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Top Motivational Speakers For Your Next Event
Speaking Presentations Designed to Build Leaders and Change Culture
With over 50+ years of combined experience and speaking to tens of thousands across the country, our team motivates people to become elite leaders, better decision makers, live a purpose driven life, and build resilience and perseverance to overcome adversity.
Roy Hall Jr.
Roy is one of the most sought after motivational speakers in the country and uses his experience as a former Ohio State and NFL football player to communicate passionate messages on perseverance, resilience, leadership, making good choices, and keeping a positive attitude.
Roy is also a motivational coach and team chaplain for the Ohio State University Football Team and has served in this role for ten years. He’s also a college football analyst on 610 WTVN/iheart Radio in Columbus, OH, and a co-founder and the Executive Director of the Driven Foundation. Roy graduated from The Ohio State University in 2007 with a business degree.
Doug Worthington
With over 10 years of experience inspiring students nationwide, former Ohio State and NFL standout Doug Worthington delivers engaging presentations that motivate youth to lead, make better decisions, and embody integrity. In a world of increasing challenges and distractions, Doug equips students with the tools to overcome adversity and excel in both school and life. His relatable message is perfect for school assemblies and youth events, leaving a lasting impact by encouraging young minds to rise above challenges and unlock their full potential.
Julie Wilkes
Born with a heart condition so severe, the doctor’s pronounced her dead at birth, Julie Wilkes has overcome all of her life expectancy predictions and now dedicates her life to paying forward on the second chance at life by helping others to find light in their life. She is an entrepreneur, yoga/fitness studio concept owner, retail boutique owner, published author, certified life coach, aromatherapy line creator, and fitness/yoga presenter.
Julie customizes her topics based on your needs. Popular topics include: Keeping a Positive Attitude, Overcoming Adversity, Wellbeing, Purpose and Value, and Being a Change Navigator. Julie uses humor, passion, powerful energy, and story-telling to provide an entertaining and motivating talk that captures the audience from the start. Her content is feel-good and buzz-worthy – you’ll hear the audience talking about the it long after Julie is finished.
Antonio Smith
Antonio Smith is an author, motivational speaker, and community activist who has reached unimaginable heights simply because he’s not afraid to fail.
Raised by his grandmother in inner city Columbus, Antonio chose not to be just another statistic. His belief in the power of the mind took him from being a walk-on for the Ohio State Football Team to one of the premier defensive backs in the country. Antonio also completed a degree in mechanical engineering. After college, Antonio went on the compete for three seasons in the NFL.
Antonio travels the nation teaching from his ELITE program and book, Waiting to Fail.
Speaking Programs:
- ELITE – As a former professional athlete, Antonio shares how the mindset and techniques used to win on the field can be applied to win in life.
- 40 Yard Dash – For student-athletes and coaches, this program highlights how the four basic principles of running a 40-yard dash can be applied to your daily life.
Waiting To Fail
Most people go through life waiting to succeed. Antonio shares a different approach. If you’re waiting to start a business, change careers, go to college, or strengthen your relationships, Waiting to Fail will give you the encouragement to step outside your comfort zone and rise above the fear of failure.
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