BE LIKE GOKU

The Voice. The Message.

The Original Voice of Goku

Ian James Corlett made history as the first English voice of Goku in Dragon Ball Z, bringing the iconic character to life for millions of fans across North America.

Now, Ian channels that same legendary energy into corporate stages worldwide. His keynote, BE LIKE GOKU, draws on the timeless principles that made Goku a global icon — relentless self-improvement, unwavering resilience, and the power of showing up as your best self every single day.

With decades of experience in entertainment, storytelling, and audience connection, Ian delivers a keynote that doesn't just motivate — it transforms.

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Core themes that drive every BE LIKE GOKU keynote experience.

Relentless Growth

Goku never stops training. Learn how to build a culture of continuous improvement and push past your limits, every single day.

Push beyond every limit.

Goku's defining trait is his refusal to settle. No matter how strong he becomes, he's always looking for the next challenge. In this keynote theme, Ian breaks down how individuals and organizations can adopt this same mindset of relentless self-improvement:

Turning complacency into fuel for growth
Setting audacious goals that inspire action
Building daily habits that compound over time
Embracing discomfort as the path to mastery

Resilience Under Pressure

From facing impossible odds to bouncing back stronger, discover the mindset that turns setbacks into your greatest comebacks.

Setbacks are just setups for comebacks.

Goku has been knocked down more times than anyone can count — but he always gets back up stronger. Ian draws from his own career of reinvention and the legendary Saiyan spirit to show your team how to thrive under pressure:

Reframing failure as a stepping stone
Staying focused when the stakes are highest
Mental toughness techniques for high-pressure environments
How to lead your team through uncertainty and change

The Power of Team

Goku's greatest victories came through teamwork. Build stronger teams that trust, support, and elevate each other.

No warrior fights alone.

Even the most powerful Saiyan in the universe knows that the biggest battles are won together. Drawing from decades of collaborative work in studios and on stages around the world, Ian shows how the strongest teams are built:

Creating trust that turns colleagues into allies
Leveraging each person's unique strengths
Communication strategies that eliminate silos
Celebrating wins together to build lasting momentum

Leading with Heart

Authentic leadership isn't about titles — it's about showing up for your people with courage, integrity, and purpose.

True leaders inspire by example.

Goku doesn't lead because of a title — he leads because people believe in him. Ian explores what it means to be a leader who earns respect through authenticity, courage, and genuine care for the people around them: