“Great thought-provoking, motivational speaker!
Jim made it about us, not him. Uplifting!”
Recognized as a dynamic international and national speaker and strategic advisor, Jim Mahoney brings more than 40 years of experience as an educational leader and entrepreneur to inspire, motivate, and challenge audiences from across the globe. Jim’s long-time experience as a district and county superintendent and launching and leading a large national not-for-profit organization, have made him an expert in areas such as strengths-based leadership, culture and engagement, and change management.
A highly sought-after speaker and advisor, Jim has a natural gift for connecting with audiences’ hearts and minds, motivating leaders to embrace their strengths, stretch in new areas, and work together around a common sense of purpose. His stories bring people together and communicate complex ideas with simplicity.
Clients who book Jim will benefit from a memorable, educational, and inspiring experience. Let Jim tailor a keynote, workshop, or coaching engagement for your audience and specific needs.
“Thank you so much for your presentation for our graduate nursing students. The real-world experiences you shared helped to inspire them on their leadership journey and they were most appreciative!”
“I just want to thank you again for leading such an engaging and informative session for our Leadership Dublin Executive Program. I’ve already received great feedback from the class telling me how much they enjoyed it. We hope you will join us again!”
What’s Jim Reading & Writing?
As an avid reader, Jim compiles a detailed summary of the books he reads. Each month, he sends a summary of a different book to those who subscribe to his Book Notes. He also writes a Blog post, Mahoney’s Moments. To receive these free monthly emails, subscribe below.
Services
Keynotes
Jim's passion for education and dynamic storytelling leave audiences inspired, engaged, and motivated to impact change. Are you looking for an engaging, dynamic speaker that will not only entertain and keep your audience engaged, but also inspire and motivate your team to truly transform your organization?
Workshops
For many, attending a professional development or team-building workshop is just a way to get out of the office. How can you ensure your team gets the most out of workshops and professional development, and comes away with a clear vision for moving forward together?
Coaching
How can you get to know the people in your organization and understand what drives them? How can you capitalize on people's strengths? How can you lead authentically, by example, to break down barriers, build buy-in, and achieve impactful change?
Featured
Jim has made hundreds of speeches across the globe to diverse audiences. Following are just a few of those organizations:
Professional Associations
AASA: The School Superintendents Association
Alabama School Boards Association
Association of Educational Service Agencies
Association of Ohio Health Commissioners
Buckeye Association of School Administrators
Kentucky School Boards Association
Louisiana Association of School Superintendents
Midwest Suburban Superintendents Association
Missouri Educational Technology Leaders
National Rural Education Association
New York State Association of School Personnel Administrators
North Dakota School Boards Association
Ohio Association of Community Health Center
Higher Education
Brown University
Denison University
Franklin University
Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, Ohio University
K–12
Addison Local Schools (NY)
Amanda-Clearcreek Local School District (OH)
Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District (OH)
Bridgeport Exempted Village School District (OH)
Clinton Public School District (MS)
Coopersville Area Schools (MI)
Greeneville City School District (TN)
Marietta City Schools (OH)
Metro Nashville Public Schools (TN)
Salem City Schools (VA)
St. Charles Parish Public Schools (LA)
Nixa Public Schools (MO)
Upper Arlington Schools (OH)
Business
Battelle Memorial Institute
Colas Solutions Inc
Cooper Farms
Dublin Municipal Emerging Leaders Program
Ohio Department of Transportation
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Police Executive Leadership College
TEDx New Albany
Philanthropic
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Boundless
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
Niswonger Foundation
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
International
Centre for School Leaders, Ennis, Ireland
Hong Kong Manpower & Education Bureau
Phi Delta Kappa International
Learn how you can book Jim for your next keynote speaker, workshop, or to help coach your team.