John Garrett
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Culture doesn’t change through policy.
It changes through people.
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You already know your company culture matters.
You’ve read the articles, seen the stats, maybe even hosted the retreat. But more organizations miss one key truth: Culture isn’t a line item on a strategic plan. It’s the sum of your people feeling seen, valued and connected. Every day.
That’s where John comes in. John helps leaders and organizations bring humanity back to work, through laughter, shared stories, and simple systems that turn ideas into action. Because when people bring their whole selves to work, your company culture stops being a talking point and starts being a competitive advantage.
John’s Approach
When people laugh, the masks come off.
Yes, John’s funny. (Some even say hilarious…)
He’s been a touring comedian, a CPA and a keynote speaker who’s made thousands of people laugh.
But comedy isn’t the point. It’s simply the vehicle to deliver the transformation.
Laughter does something strategy decks can’t: It sneaks past the armor.
It lowers the guard. It makes people feel safe enough to be real. When people laugh, the masks come off.
That’s the secret to John’s work: it’s super entertaining, and it’s a sneak attack on the walls we build at work. Your team stops performing professionalism and starts being human. And that’s where the real conversations start.
“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
How We Can Work together
I partner with leaders and teams who want to build workplaces where people thrive — not just perform. From keynotes to coaching to long-term implementation, every engagement is built around one question:
What’s Your “And”?
Keynote Speaking & Emcee
Inspire your people to show up fully — and laugh while doing it.
Traditional professionalism tells us to check our personality at the door. I help audiences unlearn that idea, so they can see how being human drives connection, creativity, and better results.
Each keynote blends humor, vulnerable storytelling, and research to deliver a people-first framework for performance and belonging.
Perfect for: Conferences, all-staff events, leadership summits.
Facilitating Retreats
Make your next retreat less “status update",” and more “human update.”
When I facilitate, I help your group think deeply, connect authentically, and actually get somewhere together.
We’ll design your retreat around your unique goals — from strategy to trust-building — and create space where every voice feels heard. Expect laughter, aha moments, and a few surprises that bring your team closer than any offsite ever has.
Perfect for: Leadership teams, partner groups, boards, and culture committees.
Personal Coaching
Sustainable transformation starts from within.
As a Certified Integral Coaching Associate, I work with individuals ready to grow into the next version of themselves, personally or professionally.
Through one-on-one sessions, we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck, reframe your story, and build a path toward meaningful change. This isn’t about “fixing” you — it’s about expanding who you already are.
Perfect for: Leaders, professionals, and creatives seeking clarity and confidence.
Connected Culture System Implementation
Bring What’s Your “And”? into how your company operates.
Inspiration fades without structure. After the keynote applause ends or the retreat wraps, most organizations have intentions of following through, but everyday life gets in the way.
That’s why I build the Connected Culture System, a step by step process for embedding What’s Your “And”? into how you actually work. Whether you license the Culture Kit or bring me on to lead the efforts as your Fractional Chief Culture Officer, you’ll get hands-on support in a way that turns people-first ideas into everyday habits.
Perfect for: Organizations ready to make culture measurable, sustainable, and fun.
Your people are your culture.
The “And” Movement
What started as a simple question — “What’s Your “And?” — has grown into a movement that’s transformed workplaces and people around the world. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned along the way, it’s this:
When people are free to be human,
they do their best work.
Trusted by Leaders in their Industries:
From Big Four CPA to Emmy-nominated comedy writer, John Garrett has lived both sides of “professional.”
Today, he’s on a mission to shatter outdated workplace norms with the What’s Your “And”? movement, because cultures thrive when leaders create space for people to bring all of who they are.
Meet John Garrett
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Whether you are planning your next event, offsite or organization retreat, let’s make it human, engaging and unforgettable.