John's Signature Talks
John Carbrey offers thought-provoking talks that help entrepreneurs and leaders align their ambitions with deeper meaning and purpose. Each session (in-person or virtual) combines storytelling, reflection, and practical frameworks that participants can immediately apply in their own lives.
TOPIC ONE
Wanting Well: Anchoring in Meaning
What if your desires weren't just personal—but part of a larger story?
About The Session:
In this session, John guides you into the Anchor level of the Wanting Well framework, where desire is rooted in purpose, worldview, and a larger narrative of meaning. This session invites you to pause and reflect on what's truly guiding your ambitions and how to find fulfillment by anchoring deeply in what matters most.
Ideal for:
Leaders, entrepreneurs, and seekers who want more than just achievement—they want alignment, depth, and a story worth living for.
Key Takeaways:
A framework to align desire with purpose, values, and worldview
Courage to let go of false narratives and anchor in what matters most
Tools to critically assess the stories you're living in—and choose better ones
TOPIC TWO
Wanting Well: Embracing The Journey
What if success wasn't about striving, but about wholeness?
About The Session:
In this session, John explores the Embrace (Wholeness) level of Wanting Well, helping you uncover the hidden influences shaping your ambitions and guiding you toward a more sustainable, fulfilling path. Using the metaphor of gardening, we'll explore how emotional health is cultivated—by tending to past wounds, integrating conflicting inner voices, and nurturing a sense of balance.
Ideal for:
Entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals ready to stop striving and start living with deeper purpose and fulfillment.
Key Takeaways:
A framework for aligning ambition with emotional well-being
Tools to break free from burnout, comparison, and reactive decision-making
A new perspective on success—one rooted in meaning, not just achievement
TOPIC THREE
Wanting Well: Aligning Desires for a Purpose-Driven Life
What do you truly want? And are those desires truly yours, or externally imposed?
The Session details:
In this interactive workshop, John presents the complete "Wanting Well" framework with its D.R.E.A.M. approach—five levels that move you from unconscious striving to intentional wanting. You'll learn to understand the hidden forces that shape your desires and create a clearer path forward with intention.
Ideal for:
Entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals in the pursuit of deeper meaning in their work, relationships and legacy.
Key Takeaways:
Heal and Elevate – Transform past wounds into clarity and renewed energy
Anchor in Purpose – Align your desires with a deeper "why" for lasting fulfillment
Reclaim Your Authentic Wants – Identify external influences and refocus on what truly matters.
Kind words
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"I always enjoy listening to John or reading his work because he is a deep thinker, driven by curiosity that is shaped by personal experience and faith."
Dennis Ensing
Executive Partner at AiM Partners Inc. -
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"John has this rare ability to really go deep. I am continually impressed by the rate and pace at which he learns and his commitment to continued growth."
Prathna Ramesh
Partner at FutureSight -
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"John is a deep thinker with sharp insights. He is always seeking to learn more, expand his understanding, and share valuable perspectives."
Jonson Sun
Founder & President at GIC Merchant Bank Corp
Watch John in Action
John customizes each presentation to meet the specific needs of your audience and can adjust the format from keynote speeches to interactive workshops or panel discussions.
