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Jon Carmichael

Turn limitations into breakthrough innovation with Jon Carmichael, award-winning astrophotographer and visionary speaker on innovation. Jon equips organizations with his signature Eclipse Mindset to cultivate bold thinking and resilience. Featured in Wall Street Journal and Times Square, he works with Fortune 500 companies including Twitter, Dell, and Microsoft.

Trusted by Iowa Hospital Association, LIMRA, Siemens Medical Solutions, Twitter, Dell, Microsoft

Jon Carmichael, Speaker | Astrophotographer

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  • Renowned astrophotographer who captured iconic eclipse photo
  • Lead photographer for major tech companies
  • Speaker on transforming limitations into breakthrough opportunities
Jon Carmichael is a world-renowned astrophotographer who captured "history's most amazing photograph" of the 2017 Great American Eclipse from 39,000 feet after years of meticulous planning and convincing an airline captain to alter course. Jon's work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Good Morning America, and Times Square. With over 20 years of experience, he has served as lead photographer for Twitter, Dell, and Microsoft, collaborating with figures like President Obama and Elton John, who became his first fine art collector. Through his Eclipse Mindset approach, Jon helps organizations transform perceived limitations into opportunities for breakthrough success. His presentations demonstrate how vision, curiosity, and perseverance can overcome seemingly impossible challenges, providing practical frameworks for innovation in today's rapidly changing business landscape. Audiences leave Jon's talks with actionable strategies to embrace uncertainty, shift perspective when facing obstacles, and cultivate the audacity needed to pursue ambitious goals. His blend of stunning visuals and compelling storytelling creates an immersive experience that inspires teams to reimagine what's possible. Book Jon when you need a speaker who transforms how people think about ambition, innovation, and breaking through perceived limitations.

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The Eclipse Mindset
Jon Carmichael explores how bold thinking, preparation, and adaptability can turn uncertainty into defining moments of progress. Sharing the story behind his renowned eclipse photograph, Jon highlights the value of shifting perspective, challenging assumptions and trusting intuition under pressure. His visually rich narrative reveals how fleeting opportunities often emerge during periods of change. Participants gain practical methods for reframing limits, embracing innovation, and pursuing ambitious ideas with clarity and confidence.

Why we recommend booking Jon

Jon Carmichael, the astrophotographer who captured "history's most amazing photograph", transforms how organizations view limitations through his Eclipse Mindset approach, blending stunning visuals with practical frameworks for innovation. Book Jon to give your audience an unforgettable experience that blends powerful storytelling, stunning visuals, and meaningful lessons on possibility and perseverance.

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Trusted by Iowa Hospital Association, LIMRA, Siemens Medical Solutions, Twitter, Dell, Microsoft

Testimonials

Just wanted to send a quick message about Jon Carmichael. Amazing! He was absolutely perfect for our audience. Definitely someone others should be booking. Funny, vulnerable, inspiring. Everything we needed to close out the day. Ranks up there in my top five of all time speakers. Thank you for helping us get him.

Iowa Hospital Association

Jon is incredibly talented, but also reveals the hard, darker, honest side of the creative process, which as a creative myself is incredibly affirming to hear. It is not just magic--though that is a part of it--it's a lot of hard work. He's an inspiration--and I look forward to hearing and seeing more from Jon. I told him he should write a book.

LIMRA, LIMRA

Jon is a master storyteller. His perspective of the world and ability to ignite curiosity and wonder in others is not only admirable, but vital for the world to hear.

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How do I book Jon Carmichael for my next event?
Email jon.carmichael@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Jon Carmichael for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Jon Carmichael's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Jon Carmichael directly.
What is Jon Carmichael's speaking style like?
Jon delivers inspiring, relatable talks with humour and vulnerability. He masterfully weaves storytelling and stunning visuals, igniting curiosity and wonder while providing practical insights for overcoming challenges and embracing innovation.
What topics does Jon Carmichael specialise in?
Email jon.carmichael@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Jon Carmichael for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Jon Carmichael's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Jon Carmichael directly.
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