John Bobb-Semple: Leadership Culture

Highlights:
  • John Bobb-Semple is celebrated for his impactful work in leadership development and community engagement, empowering individuals and organizations to drive positive change and foster inclusive environments.
  • Known for his ability to inspire and educate, John captivates audiences on crucial topics like diversity, equity, and inclusion, helping organizations build stronger, more inclusive cultures.
  • John’s commitment to social impact is reflected in his work with communities and corporations alike, where he bridges the gap between corporate goals and community needs to foster meaningful connections.
  • John’s approach combines motivational storytelling with actionable strategies, making his keynotes and workshops both inspiring and highly applicable to real-world settings.


Formats Available:

Preferred Audience Sizes:

Outcomes:
Reviews: (0 reviews)
  • Travels from: Edmond, Oklahoma
  • **Fee range: $10,001 - $20,000

Keynote Topics

The impact of the pandemic will be felt for generations worldwide. The current pace of change and ongoing cultural friction is creating an opportunity for difficult conversations around the virtual water cooler and our dinner tables.

These conversations can result in a desire to “cancel”, confront, or ignore those who see our world differently. 

As professionals navigating the tensions between personal beliefs and experiences and company values, how can we lean in to make positive change in our workplace, families, and communities? 

Session snippets include;

  • Empathy does not require perfection; it requires authenticity and humility.
  • Bridges don’t begin until there is nothing underneath them.
  • On our road toward greater inclusion and diversity, we must remember that there is no change in shame.

John Bobb-Semple will provide internal and interpersonal tools that:

  1. Increase cultural awareness and understanding
  2. Encourage interpersonal growth in a diverse environment
  3. Build bridges to develop an inclusive organizational culture

Session snippets include:

  • “Empathy does not require perfection; it requires authenticity and humility.”
  • “Bridges don’t begin until there is nothing underneath them.”
  • “On our road toward greater inclusion and diversity, we must remember that there is no change in shame.”

John Bobb-Semple is a changemaker who lives to build bridges, innovate, and inspire real impact. A sought-after communicator, John speaks on racial reconciliation, resilience, community engagement, culture and leadership development.

As a Keynote Speaker, John will ignite your passion to enact change.

John is an inspiring speaker who will give you a framework to activate your values, cultivate the leader within, and unify a community to make a difference. He will ignite you and your audience’s passion to enact change!

John leads Blue Zones Project of Pottawatomie County, a community-wide well-being improvement initiative helping to make healthy choices easier for everyone in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Before joining Blue Zones Project, having served as the Senior Director of Community Impact at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.

John Bobb-Semple holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University Central Oklahoma, where today he serves on the Board of Trustees of the UCO Foundation.

Additionally, John Bobb-Semple serves on the DHS Council of Voices and Advancing Oklahoma: A Statewide Conversation on Race advisory committee. As a Keynote Speaker, John will ignite your passion to enact change.

John Bobb-Semple | Leadership Culture

KEYNOTE TOPIC:

The Art of Building Bridges

#BridgeBuilders

This session from John Bobb-Semple will discuss the power of empathy to build bridges through self-reflection, proximity, and direct engagement. Topics Covered: Diversity and Inclusion; Company Culture; Racial Reconciliation

Contact us at Speakers Inc and follow us on Twitter

Talent Resources

Talent resources available for download

In order to view the below you must be logged in.

  • Powerpoint Slide – For meeting and event planners
  • Gallery Images
  • High Resolution Images
  • PDF Files
  • Books and Magazine Links
  • Music List
  • Podcast Shows
  • Courses
  • + more

Videos

Interest to Book? Send us your enquiry

Speaker Contact Form

Enquiry Form

Talent FAQ

View further speakers

  • (16)
Karin Hurt

Karin Hurt inspires courage confidence, and innovation. A former Verizon Wireless executive, she’s known for growing courageous leaders, building great cultures, and inspiring high-performance teams. She’s the award Winning Author of five books including Courageous Cultures, and was named as in Inc. Great Leadership Speaker for her highly-interactive keynotes and executive programs. Karin Hurt | Performance Leadership She […]

  • Travels from: Laurel, MD
  • Leadership Speakers
  • (38)
Winston Ma

Winston Ma, CFA & Esq., is an esteemed figure in the global digital economy, whose multi-faceted career has made him a sought-after speaker, advisor, and thought leader in Chinese economics and global tech investment. His journey spans roles as an investor, attorney, author, and educator, giving him a broad, yet incisive, understanding of the dynamic […]

  • Travels from: New York, NY
  • AI Technology Speakers
  • (64)
Charmaine Yee

Charmaine Yee is a highly sought-after virtual event host and emcee in Singapore. Versatile – she is fluent in both English and conversational Mandarin, and professional, Charmaine brings high energy and lively wit to every virtual event she hosts. From facilitating live and virtual panel discussions and in-person or virtual corporate events to award ceremonies […]

  • Travels from: Singapore
  • Event Emcee
  • (32)
Cady Coleman - MISSION INTERPLANETARY

Former NASA Astronaut and Air Force Colonel Cady Coleman is a veteran of two Space Shuttle missions and a six-month expedition aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Onstage, Coleman draws from her time at NASA and in extreme “remote work” situations to discuss team building, leadership, and innovation. With her extraordinary photos and videos, Coleman delivers a […]

  • Travels from: Washington, DC
  • Military Speakers
  • (74)
Lisa Argen

Lisa Argen is a seasoned meteorologist and news personality, boasting a career spanning two decades in the field of journalism. Throughout her tenure, she has garnered a reputation for her dedication to delivering accurate and insightful meteorological updates to audiences across various platforms. Lisa Argen | Weather Anchor Accomplishments: Lisa’s contributions to the field of […]

  • Travels from: San Francisco, CA
  • News Anchors
  • (47)
Matt Havens Dallas

Matt Havens is not your typical speaker.  His uncanny ability to provide real-world solutions in a relatable and humorous way have made him one of the quickest up-and-coming speakers in the industry. His signature style began in corporate America, where by 25 he pitched the C-suite boardroom of a Fortune 25 company on his plan […]

  • Travels from: Fort Worth. TX
  • Motivational Speakers
  • (7)
W. Kamau Bell

W Kamau Bell is a sociopolitical comedian who is the host and executive producer of the Emmy Award winning CNN docu-series United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell. On June 26th he makes his Netflix debut with a new stand-up comedy special, Private School Negro. Kamau has a book with the easy-to-remember title The Awkward […]

  • Travels from: Los Angeles, CA
  • Celebrity Speakers
  • (9)
  • (3)
James Beck

In a world where workplace culture is increasingly recognized as a critical component of organizational success, James Beck emerges as a beacon of transformative change. With a passion for neuroscience and a commitment to fostering happiness and unity in the workplace, James is not just a speaker; he is a catalyst for profound cultural shifts. […]

  • Travels from: Redondo Beach, CA
  • Leadership Speakers
Disclaimer
The profiles and images embedded on these pages are from various conference entertainers and other talent.

These remain the property of its owner and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Speakers Inc.

Fee ranges where listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only.

All talent fees exclude VAT, travel and accommodation where required.

Subscribe to our Newsletter and get connected:

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated.

We use Brevo as our marketing platform. By submitting this form you agree that the personal data you provided will be transferred to Brevo for processing in accordance with Brevo's Privacy Policy.

Our Mission:

We are your partner creating memorable and engaging experiences that go beyond the event itself.

© All rights reserved 2025.  Designed using Voxel

Speakers Inc Logo 2024
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.