Cornell Thomas

Cornell Thomas

Keynote Speaker: International Speaker, Author, Mindset Coach & Corporate Trainer

Cornell Thomas Biography

Cornell Thomas is an international speaker, author of four books including "The Power of Positivity," Ted Talk presenter, and corporate trainer from New Jersey. Beginning his career in basketball, he received a contract to play professionally before a career-altering injury led him to transition into coaching. Today, Thomas travels globally, discussing a range of topics from positive mindset to overcoming adversity and team dynamics post-pandemic.

Recognized as a leading positivity and mindset expert, Thomas integrates his personal experiences into his presentations, making him a sought-after speaker. He hosts a series of positivity summits and engages a multinational audience through his blogs, podcasts, and books, sharing insights he refers to as "Cornellisms." His keynotes, including "The Power Of Positivity," "Inside The Lockerroom," and "Ubuntu Initiative," address various themes such as personal development, diversity, and resilience.

Thomas credits his family's support as essential to his journey and success. His work tackles critical topics like team dynamics, personal crisis management, and cultural understanding, focusing on fostering conversation and understanding. As an author and speaker, he continues to influence and inspire many across different spheres of life, promoting personal growth and wellbeing.

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Cornell Thomas Speaking Topics

The Power Of Positivity (Controlling Where The Ball Bounces)

In this talk Cornell discusses his life of growing up with adversity and how the lessons from his mom Tina helped him overcome tough times, and find his true purpose in life. Cornell discusses overcoming adversity, work ethic, dealing with negative voices, and self belief.

Pivot or Perish

In this conversation Cornell talks about the last three years of adversity the planet has gone through. Cornell discusses the resilience in human beings throughout the course of history, and how important it is not to lose your fight when bad storms come your way.

Diversity Discussion

Cornell discusses his life growing up in an inner city and moving out of his comfort zone to the suburbs. He also discusses the similarities we have with one another are far superior than the differences.

Inside The Locker-room

In this workshop Cornell talks all things team. To what makes a successful team to what destroys them. Cornell also discusses team culture, philosophy, and recruiting.

Sales

Cornell also does a workshop with in sales. How to get past rejection, being a more confident presenter, and pushing through NO to get to YES.

Cornell Thomas Videos

Why are we here? | Cornell Thomas | TEDxBergenCommunityCollege

How do I book Cornell Thomas to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Cornell Thomas for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Cornell Thomas, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cornell Thomas are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cornell Thomas, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Cornell Thomas speak about?

Cornell Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Personal Growth, Mindset, Overcoming Adversity, Resilience, Diversity & Inclusion, Empowerment, Sales, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Author and Emotional Intelligence.

Where does Cornell Thomas travel from?

Cornell Thomas generally travels from Morris County, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Cornell Thomas?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cornell Thomas for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Cornell Thomas for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Cornell Thomas or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Cornell Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Motivational, Personal Growth and Mindset. The estimated speaking fee range to book Cornell Thomas for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Cornell Thomas generally travels from Morris County, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carey Lohrenz, Anthony Trucks and Adam Markel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cornell Thomas for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/06/2025.

Cornell Thomas Speaking Topics

  • The Power Of Positivity (Controlling Where The Ball Bounces)

    In this talk Cornell discusses his life of growing up with adversity and how the lessons from his mom Tina helped him overcome tough times, and find his true purpose in life. Cornell discusses overcoming adversity, work ethic, dealing with negative voices, and self belief.

  • Pivot or Perish

    In this conversation Cornell talks about the last three years of adversity the planet has gone through. Cornell discusses the resilience in human beings throughout the course of history, and how important it is not to lose your fight when bad storms come your way.

  • Diversity Discussion

    Cornell discusses his life growing up in an inner city and moving out of his comfort zone to the suburbs. He also discusses the similarities we have with one another are far superior than the differences.

  • Inside The Locker-room

    In this workshop Cornell talks all things team. To what makes a successful team to what destroys them. Cornell also discusses team culture, philosophy, and recruiting.

  • Sales

    Cornell also does a workshop with in sales. How to get past rejection, being a more confident presenter, and pushing through NO to get to YES.

Cornell Thomas Videos

Why are we here? | Cornell Thomas | TEDxBergenCommunityCollege
  • How do I book Cornell Thomas to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Cornell Thomas for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Cornell Thomas, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Cornell Thomas or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Cornell Thomas for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Cornell Thomas, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cornell Thomas are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cornell Thomas, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Cornell Thomas speak about?

    Cornell Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Personal Growth, Mindset, Overcoming Adversity, Resilience, Diversity & Inclusion, Empowerment, Sales, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Author and Emotional Intelligence.
  • Where does Cornell Thomas travel from?

    Cornell Thomas generally travels from Morris County, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Cornell Thomas?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cornell Thomas for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Cornell Thomas for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Cornell Thomas or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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