John Spence

John Spence is a globally recognized thought leader on leadership and strategy, known for making the complex awesomely simple. With 30+ years advising leaders from startups to Fortune 10 companies, 1,500+ keynotes worldwide, and 27 years as an instructor at Wharton School SII.

John Spence has spent decades studying strategy and helping leaders turn it into action. He has led more than 100 strategic planning retreats for organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies and was recognized by Thinkers360 as a Top 25 thought leader in Business Strategy. A former owner and CEO of several companies, John now advises and coaches senior executives across a wide range of industries. His real-world experience gives him a practical understanding of strategic decision-making, focused planning, and organizational alignment. An avid student of business, John is known for making complex ideas clear, practical, and useful; the approach he brings to Strategy Made Awesomely Simple.