John Foppe

John Foppe

Keynote Speaker: Motivational Author, Non-Profit Executive, Social Work Expert

John Foppe Biography

Born without arms, John Foppe understands firsthand the difficult gaps between envisioning an outcome and achieving it. He holds a master's degree in social work and operates his own training business, which has reached over 15 different countries. Additionally, Foppe is a husband and father and runs a large non-profit agency.

Foppe has learned that a person's ability to do something is not dependent on having all sorts of ability, time, and money. Instead, making something happen has more to do with one's personal sense of value and ability to cast a vision. He was mentored by Zig Ziglar, who recognized his innovative approaches. His speaking topics include management, vision, change, strategy, peak performance, and conflict management.

He has developed a variety of solutions to help individuals and leaders overcome their exasperation and translate their visions into outcomes. These include methods such as the "Ellipse" to help navigate problems and achieve visions. He offers keynote programs such as "Cracking the Code," "Being an Executor, Not an Executioner," and "You Reap What You Sow," focusing on overcoming resistance within organizations and fostering strong execution practices.

In 1995, Foppe launched the successful corporate motivation business, Visionary Velocity Worldwide, that has taken him to over 25 countries, pro-football organizations like the Miami Dolphins, and to Fortune 500 clients such as Boeing, GE, and State Farm, and international companies such as Fortis, ST Microelectronics, and UniCredit. He is the author of "What's Your Excuse? Making the Most of What You Have," which has been translated into six foreign languages.

In 1993, the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) recognized John Foppe as one of the "Ten Outstanding Young Americans." In the non-profit world, he has put his leadership and motivation skills to work helping the less fortunate by serving as the Executive Director of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul - St. Louis Council. In 2013, he received an honorary doctorate in Humanities and Public Service from Saint Louis University.

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John Foppe Videos

TEDxDanubia 2011 - John Foppe - Within Reach
John Foppe: The World Has It Backwards
John Foppe: Who Are You Being

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What topics does John Foppe speak about?

John Foppe is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Change Management, Personal Growth, Business Leadership, Health, Empowerment, Overcoming Adversity, Disability, Storytelling, Diversity & Inclusion, Motivational, College, TED, Education, Leadership and Strategic Leadership.

Where does John Foppe travel from?

John Foppe generally travels from Illinois, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for John Foppe?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Foppe for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book John Foppe for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host John Foppe or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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John Foppe is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Change Management and Personal Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Foppe for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. John Foppe generally travels from Illinois, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Roger Crawford, Neal Petersen and Scott Burrows. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Foppe for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

John Foppe Videos

TEDxDanubia 2011 - John Foppe - Within Reach
John Foppe: The World Has It Backwards
John Foppe: Who Are You Being
  • How do I book John Foppe to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John Foppe for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for John Foppe, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for John Foppe or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book John Foppe for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for John Foppe, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book John Foppe are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Foppe, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does John Foppe speak about?

  • Where does John Foppe travel from?

    John Foppe generally travels from Illinois, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for John Foppe?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Foppe for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book John Foppe for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host John Foppe or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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