Business Executive, Innovation Expert, Strategic Consultant

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

John Canfield Biography

John Canfield is an experienced business executive and coach known for implementing effective planning, problem-solving, creativity, and innovation processes across various teams, organizations, industries, and cultures. His expertise particularly shines in fostering environments of accelerated growth and ambition, making him a valuable asset in today's dynamic corporate landscape.

Canfield has over thirty years of experience speaking to diverse audiences, ranging from large conventions to executive boardrooms. He has delivered speeches to more than one thousand audiences worldwide. His engaging presentations are tailored to inspire leadership and manage teams effectively during times of change, resonating well with businesses aiming to transform mindsets and navigate transitions smoothly.

His clients include prominent names such as AT&T, Citibank, Deloitte & Touche, First USA, General Motors, Merck, and Underwriters Lab, along with thousands of participants from his seminars and keynote speeches presented across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Canfield's approach involves a mix of purposeful speaking and humor, enabling him to connect with his audience, adjust the mood, raise the energy level, and leave a lasting impact with a memorable closing story.

Canfield also serves as an instructor and consultant for various institutions including Advanced Practical Thinking Training, The American Management Association, and The Canadian Management Center. He is involved with the American Supplier Institute, The Forum Corporation, Leadership Strategies, and Lean Enterprise Institute, among others, enhancing his reputation as a leader in creative and strategic thinking.

His "Good Thinking Series," a four-part publication available on Amazon, offers practical strategies and tools to bolster organizational performance by enhancing effective thinking among leaders and employees. The series covers crucial topics such as collaboration skills, problem-solving, creative thinking, strategic planning, and scenario planning.

Canfield holds a B.S. in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in Political Science and Psychology from Williams College. His prior roles include Senior Engineering Manager at Intel Corporation and Director of Corporate Quality and Design Research at Herman Miller, underscoring his extensive background in leading quality and design initiatives.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/20/2025.

John Canfield Speaking Topics

  • Collaboration Skills - Resolving Conflict/Managing Options

  • Better Meetings

    Apply Modern Improvement Approaches and Tools Where They Matter Most

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John Canfield Videos

Jack Canfield - 6 Things You Must Do to Transform Your Life

Jack Canfield - 6 Things You Must Do to Transform Your Life

Jack Canfield the author of Chicken Soup for The Soul and The Success Principles caught up with Joel Brown the founder of Addicted2Success to talk...

John Canfield - Introductory Video

John Canfield - Introductory Video

John Canfield has helped hundreds of clients around the world build high performance teams. This video, filmed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2014,...

John Canfield - Keynote Speaker - Formal

John Canfield - Keynote Speaker - Formal

World-class professional speaker John Canfield has been described as: "The best speaker I have ever had" "Very energetic speaker! Used a lot of...

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  • What topics does John Canfield speak about?

    John Canfield is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Business Growth, Innovation, Leadership, Personal Growth, Strategic Leadership
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John Canfield is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Collaboration Skills - Resolving Conflict/Managing Options, Better Meetings, Organizational Artificial Harmony and . The estimated speaking fee range to book John Canfield for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. John Canfield generally travels from Grand Rapids, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jordan Goldman, Michael Gelb, Nicholas de Wolff, Mark King and Seth Mattison. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Canfield for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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