Ron Johnson Speaks
Unlock Growth Through Design, Connection & Action
I help organizations turn expertise into impact—through resilient mindsets, empathetic leadership, and opportunity-driven problem solving.
Meet Ron Johnson
Program Architect & Keynote Speaker
I’m a program designer and instructional strategist who builds assets for experts, educators, and organizations. My work blends real-world program design (internships, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship curricula) with practical, human-centered facilitation. Audiences leave with clarity, confidence, and concrete next steps.
Two Ways to Bring Me In
1. Individual Talks & Workshops
Active Patience — How to Move Forward When Nothing Seems to Be Working
Resilience is not waiting—it’s strategic action.
Participants will: Reframe setbacks, apply Gap & Gain, build a personal “leverage points” plan.
Formats: 45–60 min keynote • 90-min workshop • Half-day
Future You — Designing Your Next Chapter
Create a vision that pulls you forward.
Participants will: Draft a 5-year Future Resume, write a purpose statement, align near-term actions.
Formats: 60-min keynote • 90-min workshop • Half-day
Empathetic Connections — Building Relationships That Matter
Empathy is the bridge to influence.
Participants will: Craft a one-liner, practice active listening, map 3–5 high-value relationships.
Formats: 60-min keynote • 90-min workshop • Half-day
Money Moves — Building Social Capital
Wealth is more than money—it’s relationships.
Participants will: Design a simple pipeline, write ready-to-send follow-ups, “manifest the yes.”
Formats: 60-min keynote • 90-min workshop • Half-day
Obsessed with Problems — Creating Opportunities
The bigger the problem, the greater the opportunity.
Participants will: Reframe obstacles, apply a hero’s-journey lens, craft a mini-pitch.
Formats: 60-min keynote • 90-min workshop • Half-day
2. Speaking Series
Series A — Vision & Resilience Series
Active Patience + Future You
Aligns mindset and direction. Participants learn how to make progress during uncertainty and design a “Future You” roadmap that pulls them forward.
Perfect for: Leadership cohorts, emerging leaders, career transition programs.
Outcomes:
Resilience tools
Gap & Gain reframing
Future Resume + concrete action plan
Series B — Relationships & Opportunities Series
Empathetic Connections + Obsessed with Problems + Money Moves
Equipping teams to build real relationships, reframe problems into innovations, and convert social capital into opportunities.
Perfect for: Corporate teams, nonprofits, entrepreneurial ecosystems, conference add-ons.
Outcomes:
Empathy-driven communication
Problem-to-opportunity framework
Live pipeline plan + follow-ups
TESTIMONIALS
“Ron is on a level all by himself. He has a God given wisdom and gift that allows him to reach people exactly where they are and make things make sense. He was masterful at relating the topics to our unique situations and businesses. And his ability to pinpoint the issues and address them for each person was flawless. Additionally, Ron was very skilled at allowing people to express themselves without them detracting from the class. ”
“Ron dropped an amazing piece of advice “Without focus, any distraction becomes an opportunity”. It resonated with my own life, and it helped me to overcome the mental block of not only feeding into distractions, but also convincing myself that some are beneficial to me.”
“It opened my eyes on what to do when I am not sure if I am choosing the right path. Also very engaging, speaker was excellent at captivating the attention of the public. Explanations were creative and well elaborated. ”
