Trainer

John Healy is a former senior executive at CNN, a seasoned public speaker and a professional actor and filmmaker.

John has been a keynote speaker at international media conferences including: National Digital Media & Marketing Summit, Media 2020, Product Camp Dublin, Startup Weekend New York & Dublin, Open Gov. Hub DC.

Among the training programs John and his team at Artful Citizen provide include:

• Smartphone Video Making

• Public Speaking

• On Camera Presentation   

• Digital Media Storytelling

Our Artful Approach  🎭

What sets our programs apart is that unlike traditional corporate training, our approach is grounded in the performing arts, where we employ Alexander, method and personal storytelling techniques in our workshops; this approach enables executives to uncover & enhance their own natural storytelling talent.

Media & Arts Background

CNN's former Digital Media Brand Manager, John was also a "Mad Man" for over 15 years in major Manhattan advertising agencies including Ogilvy & Mather and Young & Rubicam.  

A trained actor (Aquila Theater & The Gaiety School Of Acting): 

John's acting career includes appearances on Game Of Thrones, The Kennedy Center, Off-Broadway, Atlas Performing Arts Center, DC. and independent feature film productions, including the award winning The Forgiving.* 

* Winner, Best Feature. Maryland International Film Festival, 2021. 

Public Speaking Background

 John has been an invited keynote speaker at several media and technology startup industry conferences in the US & Europe: 

National Digital Media & Marketing Summit, Media 2020, Product Camp Dublin, Startup Weekend New York & Dublin, Open Gov. Hub DC.

John was also a senior lecturer at The Digital Marketing Institute.