Keynote Speaker · Lifestyle Performance Strategist
Jarrod Lentz
I deliver keynotes on habits, change, ambivalence, mindset, reframing beliefs, Alcohol- Free Performance & the 6 pillars of Optimal Lifestyle Performance — grounded in Positive Psychology. My approach meets audiences where they are: successful, functioning, but leaving performance on the table.
Jarrod Lentz
Keynote Speaker · Lifestyle Performance Strategist · Certified Alcohol-Free & Positive Psychology Performance Coach · Podcast Host
Apex, North Carolina
About me as a speaker
A speaker who meets audiences where they are.
Drawing from the science of Positive Psychology and real-world life experience, I provide insight and motivation to propel audiences to implement action. My goal is to be a source of ignition and fuel to drive audiences forward on their path and pursuit of greatness.
My 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, I deliver 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
Optimize how you Live Personally to Perform at your Peak Professionally.
— 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 6 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?"
25–30 min spotlight · 45–60 min full keynote
Ideal audiences
Who I speak to.
My 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. I speak 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 a Speaking Engagement
Let's take action.
Whether you're planning a large conference, an executive leadership retreat, or a corporate wellness day — I work 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