

When Kippen Talks, People Listen

Being Different is Your Superpower
Hi, my name is John Kippen and do I have a story for you!
After spending 30+ years in the Tech Field, I experienced a life-shattering event.
Overcoming the ensuing challenges allowed me to discover my life's purpose. Click to Watch
Speaking allows me to affect positive change in people's lives by sharing my story of triumph over adversity.
Being Different is Your Superpower
Hi, my name is John Kippen and do I have a story for you! After spending 30+ years in the Tech Field, I experienced a life-shattering event.
Overcoming the ensuing challenges allowed me to discover my life's purpose. Watch Video Speaking allows me to affect positive change in people's lives by sharing my story of triumph over adversity.

John's theater training and high energy allows him to command the stage while delivering solutions to his audience's problems.
John Kippen uses his skills as a master storyteller with a sprinkling of amazing visual magic to engage, entertain and inspire his audiences with his stories of overcoming his adversity after his image was forever changed due to a successful brain tumor surgery in 2002. Audiences often leave one of his keynotes with a fresh outlook on their lives and say,
"If John can do it, Then I can too!"
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John uses the ancient Art of heartfelt storytelling to engage and illustrate his messages.
John Kippen has over 20 years of experience in creative storytelling. He uses these stories as a way of motivating his clients to get out of their heads and live with joy everyday.
The joy in life is in the journey and not the destination. Learning to embrace that mindset is the key to happiness.
"If John can do it, Then I can too!"
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As a Certified Coach, John is able to ask the thought-provoking questions of his clients, encouraging them to discover their limiting beliefs.
Working with John helps you adjust your mindset from a glass is half empty mentality to a glass is half full one.
He has a wealth of experience motivating clients to make small changes in their habits and before they know it, they are taking action and achieving their goals and dreams.
"If John can do it, Then I can too!"
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John's book that comes out later this year will act as a motivational guide to finding joy in each day.
John Kippen is about to release his book titled "Playing the Hand that you are Dealt"
This book is filled with humor and inspirational stories of how John overcame the trauma of having his face paralyzed after a brain tumor removal surgery.
The last few chapters describe in detail proven methods to change the readers mindset and take back control of their lives and to find Joy!
"If John can do it, Then Ican too!"
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Let Adversity Fuel Your Determination

Unleash the Power of You

How can I help you and your Organization?
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to encourage and inspire Ten's of thousands of people with over 6000 magic performances. Now I use these same skills on the corporate and educational stages to reach even more with my keynotes. Whether you’re a business, conference, corporation or college, I’d love to see how we can work together to customize a presentation for your next event. Below are some of my speaking topics.
How can I help you and your organization.
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to encourage and inspire Ten's of thousands of people with over 6000 magic performances. Now I use these same skills on corporate and educational stages to reach even more with my keynotes. Whether you’re a business, conference, corporation or college, I’d love to see how we can work together to custom tailor a presentation for your next event. Below are some of my speaking topics.

John hid from life for over 12 years after his face was paralyzed. With each passing year, his self-confidence continued to erode until he hit rock bottom and couldn't hide any longer.
In this Talk, John shares how he was able to change his self-destructive mindset and take back control of his life. This will inspire you to learn how to celebrate your differences and embrace your anthentic self.
"If John can do it, Then you can too!"
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Fear can be a powerful ally or a self-destructive force. The rational fears protect us whereas the irrational fears hold us back. In reality, the body reacts the same way to fear as it does to excitement.
Changing our mindset differentiates one from the other and allows the excitement to give you the confidence to take risks and venture out of your comfort zone.
In this Talk, John shares the tools to make this process easier.
"If John can do it, Then you can too!"
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As an executive, do you dread the prospect of standing on stage and addressing a group? It's a common fear that many have, but an essential skill nonetheless.
John shares his expertise as a performer and speaker to help you gain the confidence to overcome your fear of speaking in order to more effectively motivate your team.
After all, you are a role model and their leader.
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John's secret to regaining his self-worth was to fully embrace his passion for performing magic. This allowed his audiences to look past his face and see into his heart.
We all have our unique passions that make us who we are. The fun part is incorporating these passions into your everyday interactions with others. Doing this makes you not only interesting but brings joy to you and everyone around you.
"If John can do it, Then you can too!"
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Being Different is Your Superpower


Change Your Mindset to Change Your Life

Paul's Testimonial
"John Kippen has successfully taken motivational speaking and magical stagecraft to a whole new level!"
Paul Stewart - CEO Weekly

Justin's Testimonial
"He knows what it is like to come from a place that is different from the rest of the world. But this didn’t stop him from achieving success and helping others do the same."
Justin Webber

Salwa's Testimonial
"Our conference would not have been as successful without the inspiring words of John Kippen. His mix of magic, mind-reading, and storytelling stole the show. If John can, I can too!"
Salwa Khan

Julie's Testimonial
"We loved having John perform for our After Stroke group! His special mix of Magic, Comedy and Inspirational Speaking really spoke to us. He completely understands how a stroke or other brain mishap can change life in an instant ... and what you do after that is up to you. Life and creativity don't have to stop, they can evolve. That's John's message and his mission. You are magic, John! Thank you for lighting us up and lifting our spirits."
Julie James

Chris's Testimonial
"I recently had a chance to hear John speak and was touched by how he was able to rationalize and present his personal journey so objectively, rich with insights that were highly consumable. I strongly recommend investing some time to hear out his thoughts if he is speaking at a venue near you. His Ted Talk is also a great excerpt if you have a chance to catch that."
Chris N.

James' Testimonial
"My company needs to book you!!!"
James Monroe

Gary's Testimonial
"I would pay to listen to you John! Way to go man!!!"
Gary Donelson

Mike's Testimonial
"Brilliant and inspiring, John. We are all so proud to have you as a pillar of our community."
Mike Elizalde

Waneesa's Testimonial
"You are honestly the Best Person I have ever seen, like wow..... since day 1, I loved all the videos you share!!!"
Wanessa Grant

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