hi! I'm JD.
I help organizations strengthen performance through modern enablement strategies focused on organizational capability, connected leadership, shared knowledge, AI-powered technology, and support in the flow of work.
Frontline Enablement Services
I partner with businesses to solve frontline challenges and improve readiness through field-tested approaches that strengthen execution, simplify the employee experience, and better prepare teams for the realities of today’s workplace.
Keynotes & Workshops
I deliver engaging stories, practical strategies, and actionable ideas that inspire audiences to rethink performance in today’s workplace through international conferences, leadership summits, management meetings, and internal team events.
For more than 25 years, I’ve helped organizations improve results in complex operational environments. My experience spans roles with Disney, Kaplan, and AMC, as well as advising hundreds of organizations around the world ranging from Fortune 50 enterprises to growth-stage businesses and technology startups.
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The Frontline Enablement Playbook is the first practical guide for equipping your deskless teams to execute with clarity, confidence, and impact.
Featuring insights from 50+ L&D pros, HR leaders, executives, technologists, managers, and employees, my new book explores the challenges and opportunities facing the 80% of the global workforce we rely on to keep the world running.
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"JD simplifies the complex to make learning accessible to anyone who wants it."
Read my first book.
The Modern Learning Ecosystem - A New Mindset for the Ever-Changing Workplace is my practical, personal, humorous take on the role L&D must play in building disruption-ready organizations.
This isn't just an L&D book. This is my story - how I learned to help organizations navigate nonstop workplace change during my 20+ years in operations and talent development with companies like Disney, Kaplan, and AMC.
The Modern Learning Ecosystem is available now anywhere awesome business books are sold.
I share proven practices through a variety of channels.
"JD is a snarky oracle. He can uncover the truth of a situation in a unique and undeniable way."
Attend an upcoming session.
I deliver keynotes, webinars, education sessions and workshops to global audiences. Check out my Event Schedule to see where I'll be sharing proven practices and real-world stories next.
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Let's work together.
Get in touch to discuss how I can help drive value as part of your next initiative, project, or event.
Speaking
Bring me in to deliver a keynote, host a workshop, or facilitate your next webinar.
Advising
Modernize your people and performance strategies for today’s workplace realities.
Positioning
Co-create a clear, differentiated go-to-market narrative that drives revenue growth.
Storytelling
Create original thought leadership content that sparks engagement and leads to action.