JOHN HAYES
Stories of Recovery.
Lessons for Life.
Transformational speaker helping organizations,
communities, and leaders turn adversity into action.
HIGHLIGHTS
20+ Years
of Sobriety
Executive Leadership
Experience
CEO of Never
Alone Recovery
Corporate &
Faith-Based Speaker
Recovery Advocate
From Addiction and Incarceration to Leadership
John Hayes is a transformational speaker and business leader whose journey from addiction and incarceration to more than two decades of sobriety has shaped a powerful message about leadership, accountability and personal responsibility.
After rebuilding his life through discipline, faith, and community, John went on to build a successful corporate career in sales leadership, business development, and strategic partnerships. He has held
executive an VP positions at Zacks Direct, and ADP, where he led high-performing teams, negotiated major partnerships and advised organizations on growth, workforce strategy and operational efficiency.
Today, John is the Co-Founder and CEO of Never Alone Recovery, an organization dedicated to helping individuals and families break the cycle of addiction through connection, accountability and community. Through his live platform Never Alone Live, John facilitates candid conversations about recovery, leadership and resilience.
John’s message resonates across corporate, education, faith-based, and community audiences because he speaks from lived experience while delivering practical leadership insights.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Topics that Inspire Action
How accountability, consistency, and resilience build strong leaders and teams.
Turning pain into purpose and challenges into opportunities.
Practical strategies for leading through stress, change, and uncertainty.
Creating connected, accountable, and people-first workplaces.
IDEAL AUDIENCES
Who John Speaks To
Corporate
Conferences
Leadership, culture, and workplace wellness events.
Healthcare Organizations
Hospitals, treatment centers, and healthcare providers.
Faith-Based
Conferences
Churches, ministries, and faith communities.
Education &
Youth Leadership
Schools, universities, and youth leadership programs.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Leadership Through Accountability
Learn how accountability, consistency, and ownership create stronger leaders, healthier teams, and lasting personal growth.
Real-world lessons on community and accountability
Turning Adversity into growth
and opportunity
Authentic leadership through
humility & integrity
Practical tools for building
connected teams
Real stories. Real hope. Real transformation.
See John in Action
John’s message goes beyond motivation—it’s rooted in lived experience, resilience, and practical leadership.
Watch highlights from a recent talk and see how he connects with audiences through honesty, vulnerability, and actionable insights.
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