Dr. John Izzo is a globally renowned bestselling author, professional speaker, and business advisor. He is the author of nine books including Awakening Corporate Soul, Values Shift, Stepping Up, and The Purpose Revolution.
In his career as a professional speaker and business advisor, he has spoken to over one million people, taught at three major universities, and advised over 700 top companies on activating corporate social responsibility and purpose worldwide. John was a founder of Blueprint at the University of British Columbia, an NGO that is dedicated to thought leadership on masculinity and its impact on society.
John is currently a Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Centre in Washington, DC, and host of The Way Forward Regenerative Conversations podcast. He also serves on the boards of Sustainable Brands and the Elders Action Network,
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