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Master Sgt. Cedric King

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Master Sgt. Cedric King Biography

Master Sergeant Cedric King entered the United States Army in 1995. During his 20 year career, King proved himself to be an exemplary soldier graduating from several distinguishing schools in the Army, including but not limited to: the United States Army Jumpmaster Course, United States Army Pathfinder course, Air Assault course, and The United States Army Ranger Course. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Legion of Merit.

On the morning of July 25, 2012 during his second tour in Afghanistan, King was severely injured by an Improvised Explosive Device. The explosion caused internal injuries, permanent damage to his right arm and hand and the amputation of both of his legs. King now refers to that moment as his finest hour.

While recovering from his injuries King found time to complete his bachelors degree and begin to cultivate his speaking voice. Since becoming an amputee, King has shared his story of perseverance and endurance with audiences such as the US Naval Academy and the United States Military Academy at West Point, professional sports teams of the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Fortune 500 companies from Home Depot to Facebook. In February of 2019 his story was published into print when he released his book called, “The Making Point”. In his book he shares mindsets, philosophies, and stories that include how 21 months after losing both of his legs, King completed the 2014 Boston Marathon. He has been featured on Networks such as CBS, NBC, ABC, HBO and the NFL Network. He has gone on to compete in a number of physically taxing events including a 70.3 mile half Ironman Triathlon, He is a two New York City Marathon Finisher, a five time Boston Marathon finisher, numerous half marathons, and a three time 48.6 mile Disney Marathon series finisher.

King has been married to his lovely wife, Khieda King, since October of 2000 and the couple have two beautiful daughters, Amari and Khayma King.

Speaking Topics
  • Leadership/Teamwork

    “Leadership 101”

    Leading doesn’t have to be challenging, it can actually be the best part of your career. If done correctly, leading is great for the leader as well as the team, but if done incorrectly it can destroy an organization.In this breakout session Cedric works with new leaders to enhance leadership technique, create winning strategies on how to empower and appoint secondary leaders to create a winning culture

    “Building a team”

    Building a team can be challenging especially for new leaders in the workforce. In this breakout session King takes all the guesswork out of leading and gives leaders the same tools to lead that he learned from his 20 year career in the Army’s most elite units.

    All breakout sessions include a 10-15 min Q&A Keynotes include a 10-15 min Q&A unless specified by the meeting planner or client.

  • Overcoming Adversity Keynotes

    “The gift of crisis”

    (This particular keynote focuses on the dynamics of overcoming treacherous times in life. Navigating through inner dialogue and coming out stronger then when you began.)

    “The courage to comeback”

    The talk centers around the strength to get back up again after loss disappointment and fatigue. The audience walks away with a very clear mission statement and direction to overcome any setback

    “Faith Focus and Family”

    (This is Master Sergeant Cedric king‘s auto biographical story of how he used these three elements to find meaning after extreme disappointment and loss. Faith focus and family are the three main ingredients that catapulted his comeback amidst incredible odds”)

    “Relentless spirit, resilient Mind”

    (This Keynote is a fan favorite for military and civilian alike. This Keynote focuses on the mindset and determination that took king from a lowly private to a senior leader in America's guard of honor the 82nd airborne division. It also speaks on kings mindset and spirit before during and after the amputation of his legs”)

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The Making Point: How To Succeed When You're At Your Breaking Point

The Making Point: How To Succeed When You're At Your Breaking Point

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  • How do I book Master Sgt. Cedric King to speak at my event?

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  • What are the speaker fees for Master Sgt. Cedric King

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

    Master Sgt. Cedric King is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Inspirational, Military, Motivation, Personal Growth, Speakers by Industry, Veterans, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Master Sgt. Cedric King travel from?

    Master Sgt. Cedric King generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Master Sgt. Cedric King’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Master Sgt. Cedric King 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 Availability 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 Master Sgt. Cedric King 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 Master Sgt. Cedric King 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, unbiased 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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Master Sgt. Cedric King Biography

Master Sergeant Cedric King entered the United States Army in 1995. During his 20 year career, King proved himself to be an exemplary soldier graduating from several distinguishing schools in the Army, including but not limited to: the United States Army Jumpmaster Course, United States Army Pathfinder course, Air Assault course, and The United States Army Ranger Course. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Legion of Merit.

On the morning of July 25, 2012 during his second tour in Afghanistan, King was severely injured by an Improvised Explosive Device. The explosion caused internal injuries, permanent damage to his right arm and hand and the amputation of both of his legs. King now refers to that moment as his finest hour.

While recovering from his injuries King found time to complete his bachelors degree and begin to cultivate his speaking voice. Since becoming an amputee, King has shared his story of perseverance and endurance with audiences such as the US Naval Academy and the United States Military Academy at West Point, professional sports teams of the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Fortune 500 companies from Home Depot to Facebook. In February of 2019 his story was published into print when he released his book called, “The Making Point”. In his book he shares mindsets, philosophies, and stories that include how 21 months after losing both of his legs, King completed the 2014 Boston Marathon. He has been featured on Networks such as CBS, NBC, ABC, HBO and the NFL Network. He has gone on to compete in a number of physically taxing events including a 70.3 mile half Ironman Triathlon, He is a two New York City Marathon Finisher, a five time Boston Marathon finisher, numerous half marathons, and a three time 48.6 mile Disney Marathon series finisher.

King has been married to his lovely wife, Khieda King, since October of 2000 and the couple have two beautiful daughters, Amari and Khayma King.

Master Sgt. Cedric King Speaking Topics

  • Leadership/Teamwork

    “Leadership 101”

    Leading doesn’t have to be challenging, it can actually be the best part of your career. If done correctly, leading is great for the leader as well as the team, but if done incorrectly it can destroy an organization.In this breakout session Cedric works with new leaders to enhance leadership technique, create winning strategies on how to empower and appoint secondary leaders to create a winning culture

    “Building a team”

    Building a team can be challenging especially for new leaders in the workforce. In this breakout session King takes all the guesswork out of leading and gives leaders the same tools to lead that he learned from his 20 year career in the Army’s most elite units.

    All breakout sessions include a 10-15 min Q&A Keynotes include a 10-15 min Q&A unless specified by the meeting planner or client.

  • Overcoming Adversity Keynotes

    “The gift of crisis”

    (This particular keynote focuses on the dynamics of overcoming treacherous times in life. Navigating through inner dialogue and coming out stronger then when you began.)

    “The courage to comeback”

    The talk centers around the strength to get back up again after loss disappointment and fatigue. The audience walks away with a very clear mission statement and direction to overcome any setback

    “Faith Focus and Family”

    (This is Master Sergeant Cedric king‘s auto biographical story of how he used these three elements to find meaning after extreme disappointment and loss. Faith focus and family are the three main ingredients that catapulted his comeback amidst incredible odds”)

    “Relentless spirit, resilient Mind”

    (This Keynote is a fan favorite for military and civilian alike. This Keynote focuses on the mindset and determination that took king from a lowly private to a senior leader in America's guard of honor the 82nd airborne division. It also speaks on kings mindset and spirit before during and after the amputation of his legs”)

Master Sgt. Cedric King Videos

  • The Ray Lewis Show, Guest: Master Sergeant Cedric King ...
    In this truly inspiring episode, Ray Lewis spends some time with Cedric King, a man who in his darkest moments, knew that he could stand up ...
  • The Leadership Experience- Master Sgt. (R) Cedric King - YouTube
    Hey team, today we sit down and have a conversation with retired Master Sgt. King. During his second tour in Afghanistan, King was severely ...
  • Master Sergeant Cedric King Interview - Leadership In 2020 ...
    A detailed interview with US Army Master Sergeant, Cedrick King, author, corporate speaker, leadership coach, marathon runner, ...

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  • How do I book Master Sgt. Cedric King to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Master Sgt. Cedric King for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Master Sgt. Cedric King, 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 Master Sgt. Cedric King or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Master Sgt. Cedric King

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

    Master Sgt. Cedric King is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Inspirational, Military, Motivation, Personal Growth, Speakers by Industry, Veterans, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Master Sgt. Cedric King travel from?

    Master Sgt. Cedric King generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Master Sgt. Cedric King’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Master Sgt. Cedric King 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 Availability 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 Master Sgt. Cedric King 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 Master Sgt. Cedric King 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, unbiased 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.

Master Sgt. Cedric King is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership/Teamwork and Overcoming Adversity Keynotes. The estimated speaking fee range to book Master Sgt. Cedric King for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Master Sgt. Cedric King generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are J.R. Martinez, Melissa Stockwell, Tom Voss, Brent Gleeson and Jason Redman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Master Sgt. Cedric King for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Master Sgt. Cedric King Speaking Topics

  • Leadership/Teamwork

    “Leadership 101”

    Leading doesn’t have to be challenging, it can actually be the best part of your career. If done correctly, leading is great for the leader as well as the team, but if done incorrectly it can destroy an organization.In this breakout session Cedric works with new leaders to enhance leadership technique, create winning strategies on how to empower and appoint secondary leaders to create a winning culture

    “Building a team”

    Building a team can be challenging especially for new leaders in the workforce. In this breakout session King takes all the guesswork out of leading and gives leaders the same tools to lead that he learned from his 20 year career in the Army’s most elite units.

    All breakout sessions include a 10-15 min Q&A Keynotes include a 10-15 min Q&A unless specified by the meeting planner or client.

  • Overcoming Adversity Keynotes

    “The gift of crisis”

    (This particular keynote focuses on the dynamics of overcoming treacherous times in life. Navigating through inner dialogue and coming out stronger then when you began.)

    “The courage to comeback”

    The talk centers around the strength to get back up again after loss disappointment and fatigue. The audience walks away with a very clear mission statement and direction to overcome any setback

    “Faith Focus and Family”

    (This is Master Sergeant Cedric king‘s auto biographical story of how he used these three elements to find meaning after extreme disappointment and loss. Faith focus and family are the three main ingredients that catapulted his comeback amidst incredible odds”)

    “Relentless spirit, resilient Mind”

    (This Keynote is a fan favorite for military and civilian alike. This Keynote focuses on the mindset and determination that took king from a lowly private to a senior leader in America's guard of honor the 82nd airborne division. It also speaks on kings mindset and spirit before during and after the amputation of his legs”)

Master Sgt. Cedric King Speaker Videos

  • The Ray Lewis Show, Guest: Master Sergeant Cedric King ...
    In this truly inspiring episode, Ray Lewis spends some time with Cedric King, a man who in his darkest moments, knew that he could stand up ...
    The Leadership Experience- Master Sgt. (R) Cedric King - YouTube
    Hey team, today we sit down and have a conversation with retired Master Sgt. King. During his second tour in Afghanistan, King was severely ...
  • Master Sergeant Cedric King Interview - Leadership In 2020 ...
    A detailed interview with US Army Master Sergeant, Cedrick King, author, corporate speaker, leadership coach, marathon runner, ...
    MWI Speaker Series: Fighting Through Your Darkest Hour, with ...
    On July 25, 2012, during his third deployment, retired Master Sgt. Cedric King stepped on a pressure-plate improvised explosive device.
  • Cedric King Profile Video
    Watch as Gary Sinise shares a story of sacrifice featuring wounded hero US Army MSG Cedric King (Ret.). Gary Sinise Foundation was proud to provide Cedric and his family a specially adapted smart...
    Motivational speech in Greensboro NC
    Double amputee discusses how went from losing both legs in combat to running the Boston marathon 21 months later! Funny, compelling and inspirational!

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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