
Dr. Jason as a Speaker
As a speaker I’ve had the honor of entertaining and energizing over 2,000 audiences worldwide. Groups like the Chick-Fil-a Corporation, General Motors, The American Dairy Association, FedEx, Honda Motorcars USA, Oxford University in England and The Federal Government.
My largest in person audience was 20,000 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio! As a member of the National Speakers Association, I am committed to the highest level of professionalism and excellence when it comes to the speaking profession.

Dr. Jason did a phenomenal job and spoke to the heart of what we are trying to do here at Carestream Dental. All about teamwork and passion while embracing the core fundamentals of what it means to truly succeed. We could not have been happier with his presentation. I highly, highly recommend him. Everyone was truly engaged and you could hear a pin drop when he paused. Absolutely did fantastic and 100% on point, everyone is saying they loved it.
Meeting Planners
As someone who has chaired or co-chaired several large and small scale events that required intricately moving parts during the planning phase, I know the importance of booking the right speaker. The right speaker can either make or break the overall success of an event.
For that reason, you can trust that I will do everything possible to make sure your event is a great success. I appreciate you stopping by my page and considering me for your event. I consider it an honor to impact and influence others in a positive way while delivering on the objectives for your event!

My Commitment to You
Select me as your speaker and I will give you a 100% effort while partnering with you to achieve the objectives for your event.
I am invested in the successful outcome of the engagement from start to finish...count on it.
If you are a meeting planner, I have created a special menu area for you that provides specific planning tools and press information that you may find useful before and after the event. Please click the Meeting Planner Link to go there.
If you want to check my availability for your event, or if you have some questions before proceeding further, please click the Start the Conversation Link below.
An Overview of This Page
This page provides an overview of what I have to offer, along with a preview of what you can expect.
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Dr. Carthen was an absolute pleasure to work with and have on campus. He was incredibly professional and attentive to our students and other attendees of both events. I highly recommend Dr. Carthen to anyone, corporate-based or educational institutions, who is looking to energize and invigorate their teams in an uplifting direction. Dr. Carthen lives an exuberant life and is a shining example of the message he shares.
Dr. Thomas Kruczek Notre Dame President:
What You Can Expect
Here’s what you can expect from me and my team:
A personal phone consultation with me prior to your event, so I can better understand how I can best serve you and your audience.
Prompt, professional replies to your phone calls and email messages.
An announcement about your event on my blog and social media channels.
A professionally prepared, dynamic presentation focused on the objectives you want to achieve with your audience.
A custom resource page, exclusively created for your attendees. It will include the slides I used in the presentation, along with links to other resources I believe will be impactful and helpful after the event.
A quick follow-up communication with me after the event to make sure I met your expectations.

A Little About Me
I have been speaking for more than 25 years and have served as the platform presenter, break-out session leader or the main keynote for more than 2000 events. I have also appeared on more than 15 television shows, including networks such as ABC, ESPN, TBN, NBC, CBS, FOX and TCT. I have also been on more than 100 syndicated and local radio shows.
I’m a former Professional Football Player with the World Champion New England Patriots, an international speaker, author, avid blogger, media-personality, and philanthropist.
After successfully transitioning from the National Football League, I began my journey in Academia and business by earning a Master’s degree from Malone University, a Business Management Certification from The Harvard Business School and a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University.
I have served in the public and private sectors of leadership in an executive leadership capacity, running multiple successful enterprises. I have written four books, most recently 52 Ways To Tackle Leadership for Your Success™. I am also the author of the forthcoming books, The Psychology of Preferred Leadership™️ and Destiny Focused Leadership™ which is on the topic of leading with heart while guided by a long-term vision.
I am also the author of several journal publications academic in research and scope. In Academia, I have been privileged to serve as the final dissertation chair for some of the brightest students in the country.
I am the founder of Speak Life University®, and The Speak Life Academy©.
I am married to my wonderful wife, Mireidy Carthen, who is crucial to my success due to her love, prayers and unwavering support. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running in marathons, and golfing.

Reggie Warren
General Motors: District Sales Manager
It was a true pleasure to have you speak at our Chevrolet Sales Rally. You truly hit the mark with your personal and professional experiences. You also did a great job with integrating our Chevrolet theme of “Rethinking” the way our sales consultants go to business every day. The feedback has been amazing from the attendees and they were truly inspired!
My Video Clips
I speak for corporations, schools, conferences, and non-profits.
Here is my speaker demo reel.

Dr. Jason Carthen presented to business leaders and consultants at our 1st Annual Ultimate Culture Conference in Chicago. Drawing from his personal experiences in the NFL, Jason delivered a passionate and inspiring message that drove our audience to laugh, cry, gasp, clap, stand, cheer and, most importantly, take action. I've received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from the attendees on Dr. Carthen's presentation. As an added bonus, Jason is a positive, fun person who makes working together an absolute joy!
A Few of My Topics
I speak on topics related to leadership, motivation, and business development. I will also customize my presentation to meet your organization’s specific needs. My goal is to facilitate the outcome you want to create.
Please keep in mind that I can present these as a keynote or a workshop. Also, I have a half-day, and in some cases, full-day seminar version.
Please click on the button below for a more detailed keynote description.
Video Testimonials

What Others Are Saying

This is the second time I had the honor of attending one of Dr. Carthen’s trainings and each time that I hear him I come away extremely inspired and motivated. I truly enjoy his talks and speaking. Thank you!