evaluations were exceptional. One participant commented, 'This speaker was fantastic and really engaged the audience. More of him please!' If you are considering a dynamic, educated, enthusiastic, strategic partner—look no further.”

Emily LaChapelle, Senior Director, Events & Marketing, NielsenIQ

   

“John created a customized presentation that aligned with our goals for our leadership conference. His evaluations were exceptional. One participant commented, “This speaker was fantastic and really engaged the audience. More of him please!” If you are considering a dynamic, educated, enthusiastic, strategic partner—look no further.”

Emily LaChapelle, Senior Director, Events & Marketing, NielsenIQ

         

“John commands an audience’s attention as soon as he begins to speak. He connects with his audience thru his real-life stories and experiences that leaves audiences wanting more. If you are looking for a speaker who is thought provoking, energetic, and entertaining, John is that person.”

Karlyn Norton, AVP Human Resources, Xactware

 

“I hired John to speak to our senior managers. John kept the entire room of grizzled truckers engrossed in how to improve their communication and their leadership for over four hours. It was amazing.”

Jeff McCaig, Chairman & CEO, Trimac
         

Mr. Stoker was the featured speaker at our Physician Leadership Treat. He was highly engaging, genuine, and entertaining. Although we had high expectations, John exceeded them. He taught us skills that were immediately applicable and relevant to our work. Those who have the chance to hear John speak will not be disappointed.”

Ken Buser, Former President & CEO, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
 

“I witnessed John deliver two FUNOMENAL presentations at a leadership conference. As a professional speaker who has delivered over 2,000 presentations, I have heard many of the best speakers in the profession. I have never seen anyone who combines entertainment with education better than John. His presentations were interactive, engaging, and enriching. The audience loved it. I highly recommend him.”

Tony Brigmon, Ambassador of Fun at Southwest Airlines, Author, Speaker, Energizer
         

“John is a gifted speaker and facilitator with amazing energy and the best stories in the world. John’s audiences and clients not only gain awareness and insight, but develop practical skills, enabling them to be more effective as individuals and in teams. I recommend John without reservation.”

Rebecca Bradley, CEO, Partnership Coaching
 

“John is one of the best leadership development speakers there is. He has the ability to teach important content that keeps people engaged and motivated to change the way they think and behave. His style is warm, and he is hysterically funny but always stimulating. He is a tremendous speaker.”

Laura Roccaforte, President, The Learning Exchange
         

“A gifted speaker and storyteller, John guides listeners to be better communicators and more effective team members by combining humorous and highly relevant stories from his experience as a lawyer, a business educator, and a whitewater guide with practical, relevant business tools. I have become a better leader and person by listening to John.”

John Vitale, Former Sr. VP of HR, Maxum Petroleum

 

“John is very engaging speaker who uses humor, dramatics, and his extensive experience to drive concepts to reality. His presentation left us enlightened, encouraged, and optimistic about improving our work to deliver effective outcomes.”

Ravi Natrajan, Director of PMO, Cotiviti Healthcare


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