Communication and Leadership Trainer; Author & Women's Basketball Analyst
Vera Jones Biography
Vera Jones is a motivational speaker, communication coach, author, award-winning television and radio broadcaster, and Syracuse University Hall-of-Fame scholar-athlete. Also known for her extensive background in broadcasting, serving over 30 years as a women’s basketball analyst and reporter for various networks, Jones is an MTI Certified Trainer in Conflict Resolution offering individual and group coaching through her Perseverance Speaker’s Academy. She is a relatable and often humorous speaker who thrives on empathy and emotional intelligence to connect and inspire.
Known for her viral platform speech, "Trust Your Vision," Jones commands global recognition, captivating audiences with her inspiring, funny, and relatable style. Drawing from her extensive corporate experience with Fortune 500 companies and coaching in collegiate basketball, she encourages individuals and teams to "Play Through the Foul" using faith, focus, and fortitude. As President of Vera's VoiceWorks, LLC, she leverages her diverse career to help leaders navigate workplace conflicts effectively.
Jones, a single mom with a son facing disabilities, understands life's trials intimately. Engaged in the school improvement committee of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, she was elected as the inaugural board President for Colorful Talks in 2020, advocating for meaningful conversations on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Passionate about uplifting and uniting people, Jones strives to cultivate empathy and collaboration for a better world.
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Vera Jones Speaking Topics
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Now I See
Vera’s signature story ignites belief that for every piece of pain there’s a powerful piece of purpose! Chronicling the daunting emotional and physical challenges her son faced in being diagnosed with a brain tumor and blindness, Vera reveals critical lessons for resilience, change, and finding significance in the midst of adversity. Sometimes humorous, always engaging, this single mom brings spiritual and mindset transformation, moving audiences “from Blindness to Breakthrough!” Vera’s passionate presentation was adapted by Goalcast in October 2017, instantly going viral to become one of their most watched videos with over 47-million views and counting! The riveting book, NOW I SEE: A Journey of Prophecy, Pain, and Purpose (Oct. 2019) is available to compliment this powerful keynote.
Vera Graces the Stage with "E'S" Leaving Audiences:
ENCOURAGED to cultivate a “winner’s mentality” or positive mindset to overcome life’s inevitable fouls.
EQUIPPED with poignant, relatable strategies for resilience and change such as Vera’s Blind Life and Leadership Lessons and The B.E.N.C.H.
EMPOWERED to “look into the mirror and see if your purpose is staring back.”
ENTHUSED with a greater sense of significance, empathic leadership, and service; to make a boldly positive difference in the lives of our customers, communities, employees, students, teammates....our world!
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Leadership 6-S
There is great truth in the adage, “They won’t care what you know until they know that you care.” This is the brainchild behind Vera’s six principles of empathic leadership. Vera stimulates empathy, higher thinking, and laughter with memorable stories like “I Got It!” and her own personal trials with a “bad boss.” The presentation is designed to help participants explore opportunities for growth in their professional capacities supervising, teaching, coaching, or simply relating with others. When you put “6” and “S” together, you get “Success!” That’s just what Vera delivers! This keynote is also available as a breakout session and touches on strategies in various areas including sensitivity, communication, resilience, and employee engagement.
KEY TAKEAWAYS This presentation invites participants to:
lead with clarity and confidence from an engagement and innovation focus of “I Can.”
understand the mindset, the “how to,” and the importance of communicating significance and security as primary principles in your organizational, community, or social leadership role.
become motivated to lead others through adversity, as this is when true, empathic leadership is needed most. You matter!
Vera Jones Videos
Vera Jones Demo 2021
Vera Jones is a Motivational Speaker and Founder of the Perseverance Speakers Academy. Great speakers are confident in who they are and what they...
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What topics does Vera Jones speak about?
Vera Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Athlete, Basketball, Broadcasting, Business Leadership, DEI, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Human Resources, Leadership, Motivational, Personal Growth, Sports, Sports Coaching, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Women, Women's Empowerment -
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Vera Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Now I See, Leadership 6-S, Girls Don’t Whistle? and The Ten Turtle Tenets – A Lifetime Rx. The estimated speaking fee range to book Vera Jones for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Vera Jones generally travels from Jacksonville, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sheila C. Johnson, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie and Caitlyn Jenner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Vera Jones for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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