Interactive Keynotes and Workshops
Where the Whole Room Plays
Every session is shaped around what your team actually needs.
Pick The Topic. Any Format.
Every Person Playing.
Every topic is available as a keynote or a workshop,
whether it's a team of 20 or a ballroom of 2,000.
MOST POPULAR
Jon's Most Requested Sessions
"Yes, and…" Improving Leadership and Collaboration Through Improv
The rules of improv are the rules of great leadership: listen, find agreement, empower others, and make confident choices. Your team practices them live.
This interactive keynote gives participants an entertaining opportunity to grow in a safe environment. The same skills can improve productivity, sales, and networking, build stronger leaders and teams, and help employees and clients feel more valued.
✔ Higher engagement, less turnover
✔ Better listening and conflict resolution
✔ Stronger relationships
✔ More creativity
Improv(e) Your Communication:
De-Escalation in Four Simple Steps
We all think we're good communicators. This workshop shows people their strengths and blind spots by interacting with others in fun, low pressure games.
The goal is to improve verbal and nonverbal communication, sharpen listening skills, and build strategies for calming conflict. Participants leave with tips they can use with team members and clients immediately.
✔ Clearer verbal and nonverbal communication
✔ Tips to use with your team and clients right away
✔ Sharper listening skills
✔ Tools to calm conflict
Beyond Boundaries: Unlocking Creative Genius
Your brain is wired to kill new ideas before they breathe. This session uses Yes, And to help teams build on each other's thinking.
The most innovative breakthroughs don't come from playing it safe. They come from teams that know how to build on each other's thinking instead of shutting it down.
✔ Keep the rigor your work demands
✔ Break through mental barriers
✔ Collaborate at a higher level
Other Sessions
● Meaningful Appreciation: How Leaders Motivate and Retain Teams
● The Art & Science of Self Improvement (with TriMetrix EQ)
● How Do YOU Think You're Doing?: Creating Better Employee Reviews
● Upgrade Your EQ: The Science and Skill of Great Leadership
● From Passive Listener to Active Participant
● Mindfulness in Uncertain Times
● Getting Real in Virtual Space
● Leading with Compassion
● A Little Less Conversation
● Your Meetings Suck
Other Ways to Work with Jon
More ways to bring improv into your event or your team.
Next Level Leaders
A full day leadership experience with 20 lessons, 15 interactive activities, and a personal TriMetrix® EQ Assessment for every participant.
TriMetrix® EQ
A 60+ page personal report on personality, motivators, and emotional intelligence, plus an improv session to put it into practice. Add it to most programs for a per attendee fee.
Emcee
Keeps the energy high between sessions, moderates panels, and coaches your internal speakers.
You don't have to pick a session.
We can build one for you, including topics such as:
Team Building
Build trust and understanding without creating winners and losers.
Communication
Practice listening, nonverbal cues, and difficult conversations.
Leadership
Anyone can lead. Learn to communicate clearly and celebrate wins.
Celebrate risk taking so new ideas finally get shared.
Creativity
Being Happy
Happy people are more successful at work. Every session brings that energy.
Customized Content
Every session is built around your organization's needs.