There are many motivational speakers, and then there is the one, the only, the incomparable Dr. Willie Jolley. Jolley is a world-class, award-winning speaker and singer, a best-selling author and a media personality.

Dr. Willie Jolley has achieved remarkable heights in the speaking industry, considering his humble beginnings as a singer who was fired and replaced by a karaoke machine.

Dr. Jolley was named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by 175,000 members of Toastmasters International. He was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame, and received the distinction of “Certified Speaker Professional” from the National Speakers Association. He is a recipient of the “Ron Brown Distinguished Leadership Award,” and was named a “Top 5 Leadership Speaker” by Speaking.com. In addition, he has been named “Business Leader of The Year” by the African American Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Jolley uses his public platform to empower and encourage others to rise above their circumstances and to maximize their potential. Many know Dr. Jolley as the speaker Ford Motors called on when they were on the brink of bankruptcy. His work helped Ford reject a government bailout and go on to billion-dollar profits!

No matter the venue, from his iHeartRadio podcast to his SiriusXM Radio show, to his audiences including Walmart, Comcast, Verizon, Marriott and the Million Dollar Round Table, Dr. Willie Jolley keeps it moving with high energy and great enthusiasm. He delivers memorable nuggets of wisdom and useful strategies on living a better life, one moment at a time.

Dr. 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” and “Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks.” His book “An Attitude of Excellence: Get the Best from Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization,” was endorsed by Dr. Stephen Covey.

Holding a Doctorate of Ministry 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 The American University, Jolley resides with his wife, Dee, in Washington, D.C.