For more than 17 years, John Thompson has been speaking to audiences on topics ranging from youth mentoring to investment strategy. A versatile speaker, John combines his keen insight with practical application to deliver presentations that energize audiences again and again.

He has traveled nationally, sharing his messages of maximized personal development, excellence in leadership and peek performance through productivity. Also known as "The Turnaround Specialist", his ability to motivate listeners to make radical improvements in their lives, by presenting key success principles in simple and practical terms, has made Coach John a sought after public speaker in many various venues.

As a life coach and motivational speaker, John captivates audiences by drawing from his varied life experiences, including his nearly 25 years experience working in Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, churches and government agencies. Affectionately known as “Coach John”, he is also the founder and national spokesperson for a Non-Profit Youth Mentoring Initiative.

John is married to his college sweetheart, and wife of 25 years, Andrea. They are the proud parents of three children and grandparents of one. They reside in Montgomery County, Maryland.