Speaking & Events
Your Audience Deserves More Than Another Speech.
They deserve an experience.
One that makes them laugh, challenges their perspective, strengthens their connections, and sends them home with something worth remembering. That’s what the Gratitude Dude brings to the stage.
Signature Keynote
Game-Changing Gratitude
A little laughter. A new perspective. A whole lot of possibility.
Gratitude isn’t just a nice sentiment. It’s a practice that can change the way we experience life, connect with others, and show up every day.
Through humor, personal stories, and practical insights, Jon invites audiences to see gratitude differently—and do something about it. It’s built for conferences, company meetings, leadership retreats, and any room that could use a little more appreciation (so… every room).
Your audience will…
- Notice the good more intentionally.
- Make appreciation a daily habit.
- Strengthen relationships through meaningful acknowledgment.
- Turn gratitude into action.
Formats
- 30-minute featured talk — a high-energy shot of gratitude for a packed agenda.
- 45–60-minute keynote — the full Game-Changing Gratitude experience.
- Custom interactive session — shaped around your team, theme, and goals.
Want to add the handwritten thank-you note moment? See the optional closing exercise below.
Event Emcee & Hosting
A Personality That Brings the Room to Life.
A great emcee is the glue that holds an event together. Jon keeps the program moving, the energy up, and the audience right there with you—from the first welcome to the final thank-you.
- Opening & welcome that warms up the room fast.
- Introductions for speakers, honorees, and sponsors—done with care.
- Smooth transitions that keep your run-of-show on track.
- Audience energy when the post-lunch slump tries to sneak in.
- Live moments—tech hiccups, schedule shuffles, the unexpected—handled with a steady hand and a quick wit.
Great for corporate conferences, awards programs, fundraisers, and community events.
Custom Gratitude Experiences
Built Around Your People.
Interactive appreciation experiences shaped around who’s in the room and what you’re celebrating. Less “sit and listen,” more “wait, I needed that.”
For Teams
A hands-on session that helps coworkers notice each other’s wins—and actually say so out loud.
For Leadership Gatherings
Practical ways leaders can build a culture where appreciation is a habit, not an annual event.
For Employee Recognition
Make your recognition program feel personal, heartfelt, and a whole lot more fun.
Optional Closing Exercise
The Moment That Goes Beyond the Stage
Want the message to leave the building? Jon can close with a simple, powerful exercise: everyone writes a handwritten thank-you note to someone who made a difference in their life.
With a little planning, the notes can even be stamped and sent—so the gratitude actually lands in someone’s mailbox.
Available as an add-on. Materials and logistics are planned together with your event team and confirmed in your event agreement.
Experience
Right at Home in Front of a Room.
Jon has spent years presenting to professional audiences and hosting events—including a multi-city tour of presentations for professionals. Different rooms, same goal: make people feel seen, keep them engaged, and send them out better than they came in.
Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About.
Planning a conference, corporate gathering, fundraiser, or special event? Let’s make it meaningful, memorable, and a whole lot of fun.