"Perfecting the Art of Failure"

John Petrelli inspires audiences with his story of resilience and perseverance.

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You want to give your audience more than just inspiration — you want them to walk away with tools for transformation.

JOHN’S STORIES GIVE YOUR AUDIENCE THE FREEDOM, INSPIRATION, AND STRATEGIES TO TAP INTO THEIR GREATNESS.

John’s message compels your audience to take action and reimagine the way they approach challenges.

John delivers inspiration and expertise, but the real transformation happens when audiences take action and apply these principles in their lives and careers.

John’s stories create deep connections, fostering empathy and demonstrating that overcoming obstacles is not just possible—it’s within reach.

HI, I’M JOHN PETRELLI.

And for over 30 years I have been coaching elite performers on how to “Perfect the Art of Failure” and “Unlock their Personal Wellness Code” – from Grammy Award-winning artists to Academy Award-winning actors, professional athletes and business executives – and as a TedX speaker and best selling author, I offer a unique perspective on high-level achievement. Because I believe the Fear of Failure will paralyze progress and by Perfecting the Art of Failure, we overcome this obstacle and create the results we desire.

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SPEAKING

Speaking

John will get your audience motivated, prepare them to take action and keep them talking about their amazing experience at the event long after the event is done.
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CONSULTING

CONSULTING

Self-improvement is the first part to creating your team’s unique competitive advantage. It’s the key to getting everyone playing like a team. John helps your team align on goals and teaches his signature productivity system to increase output.
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VIRTUAL EVENTS​

VIRTUAL EVENTS​

John’s been an online personality for as long as he has been speaking – giving him a unique ability to deliver his message with conviction whether it is from stage or online. His in-house studio set and equipment delivers a professional aesthetic while minimizing the “tech headache” for you and your team.
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LEADERSHIP

Create productive patterns with you and your team that increases your company's culture and each team member's output.

MOTIVATION

Your audience will be inspired by John's story, his journey and his experience to take action on creating true transformation.

RESILIENCE

John teaches that identifying and overcoming the trials and tribulations of life is what prepares you for the obstacles ahead.

MINDSET

The behavior chain of thoughts, actions and beliefs can be reprogrammed to fit a person's desired outcome, if they understand how to make those mindset shifts. This is part of John's signature keynotes.

PERFORMANCE

John empowers audiences to break through limitations and sharpen their focus, discipline, and drive—leading to consistent high-level results in work and life.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

With real-world insights, John helps individuals build strong habits in fitness, mindset, and recovery to fuel long-term energy, balance, and success.

Team Work

True strength lies in unity. John reveals how to build trust, communicate effectively, and align individual talents toward a shared mission—transforming groups into high-performing teams.

SPEAKING TOPICS

Whether you are looking for a speaker to motivate a stadium of 20,000 sales consultants or coach an executive boardroom of 10, John delivers a tailored message that impacts each individual — leaving them with the tools to create lasting change.

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Perfecting the Art of Failure

Hi, I’m John Petrelli and I teach people how to do the “Perfect the Art of Failure” in their lives, careers, and businesses. I teach and inspire audiences to understand that failure isn’t an identity but merely the stepping stones to future success, because I believe when we reframe the way we approach life’s challenges we unlock our fullest potential.

John shares how altering your approach to challenges can open doors to new possibilities and propel you towards success. Discover the three core principles – Changing our Perception, Structured dissection, and Unwavering drive – that help elite performers leverage the true abilities to achieve greater success in all areas of life. “

In this program, you’ll learn…

1. To Understand the Power of Perception: Explore how our perceptions shape your actions and ultimately determine your outcomes.

2. To Master the Art of Dissection: Learn how effectively dissecting your progress is crucial for identifying stepping stones towards success.

3. To Embrace Failure as a Stepping Stone: Discover the “Perfecting the Art of Failure” framework – three simple steps for turning challenges into valuable learning experiences.

4. To Unlock Your Full Potential with Drive: Learn strategies to overcome limitations and unleash your full potential for personal and professional growth.

Unlocking your personal Wellness Code

John Petrelli has spent over 30 years as a professional fitness coach, working with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry— unlocking your personal wellness code is a crucial key to success.

In 2021, John’s life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare autoimmune disease that left him paralyzed and fighting for his life in the ICU. With his physical strength stripped away, he had to rely on his mental resilience to recover. By applying his own Personal Wellness Code, John defied the odds and rebuilt his health, proving that true wellness goes beyond just the body—it starts with the mind.

John reveals how Understanding in detail what your personal Wellness needs are can unlock new opportunities, a new level of energy and confidence. Learn the three core Wellness Code Principles— Awareness, Identify, and Implementation — used by thousands of John’s clients to help maximize their health, wellness and potential.

In this program, you’ll learn…

1. Empowerment & Personalization
Encourages individuals to take ownership of their health rather than following a one size fits all approach. Reinforces the idea that each person is unique and therefore requires a personalized approach to achieve optimal health. Encourages experimentation and awareness by teaching them a DATA DRIVEN approach to their health rather than blindly following trends or generalized health advice. Empowers you to discover what truly works for their body in terms of energy, sleep, exercise, and overall health.

2. Preventing Missed Potential
Learn how to recognize your body’s signals before they turn into burnout or health issues. Uncover the daily habits that quietly drain your energy and how to replace them with supportive habits. Understand how stress impacts your performance and what you can do to shift that.

3. Emotional & Motivational
The audience leaves understanding that they likely have untapped potential and gives them the motivational keys to Unlock their OWN “Wellness Code.”

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Inclusions

When You Book John

  • A pre-event 60s Custom Marketing Video to spark buzz with attendees.
  • Pre-event guided discovery call to leave no stones unturned for keynote development.
  • A customized keynote that creates an unforgettable experience and nails your theme.
  • Pre/Post Event podcast with your company.
  • On stage survey results delivered.
  • FREE Audio book or E-Book for attendees.

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MY BOOKS

Check out John's new book! "Confessions of a Hollywood Trainer"

CONFESSIONS OF A HOLLYWOOD TRAINER traces incredible encounters and transformative experiences with amazing people, charts lessons learned at the feet of the greatest teacher of all—LIFE—and stands as a testament to one simple but powerful truth: no matter where you start from or what obstacles you face, if you’re willing to put in the work then you, too, can live your dreams.

NEW TEEN EDITION NOW AVAILABLE!

The new TEEN EDITION of John Petrelli’s bestselling CONFESSIONS OF A HOLLYWOOD TRAINER features new, previously unpublished material just for the teen reader, and has been edited for language and content.

Let’s Transform Your Audience Together!

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