Behind The Mic : John Costigan
Meet the Host
John Costigan is a globally recognized sales trainer, keynote speaker, and business leader with over 25 years of experience. He’s coached more than 1 million professionals across 50+ countries, helping executives and teams from companies like Google, Oracle, Amazon, and ExxonMobil master the art of authentic, high-performance selling.
Known as the “Tony Robbins of Sales Training,” John built his reputation by doing what few others dared - making live cold calls on stage to show, in real time, how to open doors and close deals. His direct, no-nonsense style and belief in selling from the heart have made him a trusted voice for leaders worldwide.
Today, as host of The Wall Podcast, John brings that same energy and candor to meaningful conversations with founders, executives, and innovators. Each episode explores the defining “walls” leaders hit — and how they broke through — revealing lessons in resilience, creativity, and growth that anyone can apply.
The Road to the Mic
The Spark
John leaves corporate sales and starts his own training company, focusing on real selling.
Inspiring Meeting
Meeting with Tim Ferriss on stage, focusing on the vision that becomes The Wall.
Global Footprint
John trains 1M+ professionals worldwide, focusing on top global teams.
The Wall Concept
Shapes The Wall, focusing on leaders breaking through challenges.
From Stage To Studio
Brings The Wall Podcast to life, focusing on pivotal stories.
The Launch
The Wall Podcast debuts, focusing on real lessons from leaders.
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