Keynote Speaker · Lifestyle Performance Strategist
Jarrod Lentz
Jarrod delivers keynotes on habits, change, ambivalence, mindset, and reframing beliefs — grounded in Positive Psychology and the 6 Pillars of Optimal Lifestyle Performance. His approach meets audiences where they are: successful, functioning, and leaving performance on the table.
Jarrod Lentz
Keynote Speaker · Coach
Apex, North Carolina
About Jarrod as a speaker
A speaker who meets audiences where they are.
Drawing from the science of Positive Psychology and his real-world life experience, Jarrod provides insight and motivation to propel audiences to implement action. His goal is to be a source of ignition and fuel to drive audiences forward on their path and pursuit of greatness.
Jarrod's approach meets audiences where they are, using a Solutions Focused Framework — people who are successful and functioning, but leaving performance on the table.
Whether addressing an executive team, a sales organization, or a wellness conference, Jarrod delivers talks that are relatable and make change feel possible and sustainable. Every keynote is customizable for your audience, theme, and outcomes.
4+
Signature keynotes
2
Format options
45–60
Minute full keynote
25–30
Minute spotlight talk
Micro actions, implemented with intention, consistency and accountability compound to create long term, life-changing Macro results.
— Jarrod Lentz
Available formats
25–30 minute spotlight talk
45–60 minute full keynote
Full keynote includes self-assessments, audience interaction & Q&A
In-person or virtual delivery
Customizable for your audience & theme
Signature keynotes
Four talks. One common thread: sustainable performance.
Each keynote is available in a 25–30 minute spotlight format or a 45–60 minute full keynote with self-assessments, audience interaction, and Q&A. All can be customized for your audience and event theme.
Borrowing From Tomorrow
Alcohol-Free Performance & Reclaiming Your Peak
A performance conversation that challenges high achievers who fall into the "Middle Lane" of drinking — those not dependent, but consistent, and operating below their peak. This talk reframes alcohol as the most normalized performance degrader in corporate and social culture — and shows what becomes possible when you take it back.
25–30 min spotlight · 45–60 min full keynote
The 6 Pillars of Optimal Lifestyle Performance
Why They Are Connected & Why Balance Matters
Performance is not built on one habit or "fix" — it is built on a system. This keynote introduces six interconnected pillars (optimized sleep, alcohol awareness, consistent movement, quality nutrition, meaningful connection, and quiet reflection time) and shows why improvements in one pillar reinforce the others. Includes a live self-assessment with immediate insight.
25–30 min spotlight · 45–60 min full keynote
The Science of Becoming
Positive Psychology & The Architecture of Well-Being
Grounded in Martin Seligman's PERMA model, this talk redefines success through the lens of well-being and flourishing. Audiences discover how positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment work together — and how to strengthen each dimension intentionally.
25–30 min spotlight · 45–60 min full keynote
Why We Stay Stuck — And How We Change
Change, Habits, Ambivalence, Mindset & Reframing Beliefs
Drawing from James Prochaska's Stages of Change model along with practical belief-reframing tools, this keynote addresses the question everyone has faced: "Why can't I just do what I know I should?" Audiences leave with a clear framework for understanding — and finally breaking — the patterns that keep them stuck.
25–30 min spotlight · 45–60 min full keynote
Ideal audiences
Who Jarrod speaks to.
Jarrod's keynotes are built for high-performing audiences — people who are already successful and functioning, but ready to unlock the next level of sustainable performance.
Corporate & Executive Teams
Leadership retreats, all-hands events, and executive offsites seeking peak performance and well-being programming that is evidence-based and immediately actionable.
Sales & High-Performance Organizations
Teams and businesses where marginal gains matter — and peak performance drives results. Jarrod speaks the language of execution, accountability, and compounding improvement.
Healthcare & Wellness Conferences
Organizations focused on employee health and wellbeing who want actionable strategies that enhance morale, reduce burnout, and improve the overall health of team members.
Universities & Professional Associations
Student leaders, alumni events, and professional development conferences seeking motivational and evidence-based content on performance, habits, and positive psychology.
Book Jarrod
Let's take action.
Whether you're planning a large conference, an executive leadership retreat, or a corporate wellness day — Jarrod works closely with event planners to ensure every keynote lands with impact. All keynotes are customizable for your audience, theme, and outcomes.
Please include in your enquiry
- Your name and organization
- Event name, date, and location
- Estimated audience size and type
- Preferred keynote(s) or topic area
- Preferred format — spotlight (25–30 min) or full keynote (45–60 min)
- In-person or virtual delivery preference
- Any additional context about your event theme or goals
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Let's make your event
one they'll remember.
Send a message with your event details and Jarrod will follow up within 24 hours to discuss keynote availability, format, and how to tailor the talk for your audience.
jarrod@actionoverobstacles.com · Apex / Raleigh, NC · In-person nationally · Virtual worldwide