John G. Samuel

Stories That Shift Mindsets. Talks That Spark Action.

John G. Samuel is a global speaker, author, and CEO who’s proving that disability isn’t a limitation—it’s a leadership advantage. His journey from hiding his blindness to becoming a catalyst for inclusion is one you won’t forget.

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Don’t Ask Me…Ask Them

“John has a gift of using his skills, abilities and challenges to move audiences, to educate the masses and most importantly to inspire change in a positive direction. I will be forever thankful for meeting John and our association will be forever better.”

Rich Phaneuf
CEO of Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC)

“John Samuel is a powerful storyteller whose message truly resonated with me and my team. His talk was engaging, authentic, and thought-provoking. I was so impressed by his perspective that I chose his book, Don’t Ask the Blind Guy for Directions, for our leadership team book club. It led to a meaningful and memorable discussion.”

Rachael Hollifield, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
VP Physician Services • UNCPN Administration Staff
Family Medicine Provider for UNC Physicians Network

“We were honored to have John speak at our Tech Workplace Summit this year and his topic of ‘No Fear’ was incredibly timely and poignant. Our audience was wow’d and got some great takeaways that they could put into action in both their personal and professional lives. John was amazing – as usual!”

Tracy Sternberg, NC Tech

John’s Book

Don’t Ask The Blind Guy For Directions

A raw, funny, and deeply human memoir about losing sight—and gaining clarity.

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Speaking

Proximity builds empathy, and my storytelling humanizes what it means to be inclusive. Whether it’s a conference keynote, leadership retreat, book club, or fireside chat—I will meet your audience where they are and leave them inspired.