John offers presentations on a variety of topics, each of which can be tailored to fit your organization.
The Power of One
Journey alongside John O’Leary as he revisits the day he was burned on 100% of his body as a nine year old. On this dynamic walk, you will stand with him on the night he was told he’d die; the afternoon he first believed he wouldn’t; and other formative experiences after the fire. Learn More
Along the way, John will share the critical lessons he learned with help from friends both old and new. This keynote will illustrate the powerful significance of your thoughts, words and actions. You will gain tools to enhance your: career, relationships, finances, health & well-being. Through his most popular keynote, John inspires audiences to tap into their possibility and fulfill their potential.
Each member of your team, organization or association will envision his or her plan to embrace challenges, discover opportunities, strengthen relationships and achieve outstanding results. You will be moved from tears to laughter and given hope for tomorrow and confidence in today. The Power of One will inspire growth in all facets of life. You will leave knowing that one person can change the world; and that person can be you.
Prepare to take back your life, ignite your possibility and change your world.
Be Light: Shining with faith
Today’s world can seem so dark. We are too often reminded of the pain and disappointment in our everyday lives. Health, financial, and relational challenges impact all who live in this imperfect, fallen world. Learn More
Our faith doesn’t offer the guarantee of avoiding adversity, but instead the promise of a loving God who suffers with us in our pain, celebrates with us in our joy, and invites us into an eternal relationship with Him.
In this presentation, John O’Leary illustrates the incredible power of love, gratitude, forgiveness, purpose, courage and resilience. John reminds us that Jesus Christ calls us to be his living presence – to bring light to this dark world. This program will empower you to shine your light of faith for all to see!
Partnership Program
The impact of John O’Leary’s message has a universal application and can be uniquely personalized for your organization. Learn More
John regularly partners with leaders to create presentations that complement their annual conferences, meetings and events. Uniquely combining the organization’s mission, values and history with John’s personal story creates an amazing experience for audience members. Because of this, John is a heavily sought-after speaker in healthcare, sales, executive leadership, safety, and education.
Industry-specific messages:
Healthcare
As a former trauma patient and hospital chaplain, John O’Leary is a popular speaker choice for hospital systems, healthcare associations and medical/EMS conferences around the world. Learn More
John understands the healthcare profession demands quality individuals dedicated to the service of patients and families – in an environment often filled with limited resources and exhaustive schedules. Sharing from his personal experience as a burn victim, John reveals the difference between curing and healing patients. In addition, John will reignite participants’ passion for their healthcare careers – illustrating the crucial role they have in the patients they serve and the departments they work with.
Safety
As John O’Leary so intimately knows, one poor decision can dramatically affect the rest of your life. This poor decision not only impacts the life of the individual injured, it also impacts their entire family, organization and community. Learn More
Leading the mission to eliminate all employee accidents, John challenges audiences in manufacturing and utilities to improve their safety by personal accountability – one employee, one decision at a time. While many safety programs focus on what not to do in order to not get injured, John O’Leary focuses on what to do in order to work safe, lead others, and thrive in life.
Education
From student assemblies to faculty in-service retreats, John inspires audiences to fully realize the possibility of how one can serve, love and impact more profoundly. Learn More
John’s youth presentations focuses on celebrating individual uniqueness, the power of everyday heroes, and developing strong character. John’s humor and story-telling mesmerizes student audiences and empowers them to make a positive difference in the lives they lead at school and at home. This one program may be the most important gift you provide your students, your staff, and yourself this year!
Insurance/Financial
John and his family have experienced the incredible impact proper financial and insurance planning can have. John’s father, Denny, has been living with Parkinson’s disease for the past 25 years. Learn More
It is Denny’s disability insurance policy that has sustained his family’s standard of living.
Because of John’s message, financial representatives and agents are energized with new passion for their careers. A favorite speaker in network office meetings and Home Office trainings, John also creates memorable client appreciation events. Instead of sharing the typical economic forecast, John helps deepen your relationships with your clients by providing a unique experience of personal triumph and hope.
“I can assure you no one, brokers and clients alike, will be disappointed when they hear John speak….it will be one of the most memorable evenings you will have…the good will you gain from your clients is worth every bit and more….”
Jim Breen, Senior Vice President, Investments, Wells Fargo Advisors, Fort Worth, Texas