Live Fiercely.
Lead Intentionally. Move Forward.
What happens when the plan falls apart—and people are still looking to you for direction?
Jared Wood brings honest stories, challenging questions, and practical perspectives to conversations about leadership, resilience, mindset, and navigating change.
An author with a Ph.D. in sport psychology and 25 years of coaching experience, Jared draws on his work with athletes, his mountain-climbing experiences, and his personal journey through loss.
His message invites people to examine what matters, question the illusion of control, and choose their next meaningful action.
Speaking for Businesses, Teams, and Communities
SavageMFer speaking engagements are designed for audiences facing challenges, pursuing ambitious goals, or looking for a more intentional way forward.
Jared is available for:
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Corporate events and leadership meetings.
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Conferences and professional associations.
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Athletic teams, coaches, and sports organizations.
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Community gatherings focused on resilience and growth.
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Workshops and facilitated discussions.
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Preparation matters. So does recognizing that preparation cannot determine every outcome.
Jared explores the difference between control and influence—and how believing we control more than we do can affect judgment, leadership, and risk-taking.
Audience takeaways: Recognize assumptions, direct effort toward meaningful influence, and respond more thoughtfully when circumstances change.
The Myth of Control: Lead Through Uncertainty
Achievement means more when it reflects what matters to you.
This talk invites audiences to define their own mountaintop, examine their priorities, and connect ambition with purposeful choices.
Audience takeaways: Clarify values, question borrowed definitions of success, and identify a concrete next step.
Live Fiercely: Turn Intention Into Action
Setbacks can challenge more than a goal. They can challenge how we see ourselves.
Drawing on experiences in coaching, climbing, and life, Jared explores how to adapt, learn, and move forward when the path looks different than expected.
Audience takeaways: Reconsider setbacks, recognize available support, and choose useful action amid uncertainty.
Resilience When the Plan Falls Apart
How do you pursue excellence when you cannot guarantee the result?
Jared brings his sport psychology background to conversations about confidence, preparation, attention, and responding to pressure.
Audience takeaways: Focus on purposeful preparation, distinguish performance from personal worth, and approach challenges with greater intention.
Performance Mindset for Athletes and Coaches
Moving forward does not require forgetting what came before.
Jared shares perspectives shaped by losing his wife, Celeste, and founding Moving Forward. This talk creates space to consider grief, identity, meaning, and the courage to begin again.
Audience takeaways: Honor your story, make room for change, and recognize that a meaningful next step can be small.
Moving Forward After Loss and Change
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Keynote Presentations
A focused message for conferences, company events, and community gatherings, shaped around your audience and event objectives.
Team and Leadership Sessions
Conversations for athletes, coaches, managers, and teams about mindset, influence, resilience, and purposeful performance.
Interactive Workshops
Opportunities to examine ideas, reflect on real challenges, and identify actions participants can carry into their work and lives.
Meet Jared Wood
Jared Wood is the author of The Myth and the Mountain and founder of SavageMFer’s Moving Forward program.
With a Ph.D. in sport psychology and 25 years of coaching experience, he connects professional perspectives with personal stories of mountain climbing, loss, and growth.
His style is direct, thoughtful, and grounded in lived experience. He asks audiences to challenge familiar assumptions and consider how they want to live, lead, and move forward.
Plan a Speaking Engagement
Tell us about your audience, event, and the conversation you want to start.
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Event date and location.
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Organization and audience.
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Preferred topic or central challenge.
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Presentation format and available time.
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Budget and any special requirements.
Contact Jared to discuss availability, fees, and a suitable approach for your event.
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What does Jared Wood speak about?
Jared speaks about leadership, resilience, intentional living, performance mindset, grief, and the difference between influence and control.
Who are these presentations for?
Businesses, leadership groups, athletic teams, professional associations, and communities seeking thoughtful conversations about growth and navigating challenges.
Can a presentation reflect our event’s goals?
Share your goals and audience when you inquire. Jared can discuss an appropriate topic and format for your event.
How much does a speaking engagement cost?
Contact Jared with your event details to request availability and pricing.
How do we book Jared Wood?
Email jared@savagemfer.com or use the speaking inquiry form to begin the conversation.