Tony Holmes
Keynote Speaker: CEO of Blue Chip Works; Gallup Global Strengths Coach & Professional Diversity Coach
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Tony Holmes Biography
Tony Holmes is a talent and workforce development leader who specializes in leadership development and diversity as a speaker and consultant. He has managed change and scaled impact across multiple sectors as an award-winning leader.
At the United Way of Greater Houston, he led employee engagement programming and the organization's strategy to center DEI across all operations and programs, leading to the organization receiving the Best Places to Work Award 2024, from the Houston Chronicle and the Diversity in Business Award 2024 from the Houston Business Journal. His private coaching practice, CoachedxTony unlocks talent, vision, and awareness for clients and provides tools and assessments on how to maximize strengths within personal development.
Holmes is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Southern California's Organizational Change and Leadership Program at the Rossier School of Education. His certifications include Gallup Global Strengths Coaching through Gallup, Inc., and Professional Diversity Coaching through the CoachDiversity Institute. He is a two-time graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University with a BA double-major in Interpersonal Communications and Sociology (2012), and a Master of Public Administration (2015). Holmes is the CEO of Blue Chip Works, a Workforce Development company founded by him and his wife, Crystal in 2018. Through this work, they are able to create positive change in the world of business through hiring, staffing, and upskilling individuals across the nation. Holmes is dedicated to uplifting his community and helping others reach their maximum potential one person at a time.
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Tony Holmes Speaking Topics
DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
A commitment to fostering environments where all individuals feel valued, respected, and included, regardless of their background. This topic explores strategies for embedding DEI principles into organizational culture, ensuring equitable opportunities, and addressing systemic barriers to inclusion.
Exploring how organizations can create cultures that value diversity and inclusivity through empathy and understanding.
Leadership Development
A strengths-based leadership training designed to align individual talents with organizational goals for greater impact. Focused on cultivating effective leaders who inspire, influence, and drive positive change within organizations.
This topic covers essential leadership skills, the importance of emotional intelligence, and methods for developing a leadership mindset that adapts to the evolving needs of the workforce.
Talent Maximization
Strategies aimed at optimizing the potential of every team member by aligning individual strengths with organizational goals. This topic includes techniques for identifying, developing, and retaining top talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and leveraging diverse skills to achieve business success.
Empowering teams by identifying individual strengths and applying them to improve overall team dynamics and productivity.
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How much does it cost to book Tony Holmes for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tony Holmes, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tony Holmes are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tony Holmes, 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 Tony Holmes speak about?
Tony Holmes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Executive Leadership, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Business Leadership, Human Resources and Teamwork & Teambuilding.
Where does Tony Holmes travel from?
Tony Holmes generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Tony Holmes?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tony Holmes 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 Tony Holmes 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 Tony Holmes 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.
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Tony Holmes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, Executive Leadership and DEI. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tony Holmes for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Tony Holmes generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Kimberly Harden, Michael C. Bush and Brian McComak. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tony Holmes for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Tony Holmes Speaking Topics
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Humanizing Diversity: Building Inclusive Workspaces
DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
A commitment to fostering environments where all individuals feel valued, respected, and included, regardless of their background. This topic explores strategies for embedding DEI principles into organizational culture, ensuring equitable opportunities, and addressing systemic barriers to inclusion.
Exploring how organizations can create cultures that value diversity and inclusivity through empathy and understanding.
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Leading with Strengths: Building a High-Performance Team Culture
Leadership Development
A strengths-based leadership training designed to align individual talents with organizational goals for greater impact. Focused on cultivating effective leaders who inspire, influence, and drive positive change within organizations.
This topic covers essential leadership skills, the importance of emotional intelligence, and methods for developing a leadership mindset that adapts to the evolving needs of the workforce.
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Strengths Unlocked: Leveraging Team Strengths for Peak Performance
Talent Maximization
Strategies aimed at optimizing the potential of every team member by aligning individual strengths with organizational goals. This topic includes techniques for identifying, developing, and retaining top talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and leveraging diverse skills to achieve business success.
Empowering teams by identifying individual strengths and applying them to improve overall team dynamics and productivity.
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How do I book Tony Holmes to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tony Holmes 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 Tony Holmes, 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 Tony Holmes or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Tony Holmes for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tony Holmes, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tony Holmes are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tony Holmes, 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 Tony Holmes speak about?
Tony Holmes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Executive Leadership, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Business Leadership, Human Resources and Teamwork & Teambuilding. -
Where does Tony Holmes travel from?
Tony Holmes generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Tony Holmes?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tony Holmes 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 Tony Holmes 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 Tony Holmes 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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