Jon Oliff speaking on the main stage at EO Ignite Cape Town 2026

Public Speaking · Storytelling and lectures done right

Talks that help people communicate, create, and work better.

Practical, human, and commercially useful. Every talk comes from running real companies, real campaigns, and a real podcast, not from a slide template.

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Photographed at EO Ignite Cape Town 2026

Featured talks

The Be Better series.

Three signature keynotes. Each also runs as a hands-on workshop.

Jon on stage beside his 'Inside my three' slide

Be Better with 3 Things

Identify your three most meaningful priorities, then watch what focus does to your choices, energy, and momentum. Zero distractions. Meaningful impact.

Keynote · 30 to 60 min Workshop
Be Better with Podcasting — Jon Oliff's podcasting keynote

Be Better with Podcasting

Podcasting is not just audio. It is a way to share ideas that matter, reach communities that resonate, and build authority through honest conversation.

Keynote · 30 to 60 min Workshop
Be Better with AI — Jon Oliff's AI keynote

Be Better with AI

Use artificial intelligence to raise your creativity, productivity, and judgement. Intelligent tools, honest guidance, and a working approach to work, learning, and life.

Keynote · 30 to 60 min Workshop

More talk themes

Built to order for your room.

Conversations to Content

One honest hour, a month of assets.

Podcasting as a Trust Engine

Why long-form conversation converts better than ads.

Human Signal in an AI-Saturated World

Standing out when anyone can generate anything.

AI-Powered Marketing Machines

Marketing systems that measure, learn, and improve.

Wingman Leadership

Leading by making the people beside you better.

Communication That Makes the Experience Better

The purpose, applied to every channel you run.

Take Your Marketing In-House

What to own, what to outsource, and how to tell.

Authenticity, a Superpower

Knowing yourself and being yourself is the key to great leadership.

Formats

Four ways to run it.

01

Keynote

30 to 60 minutes. Main-stage energy, practical takeaways.

02

Workshop

Half-day, hands-on. Your team leaves with a working system.

03

Leadership session

Small room, honest conversation, specific problems.

04

Fireside, podcast-style

Interview format, live. Can be recorded as an episode for your channels.

Best-fit audiences

Who gets the most from it.

Leaders Marketing teams Purpose-driven brands Entrepreneur groups, EO-style Leadership teams Education and learning communities
Jon Oliff

For your event page

Jon Oliff is an entrepreneur, podcaster, and Communication Specialist. He is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at TIM Africa and host of The Incredible Machines podcast.

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