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One of the most successful entrepreneurs I have worked with owned 23 companies. When I asked him what the secret to his success was, his answer was immediate: people, people, people.

Organizations that perform at the highest level invest consistently in the people doing the work. My workshops are built for organizations that want their teams to go beyond hearing new ideas. Participants work through frameworks using a custom workbook developed for each program, engage in guided discussion, and leave with specific tools they can apply when they return to work.

Workshops are highly interactive and can be delivered in half-day, full-day, or multi-day formats depending on the depth your organization needs. Elements from different programs can be combined and customized to address your specific goals.

What Every Workshop Engagement Includes

I work on a daily rate. That means organizations can schedule a workshop, a keynote, an executive session, or any combination on the same day without additional fees.

  • Pre-event planning calls to understand your audience, the goals for the workshop, and what your organization is working on
  • A custom workbook developed for each program with exercises and tools attendees use during and after working with me.
  • Material grounded in current leadership research and client experience
  • Pre-event video to build anticipation and drive attendance
  • Post-event video to reinforce key ideas after the program ends
  • Custom resource landing page with white papers, workbooks, and videos
  • Direct access for attendees to ask me follow up with questions

Everything above is included in a single fee. No add-ons, no surprises.

Programs

Elements from different programs can be combined and customized to address your specific goals.

Select a topic to learn more

The Future of Leadership What Great Leaders Will Need to Succeed in the Years Ahead

Leadership fundamentals remain constant, even as the context leaders operate in continues to change. This workshop draws on research from more than 10,000 high-potential employees to identify what people most want from the leaders they follow, and introduces the IQ, EQ, and AQ framework leaders need to develop to stay effective. I can also incorporate how artificial intelligence is changing what is expected of leaders and what that means for your organization.


What participants leave with:

  • Strategies to apply timeless leadership qualities in today's work environment 
  • A stronger understanding of their IQ, EQ, and AQ and how to develop each one
  • Methods to design a personalized leadership competency model

High-Performance Teams Building Teams That Deliver Exceptional Results

Putting talented people together does not automatically create a high-performing team. This workshop walks participants through the six foundational elements that drive team performance, from building trust and psychological safety to creating clear accountability and shared purpose. Groups work through the material with exercises applied directly to their own team dynamics, making your time with me immediately relevant.


What participants leave with:

  • The six essential components of high-performance teams and what separates teams that deliver from those that struggle
  • Practical ways to improve team communication and navigate conflict productively
  • What it takes to drive accountability while strengthening professional relationships

Culture Matters Making Culture Your Competitive Advantage

You can learn a lot about an organization’s culture by watching what people do when no one is watching. This workshop helps leaders understand what is shaping their culture, spot early warning signs before they become serious problems, and take specific steps to build a culture that drives performance and retention.

What participants leave with:

  • The key factors that define and sustain a high-performing culture
  • Ways to spot early warning signs of culture issues and address them proactively
  • Daily actions leaders can take to reinforce and strengthen culture

The Formula for Business Excellence The Building Blocks of Enduring Business Success

After working with thousands of organizations, I distilled what separates high-performing companies into a clear formula: Talent + Culture + Extreme Customer Focus × Disciplined Execution = Business Excellence. This workshop explores each element in depth, with particular attention to how they interact. Organizations that want to go deeper can add my proprietary Organizational Effectiveness Audit to a full-day program.

What participants leave with:

  • Why an employee-first culture attracts and retains top talent
  • How customer-centric strategy builds competitive differentiation and long-term loyalty
  • How to apply focused innovation to avoid distractions and stay ahead of competitors

Strategic Thinking How to Sharpen Focus and Create Competitive Advantage

If the thinking that goes into your strategy is flawed, the plan will fall short. This workshop introduces the five levels of strategic thinking, gives participants a framework for evaluating whether their strategy is truly differentiated, and provides tools for aligning the team around priorities.Designed for leadership teams that want to make better strategic choices about where to focus their resources.

What participants leave with:

  • The five levels of strategic thinking and how to apply them
  • The four key criteria every effective strategy must meet
  • Five practical ways organizations can stand out from competitors

Building Resilience How to Adapt, Recover, and Come Back Stronger

AQ, or Adaptability Quotient, is the ability to adjust course quickly and effectively when circumstances shift. This workshop explores what drives adaptability at the individual and organizational level, including the mindsets and behaviors that determine how people and teams respond when things do not go as planned.

What participants leave with:

  • Key traits of adaptive individuals: grit, growth mindset, and realistic optimism
  • Techniques for reframing failure and turning setbacks into strengths
  • How to embrace disruption as an opportunity rather than a threat

Strategies for Success A Strategic Planning Workshop for Your Life

Most leaders invest significant time developing plans for their organizations and very little time developing plans for themselves. This workshop guides participants through a structured process for identifying their core values, defining success on their own terms, and building an accountability framework they will actually follow. Most effective as a 90-minute or half-day workshop.

What participants leave with:

  • How to identify your most deeply held personal values and define success on your own terms
  • Ways to align personal purpose with professional goals
  • A process for building a personal plan for growth and accountability

Common Questions

What workshop formats do you offer?

Workshops run in half-day, full-day, or multi-day formats, depending on the depth your team needs. Elements from different programs can be combined and customized into a single session, so the format fits your goals rather than the other way around.

How does pricing work?

I work on a daily rate rather than a per-session fee. That one day can include a workshop plus a keynote or an executive session in any combination, with no add-ons, so you get more value from a single engagement.

Can the workshop be tailored to our team and goals?

Yes. Before we build anything, I want to understand your audience and what your organization is working on, then I shape the content and exercises around that. Each program comes with a custom workbook, and material is grounded in current leadership research and client work.

Are workshops available virtually?

Yes. Virtual and hybrid formats are a regular part of my work and are delivered with the same preparation and engagement as an in-person program.

testimonials

What Clients Say

"Our team at the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has collaborated with John Spence for over a decade, always seeking new ways to work with him. John's ability to distill complex concepts into simple, actionable advice and tools, combined with his commitment to helping people and businesses improve and grow, make him an invaluable education partner. Our members have benefited greatly from our work with John, and our leadership team frequently seeks his insight and expertise."

"John's concepts and best practices are highly impactful, proactive, actionable, and easily implemented, reflecting a lifetime of true thought leadership. His coaching has had a profound impact on me personally, especially in creating a life plan and understanding that the greatest rewards come from who you become on your path, not just the journey or destination."


Len Oppenheimer

Owner and General Manager
The Golden Box

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