Leadership Development Expert; CEO at Good-Natured Life; Organizational Growth & Communication Specialist
Austin J. Franklin Biography
Austin J. Franklin is a keynote speaker, author, and leadership expert whose entrepreneurial career began at an early age. Franklin is the CEO and co-founder of Good-Natured Life, an educational company he established at age 20 while a junior at Hampden-Sydney College. The company focuses on adult and youth development through workshops and keynotes, specializing in leadership, rhetoric, and etiquette programs for schools, corporations, and nonprofit organizations.
Franklin completed Harvard Business School's pre-MBA program and earned a Master of Business Administration from Rollins College's Crummer Graduate School of Business. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics with a minor in rhetoric from Hampden-Sydney College. Drawing on experience from consulting with leaders across industries and a strong academic background, Franklin brings expertise in leadership development, organizational growth, and communication to his speaking engagements.
As an author, Franklin has written "The DifferenceMaker Leader: Five Timeless Ideas That Inspire You To Lead Differently In The World" and "Wake, Rise, and Smile: Four True Stories and One Remarkable Idea Which Encourage Us to Rise Above Life's Disadvantages." His DifferenceMaker Leader Vision Formula provides a framework for leaders to pursue their vision. Franklin has conducted leadership training for executives and teams in industries including healthcare, education, transportation, hospitality, law, construction, and government.
Franklin served as keynote speaker for the Billion Dollar Roundtable Summit Induction Ceremony, a group that includes many Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. He has worked with leaders worldwide to support professional and personal growth. Good-Natured Life also hosts the annual Good-Natured DifferenceMaker Program, an initiative for high school and college students focused on leadership and personal development.
Franklin has served as a commencement speaker, been named one of Florida Black Expo's Top 20 Under 40, and received the Community Pearls Award as a "Leader Under 40 Changing Lives." He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Leadership Jacksonville – Next Generation, and serves as an advisory board member for the Johnson Family YMCA and AMIKids in Clay County, Florida. Franklin has appeared on radio and television programs and has been featured in CEOWORLD Magazine, Yahoo Finance, and Medium's Authority Magazine.
Austin J. Franklin Speaking Topics
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Think Like A DifferenceMaker Leader
As leaders, we have the unique power to create a meaningful difference. Despite disruptions and uncertainties, we can still flourish. When we make a meaningful difference, lives become inspired, situations positively shift, and desired results are often achieved.
In this engaging and inspirational keynote, Austin J. Franklin uses captivating storytelling and research-driven insights to teach participants the essential pillars of effective leadership in today’s world. Attendees will gain a practical framework to apply in their own leadership journeys, equipping them to position their organizations for a future-ready and thriving workplace.
Key Takeaways:
- Participants will learn how to develop and identify a robust vision that generates team buy in and cohesion.
- Participants will learn how to build a stronger connection with their team and discover innovative strategies to boost employee retention and engagement.
- Participants will learn how to navigate change through the art of adaptability.
- Participants will learn strategies to unlock their personal and team potential.
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Let Vision Lead The Way
Research suggests that most people who have a vision fail to accomplish it. As a business leader, Austin J. Franklin understands the importance of leading with vision. Franklin believes that vision is the fundamental starting point when leading yourself and others.
As a way to give leaders the best opportunity of attaining their vision, Austin J. Franklin created a formula called the DifferenceMaker Leader Vision Formula™.
Key Takeaways:
- Participants will learn a cutting-edge formula that will give direction in achieving their personal and team visions.
- Participants will learn how to tap into their "hidden credentials".
- Participants will learn how to lead themselves and their employees with confidence.
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Austin J. Franklin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Think Like A DifferenceMaker Leader and Let Vision Lead The Way. The estimated speaking fee range to book Austin J. Franklin for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Austin J. Franklin generally travels from Fleming Island, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Israel Greene, Garrison Wynn, Dr. Kevin Freiberg, John Batiste and Inder Sidhu. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Austin J. Franklin for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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