Jack Stahlmann

The Intangible It

Jack’s longest standing keynote, The Intangible It, examines the “it” quality movie stars possess that you can’t quite put your finger on… or can you? By sharing humorous tales of his Tinseltown adventures, Jack breaks down the “it” factor that makes certain actors’ superstars and how to use those lessons to become a star in your profession. 

You’ll learn about The Gift and how to channel your inner-Clooney to make everyone you encounter feel important. We’ll examine The Shift by exploring the secret that has given Tom Hanks such career longevity. And with The Connect we will dive into ways you can be more memorable to anyone you meet – and it might be as simple as wearing a Dolly Parton tee shirt. Really. 

This presentation is the spoonful of sugar with the medicine because it delivers the fun and humor you want with the takeaways that you just might need.

The Upside

The post-covidian era has created unique problems like staffing shortages, burnout and the increasing creep of a workplace staple: Negativity. Inspired by a certification from Yale on The Psychology of Well-Being, this is the newest of Jack’s presentations, so it still has that fresh keynote smell.

In a nutshell, this program is about how to navigate negativity in the workplace and Jack examines how challenging times can bring big things to anyone, if you look in the right place. But as the GI Joe Fallacy (yes, that GI Joe) demonstrates, simply seeing the silver lining is not enough. It’s the doers who find the upside. Because in a world with so much downside, you can always find a way to… up yours.

Vantage Point

Roles can change in an instant. One moment we’re working a ho-hum 9-5er and the next there’s a health crisis and an economic shift and we suddenly have a new role at work or even in the household. For those of us in new positions the road ahead may look daunting. But if you’re in the right role and you’re able to surround yourself with the right team, it just might be the adventure of a lifetime.

This presentation creatively weaves in life lessons, challenging your team to think outside of themselves, and see the world through the eyes of others. By taking that perspective shift, attendees will gain a new appreciation for decision making at any level within an organization. And what’s more, this is the rare presentation that applies to employees and managers alike, due to its creative concept. This keynote also has an accompanying book, Days of Our Work Lives.

Don’t Flinch: The Half Day

Even though Jack’s wife and kids would say an hour with him is plenty, some organizations opt for a longer and more intensive half-day session. In this two-and-a-half-hour program, Jack steps your team through a series of exercises that are equal parts fun and insightful. And because Jack takes elements from his keynotes and packs them into the half day, your team receives a greatest hits album of sorts, with the fun and humor of a keynote but also the impact of a workshop. See Jack for more details on how he can customize the program for your group.