GLOBAL INFLUENCER
AND FOUNDER OF
THE LION ACADEMY
Selected along side names such as Oprah Winfrey, Denzel Washington and J.K Rowling, Dion Jensen is the first Inspirational Goalcast Speaker of this decade, with over 2 million views, a Trusted Virtual Speaker and Panelist who trended at No.1 on LinkedIn for #Crisisleadership during COVID 19, a Clinically Endorsed Author, Motivational Corporate Speaker, Transformational Military Speaker and Connected Community Speaker.
He then took all this experience and founded The Lion Academy, the world's first empowerment academy delivered The Pacific Way! (www.thelionacademy.co.nz)
WHAT'S HIS BACKGROUND?
Born into the New Zealand Army (Ngati Tumatauenga) in Singapore, to a Samoan Father and English Mother, Dion grew up (with his little sister) in a multi-cultural world of shared values where family came first, you respected your elders, you never swore in front of a woman and you showed respect to the country and its people you found yourself in!
With these humble beginnings, Dion worked his way from the Military, Police and Bodyguard worlds, across into Strategic Corporate Roles before influencing people all over the world with his own content. This experience, combined with his clinically endorsed books and programs, allowed Dion to reach across countries and cultures to become one of the most current and relevant influencers in the world today.
With specialities in the 'human element' of Mental Health, Crisis Leadership and Training, Dion provides the links between Inspiration, Motivation and Transformation.
WHAT CAN HE DO FOR YOU?
Dion provides OUTCOMES and SOLUTIONS through books, speeches, workshops, online academies and consultancy.
For individuals, he helps you 'Make Peace With The Mirror' first, raising your self-esteem and self-confidence, then helps you map your 'VIP of Mental Health' so that you remain mentally agile, resilient or tough (your choice), then gives you access to The Lion Academy.
(His own personal online training academy supports any of the services that he provides, to make sure you remain supported and encouraged.)
For organizations, he provides speeches, workshops, events, consultancy and retreats, designed to increase Engagement, Productivity and Revenue.
If your people need Inspiration, Motivation or Transformation, across Corporate, Military and Government or Community demographics, there is no-one else in the world that can do what Dion Jensen does, in the way that he does it; The Pacific Way.
DION IS LEADING THE SOUTH PACIFIC'S
NEXT GENERATION OF GLOBAL INFLUENCERS
MOTIVATIONAL
CORPORATE SPEAKER
Dion was recently identified on the list of the Top 200 biggest voices in leadership for 2022, following on from his Number 1 ranking on LinkedIn for #Crisisleadership. He is one of the most relevant and effective leaders in his field globally, who still enjoys inspirational speaking!
DION'S TOP 3 KEYNOTES FOR 2022
SOLUTIONS
In the corporate environment, the ability to influence engagement, productivity and revenue is a critical skill for 2022.
What many organizations have consistently failed to realize, is that strong mental health in your employees, aligned to their operational tasks, is the formula for survival, adaptability and success.
Few, however, know how to speak both languages, increase engagement, productivity and revenue AND the mental health and morale of your leadership team and staff like Dion Jensen does.
This is because he has walked in both worlds and can speak both languages and has processes that all organizations can follow.
An engaging speech full of live case studies delivered in the language of your audience which allows them to feel as though someone is listening to their issues and providing tangible solutions they can implement immediately. Especially bullying and pressure!
Crisis is the spotlight that illuminates the effectiveness of your leadership at all levels of the organization.
There is nowhere to hide as a leader once a crisis hits! Or as we used to say in the military: "A wooden horse always stands out in a charge!" Because crisis is all about the HOW, not the why...(Sorry, Simon Sinek.)
Trending at Number 1. on LinkedIn for #leadership during COVID19, #crisisleadership was very CLEAR on exactly what to DO in the first 30 days of any crisis. In the 3 Phases Of #crisisleadership, CLARITY is king.
This preview from 2020 is exactly what crisis is like and it isn't pretty! But it's operational and effective when you know what to DO!
This is the speech that will allow your leaders and staff to breathe a sigh of relief that someone actually has a plan! Depending on the speed, scale and stakes of ANY crisis they face, they will survive, regain the initiative and then take advantage.
A global thought leader when it comes to leadership, Dion shocked many leaders with his new and challenging perspective on leadership.
It started with the statement: "The CEO is not the leader of the company..." He didn't stop there. He continued with "Your company's organizational chart supports me in this...The top of the org chart is not on the frontline..."
An absolute 'kiwi' challenge to conventional thinking about corporate leadership was thrown down...then articulately and professionally explained, utilizing the real life context of COVID and essential workers.
When organizations defined their leadership as essential workers, they put who they thought were in charge...they weren't! And it showed.
Leveraging the blend of Dion's military to corporate transition and leading teams in each environment, Dion was able to create 3 clear lanes within leadership: The Leader, The Commander and The Manager...and it's not what you'd expect! Ego is the enemy here.
GLOBAL SPEAKING
CREDIBILITY
DION'S SIGNATURE KEYNOTE: Make Peace With The Mirror
TRUSTED
VIRTUAL SPEAKER PRESENTER & PANELIST
No. 1 on LinkedIn for #Crisisleadership during COVID 19
Called upon to share his expertise in Crisis Leadership and Management, Dion presented to multiple countries struggling during the COVID 19 pandemic.
Having led in life and death situations around the world, Dion speaks with full authority on how to Lead and Manage during crisis.
If your organization and its people are in lockdown, being managed remotely or dealing with fear and uncertainty, then Dion Jensen is the Virtual Speaker for you!
INSPIRATIONAL
CORPORATE SPEAKER
Featuring in the Air New Zealand in-flight magazine alongside the 2019 New Zealander of the Year and the All Blacks Manager, Dion was recently hired as a subject matter expert to deliver a speech for The Corporate Health and Wellness Summit organized by Thinktank Media.
As the former Regional Manager for Asia Pacific (APAC,) Dion has led and managed teams where it counts; in the marketplace. At the end of the day, your people still have to deliver and inspiration without motivation and strategy, isn't enough.
If you want a speaker that can not only inspire, but can motivate your people to perform, then engagement, productivity and revenue, goes up.
Mental Health, Leadership, Management and Strategy are his fortes and as a clinically endorsed author who has featured on National Radio in New Zealand and Asia, he has the credibility to prove it.
If any of these are important for your organization, then Dion is the speaker for you!
TRANSFORMATIONAL
MILITARY SPEAKER
Born into a Military family, Dion would go on to join the New Zealand Army and deploy to Bosnia, returning as a Military Veteran. He would then join the New Zealand Police Force before evolving into a Close Protection Operative working in the Middle East.
This journey gave Dion the insights and lessons to now provide solutions for the Military and Frontline communities of the world, solutions for PTSD, Suicide, Transition and Value and all those issues that only those in uniform face.
If your people wear a uniform, Dion is the speaker for you!
TRUSTED
Dion was trusted to deliver his story at the 2019 Senior Enlisted Leaders Conference (SELCONF) in New Zealand for every allied commander at the top of the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer rank.
This was the first time that New Zealand had hosted this event. It was part of New Zealand Military and National History. On stage in front of his Military Tribe, Ngati Tumatauenga, Dion shared how he has moved through many issues that Military and Frontline Staff are yet to get through.
You can trust Dion to serve your unit and your corps. Because he is one of your own and has been where you are.
CONNECTED
COMMUNITY SPEAKER
Government organizations and Corporate CSR budgets have mandates and community outcomes to achieve, not only to adhere to policy and legislation, but to form positive corporate culture and community impacts.
Although an international influencer in his own right, Dion is also an ex Community Constable and is still active in his local community. His speeches and workshops a hit with the local community due to his understanding of the 'grass roots' issues, coming from the the neighborhood himself.
Focusing on the 4 L's of Confidence and dealing with bullying, mental health and suicide, as well as gangs and drugs, Dion's talks and workshops are real and raw, providing actual solutions to community issues. Accepted as one of their own, who speaks the language of the community, Dion can reach areas of the community that many other speakers cannot.
Audience Connection
Professional and Prepared
From the plane, to the hotel, to the event, Dion is renowned for representing your brand, your company and your people with courtesy and respect.
He arrives early, liaises with the events team, AV team and videographer, with a thumb-drive in hand containing everything that the team needs to run a smooth event.
Dion honors the audience, the AV team and 'The army of ants.' Those workers, waiters and waitresses that work behind the scenes.
Dion makes everyone feel like a VIP!
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Good morning Dion,
It was simply incredible to hear you speak at the Health & Wellbeing Summit yesterday. I was encapsulated by your introduction, delivery and level of honesty as well as insight into a very relevant and unaddressed matter in the corporate world.
I particularly loved your “super power” explanation and was quietly amused with how your presentation silenced the entire room – not many people have the ability to silence an audience, but you did. I loved it.
Thank you so much for the work that you do, the impact that you make/continue to make, and I wish you nothing but success and support now and in the future.
Dion’s talk at the Health & Wellbeing summit was profound in its simplicity.
He told us many individual stories of people, with real life struggles, any one of whom could have been, or might still be, a member of our own business.
He talked about how bullies worked.
He challenged us to reflect on how our own behaviour as leaders, however well meaning, could be perceived as being the bully in the room.
His talk finished with me wanting to learn more about what he had learnt, and he has generously provided me with both of his books.
Dion’s talk provided rich food for thought, and for that reason, was hugely appreciated.
Sheena Naughton
Head of Human Resources
“Dion Jensen exhibits his mana (his presence, credibility and power) as a man and a speaker.
His speaking style is engaging and relates directly to the audience, presenting challenging and difficult topics in his own style of simplicity. His VIP model of mental health resonated with me – in terms of how our Values, Identity and Purpose helps define what gives us positive mental health, and how, when these personal factors are challenged by people or environments, they form the roots of mental ill health, including anger and fear.” Kia Maia - Persevere
Dr David Beaumont
Occupational Psychologist
“Dion Jensen provided a very captivating presentation!
I appreciated his direct approach in discussing the ‘elephants’ in the room and making us think about how we can create a VIP culture, acknowledge and develop strength in kindness, and having the courage to call things and/or people out when required.
A refreshing message of empowerment, confidence and courage!
Thank you very much!”
Dina Kahaialii
Project Manager
CONFERENCE SPEAKER
Dion was called upon to open the worlds first Idea's and Inspiration event at the 1 billion-dollar Lifelong Learning Institute building in Singapore
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DION'S SPEAKING JOURNEY
Dion's is one of the most adaptable speakers in the world.
With a unique and diverse background, Dion can deliver any of his signature speeches, or craft one specifically for your event.
When considering booking Dion to speak to your people, please understand that his content has come from live experiences, not theory.
When he speaks about Leadership, it is because he has actually led; when he speaks about solutions, its is because he has overcome the problems.
Your audience will connect with Dion immediately because they will feel how much he cares and more so if they are from the following demographics:
Global - Corporate - Military
CRISIS LEADERSHIP
During the COVID 19 lockdowns of 2020, Dion stood up and lead the way in #Crisisleadership. Requested to speak virtually around the world, Dion made Phase One of Crisis Leadership available for free, to help individuals and organizations SURVIVE!
Click on the button below to get free access to Crisis Leadership Phase One - SURVIVAL
THE VIP OF
MENTAL HEALTH
Making the complex SIMPLE!
Providing psychosocial solutions for the workplace and the world, The VIP of Mental Health will assist with increasing engagement, productivity and impact in the workplace and increase self-esteem and confidence in the mirror!
With a 15 page workbook added in the back of the book, you will IMMEDIATELY be able to implement the content for YOUR benefit!
Fill out your details below and we'll send you the free eBook!
The Good News About PTSD
You're not alone, you're not crazy and you can beat this!
What is happening is absolutely natural and the worse your signs and symptoms, the harder your Subconscious Bodyguards are trying to WIN!
COMING SOON!
As a master of ceremonies and event host at a recent Singapore conference with over 120 academics and working professionals, Dion was the lead off speaker out of five speakers. I can state from my front row advantage that he hit the mark with his message 'Make Peace with the Mirror' to our SE Asian / Expat audience.
He did a great job of inspiring them and stayed right on track with his TEDx style presentation. I can highly recommend him to any organisation to empower their employees or business connections to live more fulfilling lives after listening to him speak with authority, compassion, humour and brevity.
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