Dr. John Izzo helps companies maximize their potential from the ground up. For over 30 years, he has been a pioneer in employee engagement, purpose-driven leadership, leading change, culture transformation, and corporate social responsibility. Known for his hard‑hitting practical content, inspirational storytelling, and lasting organizational impact, Izzo brings a rare blend of wisdom, research, and humanity to every stage.
As a professional speaker and trusted advisor, Izzo has spoken to more than one million people, taught at three major universities, and guided over 700 top organizations on leadership, culture, purpose, and social responsibility. His clients include Ford, 3M, Manulife, McDonald’s, TELUS, RBC, Lockheed Martin, Qantas Airlines, Google, Walmart, TD, Microsoft, Tim Horton’s and the Mayo Clinic.
Frequently featured in the media, Izzo has been profiled by Fast Company, PBS, CBC, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and INC. magazine. He is the bestselling author of nine books, including the international bestsellers Awakening Corporate Soul, Values Shift, The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die, The Five Thieves of Happiness, The Purpose Revolution, and Stepping Up: How Taking Responsibility Changes Everything.
Izzo is a former faculty member of the University of British Columbia where he co-founded Blueprint, an NGO dedicated to transforming the culture of men and boys. He served on the advisory board for Sustainable Brands for over a decade and currently sits on several non-profit boards in Canada and the United States. He is also a Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center, a leading global affairs think tank.
