A shift in perspective changes everything—your work, your health, your relationships, and your future. And it all starts with a single, positive thought.
Negativity is a thief—it steals joy, purpose, and hope, cutting lives short by 7+ years. It’s why 67% of people feel stressed, 57% experience anxiety, and 54% are emotionally exhausted. Will you dare to break the cycle? By choosing positivity, you reclaim a life of abundance and fulfillment—sharpening your focus to advance your career and create a life you love. It’s the CHOICE to see the good, expect the best, and never ever give up.
THE KEYNOTE
Positivity Warrior: Change Your Mindset. Change Your Life.
What if you could add 7.5 years to your life just by being positive? Having a positive mindset or optimistic outlook on life is not about wearing rose-colored glasses—it’s an intentional practice scientifically proven to increase longevity, reduce stress, boost productivity, deepen relationships, and ignite a sense of purpose.
Through his personal story of triumph over cancer and the many professional experiences that shaped his unique positivity philosophy, Jim Sorebo offers a practical path forward for audiences to build a positive life.
Jim’s message resonates with corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, healthcare heroes, and anyone ready to break free from a negative mindset. His delightfully humorous personality and authentic vulnerability empower others to become a Positivity Warrior and never look back.
You’re shaped by the company you keep.
Surround yourself with the likes of these positive superstars:
“Jim’s passionate focus around positivity and the impact it will have on your life is incredibly inspirational and encouraging! One conversation with Jim will leave you wanting to hear more and proof that he lives out what he writes about!”
rick d. walters
executive ministry leader | minneapolis, st. paul
“Jim’s an amazing storyteller, and his inspirational journey into the power of positivity will definitely change the way you think.”
ross bernstein
hall of fame business speaker | best-selling sports author
“Jim creates the ultimate experience for conference and meeting attendees. His positivity message resonated with our attendees and helped create a movement for our organization. His new book reinforces that message and compliments the in-person experience. No matter the industry or profession, Jim's message is a must-read or hear for everyone.”
Dan Labert
CEO of NAILBA National Association of Independent | Life Brokerage Agencies
“Anyone who’s been lucky enough to hear Jim’s story knows how impactful it is. Jim exudes both confidence and positivity and he can help you do the same!"
Joann P Mattson, FLMI, AALU
Dir. of Insurance Ops | American Century Life
“Jim understands that positivity isn’t always easy, but with his wisdom and guidance, you’ll unlock the steps to living a more joyful and optimistic life!”
Lisa Lyons
Educational Consultant | Keynote Speaker
ABOUT JIM SOREBO
The Positivity Man on a crusade to eradicate negativity for good.
Today, Jim is 5 years cancer-free (and counting!) and a living testament to the power of positivity. He inspires audiences nationwide as a speaker, author, and renowned “Positivity Man,” arming attendees with the mindset and tools to discover the positive in every day.
Jim’s professional life mirrors the same positive, others-first mentality of his personal one. For over a decade, he served on the board of directors for the Lone Survivor Foundation, supporting veterans and families battling PTSD. He has also sat on the board of directors of NAILBA (National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies) for six years and was the Chairman of the Board in 2017 of those agencies responsible for approximately 50% of all life insurance sold in the U.S. For three years, Jim served as the president of the NAILBA Charitable Foundation and helped to bring on unprecedented growth.
A challenger in every sense of the word, Jim uses his platform to actively oppose cultural stigmas surrounding men’s vulnerability and mental health, even boldly sharing his cancer journey on LinkedIn—inspiring 50,000 people to join his Positivity Warrior movement as he beat the odds of stage-4 throat cancer.
Jim’s presentations, newly-released book, and continued advocacy for radical positivity has reached thousands, igniting a national campaign to embrace the force of positivity. It’s the belief that saved his life…and the mindset that might just change yours.
POSITIVITY WARRIOR: THE BEGINNING
The deck was stacked, so Jim changed the game.
Born and raised in Mankato, Minnesota, Jim Sorebo’s life has been marked by disease, adversity, and death.
At 18, he lost his father to Huntington's, a rare and devastating brain disorder. This disease also claimed his sister’s life at just 47. Jim’s mother faced a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s after caring for her daughter, while another sister later passed away from a brain aneurysm that left her bedridden.
Loss after loss, tragedy after tragedy—Jim lived his life with a series of “What ifs” for his own future. Jim’s battle would later be with stage-4 throat cancer.
It was time for a change. He asked his doctor, “What do I have to do to beat this?”
“Jim, you have to believe you can beat this. You have to be positive.”
Game on!
THE PROOF OF POSITIVITY
Science says optimists have more fun...for 7.5 years longer than pessimists do.
7.5
more years
added to an optimist's life expectancy
77%
less likely
for optimists to get heart disease
50%
lower risk
of early death for optimists
More than just a motivational speaker, Jim’s message of positivity is not only inspirational, but is sparking a movement that delivers on the science. Join the thousands of Positivity Warriors who are choosing a positive life and reaping the incredible rewards.
Positive Reinforcement for You & Your Team
Jim is positive your people will walk away with a new outlook on life…and the tools to make it last.
It’s one thing to feel inspired and another to take action. Jim’s presentations provide practical takeaways for audiences to start creating real change in their lives right now. Jim’s keynotes equip attendees with a Positivity Toolkit that includes:
Positivity Score test to see how you stack up and what you can do about it.
3-5 min Positivity Workout to start every day.
7 Positivity Fundamentals to add to your life right now.