John Garrett
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People-Centric Leadership Expert John Garrett helps leaders and organizations discover how to tap into employees' talents and purpose to drive innovation and results. He typically does this through his keynote speaking, retreat facilitating, or one-on-one coaching.
How I can help
Keynote Speaking & Emcee
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.
Facilitating Retreats
Unlock the power of collective thinking and deep connection in your organization through facilitated retreats designed around your unique goals. With a flexible approach, I serve as a conduit to help your team achieve meaningful outcomes. Before each retreat, we discuss leadership’s objectives to ensure our time together gets you to the finish line.
During the retreat, I create a safe, inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued. Through creativity, humor, and thought-provoking questions, I help participants break free from conventional thinking and discover innovative solutions. My facilitation style not only fosters problem-solving but also brings a healing, experiential component that leaves everyone feeling seen, supported, and energized.
Leadership Coaching
Transformation starts from within. As an Integral Coaching Associate, I guide individuals on a journey to discover and embrace their full potential. Together, we’ll define the change or goal you seek, then work to transcend and include your current ways of being into a more expansive, empowered version of yourself.
Through personalized coaching, I help you navigate life’s challenges and leadership hurdles with greater awareness, insight, and confidence. My approach blends a deep understanding of human development with actionable strategies, fostering long-lasting personal growth and leadership mastery.
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
Trusted Clients
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?
Talk with John today to learn how he can help set your company apart, improve retention, and start building a thriving culture.