Dr. Jonathan Marion
Empowering impact-driven professionals to show up, connect, and communicate with authenticity and alignment to manifest deeply meaningful ripples of impact.
With over two decades shaping minds as an award-winning professor and author, Jonathan
is a catalyst for transformation. Now, ignited by a passion to empower others, he guides audiences on a journey of self-discovery and authentic expression. Through captivating storytelling and proven tactics and strategies, Jonathan inspires individuals to unlock their true potential, build meaningful connections, and create a profound impact on the world around them. Prepare to be ignited, inspired, and equipped to live a life of purpose and significance.
About Jonathan
I started my career as an award-winning cultural anthropology professor and author. In this role, I regularly taught always-popular interdisciplinary courses like “Body & Identity” and “Culture & Medicine” and served as President of multiple professional organizations. While staying with a close friend on a research trip to Rio de Janeiro in early 2019, I realized it was time to forge a new path. Having seen throughout my academic career that how we show up is the key to living deeply meaningful and fulfilling lives, I now work to be a catalyst for exactly such transformations.
As a speaker, I draw on decades of experience teaching diverse audiences, numerous organizational leadership positions, and training in Emotional Intelligence, Positive Psychology, Group and Team Coaching, and Body-oriented (Somatic) Coaching. Overlapping my coaching and scholarship work in powerful and unexpected ways, I am also passionate about and have worked as a photographer and partnered dance instructor.
Now a Fellow of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School affiliate, I am passionate about empowering audiences to show up, connect, and communicate with authenticity and alignment in order to manifest deeply meaningful ripples of impact in their own lives and the world.
Talks
All talks are available as fully customized keynotes, workshops, trainings, and retreats both online and in person.
Build Authentic Health & Happiness
Defining & Designing Everyday Alignment
Have you ever felt stifled by pressure to “succeed” despite overlapping personal and professional commitments? Are you accomplished by external measures yet struggle to feel true satisfaction?
To live a life aligned with your purpose, where you genuinely thrive, you need to shift from an over-emphasis on “what” and start prioritizing how you are showing up.
By the end of your time with Jonathan, you will have uncovered the frameworks, strategies, and tactics for showing up with genuine alignment.
- Discover three hidden shifts to unlock untapped everyday possibilities.
- Discover the B.E.I.N.G. strategy for finding your most aligned way forward.
- Learn how to show up authentically from the bedroom to the boardroom, even in high-stakes scenarios.
Overcome Expectations In Order To Excel:
Maximize The Possibilities Of What IS
Have you ever felt boxed in and trapped by expectations? Are you frustrated by pressures (from yourself and others) about what you “should” be doing? Disappointed by unmet intentions or dealing with blame?
To excel, you need to shift from an expectation-based perspective to one that recognizes and maximizes the possibilities of whatever actually IS.
By the end of your time with Jonathan, you will have uncovered and explored three key frameworks and tactics to break out of the box of expectations to excel.
- Discover three hidden frameworks secretly limiting everyday possibilities.
- Explore three tactical shifts to maximize both your everyday and big-picture outcomes.
- Learn how dealing with what IS empowers you to excel in everything that comes next.
Developing Authentic Understanding and Communication
Are you unsure of how to develop authentic understanding amidst diverse interests? Do you want better ways to communicate with diverse parties in today’s ever-changing world?
You need a viable framework and tools for building these interpersonal bridges – not just a theoretical model, but actionable ideas and practical skills.
By the end of your time with Jonathan, you will have a framework, strategies, and tactics needed to facilitate authentic understanding and communication based on over 20 years of experience as an award-winning cultural anthropology professor and author.
- Learn how to think like a cultural anthropologist.
- Explore the J.E.D.I. framework for authentic understanding.
- Learn the practical strategies and tactics for maximizing all interpersonal interactions.
Moving Beyond Diversity
Become a Belonging J.E.D.I.
- Discover how to develop deeper understanding and compassion by thinking like a cultural anthropologist.
- Explore the J.E.D.I. framework for personal and professional belonging.
- Learn the practical strategies and tactics for maximizing all interpersonal interactions.
Unsure how to meet and maximize understanding and belonging in today’s diverse world? Care about those around you but unsure how to best reach out and connect?
You need a blueprint for building these interpersonal bridges, as well as all of the necessary materials, tools, and skills.
By the end of your time with Jonathan, you will have frameworks, strategies, and tactics needed to facilitate deep understanding and maximize belonging based on over 20 years as an award-winning cultural anthropology professor and author.
Testimonials
Olga R.
“Jonathan came through as an extremely relatable and humble human being who uses his vast experience and knowledge to help others live their most fulfilling lives. Listening to his talks presented me with valuable concepts. Every interaction with him has left me with a new tool or idea that I was eager and able to start implementing into my everyday life.”
April H.
“After listening to Jonathan's keynote speech on his BEING coaching model, I felt ease regarding my current state in life, renewed excitement about my goals, and had actionable steps that I could begin right NOW. This is a great talk to kickstart your journey toward living the life you love!
Dr. Charles Davidson, Founder Innovations in Peacebuilding International
“Working with Jonathan helped us take a step back and reassess our strengths, purposes, and vision for the future... we had fallen into a rut of repetition and lack of vision. Working with Jonathan helped us take a step back...We were totally transformed.”
ALex R.
“You have no idea how much what you do means to people and the impact it makes in their lives, so please continue to do this sort of stuff. It is truly amazing!”
Dr. Karine Rashkovsky, Founder Brain Power Enrichment Programs
“Jonathan’s suggestions and frameworks show up throughout our curriculum... I have found his perspectives inspirational, as is his generosity of spirit, ethical conduct, and ability to connect with diverse groups of people.”
Recent Media
- The Thought Pattern that Prevents You from Living Your Most Authentic Life - Sparking Wholeness, with Erin Kerry, #243, June 18, 2024
- Authentic You for Authentic Connections - The Commitment to Growth Podcast, with Mariana Jimenez, May 21, 2024
- Is Your Vagus Nerve Interfering With Your Relationships? [Part 1], and Sleuthing Out Relationship Stress by Understanding the Art of Relating [Part 2] - The Health Fix Podcast, with Jannine Krause, #467 and #468, May 14 [Part 1] and May 15 [Part 2], 2024.
- Ripple Effect: Living Authentically for Connection and Transformation - The Awakened Heart Podcast, with Nancy Walters, #86, Apr. 30, 2024
- Creating a Meaningful Life Through Being Present - The Health Fix Podcast, with Jannine Krause, #456, Apr. 3, 2024
- The B.E.I.N.G. Strategy to an Amazing Life - The Mindset Playbook, with Larry Olsen, #146, Apr. 3, 2024
- Steps Along the Way - The Optimized Mind, with Kate Lund, Mar. 26, 2024
- Finding Life Fulfillment - Get Unstuck, with Mutita Panmook, #210, Feb. 16, 2024
- Ripples of Impact - Respark Your Life, with Raymond Aaron, #255, Feb. 14, 2024
- Thriving Beyond Survival - The Self Help Antidote, with Bobby Cappucio, #157, Feb. 14, 2024
- The B.E.I.N.G. Framework for an Awesome Life - Awesome Life Podcast, with Karen Stultz, #76, Jan. 13, 2024
- Escaping Traditional Measures of Success - Straight Talk No Sugar Added, with Neena Perez, #345, Nov. 22, 2023
- Ripples of Impact - Dig to Fly, with Karl Staib, #163, Nov. 7, 2023
- Steps Along the Way to Confidence - Collecting Confidence, with John Barrett, #68, Oct. 30, 2023
- How To Live, Connect, and Communicate Authentically In Life - Out of the Box, with Christine Blosdale, #207, Oct. 16, 2023
- Cultural Anthropologist and Life Coach - On Your Mind, with Timothy Hayes, Oct. 3, 2023
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When we LIVE, CONNECT & COMMUNICATE authentically
we send out ripples...
which send out ripples…
which makes the world a more caring and connected place,
one ripple at a time.
