Leadership. Communication. Improv.

Skills people can use the next day.

Keynotes and workshops where the whole room plays, not just a few volunteers.

28+ years

Keynote Speaking

15 years

In the Classroom

2026 Real Leaders®

Top Impact Speaker

MSN

Top 10 Speakers to Follow

"I've got to warn you, this is a tough group."

Jon hears it before a lot of keynotes. Nervous meeting planners, cautious HR directors, organizers whose group sat stone-faced through the last three speakers. His answer: nobody's really a tough crowd. They're just tired of sitting.

Most keynotes are talks. Some bring a few volunteers on stage while everyone else watches. Very few put the whole room to work. Jon does, in their seats, in pairs, on their feet, whatever the room needs that day. People leave with skills they can use the next day.

Where does your company want to GROW?

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Foster a Supportive Culture
Improve Communication
Retain Employees
Motivate Teams

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Support Smooth Transitions
Celebrate Wins & Mistakes
Achieve the Impossible
Grow Winning Teams

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Build Stronger Leaders
Empower Decisions
Inspire Creativity
Boost Confidence


A customized keynote speaker program using various improv exercises will provide practical solutions that can be used in the workplace right away.

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Featured Topics

“Yes, and…” Improving Leadership and Collaboration Through Improv

The foundational improv principle that turns hesitant teams into confident communicators, practiced live, not just explained.

Improv(e) Your Communication:
De-Escalate Almost Anyone in Four Easy Steps

An interactive workshop that shows people their communication blind spots by putting them in the room, not a slideshow.

Beyond Boundaries:
Unlocking Creative Genius

Your brain is wired to kill new ideas before they breathe. This session breaks that reflex and builds a team that builds on each other's thinking instead.

Testimonials

  • “He is high energy and gets the room literally on their feet and involved.”

    — Chase Cox, VP & District Manager, Flatiron Construction

  • “We asked Jon to train our Leadership Team on his 'Yes And' program. He completely knocked it out of the park!”

    — Dean Merder, President & CEO, TrueScripts Management Services

  • “I saw him at my Vistage meeting in Dallas and knew he was the guy for Pepco!”

    — Heath Williams, President, Pepco Sales and Marketing

  • “He wowed our training professionals in 2019 and we're bringing him back virtually for another train-the-trainer event in 2020.”

    — Cecelia Chott, CRB, CRP, GMS, Executive Director, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World

  • “'Yes, and' have now become part of our company's vernacular, and we're all the better for it.”

    — Gary Rivera, CEO, Creative Design Group, Inc.

  • “Jon spoke at KLH's annual meeting, with all employees, and did an outstanding job reminding our team what it means to truly listen, collaborate, and communicate with intentionality.”

    — Jim Tavernelli, President & CEO, Kohrs Lonnemann Heil Engineers, INC

  • “Having utilized his services on several occasions, I can attest to his exceptional ability to captivate and engage audiences.”

    — Todd Skaggs, Vice President, Great Lakes Region, Beacon Building Products

  • “He brought a new level of energy, enthusiasm and a new mindset to communication and collaboration.”

    — Steve Mangapit, Chief Operating Officer, Western Growers

  • “He brought down the house! People are still talking about the lessons he shared.”

    — Gretchen Schott, VP of Learning & Development, trueU

  • “There is a reason Vistage Worldwide Chairs bring him in to coach our CEOs and Executives. He makes a difference!”

    — Bob Wightman, Vistage Master Chair, Executive Coach

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