Marketing Executive

Jazz Saxophonist

Tech Entrepreneur

Wharton Alum

Powered By Jazz BUSINESS. PERFORMANCE.

Jeff Ponders II

In today’s business climate, overcrowded markets have shifted the power to customers. Subsequently, professionals from all industries are forced to dig through the crates in search of insights to outshine the competition. In this dynamic keynote, Ponders will leverage his experience as a business leader and professional jazz saxophonist to unlock show-stopping lessons to help professionals develop their unique voice, enhance their skills, and unlock game-changing advantages to outperform the competition.

Team work makes the dream work. But what happens when the team isn’t working well? Complex dynamics, oversized egos, and misaligned objectives amongst teams can kill productivity and profitability. With experience ranging from Broadway to boardrooms, this interactive session & performance with Ponders will help teams overcome internal conflict and competition to foster greater collaboration and co-creation. Ponders shares his lessons from the bandstand to help organizations evolve from behaving like big brands to big bands.

Jazz musicians never fail. They face challenges everyday, yet they leverage the art of improvisation to turn inevitable calamity into epic performances. Pulling from 20 years experience as a professional jazz musician, Ponders will break down the secrets of jazz improv to help organizations break free from “how we’ve always done it.” Ponders shows leaders how to meet critical challenges with creativity and style to create memorable moments and successful, sustainable performance

15 years experience as a marketing professional & executive

Consultant for Fortune 100 brands such as GM, Walmart, Colgate, and Campbell’s

Two-time tech startup founder

HIGHLIGHTS

SPEAKING TOPICS

THE JAZZ MASTER’S GUIDE TO EPIC PERFORMANCE

THE JAM SESSION: PERFORM LIKE A WORLD-CLASS JAZZ BAND

IMPROVISE TO INNOVATE: OVERCOMING CHALLENGES WITH CREATIVITY

Advisor and mentor for startups

Engaging Keynote speaker on peak performance, leadership, team work, and creativity

20+ years as an award-winning touring jazz saxophonist

Proud Detroiter

PERFORMENCE

“Jeff always helps us understand the evolving landscape and discover new ways to reach our

customers and grow our business.”

ERIC CUNNINGHAM Executive Director - General Motors

“Every time I’m around Jeff I feel more creative and inspired to change the world.”

BILL HENRIE, DIRECTOR General Motors

“I enjoyed Jeff’s energy and personality. I found him to be intriguing and vibrant. It was the best interactive presentation I have seen in all the years we’ve been doing this!”

MONA KIDDER Cornerstone Schools

“Jeff had the perfect blend of personality, creativity, and business, marketing, and customer service experience to create among the most motivating and worthwhile training sessions we’ve had in years. Its wonderful when an individual has the full package of creativity and business fundamentals to excite and inspire entrepreneurs and artists. Jeff is the full package.“

DR. MICHAEL NAYLORUniversity of Michigan/Washtenaw Community College

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