A trusted and transformative speaker who launches people and organizations to new levels of growth.

Over a 30-year career as an intelligence professional, writer, lawyer, and soldier, John has observed what sparks growth – and what prevents it.

This perspective led him to discover a new approach to development, one based on specific traits the military builds in unique and surprisingly nuanced ways.  His approach does not require danger, leadership, or camouflage pants.  But it does require a willingness to shift how we see the world and our place in it.

John has been lauded as a “compelling presence” on stage whose “direct and clearly relevant” message has led to repeat invitations to share additional insights.  His book, How to Deal with Damn Near Anything – The Paratrooper’s Guide to Life, has been praised by reviewers as “fascinating,” “useful to anyone,” and “unexpectedly inspiring.”