Professional Speaker | Performance Coach | Author | Entrepreneur | Podcast Host
John Geyston is a dynamic professional speaker and performance coach with more than 44 years of experience empowering individuals, families, and business owners to unlock their potential and lead with confidence, discipline, and purpose.
Known for his contagious enthusiasm and authentic presence, John blends real-world leadership, mindset mastery, and high-performance principles into powerful presentations that move audiences from inspiration to action. His life’s work has been driven by one clear mission: to help people believe in themselves and perform at their best—on the stage, in business, and in life.
A successful entrepreneur, John owns and operates three martial arts and performance academies across Springfield, Illinois, and Tampa, Florida, where he has coached thousands of students, parents, and business owners. His work helps leaders strengthen confidence, sharpen focus, build discipline, and create thriving, values-driven organizations.
John is also a respected voice in the personal development space as an author, educator, and podcast host. He released his first book, Embrace Your Awesome: A Success Journal for Kids to Boost Confidence and Self-Esteem, helping children build belief from the inside out. His second children’s book, The Power Inside You (ages 4–7), is scheduled for release in March 2026, followed by Embrace Your Potential, an adult personal development book launching in Summer 2026. In addition, his Embrace Your Awesome Parent Program, an online course launching in April, equips parents with proven coaching tools drawn from his four decades of experience.
Audiences can also connect with John weekly through his podcast, Embrace Your Awesome Lifestyle—a transformational space where motivation, mindset, faith, and personal growth come together. Through inspiring stories, practical coaching, and empowering insights, John helps listeners break through fear, build confidence from the inside out, and step into their God-given purpose. The show reflects the same powerful energy and clarity John brings to the stage.
What sets John apart as a speaker is not just what he teaches—but how he lives it. He is a devoted husband to his wife, Aimee, and a proud father to their three children, Jett, Jayden, and Jianna. Residing now split between Springfield, Illinois and Tampa Florida. John values family, service, and community while continuing to expand his professional impact nationwide.
Whether speaking to corporate leaders, educators, parents, or youth organizations, John Geyston delivers engaging, practical, and deeply motivating experiences that leave audiences empowered, equipped, and ready to take meaningful action.
If you’re looking for a speaker who combines wisdom, energy, authenticity, and real-world results—John Geyston delivers.
