Leadership Development & Human-Centered Leadership Expert; Associate Vice President, HDR Engineering; Founder of Reach With John & Author of "Within Reach: Your Journey to Being Likable, Hirable, and Mostly Sane"

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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John Kundly Biography

John Kundly, P.E., MBA, is a keynote speaker, licensed professional engineer and associate vice president at HDR, where he leads strategic growth and multidisciplinary teams across Southern California’s resources sector. With a career rooted in engineering, leadership and operational excellence, Kundly has built a reputation for driving performance, strengthening culture and delivering results for complex organizations.

As the founder of Reach With John, Kundly translates his professional experience into high-impact keynotes and workshops focused on confidence, communication, purpose and human-centered leadership. His work blends faith, psychological insight and practical frameworks to help individuals and teams unlock their potential. He has worked with clients such as the Los Angeles Unified School District, LA Mission College, esVolta and the University of Southern California.

Kundly is the author of "Within Reach: Your Journey to Being Likable, Hirable, and Mostly Sane," and has spoken on stages including TEDx, where his talk, "The Art of the Detour," inspires audiences to turn setbacks into strategic advantages.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/05/2026.

John Kundly Speaking Topics

  • The Art of the Detour: Resilience, Adaptability, and Turning Setbacks Into Success

    In today’s fast-changing workplace, resilience and adaptability are essential leadership skills. In this keynote, John Kundly reframes failure, uncertainty, and unexpected career detours as strategic advantages. Blending storytelling, humor, and performance psychology, he equips audiences with a practical framework for navigating change, overcoming setbacks, and making confident decisions in uncertain environments. Ideal for organizations experiencing growth, transformation, or workforce challenges.

    Attendee Results:

    • Build resilience and adaptability in high-change environments

    • Reframe failure into learning and growth opportunities

    • Strengthen decision-making under uncertainty

    • Develop a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

  • Executive Presence and Communication: The Room Knows Before You Speak

    Executive presence and strong communication skills are critical for leadership success. In this engaging keynote, John Kundly reveals how nonverbal communication, messaging clarity, and intentional presence shape perception and influence. Using his SIGNAL Method™, he teaches professionals how to communicate with confidence, build trust, and elevate their leadership presence in meetings, presentations, and high-stakes conversations.

    Attendee Results:

    • Improve executive presence and professional communication skills

    • Build credibility and trust through verbal and nonverbal cues

    • Increase influence in meetings, presentations, and leadership roles

    • Communicate ideas clearly and confidently

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John Kundly Videos

John Kundly | Unleash Your Inner Superhero!

John Kundly | Unleash Your Inner Superhero!

Uploaded by John Kundly on 2026-04-28.

John Kundly | Game On Monday Night

John Kundly | Game On Monday Night

Uploaded by John Kundly on 2026-04-28.

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John Kundly is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Art of the Detour: Resilience, Adaptability, and Turning Setbacks Into Success, Executive Presence and Communication: The Room Knows Before You Speak, Building Confidence and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Practical Framework for Growth, Networking and Relationship Building: The ROI of Meaningful Professional Connections and From Potential to Performance: Leadership Development and Taking Action. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Kundly for your event is available upon request. John Kundly generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Betsy Guerra, Mike Veny, Jack Canfield, Sherhara Burrell and Jessica Chen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Kundly for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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