John Puts

A padel player who helps leaders and teams stay calm, and play smarter in fast-moving environments.
Amsterdam, NLD

John Puts

John has spent his career helping leaders and teams find the clarity they need to do their best work together. As a former founder and product leader at Google, he brings a rare combination of strategic rigour and genuine human warmth to every room he works in. He has supported leadership development at organisations including L'Oréal and Audible, blending emotional intelligence with practical systems that sharpen focus, improve decisions and strengthen how people collaborate. Honest, grounded, and always worth listening to. Outside of work, you will find John with his family, playing sports, making music, or sharing long dinners with good food and meaningful conversation.

Playmaker Strengths
Creates trust and alignment that makes teams move faster
Cuts through complexity and gives people a clear path forward
Builds performance habits that stick long after the session ends
Playmaker Personality
Beyond Work
Improv theatre and padel. Proud father of two adventurous boys
Energised By
Finding daily moments of stillness
Pet Peeve
Too many tabs open (on screens and in the mind)
Known For
Playlists that shift the room
Plot Twist
A long table, good company and artisan food

More Ways to Work Together

Turning Tension to Triumph

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Laser-Focused Performance

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"No" How to Prioritize

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The Coaching Compass

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The Real You

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Thrive in the AI Era

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Becoming a Change Champion

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Empowering Through Empathy

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High-Performance Brain Hacks

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Taming Tough Talks

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The Change Catalyst

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Your Brand Matters

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Navigating the Divide

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Gaining Buy-In

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The Timezone Tango

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Feedback with Finesse

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Crystal Clear Communication

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Communicate With Confidence

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Creating Fearless Teams

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