In addition to speaking, Jack's connection to energy goes back to his first job out of college — Sempra Energy Trading Company — where he learned real-time, high-stakes decision-making in a volatile commodity environment.

His subsequent work includes Southwest Water, giving him direct exposure to the regulated utilities space. His Spot the Ripple framework was built to address the exact gap energy and utility organizations know well: the distance between when a risk first appears on the horizon and when it becomes an operational or regulatory crisis.

Following his time in Big 4 consulting, Jack spent years advising organizations deploying AI, blockchain, and emerging technology.

He watched capable companies falter, fail, and in some cases face litigation — not because their technology was wrong, but because their leaders lacked the executive skills to govern what they were building. The Decision Switch is the codified version of what he knew was missing.

Both — and the balance is intentional.

Jack's experience is boardrooms and crisis calls, not training rooms. Audiences are brought into the problem through real scenarios and honest questions, not lectured at. Planners consistently report that the conversation continues long after Jack leaves the stage.

In addition to speaking, Jack's connection to energy goes back to his first job out of college — Sempra Energy Trading Company — where he learned real-time, high-stakes decision-making in a volatile commodity environment.

His subsequent work includes Southwest Water, giving him direct exposure to the regulated utilities space. His Spot the Ripple framework was built to address the exact gap energy and utility organizations know well: the distance between when a risk first appears on the horizon and when it becomes an operational or regulatory crisis.

Every time — no exceptions.

Before any proposal is sent, Jack invests time understanding the specific challenge the audience is navigating and what success looks like 90 days after the event. The examples, the frameworks, and the takeaways are built for that room — not recycled from the last one.

Both.

Virtual formats are rebuilt for the medium — not simply transferred from stage to screen — with tighter pacing and structured engagement designed for a distributed audience. Both can be combined with workshop components. Format is confirmed during the discovery call.

Yes — and both deepen the impact of the keynote significantly.

Half-day and full-day workshops deliver The Decision Switch and Spot the Ripple as working tools teams use immediately.

Advisory retainers provide ongoing C-suite access. Project-based and interim executive engagements are available for organizations navigating a defined challenge or major transition.

Many clients begin with a keynote and return for something more.

Yes.

The Decision Switch: 7 Principles of Successful Decision-Making is the foundation of Jack's speaking and advisory practice — the complete framework in a form audiences can return to long after the event ends. Bulk orders are available for conference audiences and corporate events.

In addition to speaking, Jack's connection to energy goes back to his first job out of college — Sempra Energy Trading Company — where he learned real-time, high-stakes decision-making in a volatile commodity environment.

His subsequent work includes Southwest Water, giving him direct exposure to the regulated utilities space. His Spot the Ripple framework was built to address the exact gap energy and utility organizations know well: the distance between when a risk first appears on the horizon and when it becomes an operational or regulatory crisis.

  1.  Inquiry acknowledged within 24 hours.
  2.  Discovery call scheduled.
  3.  Custom proposal delivered within 48 hours of the call.
  4.  Contract issued within 24 hours of agreement.
  5.  50% deposit confirms the date — opening the conversation on AV, customization, travel, and book orders.

The more detail upfront, the faster you get a custom response — often the same day.

Include:
  1. Event date and location
  2. Audience size and profile
  3. Event theme
  4. Specific challenge the organization is navigating
  5. General sense of budget

A general inquiry is always welcome.

Reach out immediately.

Jack maintains limited availability for short-notice engagements and will make it work if the date and topic align.

Contact jack@jackpflaherty.com directly — do not use a contact form for urgent inquiries.