Best-known as a professional speaker and coach, John supports professionals to develop a strong career identity, rooted in self-worth and self-belief. In this way, professionals increase the value of their work, find fresh energy and sustainable motivation. Even in tough times. His latest book, “The Self-Worth Safari” was published in March 2019. John is also the author of "Hidden Value" , "100 Tips to Find Time" , "Opportunity Conversations”, and "The Courage to Ask”. Speaking Topics:- Why clients should not define your self-worth- Why self-worth is more vital than self-esteem in these strange times- Reworking your professional identity to showcase your expertise - Finding fresh energy for future growth- Raising the value of your workNeed a keynote speaker with a touch of Irish humour, as well as practical substance? Contact John for details of current talks and workshops. Since 2001, John’s approach to professional identity and value-centred working has won widespread recognition among consultants, trainers, technology companies, communications specialists, coaches… all manner of professionals whose careers depend on expertise and high-quality reputation. Some of the typical shifts in a “professional identity” approach:- from being a "client-servant" to being a “client-partner”- from chasing your next role or project, to building a clear identity based on self-worth- from managing time to managing energy- from relying on self-promotion, to equipping others to tell your story and spot opportunity for you- from trying to "be interesting" to being "interested"- from focusing on how valuable you are, to HOW you are valuable / useful- from being paid according to hours/days, to being rewarded in line with the value of your workJohn was one of the co-founders of the European Forum of Independent Professionals, following years of coaching >750 freelance professionals to create more value in their work.John also offers practical mentoring and coaching to individual professionals who want to add value to their lives and their work. For example: to add impact to their value-proposition, to get clearer about their identity in the market, to re-engage with clients, partners and peers, to open new markets—while always working in ways that respect self-worth and sustain motivation.(Self-Worth Academy is also building a team of associates and facilitators to support John and the current team with current growth. You are welcome to connect to explore this further.)