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Jim Bouchard

Jim Bouchard

KEEP IT HUMAN!© Lead with Heart. Guide with Strength. Thrive Through Uncertainty.

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$10,001 - $15,000
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Traveling from:
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Human-centric Leadership Is The Future

Jim Bouchard

KEEP IT HUMAN!© Lead with Heart. Guide with Strength. Thrive Through Uncertainty.

In-Person Fee Range:
$10,001 - $15,000
Fee Details
Virtual Fee Range:
Inquire for Fee
Traveling from:
Maine

Why Book

  • Jim doesn’t just talk about leadership. He models it. His sessions are highly interactive, deeply personal, and refreshingly honest.
  • He connects across all levels—executives, middle managers, and emerging leaders alike.
  • Each program is personalized to the unique needs and goals of your event. Jim studies your culture and mission to reinforce and support your message.

Biography

By his own admission, Jim should have been dead or in jail many times over. Martial arts helped him overcome a life of crippling self-doubt and self-destruction. In his programs, Jim shares his inspiring transformation from dropout and drug addict to Black Belt and Sensei — and how that experience made him a genuine leader. He went on to help hundreds of people achieve their Black Belt rank, and thousands more discover their best selves.

Today, Jim helps leaders around the world connect on a deeply human level to inspire, empower and guide people to their highest levels of performance and productivity.

Jim is the author of several books including The Sensei LeaderThink Like a Black Belt, and Inspire, Empower, Guide: Essential Disciplines for Today’s Leader.

His newest book, The Uncertainty Principles, is scheduled to release in late 2025!

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Programs

KEEP IT HUMAN!© Lead with Heart. Guide with Strength. Thrive Through Uncertainty

Today’s leaders are navigating nonstop change, uncertainty, and the rising expectations of their people.   What matters most right now? Human connection. Trust. Empathy. That’s where real leadership begins—and where resilient, future-ready teams are built. In this powerful and interactive session, Human-Centric Leadership expert Jim Bouchard shares the KEEP IT HUMAN!© framework—a practical, energizing approach that helps leaders stay grounded, inspire action, and lead through anything.

Jim doesn’t offer one-size-fits-all answers—he invites leaders to reflect, reconnect, and reimagine what leadership means in today’s world. Through honest conversation and shared insight, your audience will uncover new ways to:

  • Lead with empathy, emotional intelligence, and real courage
  • Build trust and connection—even when everything’s in flux
  • Shift from control to collaboration, from “me” to “we”
  • Inspire a culture where people feel seen, valued, and ready to thrive

KEEP IT HUMAN!©

  • Interactive keynote
  • Deep dive breakout
  • VIP roundtable
  • Workshop – Single session to multiple days/groups
  • Jim is pleased to include a book signing at your event!
THE ONLY CERTAINTY IS UN-CERTAINTY!

Uncertainty isn’t going away. In fact, it’s the new constant. But here’s the truth: thriving in change isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating a culture of trust and connection.

This session is for leaders who want to strengthen their people, not just their process. Jim brings a refreshingly human approach to leading in unpredictable times—and shows why the best leaders don’t wait for clarity, they create it.

Jim doesn’t give all the answers—he asks the right questions. He helps leaders tap into their own wisdom, and shows how trust, connection, and courage are the real tools of change.

Because when people are inspired and empowered, uncertainty becomes fuel for innovation.

Your audience will explore fresh perspectives on leadership, culture, and change—and walk away with ideas they can make their own.

They’ll be challenged to:

  • Rethink what it means to lead through uncertainty
  • Break through silos and strengthen trust across teams
  • Reflect on their role in shaping culture—every day
  • Embrace discomfort as a path to creativity and growth
  • Recognize leadership potential at every level
  • Lead with more humanity, courage, and connection
WALKING THE WALK: Strategies And Tactics for The Advanced Leader

The best leaders never stop learning, growing and developing. That’s how you stay on top.

And the best leaders know that the higher you go, the more important it is to stay connected to people at all levels.

  • Inspire top performance at all levels.
  • Connect people to a meaningful purpose.
  • Mentor your next generation of leaders–your ultimate succession plan!
  • Share your vision effectively throughout the organization.
  • Retain your top talent.
  • Network with other top leaders–it shouldn’t be lonely at the top!
THINK Like A BLACK BELT: Unleash Your Resilient Mindset!!

Through martial arts, Jim transformed himself from loser to leader–from dropout and drug addict to Black Belt, and now to internationally recognized leadership activist, speaker and author.

By his own admission, Jim should have been dead or in jail many times over. He developed the resilience and “black belt mindset” he needed to overcome his greatest challenges – now he shares those tools with you.

You’ll leave with powerful STRATEGIES to help you recognize and unleash your full potential:

  • Cultivate and develop Discipline, Focus, Perseverance, Courage and Confidence – even when times are at their toughest.
  • Apply the characteristics of Black Belt Mindset in your personal and professional life!
  • Understand Perfection as a process rather than an unachievable barrier to success.
  • Embrace change and transformation and the unlock the power of continual self-improvement.

Jim Bouchard Reviews

Jim demonstrated that achieving your dreams is possible despite all odds. A great message to reinforce for people you are looking to motivate to take their life and business to the next level!

— FRANCHISE SOURCE BRANDS INTERNATIONAL

“Thank you so much!!! Jim was amazing and I had nothing but VERY POSITIVE comments received from those in attendance. I loved the way he had the group participating…it made all the difference in the world.”

— NACMSW

“I have attended many leadership presentations over the years and delivered several myself. Jim tops them all. Highly recommended!”

— ASIS INTERNATIONAL

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