Speaking That Inspires. Training That Transforms.
Powerful messages. Practical strategies. Lasting Impact
Meet Your Speaker
Ja-Kay Matheny Sr., LCSW, LICSW
Speaker • Trainer • Leadership Consultant
Ja-Kay Matheny Sr. is a U.S. Army veteran, licensed clinical social worker, and John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer & Coach with 21 years of combined experience in medical and mental health settings.
Through powerful storytelling, personal experiences, and practical strategies, Ja-Kay helps leaders, teams, and organizations strengthen communication, build resilience, and reconnect with their purpose.
His goal is simple: to move audiences beyond inspiration and equip them to take meaningful action.
Signature Speaking Programs
Engaging presentations designed to inspire growth, strengthen leadership, and create meaningful change.
Know Your N.A.M.E.™
Leading from Within
Discover how understanding your personal value can transform the way you lead, communicate, and overcome challenges.
Through engaging storytelling and practical strategies, participants explore four principles:
N — Necessary
A — Accessible
M — Manageable
E — Elevate Your Value
Available as a keynote or interactive workshop.
Heart of Service
Rediscovering Why You Started
When the demands of serving others become overwhelming, even passionate professionals can lose sight of their purpose.
This engaging presentation helps participants recognize compassion fatigue, reconnect with their original motivation, and establish healthy boundaries that protect their well-being.
Participants will learn to:
Recognize signs of compassion fatigue.
Reconnect with their purpose and passion.
Protect their energy while continuing to serve others.
Available as a keynote or interactive workshop.
From Burnout to Balance
Leading and Living with Intention
Burnout doesn't happen overnight, and recovery requires more than simply taking a break.
This engaging presentation helps professionals and leaders recognize the warning signs of burnout, understand the impact of prolonged stress, and develop practical strategies to restore balance.
Participants will learn to:
Recognize the difference between burnout and everyday exhaustion.
Establish healthy boundaries without guilt.
Apply practical strategies for awareness, renewal, and sustainable well-being.
Available as a keynote or interactive workshop.
Leadership & Team Development
A facilitated experience that gets teams talking about the issues that matter most, building stronger communication, trust, and collaboration.
The Leadership Game
Interactive team experience
The John Maxwell Leadership Game is an engaging, interactive experience that helps teams strengthen communication, build trust, and improve collaboration.
Through thought-provoking questions and guided discussions, participants explore leadership challenges, identify opportunities for growth, and develop practical strategies to work more effectively together.
Ideal for: Leadership teams, businesses, nonprofits, schools, and organizations.
Available for small groups and larger teams.
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect
Communication workshop
Communication is more than talking. It's about making meaningful connections.
Based on John Maxwell's communication principles, this interactive workshop helps participants understand different communication styles, overcome barriers, and strengthen relationships.
Through practical activities and discussion, participants learn how to communicate with greater clarity, empathy, and intention.
Ideal for: Businesses, leadership teams, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Available as a 90-minute workshop or customized training.
Navigating the Workplace with Complicated People
Workplace relationships
Every workplace has challenging personalities, difficult conversations, and moments of frustration.
This interactive workshop helps participants understand interpersonal differences, manage emotional reactions, and communicate more effectively in challenging situations.
Through real-world examples and practical strategies, participants learn to reduce conflict, establish healthy boundaries, and build stronger working relationships.
Ideal for: Employees, supervisors, leadership teams, and organizations.
Available as a 30–60-minute session or customized workshop.
Bring Ja-Kay to Your Next Event
Looking for a keynote speaker, leadership facilitator, or engaging workshop? Let's create an experience tailored to your organization's needs.
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