Jason R. Owens
Speaker on navigating seasons where life doesn’t go according to plan
I help audiences reinterpret setbacks and rediscover forward momentum—so they can move ahead with clarity and confidence.
Signature Talk
The Fourth Castle: Why You Might Be Closer Than You Think
A talk for people who feel behind, stuck, or like life hasn’t gone according to plan—and need a new way to understand where they are.
Core Promise
Most people look at their past attempts and see failure.
Missed opportunities. Wrong turns. Seasons that didn’t work.
But what if those weren’t failures at all?
What if they were the cost of clarity—the necessary steps that make what comes next possible?
What This Talk Is About
In this talk, Jason Owens reframes the way we interpret difficult seasons in life and work.
Drawing from personal stories—including career detours, unexpected responsibilities, and the realities of midlife—he introduces a simple but powerful idea:
The first three castles weren’t wasted.
They were what made the fourth one possible.
Attendees walk away with a new lens for understanding:
- why progress rarely looks like a straight line
- how painful seasons shape judgment, humility, and endurance
- and why they may be further along than they think
Who This Is For
This talk resonates most with:
- Professionals navigating mid-career uncertainty
- Leaders carrying unexpected responsibility
- Individuals who feel “behind” in life or work
- Anyone trying to make sense of a difficult season
What People Take Away
- A new interpretation of past failures
- Language for understanding hard seasons
- Relief from the pressure of “I should be further along”
- Renewed confidence to move forward
Speaking Formats
- 20-minute keynote (current format)
- 45-minute breakout session (expanded)
- Workshop / discussion format available
About Jason
Jason Owens is a speaker and writer exploring what happens when life doesn’t go according to plan.
His work focuses on helping people navigate disorientation, reinterpret failure, and reconnect with clarity in the middle of complex seasons.
Bring this keynote to your event and give your audience the clarity, courage, and permission they need to rebuild and move forward.
Bio
Jason Owens helps audiences rediscover clarity, calling, and courage after seasons of setback.
His work centers on the emotional and spiritual journey people face when their careers, plans, or identities collapse—and what it takes to rebuild with purpose again.
For more than 20 years, Jason has worked with entrepreneurs, leaders, and mission-driven teams, including years inside a Fortune 500 financial services company. Today he operates a boutique consulting firm and leads Deep Water Labs, where he explores calling, reinvention, and the pursuit of meaningful work. His research on the emotional journey of new business owners continues to shape his speaking and writing.
Jason is a published author and has delivered 40+ workshops across the Southeast and Mountain West. He lives in Estes Park, Colorado, with Karen, his wife of 30 years.
Trusted by Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Teams for Over 20 Years
Here are a few places Jason’s work and message are making an impact.
Jason’s Latest Work
EMDR Can Save Your Bacon
Jason’s newest chapbook is a candid look at breakthrough, healing, and what it takes to rebuild your life after everything falls apart. Part story, part reflection, part field note from a deeply transformative season, EMDR Can Save Your Bacon gives audiences a raw, relatable glimpse into the heart of Jason’s message.
This short work often accompanies Jason’s talks as an optional resource for audiences who want to dig deeper into themes of clarity, renewal, and calling.
Ready to Bring Jason to Your Event?
Whether your audience needs help rebuilding after a major U-Turn or they’re simply wondering why work feels like a cosmic prank some days, Jason brings a message that blends honesty, clarity, and just enough humor to make the hard stuff go down easy.
Check his availability and start the conversation.