John Petrelli
With 30 years coaching global icons, John Petrelli inspires companies to embrace resilience, overcome setbacks, and achieve peak performance at every level.
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Top rated! Why book John Petrelli for your next event
- With 30+ years of elite coaching, John Petrelli has trained Grammy winners and Hollywood icons, bringing world-class performance insights directly to your organization and inspiring measurable growth.
- Global brands like Google, Gulf Stream, and General Dynamics trust John Petrelli’s keynotes to inspire resilience, leadership excellence, and sustainable high performance that drives competitive advantage.
- As Amazon’s #1 bestselling author of Confessions of a Hollywood Trainer, John Petrelli shares transformative strategies rooted in real-world success and resilience, engaging audiences at every level.
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Transforming Setbacks into Stepping Stones for Lasting Success
With 30 years coaching global icons, bestselling author and TEDx speaker John Petrelli empowers organizations to turn setbacks into strength. His keynotes deliver proven strategies in resilience, mindset, and peak performance, trusted by Google, Fortune 500 companies, and leaders worldwide.
Keynote Speaker John Petrelli is recognized worldwide for his powerful story of resilience and transformation. With over 30 years of experience as a fitness coach to Grammy-winning artists, Hollywood A-listers, and Fortune 500 executives, he brings unmatched expertise in health, wellness, and performance to the stage. His journey, from troubled beginnings to overcoming complete paralysis caused by Guillain-Barré Syndrome, makes him a truly authentic voice on resilience, mindset, and leadership.
John’s keynotes are not abstract theory but practical, actionable strategies drawn from lived experience. He teaches organizations how to redefine failure as a stepping stone to innovation, harness inner strength in times of crisis, and build cultures where individuals thrive under pressure. By weaving personal stories with proven performance tools, he leaves audiences not only inspired but equipped to take immediate action.
Trusted by leading companies including Google, Gulf Stream, General Dynamics, and Capital Strategies, John’s message resonates with leadership teams, employees, and students alike. His Amazon #1 bestselling books and acclaimed TEDx talk, Master Your Mindset to Transform Your Life, further highlight his authority in personal development and organizational success.
When you book John Petrelli for your event, you bring in more than a speaker, you secure a transformative experience that motivates teams, strengthens leadership, and drives long-term results.
Customer Reviews
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"John is not only my coach, but we are dear friends."
Rick Yune
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"The best coach in the business. He keeps me in tip-top condition and healthy on tour and, more importantly, he is a positive influence in my life."
Sebastian Maniscalco
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"Working with John has literally saved and changed my life. We have been working together for over a decade – John is more than a coach, he’s family."
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Keynotes
Keynote by John Petrelli:
Perfecting the Art of Failure
John Petrelli teaches individuals and organizations how to “Perfect the Art of Failure” in their lives, careers, and businesses. As a keynote speaker, he inspires audiences to recognize that failure is not an identity but a stepping stone to future success. By reframing the way we approach life’s challenges, John demonstrates how we can unlock our fullest potential and create lasting growth.
In his keynote, John reveals how altering our approach to setbacks can open doors to new opportunities and propel us toward greater achievements. He introduces three core principles, Changing Our Perception, Structured Dissection, and Unwavering Drive, that elite performers use to harness their true abilities and achieve remarkable success in all areas of life.
In this program, audiences will learn:
- The Power of Perception: How perceptions shape actions and outcomes.
- The Art of Dissection: Why evaluating progress strategically creates stepping stones to success.
- Embracing Failure as Growth: A framework for turning challenges into valuable learning experiences.
- Unlocking Full Potential with Drive: Strategies to overcome limitations and maximize personal and professional growth.
Keynote by John Petrelli:
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…
- 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. - 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. - 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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