Chase the Flood
of Change
Turning fear, fatigue, and failure into the kind of forward motion that sticks with you months later.
SEEN ON
How often does an entire room agree on anything?
100% of audiences rate this keynote as valuable.
CHASE THE FLOOD · OFFICIAL SPEAKER REEL
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Best keynote I’ve experienced for connecting with the audience and delivering a message.
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ROB PHELAN
“
The BEST keynote speaker I have ever heard. Honestly!
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STEPHANIE MYERS
Chase the Flood is what happens when you stop rebuilding what the crisis took and start building what it made possible.
THE FRAMEWORK
Chase the Flood™
Draw Your Line
FOR UNSHAKABLE CLARITY
Decide before the water rises what matters, what goes, and what you’re made of.
Build Momentum
FOR UNSTOPPABLE ACTION
Point yourself in the right direction, set your path, and take the first step.
Be the Proof
FOR UNBOUNDED VISION
See what’s now possible, build what you actually want, and bring others up with you.
WHY AYO
I lost everything, and it let me see the path to higher ground.
EXPERIENCE
Over 20 years inside institutions under pressure, from the classroom to corporate sales to instructional leadership, before losing everything in Hurricane Harvey and rebuilding from zero in a new country.
EXPERTISE
TEDx speaker. Featured across all six episodes of the HBO Max docuseries Coming From America. Author of two books on navigating disruption. She’s stood on hundreds of stages, from guiding rooms of 12 to captivating events of thousands.
IMPACT
20+ appearances in the last six months across keynotes, workshops, and conferences. 100% of attendees have rated her keynotes valuable across thousands of responses. First standing ovation in a 12-year conference history.
FORMATS
However You Need Her in the Room
Keynote
45–90 minutes. Main stage, conferences, leadership offsites.
Half-Day Workshop
Keynote plus applied working session for leadership teams.
Virtual Keynote
Full framework delivered remotely, same customization.
CUSTOM FOR YOUR ROOM
Ready to Move Your Room to Tears and Action
Every keynote is customized for your audience and your flood. Every room leaves feeling seen and changed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of events is Ayo Jones a good fit for?
Corporate leadership offsites, HR and L&D conferences, healthcare system staff and leadership events, and association conferences focused on resilience, change, or organizational culture.
Does Ayo customize the keynote for our organization?
Yes. Every keynote is customized for your audience and your flood.
Is Ayo available for virtual events?
Yes, the full keynote is available virtually with the same framework and customization.
Where is Ayo based, and does she travel for events?
Ayo is based internationally and travels to speak at events across the United States and abroad.
How far in advance should we book Ayo?
Popular dates fill months ahead, especially during fall and early spring conference seasons. Early inquiry secures the best availability.
Is there a speaker one-sheet available?
Yes. A downloadable one-sheet with bio, topics, and booking details is available here.
What is a change management keynote speaker?
A change management keynote speaker helps audiences move through organizational disruption with a practical framework, decisions, language, and momentum, instead of generic motivation.
Ayo Jones is a change management and resilience keynote speaker who helps organizations turn disruption into forward motion, built from her own experience surviving Hurricane Harvey and rebuilding from nothing. Every keynote is customized to the specific disruption your organization is facing, to help everyone meet the moment.
Ready to bring Chase the Flood to your organization?
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