Chief Story Officer · TEDx Speaker & Author
Prepare for the moments that matter.
20 Years · Energy · Media · Infrastructure
Keynotes · Speech Coaching · Author of Within Reach
Available for Keynotes, Coaching & Workshops
Operating Profit Growth
Revenue Increase
Cost Avoidance
Spend Managed · During 7% Inflation
Years Leading Billion-Dollar Programs
From managing a $700M pipeline project and directing a $2B infrastructure program, to leading global post-production strategy across 40-plus countries, to writing a book and stepping onto a TEDx stage, every detour led somewhere better.
Today I help professionals, founders, and leaders turn what they know into stories that move people, on stages, in boardrooms, and at the moments that matter.
Which moment are you preparing for?
For Professionals & Leaders
You have a moment coming up that matters.
A keynote, a TEDx talk, a pitch, a toast. John coaches you through the S.T.A.G.E. Speaking System so your expertise lands as a story your audience will not forget.
For Events & Organizations
Your audience needs more than inspiration.
They need frameworks and tools they will still be using six months from now. John speaks at corporate events, conferences, school districts, and leadership summits. His audiences leave with tools, not just feelings.
The Art of the Detour.
Watch the talk. It is the fastest way to understand what John does in a room.
Watch on YouTube →The Art of the Detour · TEDxApex
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A Book by John Kundly
For ambitious professionals who know they are capable of more.
Within Reach is the book for ambitious professionals who know they are capable of more but need the language, tools, and courage to move.
Foreword by Joe Manganiello.
In Their Words
The work speaks. So do the people who have done it alongside him.
“In my initial exposure to John Kundly I was struck with his combination of presence and intellect that allows him to craft a winning strategy and effortlessly persuade the rest of us to follow.”
“John has made a huge impact on my growth, not just in skills but in mindset. He leads by example, challenges me to be better, and has shown what true leadership looks like.”
“John is the mentor who truly shaped my path. He honed my skills, challenged my thinking, and taught me what it means to lead with purpose. His guidance transformed not only my career but the way I see success.”