I’ve had the pleasure of hiring Dr. John Terry twice to facilitate full-day leadership workshops for my community, and I am thrilled to have him on the calendar again for December 2025. His sessions consistently receive outstanding feedback, and the high number of returning participants speaks volumes about his impact as a facilitator. Dr. Terry delivers a wealth of practical insights in a single setting, with presentations that are dynamic, fast-paced, and engaging. He skillfully blends humor with wisdom, keeping his audience energized and fully attentive. I continuously recommend Dr. Terry to others in my industry, and I truly look forward to continuing to learn from in future engagements.

I'm a CEO of a Multi-Billion-dollar company. Over the many years have hired a multitude of speakers for a variety of events. There are only a couple that stand out. One is John Terry. Why would I say this...because my employees and clients (John's audience) actually put into practice many of his concepts and to this day still uses them. Instead of a motivational speech that pumps people up but lasts for only a few hours, John's talk is substance, revelations, stellar, and exceptional to say the least.

John is not only a black belt in karate, he’s a black belt in life and leadership. I admire the way he prioritizes his life and keeps the main thing the main thing. We can all learn from John and how he’s accomplished this.

I love my good friend, Dr. John Terry - The Black Belt Leader, and I love his book Black Belt Leadership 101! You need to grab a copy - available everywhere books are sold. John’s work is very practical and will help you take the next step in your leadership. He says that learning to develop the same character traits required to become a black belt in martial arts will help you become a great leader in life. And he should know - as a 3X Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee. I want to learn from him, but definitely don’t want to fight him!!