
You can’t earn a Black Belt in one hour…but spend an hour with Jim Bouchard and we’ll guarantee you’ll learn how to THINK like one!
The Black Belt is the iconic symbol of excellence, discipline, focus and confidence. THINK Like a BLACK BELT and you’ll reach new levels of Black Belt Excellence and peak performance in personal and professional life, from the front lines to the C-Suite!
Want to “kick” your meeting into high gear…literally?
Jim Bouchard pulls no punches! He is the “no BS” speaker you’ve been looking for to start your event with a kick and keep ‘em kicking to the close!
No matter where you’re starting from, you can achieve peak performance when you THINK Like a BLACK BELT. Jim knows because he’s lived it…he speaks authentically from his inspirational transformation from dropout and drug abuser to Black Belt and successful entrepreneur. Poverty, layoffs, failure, suicide, near homelessness and crippling self-doubt…all part of Jim’s experience. He pulls no punches; he teaches you how to strap on your belt and get in the fight – and perform to the peak of your abilities and potential.
“Thank you Jim for an outstanding presentation to the CEO Club of Boston! One of our long time Members said it was the best presentation he has ever seen at the CEO Club! That says it all!”
Fred Green
President & Founder, CEO Club of Boston
For booking call 800-786-8502 or click here to fill out out our short online information request form!
“Jim spoke at our National Conference and his presentation made an impact with all our attendees. His message regarding overcoming tremendous obstacles to achieve success was inspirational, heartfelt and moving. So many times in life the difference between success and continued struggles is our response to the challenges we all face. Jim demonstrated that achieving your dreams is possible despite all odds. …a great message to reinforce for people you are looking to motivate to take their life and business to the next level”
Aimee LaPak
Franchise Source Brands International
“Jim Bouchard’s Black Belt presentation to our annual Expo was spot-on! In an industry under stress, we can whine, or we be successful. Jim drives home the points of success–focus, excellence, work, and never losing sight of the importance of our mission to serve our clients. Jim’s style is caring but direct, maybe a little irreverent, but suitable for all audiences seeking success. Compassion with a punch!”
Don Godfrey
Maine Association of Mortgage Professionals
“Thank you for…speaking to our students – You were their favorite speaker of the semester! You rock!”
Michelle Neujahr
SMCC Entrepreneurial Center Director
“What can I say about Jim Bouchard- a GREAT deal! He is the alpha professional with a quiet demeanor that makes you want to implement his ideas ASAP. This is a motivational speaker you want to book for your event ASAP. In addition, his new book Think Like a Black Belt, is a must read!”
Dr. John Tantillo
“The Marketing Doctor” & FOX News Contributor
Jim Bouchard is the Black Belt Mindset Master! He’s a speaker, media personality and author of Think Like a Black Belt.
Founders of JoAndMikeNow.com and
the Entrepreneur’s Guide to Success Series
For booking call 800-786-8502 or click here for our online information form.
“I recommend every director of Events Enrollment and Retention secure Jim Bouchard to address their freshman class and make ‘Think Like a Black Belt’ required reading!”
Professor John Brubaker
Central Maine Community College
Recent Speaking Credits…
CEO Club of Dallas
CEO Club of Fort Worth
Network 128, Boston
Franchise Source Brands International Conference, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Executive Athletes, Boston
Workplace Wellness Symposium, Human Resource Association of Southern Maine
Maine Association of Mortgage Professionals
CEO Club of Boston
Becoming the Change You Wish to See in the World Conference
Long Creek Youth Development Center
University of New England
Southern Maine Community College
Central Maine Community College
Tropical Plant Industry Exposition
Successful Thinkers
Workplace Wellness Leadership Symposium
Economic Empowerment Summit
Association for Consulting Expertise
Midcoast Maine Leadership Institute
Lakes Region Networking Group
Maine Women’s Network
Jobs for Maine Graduates
Southern Midcoast Chamber of Commerce
Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
The Juice Conference
York County Chamber of Commerce
Oakhurst Dairy
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Alion Science & Technology
Saco Valley Credit Union
TD Banknorth
Hyde School
Norway Savings Bank
Boy Scouts of America
Women in Business
More Testimonials…
“You were terrific! I just want to reach out, grab some people, shake them and tell them how important and exciting this was…THANK YOU!
Geoff Lamdin
President, Association for Consulting Expertise
“Jim Bouchard is an instigator in every good sense of the word! As a speaker Jim’s energy, charisma and accumen make an incredible combination. When he spoke to our group there was an abundance of nodding heads and lively audience interaction. I’d go to his seminars any day!”
Mikaela Rios
Women In Business
“Top notch speaker, motivator and educator rolled into one! Jim’s workshops have been some of the highest rated and best attended workshops over the past two years. I highly recommend Jim to anyone who wants to grow their employee base and motivate themselves to the next level!”
Steve Wallace
Director of the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber of Commerce
“Thank you for the outstanding program you provided to Oakhurst Dairy on respect in the workplace…We now have a new Code of Ethics and Respect that went into place earlier this week. Much of the credit for this new document comes as a result of all the discussion in the senior leadership team meeting following your program!”
Joe Hyatt
Vice-President Human Resources, Oakhurst Dairy







