Storytelling as a Leadership Strategy
Phill Branch
Storytelling & Cultural Leadership
Storytelling & Cultural Leadership
Expert Topics: HBCUs, Culture, Film, LGBTQ and Storytelling
Emmy® Award–Winning Filmmaker, Storytelling & Leadership Speaker
Phill Branch is an Emmy® Award–winning filmmaker, director, author and storytelling speaker who helps organizations harness narrative to strengthen leadership, culture, and communication. With
Expert Topics: HBCUs, Culture, Film, LGBTQ and Storytelling
Emmy® Award–Winning Filmmaker, Storytelling & Leadership Speaker
Phill Branch is an Emmy® Award–winning filmmaker, director, author and storytelling speaker who helps organizations harness narrative to strengthen leadership, culture, and communication. With decades of experience in film, television, and live storytelling, Phill teaches audiences how to lead with clarity, authenticity, and purpose, especially during moments of transition and change.
He is best known as the producer and director of the Emmy® Award–winning documentary Hampton University: One of the Wonders of the World, a project that underscores his ability to translate institutional legacy, leadership, and culture into compelling narrative. He is also the author of The Double Dutch Fuss: A Memoir (Harper Collins), set to release in June 2026. His work bridges creativity and strategy, showing leaders how storytelling drives alignment, trust, and long-term impact.
Storytelling & Cultural Leadership
Storytelling & Cultural Leadership
Storytelling & Cultural Leadership
Phill’s speaking blends cinematic insight with practical leadership lessons, making storytelling a tool, not a performance.
Signature Topics
* Storytelling as Leadership Strategy — using narrative to inspire action and alignment
* Culture, Legacy & Organizational Identity — preserving values while driving progress
* Authentic Communication —
Phill’s speaking blends cinematic insight with practical leadership lessons, making storytelling a tool, not a performance.
Signature Topics
* Storytelling as Leadership Strategy — using narrative to inspire action and alignment
* Culture, Legacy & Organizational Identity — preserving values while driving progress
* Authentic Communication — clarity, voice, and message in leadership roles
* Creative Leadership in Times of Change — navigating uncertainty through story
Ideal Audiences
* Corporate leadership and executive teams
* Educational institutions and universities
* Cultural organizations and foundations
* Conferences focused on leadership, storytelling, and impact
Awards & Honors
Storytelling & Cultural Leadership
Awards & Honors
Best For
Organizations seeking a speaker who connects storytelling, leadership, and culture, delivering insight grounded in award-winning media experience and real-world application.
CREDIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
* Emmy® Award–Winning Filmmaker & Director
* Producer & Director, Hampton University: One of the Wonders of the World
* Decades of Experien
Best For
Organizations seeking a speaker who connects storytelling, leadership, and culture, delivering insight grounded in award-winning media experience and real-world application.
CREDIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
* Emmy® Award–Winning Filmmaker & Director
* Producer & Director, Hampton University: One of the Wonders of the World
* Decades of Experience in Film, Television & Media Production
* Author of The Double Dutch Fuss (Harper Collins) - June 2026
* National Speaker on Storytelling, Leadership & Cultural Impact
* Trusted Voice in Institutional and Legacy Storytelling
Travels From: Baltimore, MD
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Art Is My Voice: Creativity as Expression & Impact
Cbabi Bayoc
Visual Storytelling
"Art is My Voice"
Expert Topics: Art is My Voice, Fatherhood and Community
Visual artist using storytelling to explore creativity, identity, and community
Cbabi Bayoc is an internationally recognized visual artist, muralist, illustrator, and keynote speaker whose work explores creativity, identity, fatherhood, and community through bo
Expert Topics: Art is My Voice, Fatherhood and Community
Visual artist using storytelling to explore creativity, identity, and community
Cbabi Bayoc is an internationally recognized visual artist, muralist, illustrator, and keynote speaker whose work explores creativity, identity, fatherhood, and community through bold visual storytelling.
Best known for his signature presentation “Art Is My Voice,” Cbabi uses his personal journey and artistic practice to demonstrate how creativity becomes a powerful tool for connection, expression, and positive cultural impact. His work bridges art and lived experience—helping audiences understand how voice, vision, and creativity shape both individual identity and collective culture.
"Art is My Voice"
Visual Storytelling
"Art is My Voice"
His career spans gallery exhibitions, murals, editorial illustration, and public art projects, positioning him as a trusted creative voice for institutions, communities, and organizations seeking meaningful dialogue through art.
Signature Topics
* Art Is My Voice: Creativity as Expression & Impact
* Identity, Culture & Visual Storytelling
* F
His career spans gallery exhibitions, murals, editorial illustration, and public art projects, positioning him as a trusted creative voice for institutions, communities, and organizations seeking meaningful dialogue through art.
Signature Topics
* Art Is My Voice: Creativity as Expression & Impact
* Identity, Culture & Visual Storytelling
* Fatherhood, Family & Positive Representation
* Creativity as a Tool for Community Engagement
Ideal Audiences
* Arts and cultural organizations
* Education institutions and youth programs
* Community leadership events
* Conferences focused on creativity, culture, and storytelling
Visual Storytelling
Visual Storytelling
Visual Storytelling
Cbabi gained national recognition as a TEDx speaker and through his widely known 365 Days With Dad project, a visual storytelling series celebrating Black fatherhood that sparked global conversation and engagement.
Best For
Audiences seeking authentic, visually driven storytelling that inspires connection, creativity, and positive cultural
Cbabi gained national recognition as a TEDx speaker and through his widely known 365 Days With Dad project, a visual storytelling series celebrating Black fatherhood that sparked global conversation and engagement.
Best For
Audiences seeking authentic, visually driven storytelling that inspires connection, creativity, and positive cultural dialogue.
Travels From: St. Louis, MO
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com
Maximize Impact With Immersive Storytelling
Tom Varano
Expert Topics: Using Passion to Follow Your Dream, Strength Courage and Perseverance
Inspirational Speed Painter & Motivational Storyteller
Tom Verano is a dynamic artist, performer, author, and keynote speaker whose live speed-painting performances have captivated audiences across corporate events, campuses, nonprofi
Expert Topics: Using Passion to Follow Your Dream, Strength Courage and Perseverance
Inspirational Speed Painter & Motivational Storyteller
Tom Verano is a dynamic artist, performer, author, and keynote speaker whose live speed-painting performances have captivated audiences across corporate events, campuses, nonprofits, and community forums. Through a blend of visual creativity and storytelling, Tom transforms spontaneity into purpose-driven inspiration that connects deeply with organizations aiming to strengthen culture, embrace resilience, and unlock human potential.
Tom’s signature performance art — creating striking portraits on large canvases in minutes, elevates key moments in events and drives engagement in ways that traditional speaking alone often cannot. His live episodes blend art, narrative, and emotional resonance, helping audiences see themes like courage, perseverance, identity, legacy, and inspired action through the lens of iconic figures and universal human stories.
Dare to Dream Big
In addition to his live artistic performances, Tom is the author of From The Pit To The Palace, a faith-centered collection of transformative stories that reinforce his message of rising above challenge and pursuing purpose.
Signature Topics
* The Art of Reinvention — using creativity to navigate change and adversity
* Strength, Courage & P
In addition to his live artistic performances, Tom is the author of From The Pit To The Palace, a faith-centered collection of transformative stories that reinforce his message of rising above challenge and pursuing purpose.
Signature Topics
* The Art of Reinvention — using creativity to navigate change and adversity
* Strength, Courage & Perseverance — lessons from live performance and iconic lives
* Engagement Through Experience — maximizing impact with immersive storytelling
* Vision in Action — aligning personal purpose with professional impact
Ideal Audiences
* Corporate leadership and culture development events
* Educational institutions (K-12 & higher ed)
* Nonprofit and community empowerment forums
* Conferences looking for a fusion of creativity and motivation
Passion and Purpose
Passion and Purpose
His range includes interactive sessions for youth, corporate audiences, and community stakeholders — all rooted in creativity, grit, and courageous choice.
Best For
Audiences seeking highly memorable, visually engaging messages that go beyond traditional keynotes — blending artistry, hope, and practical inspiration to spark renewed clarity
His range includes interactive sessions for youth, corporate audiences, and community stakeholders — all rooted in creativity, grit, and courageous choice.
Best For
Audiences seeking highly memorable, visually engaging messages that go beyond traditional keynotes — blending artistry, hope, and practical inspiration to spark renewed clarity and action.
Travels From: Houston, TX
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com
Artificial Intelligence - Technology and Our Future
Terrance Southern
Expert Topics: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Mentoring, Tech Careers of the Future, Trust Within Yourself, Overcoming Fear to be Great
AI, Robotics & Purpose-Driven Leadership
Terrance Southern is a robotics engineer, AI expert, and technology entrepreneur who helps organizations navigate innovation, workforce
Expert Topics: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Mentoring, Tech Careers of the Future, Trust Within Yourself, Overcoming Fear to be Great
AI, Robotics & Purpose-Driven Leadership
Terrance Southern is a robotics engineer, AI expert, and technology entrepreneur who helps organizations navigate innovation, workforce transformation, and ethical decision-making in an increasingly automated world.
With more than two decades of experience deploying intelligent automation and robotics at scale, Terrance brings real-world technical authority to conversations about leadership, responsibility, and human impact. His work bridges cutting-edge technology with values-based leadership, equipping audiences to lead confidently through disruption.
Mentoring
Terrance speaks to leaders facing rapid technological change who want to integrate innovation without losing clarity, accountability, or purpose.
Signature Topics
* AI, Robotics & the Future of Work
* Ethical Innovation & Human-Centered Technology
* Purpose-Driven Leadership in a Digital Age
* Leading Through Change, Disruption & Automation
Ide
Terrance speaks to leaders facing rapid technological change who want to integrate innovation without losing clarity, accountability, or purpose.
Signature Topics
* AI, Robotics & the Future of Work
* Ethical Innovation & Human-Centered Technology
* Purpose-Driven Leadership in a Digital Age
* Leading Through Change, Disruption & Automation
Ideal Audiences
* Corporate leadership teams
* Technology, AI, and innovation conferences
* Engineering and STEM organizations
* Values-driven institutions navigating digital transformation
Embrace Your Brilliance
Embrace Your Brilliance
His remarkable journey from humble beginnings to a transformative figure in technology stands as a testament to Terrence's commitment to aiding others in overcoming fears and reaching for greatness. Through his compelling talks, he remains dedicated to inspiring and innovating, leaving an enduring impact on the realms of Robotics and Arti
His remarkable journey from humble beginnings to a transformative figure in technology stands as a testament to Terrence's commitment to aiding others in overcoming fears and reaching for greatness. Through his compelling talks, he remains dedicated to inspiring and innovating, leaving an enduring impact on the realms of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
Best For
Organizations seeking credible insight at the intersection of technology, leadership, and ethics.
Travels From: Dallas, TX
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com
Human Centered Innovation
Lacey Tezino
Entrepreneurship, Mental Wellness & Human-Centered Innovation
Lacey Tezino is an entrepreneur, author, and technology leader whose work sits at the intersection of mental wellness, human connection, and purpose-driven innovation. She is the Founder and CEO of Passport Journeys, the first teletherapy platform desi
Entrepreneurship, Mental Wellness & Human-Centered Innovation
Lacey Tezino is an entrepreneur, author, and technology leader whose work sits at the intersection of mental wellness, human connection, and purpose-driven innovation. She is the Founder and CEO of Passport Journeys, the first teletherapy platform designed to strengthen the mother-daughter relationship through licensed clinicians, structured engagement, and evidence-based support.
Before launching Passport Journeys, Lacey built a distinguished career in healthcare technology leadership. She led large-scale digital transformation initiatives for major clinical systems, including nationwide electronic health record implementations, and served as Director of IT at the Menninger Clinic, one of the nation’s leading psychiatric hospitals.
Mother-Daughter Relationships
This rare combination of technical leadership and clinical insight informs her grounded, results-oriented approach to speaking.
Signature Topics
* Human-Centered Leadership & Communication — strengthening connection in high-demand environments
* Entrepreneurship with Purpose — turning lived experience into scalable innovation
* Mental Wellnes
This rare combination of technical leadership and clinical insight informs her grounded, results-oriented approach to speaking.
Signature Topics
* Human-Centered Leadership & Communication — strengthening connection in high-demand environments
* Entrepreneurship with Purpose — turning lived experience into scalable innovation
* Mental Wellness & Resilience at Work — navigating loss, stress, and growth without burnout
* Technology, Healthcare & Change Leadership — lessons from large-scale systems transformation
Ideal Audiences
* Corporate leadership, HR, and people operations teams
* Wellness, mental health, and healthcare conferences
* Women’s leadership and entrepreneurship forums
* Technology and innovation summits
Women Entrepreneurship
Women Entrepreneurship
Driven by a visionary mindset and a dedication to innovation, she aims to create a lasting impact in the domains of women entrepreneurship, mother-daughter relationships, and mental health and wellness.
Best For
Organizations and audiences seeking practical strategies to improve communication, resilience, and human connection—especially dur
Driven by a visionary mindset and a dedication to innovation, she aims to create a lasting impact in the domains of women entrepreneurship, mother-daughter relationships, and mental health and wellness.
Best For
Organizations and audiences seeking practical strategies to improve communication, resilience, and human connection—especially during periods of growth, transition, or emotional demand.
Travels From: Houston, TX
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com
Building High Performance Culture
Daron K. Roberts
Topics: Leadership, The Art of Risk-Taking, The Microwins Mindset
Leadership Expert | High-Performance Culture & Resilience Architect
Daron K. Roberts is a leadership expert, bestselling author, and former NFL coach whose unique journey from Harvard Law School to professional football and higher education equips leade
Topics: Leadership, The Art of Risk-Taking, The Microwins Mindset
Leadership Expert | High-Performance Culture & Resilience Architect
Daron K. Roberts is a leadership expert, bestselling author, and former NFL coach whose unique journey from Harvard Law School to professional football and higher education equips leaders and teams with practical, high-impact frameworks for decision-making, resilience, and performance. As the founding director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation at the University of Texas, Daron blends elite performance principles, behavioral insight, and real-world experience to help organizations build cultures that thrive through change.
Daron’s work bridges high-stakes environments—sports, startups, academia, and corporate leadership—uncovering the leadership mindsets and habits that drive momentum, accountability, and sustained results.
The Microwins Mindset
He is a #1 Top Voice in Sports on LinkedIn and has authored multiple books, including Call an Audible, which Sports Illustrated named one of the “Best Sports Business Books of 2017,” and A Kids Book About Empathy, featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things list.
Signature Topics
* Leadership Under Pressure — strategies from competitive coaching
He is a #1 Top Voice in Sports on LinkedIn and has authored multiple books, including Call an Audible, which Sports Illustrated named one of the “Best Sports Business Books of 2017,” and A Kids Book About Empathy, featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things list.
Signature Topics
* Leadership Under Pressure — strategies from competitive coaching to organizational execution
* Building High-Performing Culture — accountability, trust, and team cohesion
* Resilience & Momentum — cultivating small wins for long-term organizational success
* Strategic Decision-Making — leveraging risk, empathy, and real-world insight
Ideal Audiences
* Corporate executive teams and leadership retreats
* HR, DEI, and talent development initiatives
* Organizational change and innovation events
* Professional conferences focused on performance and culture
The Art of Risk-Taking
The Art of Risk-Taking
Daron’s non-linear journey provides a blueprint for his transformational leadership work with companies and executives across the globe.
Best For
Organizations seeking practical leadership frameworks to strengthen culture, build resilience, and improve decision-making in high-pressure environments, especially during periods of growth, trans
Daron’s non-linear journey provides a blueprint for his transformational leadership work with companies and executives across the globe.
Best For
Organizations seeking practical leadership frameworks to strengthen culture, build resilience, and improve decision-making in high-pressure environments, especially during periods of growth, transition, or organizational change.
CREDIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
* Former NFL coach with the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, West Virginia Mountaineers, and Cleveland Browns
* Founding Director, Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation (University of Texas)
* Bestselling author (Call an Audible) and author featured in national media
* #1 Top Voice in Sports on LinkedIn
* Contributor to major outlets including Forbes, Time, Fortune, and CNN
Travels From: Austin, TX
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com
High Performance Leadership - Resilience & Execution
Jwaundace "JC" Candece
Jwaundace "JC" Candece
Jwaundace "JC" Candece
Expert Topics: The Business of Entertainment, Leadership and Career Development
High-Performance Leadership Speaker | Expert in Pressure, Resilience & Execution
Jwaundace “JC” Candece is a high-performance leadership speaker whose career has been built in environments where preparation, trust, and execution determine
Expert Topics: The Business of Entertainment, Leadership and Career Development
High-Performance Leadership Speaker | Expert in Pressure, Resilience & Execution
Jwaundace “JC” Candece is a high-performance leadership speaker whose career has been built in environments where preparation, trust, and execution determine outcomes in real time. With over 200 film, television, and live performance credits, JC brings uncommon insight into how individuals and teams perform when the margin for error is zero.
Holding a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, JC bridges human behavior and elite performance, helping leaders understand how mindset, communication, and accountability directly impact results under pressure. Her experience in stunt and action production, where safety, precision, and split-second decisions are non-negotiable, translates seamlessly into corporate leadership, change management, and team performance conversations.
High Performance
Jwaundace "JC" Candece
Jwaundace "JC" Candece
JC has contributed to major productions including Spider-Man: No Way Home, Loki, Paradise Highway, and Let’s Be Cops, working in high-stakes environments alongside global teams and industry leaders. These experiences inform her ability to teach leaders how to remain focused, adaptable, and decisive during uncertainty, disruption, and rapi
JC has contributed to major productions including Spider-Man: No Way Home, Loki, Paradise Highway, and Let’s Be Cops, working in high-stakes environments alongside global teams and industry leaders. These experiences inform her ability to teach leaders how to remain focused, adaptable, and decisive during uncertainty, disruption, and rapid change.
Signature Leadership Topics
* Leadership Under Pressure — decision-making when stakes are high
* Performance Mindset — focus, resilience, and execution in uncertain environments
* Trust & Accountability in Teams — lessons from zero-error industries
* Adaptability & Career Longevity — sustaining performance through change
Ideal Audiences
* Corporate leadership and executive teams
* HR, L&D, and talent development programs
* Organizations navigating change, growth, or high-stakes transformation
* Leadership conferences and executive retreats
Resilience & Execution
Jwaundace "JC" Candece
Resilience & Execution
She is also the founder of StuntPOC, a national professional database designed to strengthen talent pipelines, elevate standards, and improve access to opportunity. This work reflects JC’s commitment to leadership systems that prioritize both excellence and accountability.
Best For
Organizations seeking practical, engaging leadership insigh
She is also the founder of StuntPOC, a national professional database designed to strengthen talent pipelines, elevate standards, and improve access to opportunity. This work reflects JC’s commitment to leadership systems that prioritize both excellence and accountability.
Best For
Organizations seeking practical, engaging leadership insights that improve performance, decision-making, and resilience—delivered by a speaker whose credibility comes from operating where preparation and trust are critical to success.
Travels From: Atlanta, GA
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com
Leadership Under Pressure - Crisis & Resilience
Chris Lemons
Expert Topics: Leadership Under Pressure | Resilience & Crisis Management
Lessons in trust, preparation, and decision-making when failure isn’t an option.
Leadership Under Pressure | Resilience & Crisis Management
Christopher “Chris” Lemons is a commercial saturation diver and leadership speaker whose extraordinary real-li
Expert Topics: Leadership Under Pressure | Resilience & Crisis Management
Lessons in trust, preparation, and decision-making when failure isn’t an option.
Leadership Under Pressure | Resilience & Crisis Management
Christopher “Chris” Lemons is a commercial saturation diver and leadership speaker whose extraordinary real-life survival story highlights resilience, preparation, teamwork, and decisive action under extreme pressure. With more than two decades of experience in deep-sea saturation diving — one of the world’s most high-risk professions — Chris brings unmatched authority to conversations about leadership, risk mitigation, and performance in challenging conditions.
In September 2012, a catastrophic equipment failure during an offshore operation left him stranded 300 feet below the ocean surface in total darkness with only five minutes of emergency air. His miraculous survival has become one of the most compelling real-world stories of crisis response and human endurance ever documented. That extraordinary experience was captured in the critically acclaimed Netflix/BBC documentary Last Breath and is now being adapted into a Hollywood film starring Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, and Finn Cole.
Leadership
Chris uses his unique experience not just as an edge-of-your-seat story, but as a framework for helping leaders and teams understand how preparation, communication, discipline, and calm decision-making can turn overwhelming pressure into structured performance. His narrative connects survival with systems thinking, accountability, and the
Chris uses his unique experience not just as an edge-of-your-seat story, but as a framework for helping leaders and teams understand how preparation, communication, discipline, and calm decision-making can turn overwhelming pressure into structured performance. His narrative connects survival with systems thinking, accountability, and the power of rehearsed practice — lessons applicable in corporate, operational, and strategic environments.
Signature Topics
* Leadership & Maintaining the Chain of Command — clarity and accountability in high-stakes environments
* Resilience & Overcoming Adversity — turning crisis into capability through mindset and preparation
* Crisis Management & Emergency Response — structured response strategies that save lives and strengthen teams
* Teamwork, Trust & Workforce Diversity — how cohesive teams operate under pressure and why diversity strengthens outcomes
Ideal Audiences
* Corporate leadership and executive teams
* Safety, operations, and risk management groups
* Organizations focused on resilience and performance
* Conferences on crisis response, teamwork, and strategic execution
Crisis Management
Crisis Management
Chris cautiously delves into the transformative impact of facing mortality, emphasizing how confronting death can sharpen one's focus on life and prompt contemplation of the finite nature of our time on earth. Chris further explores practical and physiological factors that might have played a part in his miraculous survival.
Going beyond t
Chris cautiously delves into the transformative impact of facing mortality, emphasizing how confronting death can sharpen one's focus on life and prompt contemplation of the finite nature of our time on earth. Chris further explores practical and physiological factors that might have played a part in his miraculous survival.
Going beyond the miracle, he highlights the significant role teamwork, preparation, training, procedures, drills, and practice played in his recovery. Chris demonstrates how implementing these elements can greatly benefit not only your professional sphere but also your overall life.
Best For
Audiences seeking practical yet powerful lessons in leadership, resilience, and decision-making under pressure, told through one of the most extraordinary and verified survival stories in recent times
Travels From: UK
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com
Attitude & High Performance Mindset
Dr. Willie Jolley
Attitude of Excellence
Dr. Willie Jolley
Expert Topics: Comebacks, Leadership, Team-Building, Change, Customer Service and Attitude of Excellence
Hall of Fame Motivational Speaker, Author & Media Personality
Dr. Willie Jolley is a globally recognized Hall of Fame motivational speaker, bestselling author, and media personality who helps organizations elevate
Expert Topics: Comebacks, Leadership, Team-Building, Change, Customer Service and Attitude of Excellence
Hall of Fame Motivational Speaker, Author & Media Personality
Dr. Willie Jolley is a globally recognized Hall of Fame motivational speaker, bestselling author, and media personality who helps organizations elevate mindset, performance, and leadership excellence. Inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame, the highest honor in the speaking profession, Dr. Jolley is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in personal and professional development.
For decades, Dr. Jolley has worked with corporations, associations, and leaders worldwide to drive measurable improvements in attitude, productivity, and results. His proven message focuses on transforming adversity into opportunity, strengthening leadership presence, and building cultures rooted in accountability and excellence. His insights are not theoretical, they are practical, repeatable, and designed for real-world performance.
Team-Building
Attitude of Excellence
Dr. Willie Jolley
Beyond the stage, Dr. Jolley is a prolific author of bestselling books including A Setback Is a Setup for a Comeback, It Only Takes a Minute to Change Your Life, and Turn Setbacks into Greenbacks. He is also a respected media figure, hosting nationally syndicated radio programs and appearing regularly on television platforms, further ampl
Beyond the stage, Dr. Jolley is a prolific author of bestselling books including A Setback Is a Setup for a Comeback, It Only Takes a Minute to Change Your Life, and Turn Setbacks into Greenbacks. He is also a respected media figure, hosting nationally syndicated radio programs and appearing regularly on television platforms, further amplifying his reach and authority
Signature Topics
* Attitude & High-Performance Mindset — how leaders and teams win in challenging environments
* Leadership Excellence & Personal Accountability — elevating standards and results
* Turning Setbacks into Comebacks — resilience strategies for sustained success
* Motivation That Drives Results — inspiration paired with execution
Ideal Audiences
* Corporate leadership and executive teams
* Sales, performance, and professional development programs
* Conferences focused on motivation, mindset, and leadership growth
* Organizations navigating change, pressure, or competitive environments
Attitude of Excellence
Attitude of Excellence
Attitude of Excellence
Dr. Jolley is also a respected media figure, hosting nationally syndicated radio programs and appearing regularly on television platforms, further amplifying his reach and authority.
Best For
Organizations seeking a trusted, high-credibility motivational authority who delivers powerful, actionable messages that improve mindset, performance,
Dr. Jolley is also a respected media figure, hosting nationally syndicated radio programs and appearing regularly on television platforms, further amplifying his reach and authority.
Best For
Organizations seeking a trusted, high-credibility motivational authority who delivers powerful, actionable messages that improve mindset, performance, and leadership effectiveness—backed by decades of results and global recognition.
Travels From: Washington, DC
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com
Building Winning Team Culture
Walter Bond
Business Transformation
Business Transformation
Expert Topics: Business Transformation, Culture Building, Teamwork and Accountability
Former NBA Player & High-Performance Leadership Speaker
Walter Bond is a former NBA player and high-performance leadership speaker who helps organizations strengthen resilience, accountability, and winning culture. Drawing from his j
Expert Topics: Business Transformation, Culture Building, Teamwork and Accountability
Former NBA Player & High-Performance Leadership Speaker
Walter Bond is a former NBA player and high-performance leadership speaker who helps organizations strengthen resilience, accountability, and winning culture. Drawing from his journey through elite athletics and professional setbacks, Walter delivers practical lessons on discipline, teamwork, and mental toughness that translate directly to business performance.
After playing professionally in the NBA,
Walter transitioned into leadership development, where his message centers on sustained excellence, preparation, and personal responsibility.
Business Transformation
Business Transformation
Business Transformation
Walter’s presentations are direct, energizing, and results-focused—connecting mindset with execution and individual commitment with organizational success.
Signature Topics
* High-Performance Mindset & Mental Toughness
* Accountability, Discipline & Execution
* Leadership Under Pressure
* Building Winning Team Culture
Ideal Audiences
* Corporate
Walter’s presentations are direct, energizing, and results-focused—connecting mindset with execution and individual commitment with organizational success.
Signature Topics
* High-Performance Mindset & Mental Toughness
* Accountability, Discipline & Execution
* Leadership Under Pressure
* Building Winning Team Culture
Ideal Audiences
* Corporate leadership and sales teams
* Sports and performance organizations
* Conferences focused on excellence and growth
Accountability
Business Transformation
Accountability
Walter Bond's background in high-pressure environments gives him credibility with leaders and teams navigating competition, change, and performance demands.
Best For
Organizations seeking a powerful performance message rooted in real-world discipline, resilience, and execution.
Travels From: West Palm Beach, Florida
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com
Historical Context for Equity & Social Understanding
Dr. Jolivette Anderson-Douoning
Dr. Jolivette Anderson-Douoning
Dr. Jolivette Anderson-Douoning
Expert Topic: History of The Deep South
Cultural Historian, Scholar & Educational Storytelling Speaker
Dr. Jolivette Anderson-Douoning is an interdisciplinary researcher, cultural historian, and speaker whose work bridges historical insight, educational strategy, and community engagement. With advanced degrees in American Studies and over
Expert Topic: History of The Deep South
Cultural Historian, Scholar & Educational Storytelling Speaker
Dr. Jolivette Anderson-Douoning is an interdisciplinary researcher, cultural historian, and speaker whose work bridges historical insight, educational strategy, and community engagement. With advanced degrees in American Studies and over 15 years of experience working in arts, education, and community institutions, Dr. Anderson-Douoning helps audiences understand how the roots of culture, identity, and place shape contemporary society and leadership.
Her scholarship focuses on the historical foundations of mid-20th-century Black experiences and cultural resilience, particularly in the Deep South, using research-based frameworks like her own D. Ciphers Migration Curriculum to facilitate meaningful dialogue and learning.
Cultural Experiences
Dr. Jolivette Anderson-Douoning
Dr. Jolivette Anderson-Douoning
Dr. Anderson-Douoning’s work has been featured in academic settings and community forums and spans workshops, lectures, and curated training sessions that help audiences connect historical narratives to present-day leadership, equity, and social understanding.
Signature Topics
* History & Cultural Influence in Identity Formation — tracing
Dr. Anderson-Douoning’s work has been featured in academic settings and community forums and spans workshops, lectures, and curated training sessions that help audiences connect historical narratives to present-day leadership, equity, and social understanding.
Signature Topics
* History & Cultural Influence in Identity Formation — tracing roots to modern relevance
* Educational Storytelling & Narrative Pedagogy — using history to inform learning and leadership
* Historical Context for Equity & Social Understanding — tools for deeper engagement
* Connecting Past to Present Leadership Challenges — framing culture as strategy
Ideal Audiences
* Universities and academic conferences
* Cultural institutions and museums
* Professional development in education
* Community forums focused on history, identity, and social impact
Understanding Our History
Dr. Jolivette Anderson-Douoning
Understanding Our History
Dr. Anderson-Douoning's combines educational theories, personal narrative, and cultural context to make history relevant and actionable for educators, leaders, and community builders.
Best For
Audiences seeking deep historical insight that connects cultural experience, identity, and learning, delivered by a scholar who translates research
Dr. Anderson-Douoning's combines educational theories, personal narrative, and cultural context to make history relevant and actionable for educators, leaders, and community builders.
Best For
Audiences seeking deep historical insight that connects cultural experience, identity, and learning, delivered by a scholar who translates research into accessible frameworks for reflection, understanding, and constructive dialogue
Travels From: Burlington, VT
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com
Creative Legacy & Cultural Preservation
T. Eric Monroe
The Evolution of Hip-Hop
The Evolution of Hip-Hop
Expert Topics: The Evolution of Hip-Hop, Photography, Marketing
Author, Photographer & Hip-Hop Historian
Cultural Historian, Author & Documentary Photographer
T. Eric Monroe is a cultural historian, author, documentary photographer, and speaker whose work preserves and interprets the legacy of 1990s hip-hop culture through rare imagery, arch
Expert Topics: The Evolution of Hip-Hop, Photography, Marketing
Author, Photographer & Hip-Hop Historian
Cultural Historian, Author & Documentary Photographer
T. Eric Monroe is a cultural historian, author, documentary photographer, and speaker whose work preserves and interprets the legacy of 1990s hip-hop culture through rare imagery, archival storytelling, and educational engagement. His career is dedicated to documenting hip-hop’s formative years—capturing iconic artists and moments with depth, context, and cultural integrity that continue to resonate across generations.
Monroe began his photography career in the late 1980s, with early work published in Thrasher Magazine and The Source, two defining publications in skate and hip-hop culture. His extensive archive evolved into the acclaimed photographic trilogy Rare & Unseen Moments of 90’s Hip-Hop, a definitive visual record of one of the most influential cultural movements in modern history. His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including a solo exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum highlighting community, creativity, and cultural memory.
The Evolution of Hip-Hop
The Evolution of Hip-Hop
The Evolution of Hip-Hop
As a speaker, Monroe bridges photography and history, delivering talks such as his presentation at Princeton University on the origins, influence, and enduring impact of hip-hop culture. His presentations explore creativity, identity, and cultural preservation, offering audiences both historical insight and a deeper understanding of how v
As a speaker, Monroe bridges photography and history, delivering talks such as his presentation at Princeton University on the origins, influence, and enduring impact of hip-hop culture. His presentations explore creativity, identity, and cultural preservation, offering audiences both historical insight and a deeper understanding of how visual archives shape collective memory.
Signature Topics
* Hip-Hop History & Cultural Impact — understanding hip-hop’s influence on art, media, and society
* Photography as Historical Documentation — preserving culture through visual storytelling
* Archives, Memory & Identity — how images shape generational understanding
* Creative Legacy & Cultural Preservation — honoring stories that might otherwise be lost
Ideal Audiences
* Museums and cultural institutions
* Universities and academic conferences
* Media, arts, and creative organizations
* Events focused on heritage, identity, and cultural storytelling
Bridging Generations
The Evolution of Hip-Hop
Bridging Generations
His presentations explore creativity, identity, and cultural preservation—offering audiences both historical insight and a deeper understanding of how visual archives shape collective memory.
Best For
Audiences seeking thoughtful, historically grounded insight into culture, creativity, and visual storytelling—delivered by a respected docume
His presentations explore creativity, identity, and cultural preservation—offering audiences both historical insight and a deeper understanding of how visual archives shape collective memory.
Best For
Audiences seeking thoughtful, historically grounded insight into culture, creativity, and visual storytelling—delivered by a respected documentarian who connects art, history, and community with clarity and purpose.
Travels From: Newark, NJ
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com
Holistic Leadership & Transformational Change Expert
Dr. Amber Howlett-Bayoc
Evolving into Your Better Self
Dr. Amber Howlett-Bayoc
Expert Topics: Becoming Unstuck, Wellness and Evolving into Your Better Self
Holistic Leadership & Transformational Change Expert
Dr. Amber Howlett-Bayoc is a scholar, humanitarian, and transformational leadership expert whose work blends strategy, self-discovery, and systemic insight to support individuals and organiz
Expert Topics: Becoming Unstuck, Wellness and Evolving into Your Better Self
Holistic Leadership & Transformational Change Expert
Dr. Amber Howlett-Bayoc is a scholar, humanitarian, and transformational leadership expert whose work blends strategy, self-discovery, and systemic insight to support individuals and organizations in overcoming barriers and evolving into their best selves. As the founder of Dharma Management, LLC, she specializes in guiding people and teams out of stagnation and into clarity, resilience, and purpose-driven growth.
Her approach combines research-based practice with holistic frameworks that help audiences break free from limiting beliefs, embrace authenticity, and drive meaningful organizational or personal transformation.
Becoming Unstuck
Evolving into Your Better Self
Dr. Amber Howlett-Bayoc
Dr. Howlett-Bayoc’s presentations empower audiences to move beyond sticking points and step confidently into intentional, impactful action.
Signature Topics
* Becoming Unstuck & Personal Transformation
* Holistic Leadership & Values-Driven Decision-Making
* Wellness, Resilience & Sustainable Growth
* Purpose & Identity in Personal and Profes
Dr. Howlett-Bayoc’s presentations empower audiences to move beyond sticking points and step confidently into intentional, impactful action.
Signature Topics
* Becoming Unstuck & Personal Transformation
* Holistic Leadership & Values-Driven Decision-Making
* Wellness, Resilience & Sustainable Growth
* Purpose & Identity in Personal and Professional Life
Ideal Audiences
* Leadership teams seeking transformative development
* Culture and inclusion initiatives
* Professional development conferences
* Organizations focused on growth, resilience, and change
Evolving into Your Better Self
Evolving into Your Better Self
Evolving into Your Better Self
Two certainties guided Dr. Howlett-Bayoc, from an early age: a deep desire to impact the world positively by helping people and the belief that her voice would serve as the instrument to achieve this goal.
Best For
Audiences ready to embrace deep, introspective change that translates into practical action and sustained motivation.
Travels From: St. Louis, MO
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com
Belonging & Inclusive Culture
Risha Grant
Cultural Transformations
Cultural Transformations
Topics: Belonging & Inclusive
Diversity Strategist & Inclusive Leadership Speaker
Risha Grant is a sought-after diversity strategist, author, and keynote speaker known for her direct, solution-oriented approach to inclusive leadership and workplace culture. She helps organizations move beyond surface-level conversatio
Topics: Belonging & Inclusive
Diversity Strategist & Inclusive Leadership Speaker
Risha Grant is a sought-after diversity strategist, author, and keynote speaker known for her direct, solution-oriented approach to inclusive leadership and workplace culture. She helps organizations move beyond surface-level conversations to create environments rooted in accountability, respect, and trust.
With a background in leadership development and organizational training, Risha challenges audiences to confront unconscious bias, improve communication, and lead with integrity. Her style is candid, engaging, and grounded in actionable frameworks leaders can implement immediately.
Cultural Transformations
Cultural Transformations
Cultural Transformations
Risha’s work equips teams to navigate difference, build stronger relationships, and create cultures where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to contribute.
Signature Topics
* Inclusive Leadership & Workplace Accountability
* Unconscious Bias & Effective Communication
* Building Trust Across Difference
* Culture, Belonging & Organizational
Risha’s work equips teams to navigate difference, build stronger relationships, and create cultures where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to contribute.
Signature Topics
* Inclusive Leadership & Workplace Accountability
* Unconscious Bias & Effective Communication
* Building Trust Across Difference
* Culture, Belonging & Organizational Integrity
Ideal Audiences
* Corporate leadership and HR teams
* Diversity, equity, and culture initiatives
* Organizations navigating change and growth
Winning Spirit
Cultural Transformations
Winning Spirit
CREDIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
* Bestselling Author of That’s So Racist! — a widely used resource on bias, communication, and inclusive leadership
* Nationally Recognized Keynote Speaker on inclusive leadership, workplace culture, and accountability
* TEDx Speaker, known for direct, actionable conversations that move audiences beyond surface-level i
CREDIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
* Bestselling Author of That’s So Racist! — a widely used resource on bias, communication, and inclusive leadership
* Nationally Recognized Keynote Speaker on inclusive leadership, workplace culture, and accountability
* TEDx Speaker, known for direct, actionable conversations that move audiences beyond surface-level inclusion
* Trusted Advisor to Corporate & Organizational Leaders, helping teams address bias, trust, and communication breakdowns
* Known for Results-Driven Approach — focuses on practical frameworks leaders can implement immediately
Media Contributor & Thought Leader on leadership, culture, and organizational behavior
Best For
Organizations ready for honest conversations that lead to measurable cultural improvement, not performative initiatives.
Travels From: Tulsa, OK
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com
Chronic Life Balance - Overcome Self Doubt
Herbrena Gordon-Boudreaux
Herbrena Gordon-Boudreaux
Herbrena Gordon-Boudreaux
Expert Topics: Chronic Life Balance, Self-Love, Gaining Confidence, Walk in The Light
Chronic Life Balance, Confidence & Resilience Speaker
Herbrena Gordon-Boudreaux is a media personality, entrepreneur, and empowerment speaker who uses her lived experience with chronic illness to help individuals and teams build resi
Expert Topics: Chronic Life Balance, Self-Love, Gaining Confidence, Walk in The Light
Chronic Life Balance, Confidence & Resilience Speaker
Herbrena Gordon-Boudreaux is a media personality, entrepreneur, and empowerment speaker who uses her lived experience with chronic illness to help individuals and teams build resilience, confidence, and daily life balance. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, she founded IMchronic Enterprises, Inc. to support people living with chronic conditions, caregivers, and anyone navigating ongoing challenges with strength, humor, and practical insight.
Herbrena’s message centers on reframing adversity into agency, teaching audiences how to overcome self-doubt, cultivate self-love, and approach each day with intention. She infuses her talks with personality, heartfelt passion, and relatable stories, helping audiences recognize inner strength and embrace their potential regardless of circumstances.
Chronic Life Balance
Herbrena Gordon-Boudreaux
Herbrena Gordon-Boudreaux
In addition to her work with IMchronic, Herbrena is a co-owner of Affinity Care Providers Inc. and a partner with Radio on TV Media Group (ROTVMG) and the Trendz Network App, further extending her impact in media, community connection, and wellness support.
Signature Topics
* Chronic Life Balance & Daily Resilience — thriving despite ongoi
In addition to her work with IMchronic, Herbrena is a co-owner of Affinity Care Providers Inc. and a partner with Radio on TV Media Group (ROTVMG) and the Trendz Network App, further extending her impact in media, community connection, and wellness support.
Signature Topics
* Chronic Life Balance & Daily Resilience — thriving despite ongoing challenges
* Confidence & Self-Love Activation — overcoming self-doubt with clarity and purpose
* Mindset for Purpose & Progress — actionable frameworks for personal strength
* Connection, Community & Support — fostering bonds that sustain growth
Ideal Audiences
* Corporate teams focusing on wellness and resilience
* Employee resource groups and HR initiatives
* Health, community, and caregiver support organizations
* Conferences on mindset, empowerment, and life balance
Walk in The Light
Herbrena Gordon-Boudreaux
Walk in The Light
In addition to her work with IMchronic, Herbrena is a co-owner of Affinity Care Providers Inc. and a partner with Radio on TV Media Group (ROTVMG) and the Trendz Network App, further extending her impact in media, community connection, and wellness support.
Best For
Audiences seeking authentic, relatable frameworks for resilience, confide
In addition to her work with IMchronic, Herbrena is a co-owner of Affinity Care Providers Inc. and a partner with Radio on TV Media Group (ROTVMG) and the Trendz Network App, further extending her impact in media, community connection, and wellness support.
Best For
Audiences seeking authentic, relatable frameworks for resilience, confidence, and purposeful living — delivered by a speaker who blends lived experience with practical insight and engaging presence.
Travels From: New Orleans, LA
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com
Youth Empowerment - Entrepreneurship & Goal Setting
Franklin Edwards
Franklin Edwards
Franklin Edwards
Expert Topics: Entrepreneurship, Goal Setting, Creating Your Reality
Author, Entrepreneur & Youth Empowerment Speaker
Franklin Edwards is an author, entrepreneur, and youth empowerment speaker whose work centers on entrepreneurship, goal setting, and creating your reality. He began his writing journey at just 21 yea
Expert Topics: Entrepreneurship, Goal Setting, Creating Your Reality
Author, Entrepreneur & Youth Empowerment Speaker
Franklin Edwards is an author, entrepreneur, and youth empowerment speaker whose work centers on entrepreneurship, goal setting, and creating your reality. He began his writing journey at just 21 years old with Just Be Yourself and has since authored eleven Christian-themed children’s books focused on positive social behavior, emotional intelligence, and personal responsibility.
His published works include Bullies Made David Cry, The Color of My Skin Doesn’t Blend In, How to Apologize, Have Faith, Eating Healthy Gives You Super Powers, Poems of Life, Showing Forgiveness, It’s OK to Stutter, Taking Accountability, and Franklin el Consejero. Through these titles, Franklin addresses real-life challenges facing young people, bullying, self-identity, forgiveness, health, accountability, and resilience, using language that is accessible, affirming, and values-driven.
Building on his success as an author, Franklin founded his own publishing company and independently produces books for other writers. He also operates Franklin Books, a mobile bookstore that allows him to bring literacy, storytelling, and entrepreneurship directly into schools, communities, and youth-centered spaces—reinforcing his commitment to ownership, education, and access.
Entrepreneurship
Franklin Edwards
Franklin Edwards
Driven by a mission to spread positive, faith-based messages, Franklin continues to expand his impact through literature, education, and entrepreneurship. His work inspires young people to set meaningful goals, take ownership of their choices, and believe in their ability to shape their future with focus and perseverance.
Signature Topics
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Driven by a mission to spread positive, faith-based messages, Franklin continues to expand his impact through literature, education, and entrepreneurship. His work inspires young people to set meaningful goals, take ownership of their choices, and believe in their ability to shape their future with focus and perseverance.
Signature Topics
* Entrepreneurship & Ownership — introducing business thinking at an early age
* Goal Setting & Creating Your Reality — helping students define and pursue purpose
* Bullying, Accountability & Emotional Growth — tools for navigating real-life challenges
* Writing, Publishing & Self-Expression — turning ideas into impact
Ideal Audiences
* Elementary, middle, and high schools
* Youth leadership and enrichment programs
* Faith-based organizations and community groups
* Literacy, education, and empowerment initiatives
Empowerment
Franklin Edwards
Empowerment
As a speaker, Franklin focuses on empowering young audiences through entrepreneurship, goal setting, and mindset development. His school talks and workshops address bullying, self-confidence, accountability, and creating a personal vision for success. He also leads writing and publishing workshops, guiding students through the process of
As a speaker, Franklin focuses on empowering young audiences through entrepreneurship, goal setting, and mindset development. His school talks and workshops address bullying, self-confidence, accountability, and creating a personal vision for success. He also leads writing and publishing workshops, guiding students through the process of turning their ideas into completed books, demonstrating what is possible through discipline, creativity, and follow-through.
Best For
Audiences seeking engaging, age-appropriate, and values-driven programming that blends entrepreneurship, goal setting, and personal responsibility—delivered by a young author and entrepreneur who brings literacy and possibility directly to the communities he serves.
Travels From: Dallas, TX
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com
Success Mindset & Personal Branding
Jonathan C. Harris
Owning Your Reputation
Owning Your Reputation
Expert Topics: Weight Loss and Self Care, Success Mindset, Personal Branding & Owning Your Reputation
Corporate Leadership, Reputation & Performance Speaker
Jonathan C. Harris is a TEDx speaker, author, and entrepreneur who helps professionals and organizations strengthen discipline, self-leadership, and reputation in
Expert Topics: Weight Loss and Self Care, Success Mindset, Personal Branding & Owning Your Reputation
Corporate Leadership, Reputation & Performance Speaker
Jonathan C. Harris is a TEDx speaker, author, and entrepreneur who helps professionals and organizations strengthen discipline, self-leadership, and reputation in high-visibility environments. His work focuses on the intersection of mindset, personal branding, wellness, and sustained performance—teaching audiences how daily habits and decisions shape long-term success.
As the inaugural Mr. Maryland U.S. United and recipient of multiple leadership honors, Jonathan brings lived experience in accountability, reinvention, and personal excellence. His corporate talks translate personal transformation into professional standards—helping leaders align credibility, confidence, and consistency.
Owning Your Reputation
Owning Your Reputation
Owning Your Reputation
Jonathan has partnered with national brands and organizations to promote leadership development, reputation ownership, and success strategy. His delivery is practical, relatable, and grounded in real-world application.
Signature Topics
* Owning Your Professional Reputation — visibility, credibility, and trust
* Success Mindset & Discipline —
Jonathan has partnered with national brands and organizations to promote leadership development, reputation ownership, and success strategy. His delivery is practical, relatable, and grounded in real-world application.
Signature Topics
* Owning Your Professional Reputation — visibility, credibility, and trust
* Success Mindset & Discipline — habits that sustain high performance
* Self-Care as Leadership Strategy — wellness without performance loss
* Personal Branding in Corporate Spaces — identity, influence, and impact
Ideal Audiences
* Corporate leadership and management teams
* Professional development and HR programs
* Sales, operations, and high-visibility roles
* Emerging leaders and career advancement initiatives
Personal Branding
Owning Your Reputation
Personal Branding
CREDIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
• TEDx Speaker — Selected to deliver an independently organized TEDx Talk focused on mindset, discipline, and personal leadership
• Inaugural Mr. Maryland U.S. United — Recognized for leadership, community impact, and character-driven excellence
• Award-Winning Author — Honored as DMV Renaissance Aut
CREDIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
• TEDx Speaker — Selected to deliver an independently organized TEDx Talk focused on mindset, discipline, and personal leadership
• Inaugural Mr. Maryland U.S. United — Recognized for leadership, community impact, and character-driven excellence
• Award-Winning Author — Honored as DMV Renaissance Author of the Year
• 40 Under 40 Honoree — Prince George’s County recognition for leadership, entrepreneurship, and service
• Entrepreneur & Brand Partner — Collaborated with national brands including Chick-fil-A and Tropical Smoothie Café
Best For
Organizations seeking a speaker who connects personal discipline, wellness, and reputation management to measurable leadership performance and professional growth.
Travels From: Washington, DC
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com
Strategy & Team Dynamics
Johnny Stanton
Strategy & Team Dynamics
Johnny Stanton
Expert Topics: Football: Strategy & Team Dynamics, Leadership, Dungeons & Dragons, NIL (Name, Image, Likeness for College Sports), LGBTQ+ Allyship in Sports
Former NFL Athlete, Entrepreneur & Leadership Speaker
Johnny Stanton is a former NFL athlete and entrepreneur who helps leaders and teams navigate transition, pre
Expert Topics: Football: Strategy & Team Dynamics, Leadership, Dungeons & Dragons, NIL (Name, Image, Likeness for College Sports), LGBTQ+ Allyship in Sports
Former NFL Athlete, Entrepreneur & Leadership Speaker
Johnny Stanton is a former NFL athlete and entrepreneur who helps leaders and teams navigate transition, pressure, and identity beyond titles and roles. Drawing from his experience competing at the highest level of professional sports, and building life beyond the game, Johnny delivers grounded leadership insights rooted in discipline, adaptability, and personal accountability.
Johnny’s message centers on redefining success when circumstances change. He speaks candidly about performance under pressure, navigating uncertainty, and building resilience when familiar structures fall away.
Leadership
Strategy & Team Dynamics
Johnny Stanton
By translating elite performance principles into practical leadership lessons, Johnny equips audiences to stay focused, make confident decisions, and lead with purpose, both during moments of momentum and moments of reinvention.
Signature Topics
* Leadership & Identity Beyond the Title — leading when the uniform comes off
* Navigating Transi
By translating elite performance principles into practical leadership lessons, Johnny equips audiences to stay focused, make confident decisions, and lead with purpose, both during moments of momentum and moments of reinvention.
Signature Topics
* Leadership & Identity Beyond the Title — leading when the uniform comes off
* Navigating Transition & Change — clarity and confidence during pivotal moments
* Discipline, Focus & Performance — habits that sustain excellence
* Resilience Under Pressure — staying grounded when expectations are high
Ideal Audiences
* Corporate leadership and talent development programs
* Sports, youth, and leadership conferences
* Organizations navigating growth, transition, or cultural change
Strategy & Team Dynamics
Strategy & Team Dynamics
Strategy & Team Dynamics
Johnny's authenticity and clarity resonate with leaders, teams, and emerging professionals facing pivotal career and life transitions.
Best For
Audiences seeking authentic leadership lessons from high-pressure performance environments, with clear takeaways on resilience, adaptability, and purpose-driven growth.
Travels From: Los Angeles, CA
Fee: Contact Booking@tavspeakers.com