In a world full of noise, notifications, and nonstop talking, true connection begins with one simple skill: listening.
And nobody teaches that better — or more humorously — than Jody Fuller, a lifelong stutterer who has spent his entire life listening first and speaking second.
Drawing from John Maxwell’s Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, Jody weaves comedy, personal stories, military lessons, and human insight to show audiences how communication goes beyond words. As a comedian, speaker, writer, and veteran, Jody has mastered the art of reading the room, engaging people where they are, and building trust through authenticity and attentive listening.
Your audience will laugh, learn, and walk away with practical tools to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and create meaningful connections in every area of life.
Key Takeaways
✔ The Power of Listening
Why listening is the foundation of influence, leadership, and meaningful communication.
✔ The 5 Levels of Connection
How to move from communicating at people to communicating with them.
✔ Humor as a Bridge
Using laughter to build trust, disarm tension, and open the door for connection.
✔ Turning a Stutter Into a Superpower
How Jody’s lifelong speech challenge trained him to become a better listener, communicator, and connector.
✔ Maxwell Communication Principles Made Simple
Straightforward strategies from Everyone Communicates, Few Connect that anyone can use immediately.
✔ Building a Culture of Connection
How to create workplaces and communities where people feel seen, heard, and valued.
Why Book Jody?
Because people don’t remember speakers who “talk at them.”
They remember the ones who connect.
Jody connects through honesty, humor, heart — and by listening to understand before speaking to respond.
Who This Program Is Ideal For:
This program is a perfect fit for any group that wants to improve communication, build stronger relationships, and create a culture of connection. It works equally well for audiences who need laughter, leadership, or both.
Ideal for:
• Corporate Teams & Staff Retreats
Perfect for improving collaboration, trust, morale, and workplace communication.
• Educators & School Staff
Teachers, administrators, support staff, and entire districts benefit from stronger connection and active listening.
• Government & Military Organizations
Great for leadership development, team cohesion, resilience, and morale-boosting sessions.
• Healthcare Professionals
Nurses, physicians, and staff who rely on effective communication and empathy.
• Associations & Conferences
Any regional, statewide, or national group needing an engaging keynote that blends humor and practical communication tools.
• Churches & Faith-Based Groups
Ideal for strengthening connection, compassion, and fellowship among members and leaders.
• Nonprofits & Service Organizations
Teams who serve the public and need to communicate clearly, compassionately, and with purpose.
• Customer Service & Frontline Employees
Where listening, patience, and connection make all the difference.
• Leadership Development Programs
Executives, managers, and emerging leaders who want to grow their influence through intentional communication.
