JOHN GODOY
Speaker and Facilitator
Since 2007
Clients
The four skills I teach
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Addressing the Room
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Establishing a powerful presence and commanding attention from the very first moment you step into the room.
Having the Conversation
Mastering the art of active listening and engaging dialogue to build trust and spark meaningful connection.
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Leading the Meeting
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Facilitating productive sessions and guiding groups toward consensus and decisive action.
Building Psychological Safety
Creating an environment where every voice is heard and every idea is respected.
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Topics
"You're the best trainer I've ever worked with. Thanks for being patient, encouraging, and inspiring.
- FEMA - Emergency Management Specialist
"You were just what we needed, a refreshing and enthusaistic attitude, entertaining stories, and useful information"
- C. O'Callaghan - Managing Director - Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago
"John was an amazing facilitator. I love how he engaged all of us and seemed to care about us despite only knowing us for 6 hours. I would take any course John does"
- Communication workshop attendee
"I feel he ranks among the very best speakers I've ever encountered"
- E. Rosenblum - Executive National Sales Director - BBJ Linen
Throughout the day that entailed both personal anecdotes, stories, and person-to-person interactions with the whole group, we felt empowered and inspired to grow our connecting skills thanks to John. Emendo Inc. would highly recommend John Godoy as a quality speaker to anyone who is looking to develop their
personal and professional skillsets!
- Official Testimonial from Emendo Inc Consulting - Raleigh, N.C.
Where I built the skills
Second City Chicago
Trained in improvisation at the Second City Training Center.
Speaker School
Co-directed the Mikki Williams Speaker School alongside a Hall-of-Fame keynote speaker.
1871 Chicago
Mentor at 1871, the Chicago tech incubator, coaching founders on pitching and presenting.
Pitching with everything on the line
Co-founded a product and pitched it from launch stage to buyers and trade-show floors, into 80+ countries.
Executive coaching
Coached executives, physicians, retired senior military personnel, and a U.S. Senate candidate through televised debate and high-stakes delivery.
Private, public, and education audiences
Audiences include: Johns Hopkins University, Alberta Health Services, Samsung, Vistage CEO peer groups, the Airport Management Council of Ontario, the Illinois Institute of Technology, Adler University, Northern Illinois University College of Business, and Symbiosis in India.
"Communication isn't a talent you're born with. It's a discipline that you hone over time."
