Philosophy, Socials and Business Studies tutor (M.Phil) Grade 11-Postgraduate (Continental philosophy, ethics, integral and multi-disciplinary studies. Able to assist students with AD(H)D.)

I had the pleasure of having John as my Philosophy lecturer at University; he is a phenomenal teacher who imparts knowledge in a brilliant manner. He is most definitely trustworthy and always makes you feel comfortable to ask questions. He keeps you engaged and really makes you think about what you are learning. Thank you for sharing your insight and wisdom. I would highly recommend John; he is exceptional in his field!

I took his marketing class back in 2016 at a private business school in Vancouver, Canada.
I remember him being one of the kindest and most considerate tutors of all, giving life lessons based on his own experiences - he had lived through a lot of unique experiences as far as I remember.
He would also attend each student's academic interest thoroughly. The insights he shared through class were simply eye opening, giving many a new perspective towards every aspect of life as well as towards the subject of business marketing itself (which was what his class was about back then).

Overall, I would totally recommend anybody to try taking his class - you will get what I was trying to say once in class!

I was fortunate to have Mr John Ballam as a lecturer in Strategic Studies some time back. More fortunately I have had occassion to reach out for guidance on occassion, and found a willing ear and wisdom.

As a lecturer he encompassed a style that was as engaging as it was thoughtful. A balance between the theory, which forms the base, and the practical or application of knowledge.

Teaching requires knowledge, the ability to impart that knowledge, and passion.
John has all 3 in abundance.

I may be an experienced teacher myself, but I know a master when I meet one. That's exactly what John is, though he's far too humble to ever consider himself as such.

Before I met him, I didn't have much interest in philosophy (other than the fortune cookie kind), but his irrepressible passion and enthusiasm, coupled with an uncanny ability to make it relevant to our current age, made me want to explore more topics with this modern sage.

Technically, he was a boss and I was a not-boss, but he always made me feel like my ideas, analysis and interpretations were worthy and welcome (even when I was clearly out of my depth).

Anyone who has the opportunity to work with John will come away with a MUCH stronger ability to not only examine the nature of beliefs and philosophy, but more importanly to share them with others in a light, yet profoundly meaningful way.

Go for it. He really is one of a kind.

John is an amazing teacher, tutor and mentor. I have seen him first hand guide groups of people though team dynamic coaching, always using intentional create session designs that helps the attendees reach valuable insights. Brilliant.

John is extremely perceptive. When I started my sessions with him I had an idea of what I wanted to achieve, but John spotted things about me that I didn't even know myself. He helped me reframe my perspective and understand things from a different perspective. I can't think of any other person I recommend more than John!