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Willie Jolley

Willie Jolley

Keynote Speaker: Best-Selling Author, Award-Winning Speaker & Media Personality

Willie Jolley Biography

Dr. Willie Jolley is a man on a mission! He is a Hall of Fame speaker, singer, best-selling author, and popular media personality.

In January 2023, he received the Joseph R. Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.

In July 2023, he was the recipient of The National Speakers Association’s highest and most cherished award, The Cavett, named after the association’s founder, Cavett Robert.

Dr. Willie Jolley has achieved remarkable heights in life, after coming from humble beginnings. His father died when he was a teenager and he put himself through college by singing in nightclubs and recording jingles for radio and television commercials. He went on to become a multi WAMMIE (Washington Area Music Association) award-winning nightclub performer. Yet, at the top of his nightclub career, he was fired and replaced by a karaoke machine, during the karaoke craze that swept America! Dr. Jolley decided that he was not going to give up, so he took that setback and turned it into an amazing “Comeback!”

Dr. Jolley started his speaking career as a drug prevention coordinator for the DC Public School System and went on to speak to millions of young people around the world. He produced and starred in the first PBS Special for teens, “Dare To Dream, Dare To Win,” which has become the #1 selling youth video in America. He was named “One of America’s Top Youth Speakers” by Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).

He has gone on to be named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” and “Motivational & Inspirational Speaker of The Year” by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International. In 2005, he was inducted into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame and received the CPAE Award (Council of Peers Award of Excellence).

Dr. Jolley soon started receiving speaking requests from other industry sectors and went on to great success speaking to colleges, associations, and corporations. He was the expert Ford Motors called on in 2006, when they were on the brink of bankruptcy. He worked with Ford from 2006 to 2009, and they were able to reject a government bailout and go on to billion-dollar profits.

He has achieved the distinction of Certified Speaker Professional (CSP) by the National Speakers Association. He is a recipient of the Ron Brown Distinguished Leadership Award and was named “One of the Top 5 Leadership Speakers” by Speaking.com and “Legend of The Speaking Industry” by the Veterans Speakers Association.

Dr. Willie Jolley became the featured speaker for The Moneywise National Tour in 2012 and in 2014 he was chosen to replace the legendary Zig Ziglar on the National Get Motivated Tour. On that tour he joined a who’s who of world-renowned speakers such as Les Brown, Shark Tank star Daymond John and sales guru, Tom Hopkins. Dr. Jolley was recently invited to be an “Personal Development Expert Artist in Residence” at High Point University, where Dr. Nido Qubein is president. He joins a list of high-profile individuals including Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Inc., and best-selling author and leadership guru, Dr. John Maxwell.

Dr. Jolley was the first African American President of the Washington, DC Chapter of The National Speakers Association (NSA) and was able to double membership and revenues in one year. As a result, he went on to become the first African American elected to the National Board of NSA. He is a former Chairman of The Speaker Hall of Fame Leadership Committee and is the first African American to hold that position.

Dr. Willie Jolley uses his public platform to pursue his mission of empowering and encouraging people to rise above their circumstances and maximize their God-given potential! No matter the venue, from his exciting global television appearances to his Sirius XM radio show to corporate audiences like Walmart, General Motors, Comcast, Verizon, Marriott, Johnson, and Johnson Dubai, Coca-Cola US, Coca-Cola South Africa, Prudential Australia, and Prudential Malaysia or The Million Dollar Round Table. Dr. Willie Jolley keeps it moving with high energy and enthusiasm. He delivers powerful nuggets on how every person can live a better life and win more, every day!

Dr. Willie Jolley is the author of several international best-selling books including, "It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life", "A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback", "Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks" and "An Attitude of Excellence" (which was endorsed by former Ford Motors CEO, Alan Mulally and Dr. Stephen Covey, author of the landmark book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"). And contributing author of "Chicken Soup for The Christian Soul", where he is featured on the front cover with Joyce Meyer, Dr. Tony Campolo and Naomi Rhode.

Dr. Jolley is co-author, with his wife of 37 years, Dee Taylor-Jolley, of the popular marriage book, "Make Love, Make Money, Make It Last! - 10 Secrets To Shape A Great Marriage". Their TED Talk from the book entitled, How To Never Argue Again in Marriage is a big hit for relationships globally.

Dr. Jolley is a popular media personality and can be heard and weekly on his #1-rated The Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Show on Sirius XM Channel 141 and heard daily on the syndicated "Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell" show on the Radio One Network. Plus, his popular podcast, The Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Podcast, can be heard on iHeart Radio, C-Suite Radio, Spotify, TuneIn, and Apple Podcasts. All his radio and podcast programs are sponsored by Truist Financial.

Additionally, his “Dr. Willie Jolley Motivational Minute” daily TV program was a popular staple on many television stations across America and now is available globally on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, where Walmart has been a sponsoring partner. Dr. Jolley and his wife host a weekly marriage advice show called “The Jolley Marriage Show” airs Monday nights at 9 pm ET on Facebook Live,

Instagram Live, Twitter Live, and LinkedIn Live. All episodes can also be found on his YouTube channel at JolleyMarriageShow.com.

Dr. Jolley’s philanthropic interests are expressed through his non-profit organization, Jolley Good News, which focuses on helping reduce prison recidivism and encourages youth, particularly urban youth, to pursue leadership and academic excellence.

He holds an earned Doctorate (D. Min) Degree in Faith-Driven Achievement from the California Graduate School of Theology, a master’s degree in theology from Wesley Theological Seminary, and a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from American University. Dr. Willie Jolley resides in Washington, DC and shares his life with his wife, Dee, his two adult children and two grandchildren.

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Willie Jolley Speaking Topics

Willie Jolley draws on inspiring real-life success stories and business insights to show you how to

  • Create a positive outlook
  • How to become adaptable to every circumstancex
  • How to seize opportunities that will lead to greater success!

Motivate Your Youth: Dare 2 Dream Dare 2 Win

Description:

Many complain of the challenges with today's youth and the negative influences (alcohol, glorification of violence, striving for low achievement), which often cuts their lives short. Willie Jolley is doing something to change that statistic. He is doing something positive to reach the hearts and minds of students and help them have greater success in school, home and community! And most importantly, he gets RESULTS!

Willie Jolley helps students to:

  • Make the decision to stay away from drugs and alcohol
  • Make the decision to stay away from negative people
  • Make the commitment to pursue academic excellence
  • Make wise choices and accept the fact that if they believe, they can achieve

Parents and educators alike have called Willie Jolley "a life-changing force of today's youth!"

Students:

  • Would you like to be the one to influence your friends?
  • Do you want to be courageous?
  • Do you want to do great things in your life?

Then… don’t make decisions for today! Join TV and radio personality, Willie Jolley for your road map to building your successful future!

Learn how to:

  • Make a first good impression
  • Stay away from negative people
  • Stay away from drugs
  • Focus on academics
  • Build your own self-esteem!

Participants will learn

  • The Attitude Of Excellence mindset for creating unstoppable leaders
  • How ordinary people can become “extraordinary” leaders
  • The critical “Vision-Decision-Action-Desire (VDAD Formula)” for excellence in leadership
  • Strategies for implementing the V-D-A-D formula
  • The power of “Better” for creating leaders at every level of the organization!

Participants will learn

  • The attitude necessary to positively adapt and embrace the inevitability of change
  • The four step process for “winning with change!”
  • How a change in perspective can positively change results
  • The success strategies that outstanding leaders have used to turn problems into possibilities, and setbacks into comebacks
  • How to successfully navigate the winds of change by working as a team
  • How to create an all-star team where everybody is an MVP!

Change IS GOOD???When Your Attitude is GREAT!

“The best way to build your future is to build yourself. And the best way to build your organization is to build your people.” -Willie Jolley Description: In this program, the audience is sold on the positive perspective of change! Change is essential to any growth process. Everybody wants progress, but nobody wants to change! Willie Jolley shares his patented “VDAD” (vision, decision, action, desire) Formula for successfully embracing change. You will leave this program viewing change as an ally - not an enemy. You will leave ready to implement the formula to drive change. You will leave believing that change “truly” is good when your attitude is great!

Willie Jolley Videos

Dr. Willie Jolley - Radio and TV Host, Leadership Speaker
Dr. Willie Jolley - Come Back from Crisis Virtual Presentation Video
Bobby Talks Speaker and Author Dr. Willie Jolley

How do I book Willie Jolley to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Willie Jolley 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 Willie Jolley, 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 Willie Jolley or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Willie Jolley for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Willie Jolley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Willie Jolley are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Willie Jolley, 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 Willie Jolley speak about?

Willie Jolley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Inspirational, Black Heritage, Change Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Authors, Black History Month, Motivational, Leadership, Business, Christian, Faith & Religion, College, Social Activism, Corporate Culture, Thought Leadership and Youth.

Where does Willie Jolley travel from?

Willie Jolley generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Willie Jolley?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Willie Jolley 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 Willie Jolley 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 Willie Jolley 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.


Willie Jolley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Personal Growth, Inspirational and Black Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Willie Jolley for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Willie Jolley generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shawn Harper, Roland Martin and J.R. Martinez. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Willie Jolley for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 22/08/2024.

Willie Jolley Speaking Topics

  • Willie Jolley draws on inspiring real-life success stories and business insights to show you how to

    • Create a positive outlook
    • How to become adaptable to every circumstancex
    • How to seize opportunities that will lead to greater success!

  • Motivate Your Youth: Dare 2 Dream Dare 2 Win

    Description:

    Many complain of the challenges with today's youth and the negative influences (alcohol, glorification of violence, striving for low achievement), which often cuts their lives short. Willie Jolley is doing something to change that statistic. He is doing something positive to reach the hearts and minds of students and help them have greater success in school, home and community! And most importantly, he gets RESULTS!

    Willie Jolley helps students to:

    • Make the decision to stay away from drugs and alcohol
    • Make the decision to stay away from negative people
    • Make the commitment to pursue academic excellence
    • Make wise choices and accept the fact that if they believe, they can achieve

    Parents and educators alike have called Willie Jolley "a life-changing force of today's youth!"

    Students:

    • Would you like to be the one to influence your friends?
    • Do you want to be courageous?
    • Do you want to do great things in your life?

    Then… don’t make decisions for today! Join TV and radio personality, Willie Jolley for your road map to building your successful future!

    Learn how to:

    • Make a first good impression
    • Stay away from negative people
    • Stay away from drugs
    • Focus on academics
    • Build your own self-esteem!

  • Participants will learn

    • The Attitude Of Excellence mindset for creating unstoppable leaders
    • How ordinary people can become “extraordinary” leaders
    • The critical “Vision-Decision-Action-Desire (VDAD Formula)” for excellence in leadership
    • Strategies for implementing the V-D-A-D formula
    • The power of “Better” for creating leaders at every level of the organization!

  • Participants will learn

    • The attitude necessary to positively adapt and embrace the inevitability of change
    • The four step process for “winning with change!”
    • How a change in perspective can positively change results
    • The success strategies that outstanding leaders have used to turn problems into possibilities, and setbacks into comebacks
    • How to successfully navigate the winds of change by working as a team
    • How to create an all-star team where everybody is an MVP!

  • Change IS GOOD???When Your Attitude is GREAT!

    “The best way to build your future is to build yourself. And the best way to build your organization is to build your people.” -Willie Jolley Description: In this program, the audience is sold on the positive perspective of change! Change is essential to any growth process. Everybody wants progress, but nobody wants to change! Willie Jolley shares his patented “VDAD” (vision, decision, action, desire) Formula for successfully embracing change. You will leave this program viewing change as an ally - not an enemy. You will leave ready to implement the formula to drive change. You will leave believing that change “truly” is good when your attitude is great!

Willie Jolley Videos

Dr. Willie Jolley - Radio and TV Host, Leadership Speaker
Dr. Willie Jolley - Come Back from Crisis Virtual Presentation Video
Bobby Talks Speaker and Author Dr. Willie Jolley
Dr Willie Jolley Healthcare Service Excellence Reel
Live Better with Willie Jolley: Make This A Great Year!

Willie Jolley News

  • How do I book Willie Jolley to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Willie Jolley 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 Willie Jolley, 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 Willie Jolley or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Willie Jolley for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Willie Jolley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Willie Jolley are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Willie Jolley, 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 Willie Jolley speak about?

  • Where does Willie Jolley travel from?

    Willie Jolley generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Willie Jolley?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Willie Jolley 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 Willie Jolley 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 Willie Jolley 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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