I’m beyond honored to share some exciting news—Global Gurus has recognized me as the World’s Top 5th Futurist for 2025, ranking me among the Top 30 Futurist Professionals globally. This recognition isn’t just about me; it’s about the work we’ve been doing together—challenging old paradigms, embracing uncertainty, and shaping a future that’s brimming over with potential like never before.
At my core, I believe the future isn’t something that simply happens to us, but that we need to intentionally shape it, or become redundant, and irrelevant. By combining insights at the intersection of neuroscience, technology, and business strategy, my mission has always been to help leaders and organizations do more than strategize for the future—I want you to create the future!
The Work That Inadvertently Led to This Achievement
Through keynotes, and masterclasses (or workshops), I’ve had the privilege of working with visionary CEOs and teams that recognize the need to adapt, evolve, and lead in a world that refuses to stand still.
My three main keynotes and masterclasses for 2025 are based on the three biggest A.I challenges top leaders are facing today:
1) A.I & Leadership: A.I Frontiers for Leaders – Optimizing decision-making in a rapidly shifting business landscape.
2) A.I & Workforce Culture: The Human-A.I Symphony – Unlocking creativity and adaptability in the AI era.
3) A.I & Organizational Structure: Trans-for-Motion – Practical insights on reshaping business models, and processes for A.I-driven agility, innovation, and disruption.
These topics aren’t just about what’s next. They’re about how you can own the next chapter of your industry. My goal is to challenge conventional thinking, inspire innovation, and equip teams with the mindset needed to thrive in an era of on-going uncertainty.
The Impact We’re Making—Together
What truly fuels me is the feedback and transformation I see in the organizations I work with.
EY: “Attendees spoke highly of John’s depth of knowledge, engaging delivery, and the lasting impression he left on their views about the future of business.”
Workday: “John’s keynote resonated with our values of change and the power of transformation in the digital age.”
PwC: “John gave us a great understanding of how A.I affects us personally, and in our organization and how to approach it in order to stay ahead of the competition.”
These words, along with testimonials from Dayforce, Mattel, Microsoft, and many others, reinforce my belief that elevated insights, energy, and conversations can shift mindsets and spark real transformation. And that’s what this recognition truly represents—not just a personal milestone, but a shared moment of momentum with every organization, leader, and individual I’ve had the privilege of working with.
A Future Built on Disruption
The world is evolving at an exponential pace. In an era where human brilliance is the ultimate competitive advantage, I’m committed to helping you re-imagine what’s possible—empowering you to unlearn, relearn, and disrupt. If you’re ready to lead with clarity, curiosity, and courage, explore my keynotes and masterclasses, and let’s shape the future—together.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
- To book me for your next event, get in touch with my team via our Book John page.
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