Jonathan Garner is an expert in web development and user experience design. Best known for being the Founder and CEO of Mind Over Tech, Jonathan spends his time helping clients to adopt healthy relationships with the digital world. He teaches methods to align actions with intentions when working within a digital space to improve overall wellbeing, productivity, and creativity. Jonathan regularly delivers keynote talks for companies such as Google, Slaughter & May, Vodafone, and KPMG, and so is a highly regarded keynote speaker.
In his early career, Jonathan worked in design roles such as a Framing Workshop Manager for Dyson Art and an Interface Designer for Therapy Box. Throughout most of his career, Jonathan has used his knowledge and creativity to deliver education experiences to others. Holding the role of Senior Teacher and Product Designer for Decoded Ltd for many years, Jonathan constantly used his expertise to help and educate. During his time in this role, Jonathan designed and provided live education experiences to companies including Visa, Unilever, Philips and Nike, where he would cover topics such as Code, Innovation, Machine Learning, and Blockchain.
After realising he was spending a considerable amount of time on social media, Jonathan began his organisation with the intention of helping himself and others to achieve a better relationship with technology. Jonathan channelled his expertise as a designer into his later role as CEO of Mind Over Tech, taking a creative approach. For example, Mind Over Tech created and use a card deck called The Digital Habit Lab. The aim of this being to target the problem directly in an interactive and engaging way. Jonathan is also a Partner of Mosaic Collective, an organisation that aims to help businesses to understand and apply the correct technology to their projects.
When hired as a keynote speaker, Jonathan excels in engaging his audience using theory and practice. With interactive methods, including the card deck, he combines knowledge, exercises, and practice to allow new and improved habits to stick. With years of experience in his field, Jonathan has an array of knowledge to share and does so effectively. To learn more about how to adopt healthy digital cultures, hire Jonathan Garner today!
How to hire Jonathan Garner
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Jonathan Garner's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Intentional Digital Habits
- Digital Habits for Healthy Productivity
- Digital Habits for Mental Health
- Digital Habits for Creativity
- Digital Habits for Deep Work & Flow
- Digital Habits for Engaged Teams
- Digital Habits for Effective Communication
- Digital Habits for Engagement & Purpose
- Digital Habits for Embodied Living
- Digital Habits for Emotional Intelligence
- Digital Habits for Hybrid Working
- Digital Habits for Inclusive Culture
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
“The sessions struck the perfect balance between enlightening people to the theory and then giving very very action focussed practical tips to embed in our daily lives. ” - Izzy, Wellbeing Lead for Consulting, Deloitte
“Our entry-level candidates are digital natives, so Mind over Tech’s Digital Wellbeing sessions provide them with effective ways to manage their wellbeing in the hugely digital world that they live and work in.” - Charlotte, Culture & Engagement Director, KPMG
“We’ve had great feedback on Mind over Tech’s training, which gave us insights and practical tips that will benefit both work and family life. I highly recommend their work – it’s a great fit for any organisation’s wellbeing programme.” - Paula, Leadership & Performance Improver, Natwest Group
“Mind over Tech offer an important message in an engaging and approachable medium on the challenges of working with technology and what practical steps you can take to manage such challenges.” - Michael, Disputes & Investigations Associate, Slaughter & May
“Instead of walking out horrified at how much you use your phone, you leave with clear actionable goals and a better understanding of your digital habits and why they exist.” - Jacqueline, Group Risk & Compliance Director, Vodafone
Feedback from Virtual Events:
“I've loved being able to start a global conversation in the virtual workshops and continue it in action via the physical card decks we bought for our different offices” - Emily, Events & Community Manager, Notion
- 2022 - Released The Digital Habit Lab card deck
- 2019 - Became a Partner in Mosaic Collective
- 2017 - Founded and became CEO of Mind Over Tech
- 2016 - UX Designer for Clearleft
- 2014 - Senior Teacher & Product Designer for Decoded Ltd
- 2012 - Independent Design Strategist
- 2011 - Front End Designer for Devign Studios
- 2011 - Interface Designer for Therapy Box
- 2008 - Framing Workshop Manager for Dyson Art
- 2003 - BA in Fine Arts & Sculpture at University of the Arts London
