Willie Jolley, CSP, CPAE
                                                            "Transforming Organizations with An Attitude of Excellence"
                                                                                               

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Willie Jolley is an award-winning speaker, singer, best-selling author, television and radio personality.
Willie Jolley has achieved remarkable heights in the speaking industry, where he was awarded the prestigious CPAE (Speaker Hall of Fame) and the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional).  These are the two top designations the National Speakers Association bestows on the best of the best speakers.

He was also named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by Toastmasters International. Less than 50 speakers worldwide hold that honor! Former winners include Nelson Mandela, Margaret Thatcher, Colin Powell, Les Brown and Zig Ziglar!  And Willie Jolley is one of only 3 people in the world who hold all three honors- the CSP, CPAE and the Toastmasters award!

Willie Jolley is also an award-winning singer. He is a Five Time Washington Area Music Association (WAMMIE) Award Winner for “Best Jazz Singer” and “Best Inspirational Singer!” His music is now one of the top selling motivational offerings on i-Tunes.

Willie Jolley is also a popular media personality with programs on PBS, CBS-TV, and a number of radio outlets. His national “Willie Jolley Weekend Show” on Sirius/XM is one of the most popular self-help shows on the Sirius/XM band. In addition, his daily show on Washington DC’s top rated station, WHUR- FM, is the #1 rated motivational program in the market.

Willie Jolley is the author of several international best-selling books including “It Only Takes a Minute to Change Your Life” and “A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback!” Both have been translated into numerous languages.

His book, “Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks,” was named the book of the month by Washington Post syndicated columnist, Michelle Singletary, and has become a viral sensation with his sage advice on how to not just survive the tough economic times, but actually thrive in the midst of the tough times!  His latest book, “An Attitude of Excellence,” was endorsed by 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People icon, Stephen Covey.  It is now being bought by America’s top corporations to inspire their people and help them improve their performance!
Success Magazine hailed Mr. Jolley as the 'Comeback King”. He helped Ford Motors go from the brink of bankruptcy to their stunning “Comeback” where they have had Billion Dollar profits!  
His client list includes: Ford, GM, Dell, Walmart, Verizon, Comcast, Raytheon, Marriott, and the United States Marines.

Willie Jolley holds a B.A. Degree in Psychology and Sociology from The American University and a Masters Degree from Wesley Theological Seminary.

Willie Jolley travels the world bringing information and inspiration to help people do more, be more and achieve more!