Willie Jolley
Entertainer/Best-Selling Author/Motivator
An award-winning speaker, best-selling author, national media personality, and national columnist, Willie Jolley inspires millions with music and motivation. In the January 2010 issue of Success Magazine, he was hailed as the “comeback king” for successfully helping Ford Motors avert the need to accept bailout dollars. Ford then launched a speaking tour during which Jolley addressed all employees. Jolley was named “one of the outstanding five speakers in the world” by Toastmasters International, an honor held by less than 50 speakers worldwide. Former winners include Nelson Mandela, Christopher Reeve, Margaret Thatcher, and Colin Powell. He has also received the two…
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An award-winning speaker, best-selling author, national media personality, and national columnist, Willie Jolley inspires millions with music and motivation. In the January 2010 issue of Success Magazine, he was hailed as the “comeback king” for successfully helping Ford Motors avert the need to accept bailout dollars. Ford then launched a speaking tour during which Jolley addressed all employees.
Jolley was named “one of the outstanding five speakers in the world” by Toastmasters International, an honor held by less than 50 speakers worldwide. Former winners include Nelson Mandela, Christopher Reeve, Margaret Thatcher, and Colin Powell. He has also received the two top designations the National Speakers Association bestows on the best of the best: the CPAE/Speaker Hall of Fame Award, a lifetime honor for speaking excellence and professionalism held by such luminaries as Ronald Reagan, Zig Ziglar, and Les Brown; and Certified Speaking Profession (CSP) recognition for being a person who has made a mark in the speaking industry with presentation excellence to varied industries and audiences.
Jolley now hosts the CBS affiliated segment Live Better with Willie Jolley, sponsored daily by McDonald’s. The goal of this feature is to provide inspiration and specific strategies for living a better life one day at a time. McDonald’s also named Jolley a “Black History Maker of Today.”
The author of two international best-selling books, It Only Takes a Minute to Change Your Life! and A Setback Is a Setup for a Comeback, Jolley’s new organizational development book is called An Attitude of Excellence. His latest wealth-building, mass-market book, Turn Setbacks into Greenbacks, is on its way to becoming another bestseller.
As host of the national radio show “The Willie Jolley Weekend Show” on XM Satellite radio, Willie Jolley is making a major mark on the talk radio scene. His syndicated daily feature, “The Willie Jolley Motivational Minute,” can be heard in over 50 markets, on the Rejoice Radio Network, The Radio One Network, and WHUR-FM in Washington, DC. His column is syndicated by the National News Press Association and is read by over six million people. His television special, Turning Setbacks into Comebacks with Willie Jolley, can be seen regularly on public television stations across America.
Known for his content-rich, inspirational, and entertaining presentations, Jolley’s many clients include Ford Motors, GM, Verizon, Dell, Wal-Mart, Marriott, Domino’s Pizza, McDonald’s, Allstate Insurance, Coca-Cola, Borders Books, Prudential of Australia, The American Society of Association Executives, and the US Marines.
Jolley holds a BA in psychology and sociology from the American University and a masters degree from Wesley Theological Seminary. His mission in life is to help people maximize their God-given talents and abilities so they can “do more, be more and achieve more!”
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LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS
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MEDTRONIC
Everything went great! and our speaker was wonderful! Thank you so much for all your help PDA! Looking forward to the next one.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY
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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
We had a fantastic day with Inge! She was very engaging with all those that attended. Her personal stories about the holocaust were very special and we were moved that she was willing to share them with everyone. Thank you again, PDA for all your hard work and dedication to make this program such a success!
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dear PDA Group, Thank you so much for your hard work in scheduling our speaker! From the moment we reached out to you the first time, you worked with us on all details and logistics and kept us up-to-date on the progress. Thank you for all your hard work on making our event such a success! We couldn't have done it without you and your team!
SAP COMPANY
Thank you again, Dr. Kimbrough, for a great presentation, our attendees are still talking about it!
CAMPUS LABS
Dr. Henry Lee's presentation was entertaining, insightful and wise. I, and everyone at Pfizer, especially appreciate the remarks you directed about following your passion and preparing yourself to excel. Thank you, everyone, at PDA for helping to make this happen!
PFIZER
The event was successful! I received many messages expressing how awesome, outstanding and inspiring Ms. Webb-Christburg's speech was."
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST, BOSTON, MLK SPEAKER
Everything went well. Atsuko was very easy to work with and the students enjoyed her performance! Thank you again for your recommendation and I hope to work with you again in the future!
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Dr. Novello left this morning after a very successful event on our campus! Thank you PDA Group for your help from the first phone to the last you were with us every step of the way.
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Jordan Carlos was very very entertaining! A majority of students who answered the event survey indicated they really enjoyed Jordan and definitely will bring him back!
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can't wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
It was a great pleasure to work with PDA Group! The communication was always prompt, friendly and helpful. We loved the speakers and events we booked through Mr. Peter Walker (PDA Group).
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Thank you, Peter, for all your help, you'll be happy to know that the event went incredibly well! Aneesa Ferreira was by far one of the best speakers we've ever had!
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
Topics
Turn Setbacks into Greenbacks
An Attitude of Excellence: 5 Simple Steps to 5-Star Success
How to Be Unstoppable! Leadership & Achievement
Change Is Good… When Your Attitude is Great
A Setback Is Nothing but a Setup for a Comeback
The Willie Jolley “Transformation” One-Man Show
Videos
Willie Jolley on the Hour of Power: The Power of the Dream
Willie Jolley - Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks
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I can’t remember when we had a speaker who had such a positive response from the Managers and the Managers-in-Training. I have heard many of them quoting you since the meeting.
President Team Dominos, Dominos Pizza
Thanks for going the extra mile and for making our meeting a smashing success. We’re glad you’re part of our team.
VP Operations, Borders/Waldenbooks
At the NSA-Minnesota meeting, Willie Jolley previewed terrific material from his one-man musical inspirational show that is hopefully headed for Broadway. He’s performed in sold-out theaters in Washington, D.C. and is taking the show to other theaters across the country. He sings, acts, and weaves his inspirational message in a tour de force that is likely to capture national attention as he sets a new standard for motivational/inspirational speakers. . Don’t miss it.
Founder, PR LEADS Expert Resource Network
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