Discover a better way to work — and a fuller way to live.
Speaking, writing, and real talk for people who know work should mean more than a paycheck.
John Mitchell Speaker | Author | Podcaster
Stop trading half of your life for a paycheck!
Most of us don’t need a new job.
We need a new way to see the one we have.
Conversations that change how teams think, feel, and work.
John weaves humor, honesty, and practical wisdom to spark reflection that lasts long after the event ends.
Popular topics:
Wide Awake Work — Escaping the cycle of sleepworking
The Human Advantage — Leading with trust, thought, and care in the AI era
Control Freak - Taming your inner monster
Soul Whispers — Listening to what your life is trying to tell you
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About John
John Mitchell helps people wake up to the work they were made for.
For more than 25 years, he’s been motivating and inspiring audiences with a mix of creative storytelling, humor, and practical insight.
A seasoned communicator, John has worn many hats — business owner, creative director, lead pastor, and government contractor — giving him a rare perspective across industries like healthcare, accounting, marketing, and non-profit leadership.
Through his speaking, writing, and podcasts, he’s helped thousands of people and teams rediscover meaning in their work and build cultures that actually feel alive.
He lives in Bloomington, Indiana, with his wife, Risha, and their kids, Reece and London — where real life, good work, and a little chaos all manage to coexist.