World-Renowned Disney Historian & Bestselling Author
Dr. Jeffrey A. Barnes Biography
The first time Jeff Barnes visited Disneyland, he hated it. The experience just wasn’t for him, and he couldn’t imagine coming back to ride a ride or have an ice cream cone on Main Street.
But after a chance encounter with the life story of Walt Disney, Barnes’ mind was forever changed about the man and the kingdom he created. He fell in love with Disneyland and became a forever-fan of the man who built an empire based on a loveable mouse.
Barnes is a Walt Disney historian and the author of two bestselling books, The Wisdom of Walt and Life Lessons from Walt, each capturing the details of this entertainment legend’s life and the lessons his successes and failures can teach us all.
A motivational speaker and workshop presenter, Barnes channels his love for Disney into engaging live and virtual experience for audiences, helping them learn life’s greatest lessons and discover the foundation of the magical destinations that are loved around the world.
When he’s not giving a personal tour of a Disney park, you’ll find Barnes exploring local ice cream shops or traveling throughout the United States visiting friends.
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Dr. Jeffrey A. Barnes Speaking Topics
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Think Bigger, Lead Better, and Achieve More Using The Wisdom of Walt
Go beyond what you know about Walt Disney’s success and take a look at what it really took for him to succeed against the odds. In Jeff Barnes’ inspirational keynotes, your audience will step inside Walt’s story from a business perspective.
Learn how he overcame impossible odds to create the world’s most popular cartoon character, the world’s first full-length animated feature film, the world’s first theme park, and the world’s most valuable and beloved entertainment company.
Jeff will take your audience on a magical journey and use the wisdom of Walt to demonstrate how to lead like a visionary and achieve greater goals in your own organization.
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Going "All In" Toward Goals & Dreams
Walt Disney went bankrupt in 1923. Rather than giving up, he boarded a train with $40, a single suitcase, and a one-way ticket. This “All In” decision forever changed the course of history.
Get inspired to achieve your greatest dreams and find the courage within yourself to keep going in Jeff’s signature keynote.
In this keynote, your audience will:
Learn to keep moving forward in challenging times.
Use courage to confront conflict.
Stop looking and start leading.
Let go of limiting beliefs.
Dismiss the doubters.
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Dr. Jeffrey A. Barnes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Think Bigger, Lead Better, and Achieve More Using The Wisdom of Walt, Going "All In" Toward Goals & Dreams, Lessons from The Happiest Place on Earth and Walt Disney and the Power of Resilience. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Jeffrey A. Barnes for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. Jeffrey A. Barnes generally travels from Riverside, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Doug Lipp, Mike Abrashoff, Matthew Luhn, Raj Patel and Mohammad Anwar. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Jeffrey A. Barnes for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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