Speaking · New Orleans Now booking 2027
Keynote speaker in New Orleans.
Built for New Orleans rooms that carry a lot: associations and conventions, energy and the port, public agencies, nonprofits and the credit unions that serve the region.
Closed out OnPath Credit Union’s EPIIC DayIn person or virtualTop 30 Global Speaker5.0 ★ 120+ reviews
Why New Orleans organizations book Jovan
New Orleans knows how to come back. Your people need to know how to move forward.
New Orleans is one of the country's great convention cities and a hub for energy, the port, public agencies, health systems, nonprofits and the credit unions that serve the Gulf South. Change here means mergers, new systems, new funding rules and teams that are tired of starting over.
Jovan closes that gap, the Belief-Behavior Gap™. Your people leave the room clear on the change, owning their part, and with one thing to do on Monday.
- Associations & conventions
- Energy, maritime & the port
- Public sector & agencies
- Nonprofits & community organizations
- Credit unions & financial services
- Healthcare
New Orleans event types
Built for the rooms
New Orleans fills.
Where New Orleans events happen: the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, hotel ballrooms in the CBD, the French Quarter and along Canal Street, and venues across the Northshore. Jovan closed out OnPath Credit Union's EPIIC Day on the Northshore in October 2026, and the drive or a short flight from DFW makes in-person dates easy.
See it in the room
Watch Jovan before you book him.
60–90 seconds of real audiences and real moments.
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Signature keynotes
Six keynotes.
One built for your room.
Every keynote is shaped around your New Orleans event, your audience and the change in front of them.
1Keynote 1 of 6
Why Change Doesn't Stick
The Belief Gap Behind Every Failed Rollout
Most change efforts don't fail in the plan. They fail on Monday.
Best forAny room going through a change
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2Keynote 2 of 6
Leadership Fluidity™
Leading Your People Through Change Without Losing Them
For managers promoted for the work, now carrying every change.
Best forLeadership retreats, manager meetings, HR conferences
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3Keynote 3 of 6
Transactional to Transformational
One Culture Through Growth and Change
Keep people aligned when growth, mergers or new leadership stretch the culture.
Best forConventions, kickoffs, organizations in growth
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4Keynote 4 of 6
The IT Factor
Presence and Self-Leadership for Leaders Who Want to Be Followed
Titles get people to listen. Presence gets them to follow.
Best forEmerging leaders, women's and leadership summits
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5Keynote 5 of 6
Peak Performance Selling
Win with Conviction, Trust & Authenticity
Selling is the behavior. Being sold is the belief.
Best forSales kickoffs, revenue teams, franchise conventions
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6Keynote 6 of 6
Innovation Integration
Turning Disruption Into Growth
Lead the people side of new systems, technology and AI.
Best forTeams rolling out new tools or AI
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Custom Keynote
A pre-event Leadership Diagnostic, a findings call with your sponsor, and a keynote built from your people's data.
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What planners say
“He brought energy and a message that felt genuinely personal to our people. Employees from every department, frontline to leadership, walked away inspired and talking about his keynote.”
Taylor · OnPath Credit Union, EPIIC Day · Google review
Nothing short of transformational. He doesn't rely on clichés or surface-level motivation. He delivers substance.Jerad Broaddus · CUCP Summit
I set very high expectations for him… and he crushed them!Kristi Spaethe · OKHR State Conference
Our leaders left saying he was the best keynote they have heard.Becky Bowen · Clinical Leader Meeting
5.0 ★ across 120+ Google reviews · See all results →
What it's like to book Jovan
From first call to lasting change.
- InquiryTell us your date, audience and theme. Reply within one business day.
- Discovery callVirtual or in person. Jovan learns your people and what's changing.
- Built for your roomYour theme, your language, your stories.
- Event dayArrives early, meets your people, AV-ready.
- Implementation call3–10 days after: what landed and how to reinforce it.
- The next stepA workshop, a manager cohort or next year's stage. Only if it's right.
Questions New Orleans planners ask
Does Jovan Glasgow speak in New Orleans?
Yes. In October 2026 Jovan closed out OnPath Credit Union's EPIIC Day, an all-staff day on the Northshore, and spoke at a Baldrige performance excellence event in New Orleans. He's based in Dallas–Fort Worth and speaks across Louisiana and nationwide, in person or virtually.
How much does it cost to book a keynote speaker in New Orleans?
Fees depend on the format, your audience and how much the session is customized. Travel is included in one clear quote, and association rates are available. Share your event details and you'll hear back within one business day.
Can he keynote an all-staff or culture day?
Yes. Jovan builds custom keynotes around your values and theme, so every role in the room sees where they fit. Many all-staff days pair the keynote with a one-page tool and a follow-up for leaders.
Does he work with nonprofits and public agencies?
Yes. Leadership Fluidity™ and Why Change Doesn't Stick fit agencies and community organizations working through new systems, funding changes and leadership transitions. Ask about association and nonprofit rates.
How far ahead should we book?
Most planners book 6–12 months out, and 2027 dates are open now. It's always worth asking about closer-in dates.
Let's talk
Planning a New Orleans event?
Tell us your date, your audience and what's changing. Every inquiry is read personally, and you'll hear back within one business day.
Now booking 2027 Planners typically book 6–12 months out.
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