John Niland

John Niland is a Self-Worth Activist, advocating for deeper value of ourselves and others, to replace the current culture of conditional self-esteem.

A self-worth approach brings fresh value to life and work by…

• Replacing endless self-assessment with new freedom and wellbeing 

• Replacing the craving for validation with fresh courage, confidence and creativity 

• Filling the hunger for belonging with a deep connection to self and others

• Replacing stressful striving with joy

John is the author of the book “The Self-Worth Safari” and founder of Self-Worth Academy, bringing together an international spectrum of practitioners who share a belief in the power of self-worth. 

Previous books include “Hidden Value”, “Opportunity Conversations” and “The Courage to Ask” (co-authored with Kate Daly). Since 2000, he is well known as a speaker at professional conferences and has coached hundreds of professionals to grow revenue and reputation, via an approach based on professional identity. 

He was a co-founder of the European Forum of Independent Professionals and previous CEO of Education for the Children, which works with families in Guatemala to break the cycle of poverty.

John currently lives just outside Lisbon, following many years in Brussels, London and Ireland. He still talks about “settling down one day”. 

Some of John’s key insights include:

• Self-worth is the strongest foundation for resilience, confidence and self-belief

• Most people have been educated in self-esteem, not self-worth. This often leads to constant anxiety and insecurity.

• When people shift to self worth, this dramatically changes their approach to career, communication and leadership

• Self-worth is also a game changer in relationships, enabling much deeper connection

• Self-worth is essential to successfully reinvent one’s professional identity and career in the Age of AI.