Inky Johnson
Keynote Speaker: Entrepreneur, Author & Podcast Host; Sports Motivation Expert, Mentor to Athletes & Underprivileged Youth
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Inky Johnson Biography
Husband, father, collegiate athlete, entrepreneur, and author, Inky Johnson is one of the most highly sought-after speakers in the world. For over a decade, executives, professional sports teams, business owners, and people all over have benefited from the raw energy of his thought-provoking and inspirational presentations. Whether the topic is leadership, teamwork, excelling in the midst of adversity, embracing change, mental agility, or perseverance, Johnson's message is effective and efficient.
Johnson's gift of being an effective communicator has allowed him to crossover into different industries. He is a leader called upon by leaders. A partial list of his clients includes Chick-fil-A, Dell Technologies, Aflac Insurance, Cooks Pest Control, State Farm, AT&T, Comcast, Coca-Cola, Bank of America, Stryker, The University of Tennessee, The University of Alabama, The University of Texas, The University of Oregon, UCLA, Clemson University, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, The New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, New York Knicks, Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Cubs, and Atlanta Braves.
Johnson earned his Master's Degree in Sports Psychology from The University of Tennessee. He was a three-year letterman and two-year Captain on the football team, where he started as a cornerback. In his junior year, he was projected as a top thirty draft pick. Unfortunately, on September 9th, 2006, he sustained a life-threatening, career-ending injury that paralyzed his right arm and hand. From that day to the present day, Johnson has had a burning desire to use his situation and experiences to add value to people's lives.
Johnson's words have resonated all over the world: "The one thing we all have in common is that we will encounter adversity, but we have to decide how we respond to it. My arm and my hand are paralyzed, but my heart isn't, my mind isn't, my dedication isn't, my work ethic isn't, my commitment isn't." Johnson is on a mission to serve and is someone who takes tremendous pride in what he does.
Johnson is the host of the "Serendipity with Inky Johnson" Podcast. He devotes time to mentoring athletes and underprivileged youth and is one of the founders of The Inky and Allison Johnson Foundation. Johnson and his wife, Allison, live in Atlanta, Georgia, with their two children, Jada and Inky Jr.
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Inky Johnson Speaking Topics
In this keynote, Inky Johnson shares how purposeful leadership begins with the ability to reset your mindset, recharge through meaningful connections, restore your energy, and renew your commitment to your mission. Through powerful storytelling and real-life lessons, he will challenge leaders to pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters. Attendees will walk away with practical tools and renewed inspiration to lead with clarity, resilience, and impact—creating a culture that thrives on unity, purpose, and excellence.
“Motivation” is often nothing more than forcing people to do something they don’t really want to do. In contrast, inspiration affects people from within, giving them the ability to accomplish what would otherwise be impossible. Through his walk and his talk, Inky embodies and imparts a truly inspirational message.
Not that Inky’s injury turned him into an inspiration. It just showed the world the inspirational life he’s been living all along. Executives, sports teams, church members, and young people all benefit from the raw energy of his charismatic speaking. Whether the topic is leadership, teamwork, or perseverance, Inky inspires his audiences to embrace the challenges of life.
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How much does it cost to book Inky Johnson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Inky Johnson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Inky Johnson are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Inky Johnson, 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 Inky Johnson speak about?
Inky Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Athlete, Sports Motivation, Family & Parenting, Football, Christian, Christian Athletes, Sports, Inspirational, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Social Activism, Virtual, Faith & Religion, Psychology, Social Sciences, Anti-Racism, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage and Black History Month.
Where does Inky Johnson travel from?
Inky Johnson generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Inky Johnson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Inky Johnson 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 Inky Johnson 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 Inky Johnson 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.
Inky Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Athlete, Sports Motivation and Family & Parenting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Inky Johnson for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Inky Johnson generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Herman "Herm" Edwards, Eric Boles and Mike Singletary. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Inky Johnson for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Inky Johnson Speaking Topics
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Leading with Purpose: The Power to Reset, Recharge, Restore, and Renew
In this keynote, Inky Johnson shares how purposeful leadership begins with the ability to reset your mindset, recharge through meaningful connections, restore your energy, and renew your commitment to your mission. Through powerful storytelling and real-life lessons, he will challenge leaders to pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters. Attendees will walk away with practical tools and renewed inspiration to lead with clarity, resilience, and impact—creating a culture that thrives on unity, purpose, and excellence.
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Overcoming challenges
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MOTIVATION OR INSPIRATION?
“Motivation” is often nothing more than forcing people to do something they don’t really want to do. In contrast, inspiration affects people from within, giving them the ability to accomplish what would otherwise be impossible. Through his walk and his talk, Inky embodies and imparts a truly inspirational message.
Not that Inky’s injury turned him into an inspiration. It just showed the world the inspirational life he’s been living all along. Executives, sports teams, church members, and young people all benefit from the raw energy of his charismatic speaking. Whether the topic is leadership, teamwork, or perseverance, Inky inspires his audiences to embrace the challenges of life.
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Inky Johnson Videos
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Inky Johnson Reviews
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Inky himself told an incredible story and was very accommodating. Several folks wanted to find him after and share how he touched them personally. Would highly recommend as a speaker again!
Entrepreneurs’ Organization - Oct 27 2025 -
Great Experience all around!
Tennessee Valley Authority - Jul 31 2024 -
Inky was a huge success at our global sales meeting!
Conmed - Jan 25 2024 -
Unleashed Services, LLC - Oct 24 2023
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This was a great experience! Inky was inspirational and everything we hoped he would be!
DaVita - Oct 10 2023
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How do I book Inky Johnson to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Inky Johnson 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 Inky Johnson, 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 Inky Johnson or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Inky Johnson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Inky Johnson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Inky Johnson are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Inky Johnson, 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 Inky Johnson speak about?
Inky Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Athlete, Sports Motivation, Family & Parenting, Football, Christian, Christian Athletes, Sports, Inspirational, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Social Activism, Virtual, Faith & Religion, Psychology, Social Sciences, Anti-Racism, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage and Black History Month. -
Where does Inky Johnson travel from?
Inky Johnson generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Inky Johnson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Inky Johnson 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 Inky Johnson 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 Inky Johnson 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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