Jay Johnson is an internationally renowned speaker specializing in behavior and organizational development. Jay has given keynotes and workshops in 20 countries across 4 continents, empowering audiences with a unique perspective on behavior, communication, and leadership.
Jay’s 2018 TEDx talk demonstrating a new approach to dealing with difficult people established Coeus Creative Group as a thought leader in the world of behavioral intelligence.
In 2020, the Forbes Business Council invited Jay to its prestigious membership to share perspectives of Behavioral Science and its application to business.
Jay holds a Master's Degree in communication, is a designated Master Trainer from the ATD, and was twice honored with the Excellence in Training Award by the APCC. Jay was named "Top Trainer" in 2017, and again in 2019 in a special “All-Star” edition by the ATD Detroit.
Outside of business, Jay has served in government as well as an International Vice President for JCI, a global NGO. He attributes these experiences to grating him a better understanding of people and behavior in a variety of cultural contexts.
His passion for speaking comes through in every engagement and he is always excited to share his knowledge and experience to empower his audiences. His delivery style is engaging and fun, while still giving audiences immediately usable skills to build stronger relationships, enhance influence, and lead effectively.
"Jay Johnson is a highly skilled educator, presenter, and coach. As a the Community Relations Director for Growth Works, I have had the great privilege of working with Coeus Creative Group to develop our marketing, communications and talent management plans. As the CEO, Jay sets the example and leads his team to go above and beyond to produce amazing work and generate successful outcomes. They don't treat their customers like clients, but instead, they act as members of their customers' team, living their successes and growing from their opportunities. Their work is of the highest quality because if it isn't good enough for them, it isn't good enough for their partners." "Jay is also the most knowledgeable educator and coach I know when it comes to Behavioral Intelligence. He is a student of this work which allows him to constantly learn and share his insights with his team and clients. I have had the great privilege to receive coaching from Jay and he has helped me recognize and grow in personal opportunities ranging from networking, public speaking, emotional intelligence, motivation and influence. Jay Johnson and his team at Coeus Creative Group set a high bar for success and are the solution your team needs."
Laura Reiners, Director Of Community Relations At Growth Works"When you have an event that people talk about for days, weeks, or longer after an event (in a good way), then you know the speaker was outstanding! Jay was the speaker for two of these kind of events that we had as a part of our "Grow Your Business" Series of workshops. The first time we had him speak was in October 2014 on the topic of "Unlocking Hidden Messages: The Secret Language of the Body" and then again in February 2020 on the topic of "Sold! A Behavioral Approach to Sales and Marketing." His combination of enthusiasm and audience engagement made the sessions enjoyable to the audience and, most importantly, helped them gain the knowledge and skills they need to grow their business. I look forward to having Jay back to speak for us again in the future and would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for the type of speaker I described!"
Mark Tremper, Marketing & Business Development Professional
"Jay Johnson has done an outstanding job hosting training for our group with regard to Empathy in the claims environment. His examples related well to the team even in a virtual environment. If you are looking for someone to break down difficult subjects into relatable topics, please reach out to Jay!"
Chris Puetz, Founder, Be A Decent Human