John Alston 


Dynamic, Compelling & Hilarious

About John Alston
Skillfully utilizing humor and the power of the story, John Alston is an internationally known keynote speaker and award-winning author who has traveled the world infusing knowledge and inspiration to 3 million people with his message of extraordinary performance.

For more than 20 years, John has been recognized as a premier presenter of keynote speeches delivering as many as 150 presentations per year to corporations worldwide including numerous Fortune 500 companies such as General Electric, Sara Lee, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, General Motors, U.S. Steel, Corning, Bank One, Sprint, and the U.S. Army and Marines.

John's trademark approach enables people, regardless of their workstation, to transcend mediocrity by empowering them with facts, tools, and skills to excel in the new Millennium marketplace. Ho-hum workers are transformed into insatiable achievers as John teaches the most important skill of all-learning to operate oneself more effectively. Morale skyrockets, personal accountability becomes more than a "buzz" word, and the bottom line is positively impacted as John lays out principles to alter how employees think, approach life, and meet challenges such as.

  • Work hard and smart at what counts

  • Unlock hidden potential in yourself and others

  • Reduce stress on the job and at home

  • Build stellar relationships personally and professionally

  • Change work climates by adjusting the "attitude thermostat"

Bringing unparalleled energy and insight to every meeting, John emphasizes character, integrity, and common sense as the cornerstones of his presentation. Why? John's time-tested credo is that happy, fulfilled, and motivated people become happy, fulfilled, and motivated workers. "You can be successful and be a good person," John encourages. "These are compatible values."

Even off the platform, John's insights captivate audiences through four books he's authored: Life is a Gift--Don't Trash It; Story Power-Talking with Teens in Turbulent times; Goodness Must Be Taught; and his latest, Stuff Happens (Then You Fix It!).

NSA member, Award winning speaker, CSP, CPAE, John AlstonJohn offers impressive credentials having earned the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), which honors speakers in the top echelon of performance excellence. He was also awarded the coveted Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) in 2001.

John's education background is extensive and includes a bachelor or arts degree from Chapman University, and a master's degree in counseling psychology at California State University at Hayward. He's an active member of the Josephson Institute of Ethics Corps and founder of the American Institute for Stress Management. John invests in the lives of students by guest instructing at Canada College, Chapman College , and the University of California Extension.

John's expertise has also thrust him into the medium of television. He has appeared on the "Oprah Winfrey Show," and hosted two of his own one-hour specials on the PBS network.

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John's Presentations Include:

Stuff Happens Then You Fix It

John Alston is a master of delivering the “how-you-fix-it” answer with simple to understand, easy-to-do techniques.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary
By following these principles your work place can go from ordinary to extraordinary! 

The Secrets of Extraordinary Leadership
This program addresses changes, challenges, and common sense in a way that will make effective leaders out of anyone who will apply the skills taught. 

Seven Strategies for Managing Diversity in the Workplace
Relate to differences in a volatile and changing world, enhance relationship building skills fundamental to collaboration and the competitive edge and lastly, impact performance that targets productivity and profitability.



Diversity, Change and Common Sense
John Alston offers opportunities to learn about and grow from the demands emerging from diversity as framed by changes in politics, technology, economics and sociological events.

Youth Programs
Teenagers, educators and parents schools, academies, institutes, clubs and associations love his unpredictable, instructive and thought-provoking style. Skillfully, he frames many of life's challenging issues while providing a powerful message. If you're looking for a humorous youth speaker with a message that stresses character and common sense, John Alston is for you, your school, or your teen youth programs. 

Programs for Educators
John offers a perspective on changes, challenges and common sense for educators at all levels of instruction, parents, guardians, counselors, and administrators. John Alston, former teacher, administrator and coordinator of staff development, is instructive, humorous and interactive as he shares experiences and makes recommendations.

KEYNOTE FEE CATEGORY: $15,000 *
Please inquire about reduced rates for education groups

* Honorarium can vary depending on presentation length, distance to venue and many other factors.
 All fees are plus travel expenses and subject to change, so please call for an exact quote.

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