LEARN TO
LEAD HUMANS
The John Garrett Keynote Experience isn’t just another “session.” It’s the defining moment leaders experience what a human-first workplace feels like—the connection, laughter, belonging—and realize they can never go back.
not job titles.
It's Time to Redefine “Professional.”
Too often, people feel invisible at work. Because somewhere along the way, “professional” got defined as hiding who you are. John Garrett’s keynote flips that script.
Through laugh-out-loud stories, raw truth and contagious energy, leaders don’t just hear about a human-first workplace – they feel one. In real time, attendees are part of the magic that transforms a room when people are seen for who they are, not just what they do. Walls drop. Connection builds. And the room shifts.
Leaders will leave knowing a human-first workplace isn’t a theory. It’s something they’ve lived and something they can recreate. They’ll learn strategies to tap into employees’ passions and purpose to drive innovation, connection and performance.
This keynote is the marker between before and after, where work feels human again — and the workplace will never be the same.
You won’t just hear about change. You’ll see it.
“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
Gets Reimagined.
This is how “professional”
Your employees' passions and quirks are your hidden superpower. When you encourage people to share what truly drives them, the real magic happens.
In John’s keynote, you don’t just hear about redefining the workplace—you watch it happen. You’ll see people drop their guard the moment humor cracks the surface. You’ll hear laughter ripple across a room that usually stays quiet. You’ll watch strangers trade stories like teammates.
And you’ll feel the energy shift when people realize they’re celebrated for being more than a title.
You’ll feel the shift happen, because:
Retention rises when people feel seen, not sidelined.
Collaboration clicks when stories replace silos.
Cultures become unforgettable when passion fuels performance.
This isn’t entertainment—it’s ignition. John’s keynote is the launch point for the What’s Your “And”?™ movement inside your organization.
The moment people experience what a human-first workplace feels like —and the moment leaders know: there’s no going back.
“John’s presentation was funny, personable, and refreshingly real….He’s not just a speaker—he’s an experience.”
— Sandra Sturkie
“John weaves his message with great humor and personal connections to the crowd. He really put the time in to research the group he is speaking to so he can provide greater impact either a personalized message. You know the message hit home when you find people still talking about it the next day!
— John Morstad
Trusted Clients
“What really counts is the impression he left on our attendees. 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
Recovering CPA. Emmy-nominated comedy writer. 2,400+ stages.
His mission: To shatter outdated norms of “professional” and redefine human-first workplaces—because in an age of disconnection and constant change, belonging isn’t a perk. It’s survival.
His method: Humor as the lever. John draws on years as a stand-up comedian and comedy writer to disarm leaders, build instant trust, and land the truth in ways research alone never could. Laughter cracks the door; clarity keeps it open.
The movement: What’s Your “And”?™ is John’s rallying cry: a global shift from job titles to whole humans. His keynote is the catalyst—the flip of a switch that turns awareness into action, and action into cultures where people finally feel like they belong.
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
