Speaking

I believe that when we LIVE, CONNECT, & COMMUNICATE authentically, we send out ripples…. Which send out ripples… which make the world a more caring and connected place, one ripple at a time. Having seen this dynamic over 20+ years as an award-winning cultural anthropology professor and author, I feel that how we show up is the key to living deeply meaningful and fulfilling lives, and now work as a transformational life coach, consultant, and speaker to be a catalyst for precisely such transformations.

As a speaker, I draw on decades of experience teaching diverse audiences and training in Emotional Intelligence, Group Coaching, Positive Psychology Coaching, Clear Beliefs Coaching, and Body-oriented Coaching. Overlapping my coaching and

academic work in powerful and unexpected ways, I am also passionate about and have worked as a photographer and partnered dance instructor, now primarily focusing on Brazilian zouk.

Bringing all of this together, I am passionate about supporting audiences in transcending external accomplishments as measures of success to live truly aligned, rewarding, and meaningful lives.

Topics

  • Embracing the full range of life’s highs and lows to unlock our most deeply meaningful and fulfilling lives.
  • The B.E.I.N.G. strategy and utilizing it to identify and manifest a life you truly love.
  • How to avoid looking back and wishing you had said or done things differently.
  • Living, connecting, and communicating authentically by focusing on being rather than doing, how rather than what.
  • Valuing the body’s wisdom in building and manifesting our most authentic and powerful lives.
  • Developing more profound understanding and compassion by thinking like a cultural anthropologist.

Keynote

“Build a Meaningful Life: Redefine ‘Success’ and Live a Life of Alignment”

Abstract

Ever felt trapped in the perpetual rat race of “doing” and “achieving” amidst overlapping personal and professional pressures? Accomplished by external measures yet missing a sense of deep fulfillment and satisfaction?

In order to live a life aligned with your purpose and one that you genuinely love, you need to shift your focus from operating as a “human doing” to showing up as a human being.

By the end of your time with Jonathan, you will have uncovered the frameworks, strategies, and tactics to live a life of alignment and genuine authenticity.

 

“…had fallen into a rut of repetition and lack of vision. Working with Jonathan helped us take a step back and reassess our strengths, purposes, and vision for the future. We were totally transformed.” – Dr. Charles Davidson, Founder, Innovations in Peacebuilding International.

Learning Objectives

Discover one hidden shift to unlock untapped everyday possibilities

Discover the B.E.I.N.G. strategy for finding and manifesting your most satisfying life.

Learn how to show up authentically from the bedroom to the boardroom, even in high-stakes scenarios.