John Baldoni is a globally-acclaimed leadership educator, certified Master Corporate Executive coach, and author of 15 books that have been translated into 10 languages. 

As a highly sought after executive coach and leadership educator, John has had the privilege of working with senior leaders in virtually every industry from pharmaceutical to real estate, packaged goods to automobiles, and finance to health care. John is a member of the renowned Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, a group of executive coaches and thought leaders from the worlds of business, academia and social services.

John speaks widely to corporate, professional, military and university audiences. Those who attend John’s keynotes and workshops find his advice to be practical and his advice inspirations. Mixed with stories of great men and women, and leavened with light-hearted humor, John seeks down-to-earth practical advice that individuals can apply immediately.  John’s presentations blend his passion for leadership with genuine enthusiasm for helping people achieve their leadership ambitions.

John’s newest major book is GRACE: A Leader’s Guide to a Better Us. Focusing on grace as a secular force for helping women and men channel their purpose into creating the “greater good” for others, GRACE mixes stories of everyday heroes with interviews with noted thought leaders. The result are practical insights into generosity, respect and compassion--coupled with the energy and actions--it takes to deliver on these virtues. (A companion book is Grace Notes: Leading in an Upside-Down World, a reflection on how leaders deliver empathy, model resilience and inspire hope in times of crisis.

John’s previous book, MOXIE: The Secret of Bold and Gutsy Leadership, explores the grit and determination leaders need to exert to overcome challenges. Blending real-life stories with research and interviews, John provides a roadmap for how leaders can lead with greater awareness, more determined purpose and focused engagement in order to achieve inspired results. MOXIE earned a coveted 4-star review rating from Success magazine.

His tenth book, Lead With Purpose: Giving Your Organization a Reason to Believe in Itself, solidified John’s reputation for blending thought-provoking ideas with pragmatic advice. Over the past decade John has established himself as world authority on topics that matter to leaders who are seeking insight into leadership challenges of the day.