SPEAKING

       My talks have generated over-the-top enthusiasm because they are informative,  and fun, because they inspire people to be inspired, because they reach deep into our subconscious -- ancient wisdoms told by revered elders around the flickering light of campfires.

      Since The Raven's Gift was released, in January, 2010, I've given over 100 performances, including The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, the Spiritual Film Festival in Sun Valley, the New York Explorers Club, and a Masters Tea at Yale University.  The wide range in venues reflects my ability to tailor presentations to specific audiences.  I feel equally comfortable talking about outdoor adventure, corporate performance in high reliability environments, and environmental issues.  All of these seemingly disparate topics are branches of the same tree: the lessons and connectiveness we share with deep wilderness.  I have spoken at high schools, retirement homes, and every age group in between. 

Consider two widely disparate venues:

    The first video, immediately below, is a trailer from a live talk, given in Fernie, British Columbia, in November, 2011.  This talk was modeled specifically for an adventure audience.

     I developed this second trailer several years ago, just before The Raven's Gift was released.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

For more information about any of my presentations, or to book an engagement, just send me an email.

Workshops

     On half a dozen occasions, I have given half or full day workshops to develop tactile, take-home, hands-on exercises that reinforce the ideas given in my talks.

Contact me for more details.

Sample Praise for Jon Turk's Speaking

     "It’s a charming, 45-minute work that juxtaposes Turk’s stories with lyrical yet muscular dancing by Weber Dance company members."

Boston Globe Dance Review

Full Review

     "I was stopped constantly all day yesterday by mushers, general public and sponsors who wanted to tell me how much they enjoyed your presentation.  Plus people who missed it and wanted to know all about you etc, etc.  You were a huge hit Jon. Thank you so much for taking the time to do that for us."

Brenda Birrell

After my Keynote Talk at the Bootleg Sled Dog Races in Kimberley, British Columbia

      "I saw you speak in Fort Bragg last week end and greeted you full of tears.  I wish I could have been more articulate at that moment, but was so struck by your presentation, and presence, I think the most Real thing I could do was just say hello, and express my gratitude. 
     I want to thank you for being so open and real about your adventures up north, and your realizations throughout that journey.  It was your ease and fearlessness in conveying what you experienced that moved me so deeply, and struck a familiar chord in my own life.  Somehow you simply stating what you know to be true, makes my existence valid."

Angie

Fort Bragg, California

      "Jon Turk is an amazing and gifted storytelling who helps audiences understand magic through his fascinating experiences, that lie outside of our linear models." 

Sarah Potenza

University of Montana

     "Thank you so much for your very fine presentation at our Convocation. I have always believed that the aim of life is not only to experience all you can, but to become the type of person who inspires others to experience all they can. If I am right, then you can take pride in being a five star success. Your presentation is one of the very best that I have heard at our school in the past twenty years."

Jim Harrison
Grace A. Tanner Center for Human Values
Southern Utah University

      I’d be honored if you chose any of my books for your book club. Scrounge up a speaker phone, drop me an email, and if my schedule permits, I’ll join you for a remote discussion.

For more information about any of my presentations, or to book an engagement, just send me an email.