PERSON
UNLOCK THE
Within The Professional
People-Centric Leadership Expert John Garrett helps leaders and organizations discover how to tap into employees' talents and purpose to drive innovation and results.
AWESOMENESS.
It's Time to Redefine Professionalism.
Traditional norms encourage compartmentalizing our identities—the “professional” at work and the “real me” at home. But embracing the full spectrum of your people’s talents, interests, and quirks is key to unlocking their potential.
Keynote Speaker John Garrett, inspires leaders to foster cultures where people thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. Attendees will learn strategies to tap into employees’ passions and purpose to drive innovation, connection, and performance.
John blends humor, vulnerable storytelling and research to provide a framework for organizational development beyond stale policies. He believes the future of high-performance starts with re-humanizing professionalism.
Developing People-Centric Leaders
“The outcome was much more profound than I had expected. Even weeks after, it’s amazing to see how this event has lent more levity and cohesiveness to our team.”
- Ed Monbourne, Managing Partner at RKL
JOHN’S SIGNATURE KEYNOTE
Your People.
Unlock Your Secret Weapon:
Your employees' passions and quirks are your hidden superpower. When you encourage people to share what truly drives them, the real magic happens.
Those unique interests and motivations become a secret sauce only your organization can deliver. Morale and loyalty surge when people feel valued as multidimensional humans, not just their job title.
Keynote speaker John Garrett equips leaders with strategies to tap into employees' personal talents and interests. By spotlighting your people's dimensions beyond work, you'll:
Boost engagement and retention
Forge deeper collaboration
Build an authentic, distinctive culture
Give your teams the safety to showcase the magic within them. When you amplify their voices, your organization gains an unreplicable competitive edge: A thriving ecosystem where people contribute meaningfully as their whole selves.
The future of high-performance lies within your people. Ensure you're leveraging their passions to their fullest.
Trusted Clients
“What really counts is the impression he left on our attendees.
“Hilarious! Such a fun way to start the conference.” “Very funny and especially stimulating thinking outside the box.” “Fascinating delivery of a very important topic.”
In short, he made me as the meeting planner look good, and I would highly recommend hiring John for your next event.”
- Maureen Dillmore, CMP, DFK International
People-Centric Leadership Keynote Speaker John Garrett, with his background as a Big Four CPA & comedian, is on a mission to shatter the definition of "stereotypical professional".
He advocates for the celebration of employees' hobbies and passions, emphasizing the importance of individual personalities and outside-of-work interests. These aspects, often overlooked, are what make each organization unique and set it apart from its competitors.
Meet John Garrett
Named "Distinguished Favorite" by the Independent Press Awards for the Leadership category.
What’s Your “And”?: Unlock the Person Within the Professional.
What’s Your “And”? rejects the notion professionals must conform to succeed. John Garrett, a CPA-turned-comedian, shows how sharing your passions makes you better at work while helping organizations attract and retain talent. Garrett provides a wake-up call - defy the norm by embracing your outside interests. This benefits you as a professional and strengthens your organization.
Ready to unlock your competitive advantage and create next-level performance?
Book John today to set your company apart, improve retention, and start building a thriving culture.