John Stoker
"I Believe...
most leaders know what needs to be said—but fear, discomfort, or uncertainty keeps them silent. That silence comes at a cost: poor performance, disengaged employees, and stalled productivity.
I help leaders find their voice and build the skills to hold the conversations they’re avoiding—so they can lead with clarity, courage, and connection.
After experiencing firsthand, the damage caused by a combative and emotionally abusive leader early in my career, I made it my mission to change the way people lead and communicate.
Over the past two decades, I’ve taught thousands of leaders how to handle the tough interpersonal challenges that come with leadership—offering practical tools that create respect, foster collaboration, increase emotional intelligence, and drive bottom-line results."
ABOUT JOHN
John Stoker is the Founder and CEO of DialogueWORKS, LC, and a recognized expert in communication and emotional intelligence. For over two decades, he has coached and trained thousands of leaders to navigate difficult conversations, improve workplace relationships, and lead with greater impact. His engaging, practical approach empowers people to communicate with clarity, empathy, and confidence—no matter the stakes.
Whether delivering a keynote or leading a workshop, John helps organizations build cultures of trust and accountability through powerful dialogue.
He has worked with clients such as Cox Communications, Banner Health, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, Mutual of Omaha, and many others.
John is also the author of Overcoming Fake Talk: Creating REAL Conversations that Build Relationships, Create Respect, and Get Results.
His work resonates with business owners, executives, and teams who want to connect more deeply, collaborate more effectively, and create lasting results.
KEYNOTES
The Art of Being People-Savvy
How to Use Emotional Intelligence to Get Results
Emotional intelligence drives effective leadership, yet few leaders master it. Learn how to manage emotional reactions, defuse defensiveness, and rebuild trust with a simple four-step process that gets results.
Navigating Tough Talk
Master Any Conversation with Anyone, Anytime
Leaders often avoid tough conversations, but silence erodes performance and trust. This session teaches a five-step blueprint to address any issue with confidence, boost productivity, and create a culture of respect.
Be Yourself—Establish Connection
The Art of Building Rapport in Any Conversation
Seven out of ten employees report being offended by unconscious disrespect at work. This presentation shows you how to recognize your style, adapt to others, and build instant rapport that strengthens collaboration and performance.
PAST CLIENTS
“I hired John to speak to our senior managers. John kept the entire room of grizzled truckers engrossed in how to improve their communication and their leadership for over four hours. It was amazing.”
Jeff McCaig | Chairman & CEO, Trimac
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