Leadership. Communication. Improv.
Skills people can use the next day.
Keynotes and workshops where the whole room plays, not just a few volunteers.
11+ Years
Keynote Speaking
15 Years
In the Classroom
28+ Years
Performing Improv
800+
Talks Given
"I've got to warn you, this is a tough group."
Jon hears it before a lot of keynotes. Nervous meeting planners, cautious HR directors, organizers whose group sat stone-faced through the last three speakers. His answer: nobody's really a tough crowd. They're just tired of sitting.
Most keynotes are talks. Some bring a few volunteers on stage while everyone else watches. Very few put the whole room to work. Jon does, in their seats, in pairs, on their feet, whatever the room needs that day. People leave with skills they can use the next day.
"We had a room full of introverts, and my biggest concern was that people would feel uncomfortable or put on the spot. What actually happened couldn't have been more different. Everyone was moving, contributing, and genuinely enjoying themselves."
Alisha Haiderali
Regional Payroll Leader, Intuit
What Makes a Jon Colby Session Different?
I call it Whole-Room Improv: everyone participates, nobody performs, and the skills stick.
Step 1
Wade in the Shallow End
Nobody gets asked to share their biggest fear with a stranger. We start small, in our seats, with low-risk activities. Everyone thinks, “Okay, I can do this.”
Step 2
Build Trust at the Table
Once people feel safe, they turn to the folks at their table. Real listening exercises with real coworkers, not strangers across the room.
Step 3
Get the Whole Room Moving
Then everyone’s on their feet. Full-group games that build communication, trust and teamwork, with a lot more laughing than anyone expected.
The result: skills people use the same day, and energy that lasts past the parking lot.
Where does your company want to GROW?
Foster a Supportive Culture
Improve Communication
Retain Employees
Motivate Teams
Support Smooth Transitions
Celebrate Wins & Mistakes
Achieve the Impossible
Grow Winning Teams
Build Stronger Leaders
Empower Decisions
Inspire Creativity
Boost Confidence
A customized session using improv exercises will provide practical solutions that will be used in the workplace and at home right away.
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