About Jon Talbert

Strategic Advisor . Keynote Speaker . Chaplain . Inner Life Coach

Hi, I’m Jon.

I help leaders, educators, and teams strengthen the inner-life they need to thrive under pressure—in the boardroom, in the classroom, and in life.

For more than three decades, I’ve lived at the intersection of professional sports, education, and leadership—serving elite athletes, marketplace leaders, and school administrators, who carry the weight of other people’s performance.

I’ve been the chaplain for NFL, MLB, and MLS teams, and now the CrossFit Games. I’ve seen what resilience looks like when the lights are bright and the stakes are high. The truth is, champions aren’t defined by what happens in competition—they’re defined by what they practice when no one’s watching.

Through years of working with high-performing leaders, I’ve learned that grit, resiliency, and a healthy inner-life are just as essential as strategy. The goal isn’t to avoid pressure—it’s to build the stamina to perform within it.

“You were such a GIFT to us! I am so glad you said yes!  The comments I’ve received site you as a highlight, so thank you.”

— Kati Wiens ~ Executive Director ~ CESA

A Little More About Me:

  • Doctorate in Semiotics and Emerging Leadership

  • Chaplain to elite athletes in the NFL, MLB, MLS, and CrossFit Games

  • Keynote speaker Conferences, Summits, Symposiums (too many to list)

  • Founding team member of Forte

  • Believer that “grit is the active response of the will”

  • Proud husband, Dad, and Papa to the next generation of dreamers

“Jon Talbert’s keynote was highly engaging and extremely relevant, easily ranking among the best we have had.”

— Rob Devlin ~ Executive Director

Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools

How We Can Work Together

  • BOOK ME TO SPEAK

    Keynotes and workshops that inspire resilience, humor, and hope. Topics include mental fitness, leadership stamina, and creating cultures of care.

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  • STRATEGIC ADVISOR

    Customized 1:1 or team coaching/advisory that strengthens leaders from the inside out. We’ll build the habits and systems that keep your leadership healthy and your mission sustainable

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  • PARTNER WITH YOUR ORGANIZATION

    From school districts to startups, I help teams design mentally fit cultures—where purpose, performance, and people thrive together.

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