Hi, I'm John Miles

In today’s fast-paced world, people crave more than just motivation—they want to know they matter, that their work has purpose, and that they can create a lasting impact. That’s where I come in. With a career that has included Navy leadership, Senior Executive roles at Dell and Lowe's, and hosting the globally acclaimed Passion Struck podcast, I’ve dedicated my life to helping people and organizations bridge the gap between potential and action.

So, if you’re looking for someone remarkable on the topic of motivation and change, you just found him.

Whether you’re addressing thousands at a conference or a handful of executives in a boardroom, I’ll do more than inspire— I deliver science-backed frameworks and actionable strategies that help leaders build cultures of significance and create teams that thrive.

MY SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS INCLUDE:

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Key Points:

    • How reconnecting with meaning transforms employees into advocates for your brand and mission.
    • Practical strategies to align individual purpose with organizational goals.
    • The role of leadership in fostering connection, ownership, and advocacy.
  • Takeaway for CEOs: Tools to build cohesive, high-performing teams rooted in trust and shared purpose.

Key Points:

    • The connection between belonging and employee performance.
    • How a culture of mattering drives innovation and collaboration.
    • Case studies of companies that have leveraged belonging to achieve exceptional results.
  • Takeaway for CEOs: Practical strategies for embedding mattering into leadership practices, communication, and company values.

Key Points:

  • How a Passion Struck culture fosters belonging, purpose, and engagement across teams.
  • Practical strategies for leaders to ignite intentionality and create environments where employees thrive.
  • Aligning organizational systems with a shared mission to amplify connection and performance.

Takeaway for CEOs: A blueprint to build a culture rooted in passion, belonging, and intentional growth, driving innovation and loyalty.

Key Points:

    • The cost of neglecting belonging (turnover, disengagement, burnout).
    • Data-driven insights into how belonging boosts employee satisfaction and loyalty.
    • How leaders can foster inclusion and psychological safety to create a thriving workplace.
  • Takeaway for CEOs: A roadmap to align organizational goals with creating an environment where every employee feels they belong

Key Points:

    • The power of purpose-driven leadership in making employees feel valued.
    • How demonstrating genuine care improves team performance.
    • Real-world examples of leaders who prioritize mattering and its organizational impact.
  • Takeaway for CEOs: Actionable ways to cultivate purpose and recognition across teams and departments.

Key Points:

    • The economic value of belonging—improved customer experience, brand loyalty, and market perception.
    • Why consumers increasingly choose brands and companies aligned with values of inclusion and mattering.
    • How CEOs can create both internal and external strategies that prioritize belonging.
  • Takeaway for CEOs: Tools to position the organization as a leader in the belonging economy.
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As the host of the globally acclaimed Passion Struck podcast, I bring unparalleled insights from conversations with some of the world’s most influential thinkers, including Robin Sharma, David Rubenstein, Admiral Stavridis, Gabby Bernstein, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Angela Duckworth. These leaders have shared their strategies, stories, and transformative ideas, and I integrate these lessons into every keynote.

This unique perspective ensures my presentations are enriched with cutting-edge frameworks, actionable insights, and relatable stories that inspire audiences to take meaningful action and create lasting impact.

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If you want a speaker who doesn’t just inspire but transforms, let’s work together. My mission is simple: to help you and your organization unlock its full potential—because when people know they matter, they do extraordinary things.

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