
John Godoy
I help leaders and teams build influence, resilience, and clarity — using strategies forged from Samurai discipline, global leadership experience, and proven innovation
Empowering Leaders Globally
I have had the privilege of addressing audiences in 26 countries, empowering professionals with transformative insights on leadership, communication, and resilience.
About
My name is John Godoy
Dynamic communicator, trainer, and innovator with a track record spanning leadership development, athletics, product innovation, and cross-cultural experience.
Speaking & Training
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Delivered leadership and communication training for corporate, government, and higher education audiences, including Samsung, Alberta Cancer Care, Leica Biosystems, and Laurentian University
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Lead and manage a municipal leadership development program
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Created and taught workshops on conflict management, inclusive leadership, and communication skills
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Spoken to audiences in 26 countries (In-person and virtual)
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Graduate of Second City Training Center (Improv)
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Coached a U.S. Senate candidate for televised debates
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Academic Partnerships
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Currently developing a microcredential in Intergenerational Leadership for Laurentian University (launching January 2026)
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Entrepreneurship & Innovation (SitFlow)
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Co-inventor of patented suspended footrest
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Raised $560K on Indiegogo; $2M+ in sales
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70M+ social media views; featured in British Vogue, Chicago Tribune
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Research published in 3 journals; studied at Cal Poly, University of Illinois, Mayo Clinic
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Winner of NeoCon Office Gold Award
Athletics & Coaching
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Multiple Ironman triathlon finisher & Hallucination 100km ultramarathon
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt
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Ontario Universities Water Polo “Coach of the Year”
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Trained amateur Dominican baseball players preparing for Major League Baseball's International draft.
Fitness & Wellness
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17 years as a personal trainer & corporate wellness program designer (Orbitz, Trump International Hotel)
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Wrote weekly health column for StreetWise Magazine
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Designed and led wellness seminars for corporate leadership teams
Global & Cross-Cultural Experience
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Worked in six countries: China, Japan, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Canada, and the US
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Proficient in English, Japanese, and French
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Delivered training for cross-cultural and multi-generational teams
Discipline & Service
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Civil service experience in municipal government, designing and managing leadership development programs for emerging leaders and managers
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Committed to building leadership capacity and resilience in public sector teams
Resilience in Practice
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Overcame burnout and rebuilt a sustainable approach to leadership and wellbeing
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Advocate for resilience as a leadership competency