Dr. Jonathan Marion
Empowering impact-driven professionals to show up, connect, and communicate with authenticity and alignment to manifest deeply meaningful ripples of impact.
With over two decades shaping minds as an award-winning professor and author, Jonathan is a catalyst for transformation. Now, ignited by a passion to empower others, he guides audiences on a journey of self-discovery and authentic expression. Through captivating storytelling and proven tactics and strategies, Jonathan inspires individuals to unlock their true potential, build meaningful connections, and create a profound impact on the world around them. Prepare to be ignited, inspired, and equipped to live a life of purpose and significance.
About Jonathan
I began my career as an award-winning cultural anthropology professor and author. In this role, I regularly taught popular interdisciplinary courses, such as “Body & Identity” and “Culture & Medicine,” and served as President of multiple professional organizations. While staying with a close friend on a research trip to Rio de Janeiro in early 2019, I realized it was time to forge a new path. Realizing that how we show up is the key to living deeply meaningful and fulfilling lives, I now work to be a catalyst for exactly such transformations.
As a speaker, I draw on decades of experience teaching diverse audiences, numerous organizational leadership positions, and training in Emotional Intelligence, Positive Psychology, Group and Team Coaching, and Body-oriented (Somatic) Coaching. Overlapping my coaching and scholarship work in powerful and unexpected ways, I am also passionate about and have worked as a photographer and partnered dance instructor.
Now a Professional Fellow of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School affiliate, I am passionate about empowering audiences to show up, connect, and communicate with authenticity and alignment in order to manifest deeply meaningful ripples of impact in their own lives and the world.
Talks
All talks are available as fully customized keynotes, workshops, trainings, and retreats both online and in person.
Build Authentic Health & Happiness
Defining & Designing Everyday Alignment
Have you ever felt stifled by pressure to “succeed” despite overlapping personal and professional commitments? Are you accomplished by external measures yet struggle to feel true satisfaction?
To live a life aligned with your purpose, where you genuinely thrive, you need to shift from an over-emphasis on “what” and start prioritizing how you are showing up.
By the end of your time with Jonathan, you will have uncovered the frameworks, strategies, and tactics for showing up with genuine alignment.
Discover three hidden shifts to unlock untapped everyday possibilities.
Discover the B.E.I.N.G. strategy for finding your most aligned way forward.
Learn how to show up authentically from the bedroom to the boardroom, even in high-stakes scenarios.
Have you ever felt boxed in and trapped by expectations? Are you frustrated by pressures (from yourself and others) about what you “should” be doing? Disappointed by unmet intentions or dealing with blame?
To excel, you need to shift from an expectation-based perspective to one that recognizes and maximizes the possibilities of whatever actually IS.
By the end of your time with Jonathan, you will have uncovered and explored three key frameworks and tactics to break out of the box of expectations to excel.
Overcome Expectations In Order To Excel:
Maximize The Possibilities Of What IS
Discover three hidden frameworks secretly limiting everyday possibilities.
Explore three tactical shifts to maximize both your everyday and big-picture outcomes.
Learn how dealing with what IS empowers you to excel in everything that comes next.
Are you unsure of how to develop authentic understanding amidst diverse interests? Do you want better ways to communicate with diverse parties in today’s ever-changing world?
You need a viable framework and tools for building these interpersonal bridges – not just a theoretical model, but actionable ideas and practical skills.
By the end of your time with Jonathan, you will have a framework, strategies, and tactics needed to facilitate authentic understanding and communication based on over 20 years of experience as an award-winning cultural anthropology professor and author.
Developing Authentic Understanding and Communication
Learn how to think like a cultural anthropologist.
Explore the J.E.D.I. framework for authentic understanding.
Learn the practical strategies and tactics for maximizing all interpersonal interactions.
Unsure how to meet and maximize understanding and belonging in today’s diverse world? Care about those around you but unsure how to best reach out and connect?
You need a blueprint for building these interpersonal bridges, as well as all of the necessary materials, tools, and skills.
By the end of your time with Jonathan, you will have frameworks, strategies, and tactics needed to facilitate deep understanding and maximize belonging based on over 20 years as an award-winning cultural anthropology professor and author.
Moving Beyond Diversity
Become a Belonging J.E.D.I.
Discover how to develop deeper understanding and compassion by thinking like a cultural anthropologist.
Explore the J.E.D.I. framework for personal and professional belonging.
Learn the practical strategies and tactics for maximizing all interpersonal interactions.
Testimonials
Olga R.
“Jonathan came through as an extremely relatable and humble human being who uses his vast experience and knowledge to help others live their most fulfilling lives. Listening to his talks presented me with valuable concepts. Every interaction with him has left me with a new tool or idea that I was eager and able to start implementing into my everyday life.”
April H.
“After listening to Jonathan's keynote speech on his BEING coaching model, I felt ease regarding my current state in life, renewed excitement about my goals, and had actionable steps that I could begin right NOW. This is a great talk to kickstart your journey toward living the life you love!
Dr. Charles Davidson, Founder Innovations in Peacebuilding International
“Working with Jonathan helped us take a step back and reassess our strengths, purposes, and vision for the future... we had fallen into a rut of repetition and lack of vision. Working with Jonathan helped us take a step back...We were totally transformed.”
Dr. Karine Rashkovsky, Founder, Brain Power Enrichment Programs
“Jonathan’s suggestions and frameworks show up throughout our curriculum... I have found his perspectives inspirational, as is his generosity of spirit, ethical conduct, and ability to connect with diverse groups of people.”
Alex R.
“You have no idea how much what you do means to people and the impact it makes in their lives, so please continue to do this sort of stuff. It is truly amazing!”
Recent Media
Steps to a More Authentic Life
Over This Should, with Pamela Meadows, Dec. 6, 2024
How to Human
The Jodi Watkins Show, Dec. 5, 2024
Manifesting Fulfillment: Embrace, Connect, and Live Authentically!
Shifting from grudge to… Grit. Grace. Gratitude, with Aneesa Theron & Jamila Cassim, #50 Nov. 22, 2024
Authentic Connection & Communication
The Health Fix Podcast, with Jannine Krause, #519, Nov. 16, 2024
Cultivating Compassion for Better Communication and Deeper Relationships
Free Your Soma, with Aimee Takaya, #89, Nov. 7, 2024
Aligning Authenticity
The Lunchtime Series, with Kevin Britz, Oct. 31, 2024
Is Your Life Driven by Purpose or by Pressure? Become the Best Version of Yourself
Shift with CJ, Oct. 29, 2024
It’s About Relating to Ourselves
Untethering Consciousness, with Aleah Cherí Roberts, Oct. 28, 2024
Unconscious Bias
The Ear Hustling Podcast, Sep. 18, 2024
The Thought Pattern that Prevents You from Living Your Most Authentic Life
Sparking Wholeness, with Erin Kerry, #243, June 18, 2024
Authentic You for Authentic Connections
The Commitment to Growth Podcast, with Mariana Jimenez, May 21, 2024
P1 - Is Your Vagus Nerve Interfering With Your Relationships?
P2 - Sleuthing Out Relationship Stress by Understanding the Art of Relating
The Health Fix Podcast, with Jannine Krause, #467 and #468, May 14 [Part 1] and May 15 [Part 2], 2024.
Ripple Effect: Living Authentically for Connection and Transformation
The Awakened Heart Podcast, with Nancy Walters, #86, Apr. 30, 2024
Creating a Meaningful Life Through Being Present
The Health Fix Podcast, with Jannine Krause, #456, Apr. 3, 2024
The B.E.I.N.G. Strategy to an Amazing Life
The Mindset Playbook, with Larry Olsen, #146, Apr. 3, 2024
Steps Along the Way
The Optimized Mind, with Kate Lund, Mar. 26, 2024
Finding Life Fulfillment
Get Unstuck, with Mutita Panmook, #210, Feb. 16, 2024
Ripples of Impact
Respark Your Life, with Raymond Aaron, #255, Feb. 14, 2024
Thriving Beyond Survival
The Self Help Antidote, with Bobby Cappucio, #157, Feb. 14, 2024
The B.E.I.N.G. Framework for an Awesome Life
Awesome Life Podcast, with Karen Stultz, #76, Jan. 13, 2024
Escaping Traditional Measures of Success
Straight Talk No Sugar Added, with Neena Perez, #345, Nov. 22, 2023
Ripples of Impact
Dig to Fly, with Karl Staib, #163, Nov. 7, 2023
Steps Along the Way to Confidence
Collecting Confidence, with John Barrett, #68, Oct. 30, 2023
How To Live, Connect, and Communicate Authentically In Life
Out of the Box, with Christine Blosdale, #207, Oct. 16, 2023
Cultural Anthropologist and Life Coach
On Your Mind, with Timothy Hayes, Oct. 3, 2023
