Thought-provoking and best-selling author Dr. John Izzo has devoted his life and career to working with thousands of leaders, professionals and front-line employees to foster workplaces of excellence, purpose, learning and renewal.

Izzo is the author of over 150 articles and three professional development books. His international best-seller, Awakening Corporate Soul, has been acclaimed as one of the first books in 1996 on Leadership Spirituality; Values Shift: The New Work Ethic is a number one best-selling book on Leadership Values and Integrity; and his 2004 bestseller, Second Innocence, has been heralded by many as "a true midlife journey". His most recent book, The Five Secrets You Must Discover before You Die takes the reader on a heart-warming and profound journey to find lasting happiness. This book will make you laugh, bring you to tears, and inspire you to discover what matters long before you die.

Izzo has travelled around the world researching, advising and speaking on issues related to workforce trends, positive corporate cultures, professional work-life balance, creating change and connecting with like-minded leaders. He has presented at numerous conferences in the UK, South America, North America and the Former Soviet Union. Annually he contributes to the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership's Convocation, and is a former speaker with Wyncom's Lesson's in Leadership 'distinguished expert series'. A frequent contributor to Canada's The Globe and Mail, his research and opinions have been featured in various media, including Fast Company, CNN, Canada AM, CBC Radio, ABC World News, The Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post. The Biography Channel recently aired a five part series titled "The Five Things You Must Discover before You Die" – featuring five one hour segments featuring Dr. Izzo.

Izzo challenges audiences to rediscover their values, reflect upon their power to influence positive change, and reconnect with their personal and professional vision. In every program he inspires the audience to greater vision, challenges them with new insights, and leaves them with practical things they can do to create the organization of the future.

Dr. John Izzo is represented by Speakers' Spotlight: www.speakersspotlight.com

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