Jason’s keynotes are like a tall glass of Kool-Aid, refreshing your audience and energizing your event. Each program introduces the negative effects of Adultitis and features his trademark wit and whimsical artwork, which become sticky metaphors that help people remember the life-changing concepts he shares.
Within that context, thanks to over two decades of art and stories that Jason has at his disposal, you get to select the “flavor” that best suits the objectives of your meeting:
- Beating Burnout – Help your people revitalize their passion for making a difference amidst the burden of doing more with less while navigating the ever-evolving landscape of change and regulatory requirements.
- Change Management – Build resilience as you navigate a major transition or season of intense change with enthusiasm and positivity.
- Innovation & Growth – Simple strategies to accelerate growth and innovation to improve efficiency, increase profits, and create amazing customer experiences.
- Leadership – Raise the level and quality of leadership across your team while creating a more positive team dynamic and a solid foundation for growth and innovation.
Jason draws from a vast palette of artwork, stories, and action items to create a customized message tailored to each audience. Truly, Jason never gives the same speech twice. Thanks to his deep well of content, groups often bring Jason back for a repeat performance featuring a fresh selection of art and stories.
The programs below can be delivered as a 45- to 90-minute keynote and are fine-tuned to the audience’s specific needs and challenges.
Curing Adultitis: Your Prescription for Less Stress and More Success
Topics: Stress Management, Life Balance, Employee Engagement & Retention
Perfect For: Corporations, Associations, and Non-Profit Organizations.
Adultitis is an epidemic that can infiltrate even the best working environments, producing stress and instigating burnout. Left unchecked, Adultitis will eat your productivity, teamwork, and morale alive. Surrendering need not be an option, however. In this light-hearted but hard-hitting program, Jason will arm you with the fresh perspective you need to revitalize your passion for making a difference, even while doing more with less. He provides witty observations, humorous anecdotes, and real-world techniques that will entertain and inspire you to reclaim your passion and create a better harmony between work and home. You’ll learn easy, practical tips to bring more fun and less stress to the job at hand, contributing to a workplace that’s more positive, enjoyable, and engaging for you AND those you serve. Adultitis may be a formidable foe, but Jason can help you annihilate it.
“Jason provides a content-rich program interspersed with humor and emotion. Jason’s presentations are very well balanced with humor and great, workable ideas for bringing balance into your life. He’s funny, approachable and presents great content in a program that ebbs and flows naturally. It’s evident that he practices what he preaches. His collaboration with Kim, his creative (and life) partner in fighting Adultitis, shines through every interaction with them. They are true professionals with excellent follow-up and follow thru. As a bonus, they are just fun to work with!”
-Terry Estness, Executive Vice President at T. Estness Ltd.
A Chance of Awesome: How Changing the Way You See Changes Everything
Topics: Change Management, Perspective, Inspirational, Personal Development, Motivation
Perfect For: Organizations experiencing transition that want to build resilience and navigate change with enthusiasm and positivity.
Sometimes in life, you just feel … stuck. When you’re stumped by a seemingly unsolvable challenge, sometimes all you need is a little nudge from an outsider with a fresh perspective— someone who points out the answer that was there the whole time. This presentation is that little nudge and a great fit for organizations experiencing transition or in a season of intense change. Jason’s humorous approach and helpful insights will help you navigate it with enthusiasm, positivity, and resiliency. He’ll remind you of all the ways you rock while helping your organization uncover unfair advantages. You’ll learn to see opportunities in roadblocks and dead ends as new beginnings. Because the difference between success and failure is not luck; it’s looking at your world in a whole new way!
“I would highly recommend Jason’s program for any size business – large or small – to motivate employees and keep them centered on a personal front. Jason effectively connecting personal stories to big ideas and relatable concepts. No room for improvement – Jason was great!”
–Ben Sussman, Vice President, Forest Lawn Funerals, Cremations, and Cemeteries, CA
Rocket Yeah: Everyday Ways to Ignite Innovation & Growth in the Galaxy of Change
Topics: Small Business, Innovation, Business Growth, and Leadership, Innovation, Perspective, Business Growth, Inspirational, Personal Development, Motivation, Innovation, Business Growth, and Leadership
Perfect For: Corporations, Associations, and Non-Profit Organizations.
In a fast-moving world where change is the only constant, every organization needs a spirit of innovation. What worked yesterday probably won’t work tomorrow. Thanks to Jason’s uncommon mix of humor and pragmatism, this program offers an impressive array of inspiring, practical takeaways to help you survive—and thrive—in this environment. He’ll arm you with tools for getting better at identifying old ways of thinking that are holding you back. He’ll introduce you to the art and benefits of “tinkering,” the perfect tool for strategically discovering amazing opportunities hidden in plain sight. He’ll also show you how to find your own “must be nices,” unfair competitive advantages you can leverage as building blocks for success. Jason’s fresh perspective will spark breakthrough levels of innovation, growth, and the roadmap to accomplish what was once thought impossible.
“Never pass up the opportunity to see one of Jason’s presentations – it’s transformative! It was fresh, fun and the perfect combination of empowerment and entertainment. I liked the fun, DO-try-this-at-home examples sprinkled throughout his program. Rather than a theoretical how-to list to fighting Adultitis, these time-tested, successful ideas were just what we needed to get our creative juices flowing again. I wouldn’t change a thing. The combination of Jason’s delivery, supporting visuals, sense of humor and audience involvement techniques made for an incredible experience. It’s been a pleasure working with you and from all that I’ve seen and heard, Jason’s session definitely exceeded all expectations.”
-Kristin Zurovitch, Director of Marketing, Sonic Foundry
Courageous Growth: Leading with Strength & Confidence
Topics: Leadership, Change Management, Inspirational, Personal Development, Motivation
Perfect For: Organizations looking to raise the level and quality of leadership of all their individuals while creating a solid foundation for growth and innovation.
In this tumultuous era of ongoing change, strong leadership seems scarce. The good news is that great leadership can be cultivated at every level of an organization. With insight and humor, Jason will share the one trait the best leaders have in common and how everyone can develop it. He’ll help you devise practical strategies to re-energize and reclaim your passion for doing your best work, allowing you to be more present with those you lead. He’ll also show you how to uncover old ways of thinking that hold you back, while revealing unexpected ways to foster a more fun, engaged culture. This inspiring presentation will empower you to model positive behavior with lasting effects, providing a solid foundation for growth and innovation.
Raising Penguins Who Fly: How One Encouraging Person Can Change Someone’s Entire Story
Topics: Leadership, Inspirational, Personal Development, Motivation
Perfect For: Organizations looking to encourage people who serve others and remind them of the powerful ways they can change lives every day.
Inspired by Jason’s children’s book, “The Penguin Who Flew,” this heartfelt, hope-filled presentation reminds us that the words we speak, the way we see, and the moments of connection we create can change someone’s story forever. Through humor, meaningful stories, and simple yet unforgettable insights, Jason reveals how one encouraging person can become the turning point in a life. He invites you to reconnect with the deeper meaning of your efforts—in how you help others. You’ll be reminded that you are not “just” doing a job—you are shaping realities, igniting confidence, and planting seeds that will grow for a lifetime. You’ll walk away feeling seen, deeply affirmed, and reconnected to the “why” behind your work, equipped with practical ways to create moments that help each person in their time of need. Sometimes a single true believer is all it takes to change a life.