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Keynote Speaker Jonathan Halls
You have a choice, according to keynote speaker, Jonathan Halls. The future can shape you. Or you can shape the future.
Scroll down to discover how international speaker, writer and trainer Jonathan Halls can help you and your organization create a better future through a keynote or seminar.
Discover Jonathan's real life experience plus demonstrated potential to make your event memorable as he helps people focus on tomorrow and shed yesterday's baggage.
His first step is to help you discover your potential. His second step is to equip you with tools to forge success on your terms.
Part Talk Show Host, Part College Professor
Jonathan's speaking and seminar style has been described as part talk show host and part college professor. That's probably because he has been both.
And people love his accent, a combination of Australian and British English with a smattering of American, from words and expressions he's picked up since moving here in 2009.
Jonathan's experience, though is global. Having spoken in 20 countries and worked with more than 30 different nationalities, he brings unique insight to your audiences.
Halls' leading edge work in innovation, communication and leadership has been forged by two decades' global experience.
Your Next Keynote
Jonathan offers three signature keynotes, geared to empower people in today's tough economic climate.
As a former talk show host, Jonathan Halls delivers meaningful content with style and polish. He engages audiences with interactivity when appropriate and uses multimedia for lasting impact.
As an adjunct professor at one of America's leading universities, he helps people with intellectual precision, clarity and authority.
As a former media executive (at the BBC) Jonathan understands the pressures of leading fast changing organizations in today’s complex world.
Jonathan's expertise in leadership and media, leads him to believe passionately that tomorrow’s success depends on transforming our mindsets to meet the challenges of the future.
See Jonathan Halls in action at www.jonathanhallsspeaker.com/Media/halls_media.htm.
Tomorrow’s Mindset
Leadership, communication and innovation have changed. They are different to what they were 15 years ago. But many organizations are operating in yesterday’s mindset which limits their opportunities to compete.
Leadership is not about authority anymore but responsibility. It’s not about telling, it’s about listening. It’s not about controlling, it’s about enabling. The good bosses get it.
Communication is no longer simply about packaging a message. It’s now about relationship. It’s no longer a monologue but a dialogue. No longer a broadcast, it’s a conversation. It’s no longer about rules, it’s a process of creating understanding. It’s no longer paper and ink. It’s online as text, video and audio.
Find out more about what Jonathan Halls says about leadership, innovation and communication at his free content site, www.jonathanhalls.net which features free articles and audio seminars
Walking the Talk
Jonathan’s leadership and media experience spans the globe. He used to run Europe’s most prestigious media training operation when he was in charge of Production Training at the BBC in London.
Production Training was a multi-million pound operation with 40 staff and 200 contractors who equipped to the corporation with skills to make phenomenal television, radio and online content. During his time, his teams successfully tackled some of the biggest changes in broadcasting.
Australia, Britain and the US - Now based in the US
Born in rural Australia, Jonathan started out in radio in management and on air roles. He possesses the fresh perspective and optimistic spirit of the average Aussie.
He then moved to London for a decade where he was hired by the world’s most respected broadcaster, the BBC, to lead its new media training team.
At the BBC he had a ring-side seat to see first-hand some of the most massive changes in media in generations from the dot com boom to bust.
Bringing Experience and Credibility to Your Next Event
Jonathan has worked as a journalist, talk show host, media executive and communications manager. He has run his own successful training company in London. He has a masters and bachelors in adult education and is active within the American Society for Training & Development.
His company has delivered training to people from some of the world’s leading media brands including Financial Times, Reuters, BBC, Telegraph, Channel Four and more.
As a speaker, he draws on the polish of an on-air personality when he’s on stage. He digs deep into his convictions honed by global experience in a changing world to deliver dynamic and energetic presentations that challenge and inspire. And he works to engage audiences so they truly feel inspired to change.
Jonathan is based in Alexandria, Virginia where he runs a media training company. He is also an adjunct professor at George Washington University.
Recent Conferences & Keynotes
Sample of Conferences & Keynotes from Past Few Years
Corporate Work
Jonathan conducts corporate seminars and keynotes for key clients which are not open to the public. They tend to be on communication, innovation, leadership and media. He has done workshops over the past twelve months for:
Professional Associations
Jonathan Halls is a member of the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) and the Association of Strategic Planning. He is actively involved in ASTD. He is on the TechKnowledge Conference Advisory Committee and was on the planning committee for the ASTD's International Conference & Expo, looking at leadership. He was also part of the panel that reviewed ASTD's 2010 BEST Awards for best learning organization. Jonathan is part-time faculty at the Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM), at George Washington University (GWU) in Washington DC
* This fee range represents Jonathan’s standard fee. Local fees may be less than standard. Some speakers have committed to speaking for reduced fees or no fee one time per month. Contact Jonathan for an exact quote.
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