- Birmingham, AL
- Corporate Comedian
- Negotiable
Inspirational Strategist
Overview
Looking to upgrade your team's culture and climate? Audiences will leave feeling dynamic about themselves! They will be inspired and ignited with key takeaways that will move them to top performers. As a combat veteran, Tony helps businesses that want results-oriented teams, benefits, and solutions driven. All sessions are customized to meet your specific needs. Audiences are engaged with fun entertaining activities.
Sessions are educational and engaging.
Coaching is available.
Improved culture.
Personalized keynote speeches.
SLII Certified Trainer in Situational Leadership.
Certified DISC Trainer and Certified Behavioral Consultant.
Contact Tony to see if we are a good fit.
Reviews
12 reviews
Tim C.
March 12, 2026Pollard Rocked
Tony began he speech with a bang and continued throughout. He was very motivational and kept us involved while filling us with motivation and wisdom. We host alot of events with speakers and he is among the top. Definitely will use him again.
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
Emily C.
April 18, 2024Motivational and Fun
Anthony was a great speaker! He made sure the entire audience was engaged and involved throughout the entire conversation. No matter what a person‘s background they could connect to what Anthony was saying- ensuring it resonated with the audience. Would gladly have it him back to speak at another event!
Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker, Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Inspirational Strategist
Thanks Emily I really Appreciate it.
Erin M.
August 3, 2023Great speaker!
Tony was inspirational, motivating, and captured and kept the audience's attention during his time. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a speaker for their large or small group.
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
Inspirational Strategist
Thanks so much for the wonderful review Erin. You have a great team and I had a lot of fun. I wish all of you the best school year. Take Care, Tony
Abbie
January 13, 2023Tony Pollard spoke at our Power of Business Lunch.
This has been the second time getting to Tony to speak at our event and he does an amazing job every time. We get great feedback about him because he keeps the audience engaged while giving out great information. We could not recommend him enough.
Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker
Inspirational Strategist
Abbie,
Thanks so much for the positive review. I really appreciate all you do for your community and welcome the opportunity to serve!!!
Gabrielle K.
September 12, 2022Tony Did It Again
Tony was a phenomenal morning keynote speaker! He got the crowd's blood pumping and set the tone for the day. What I love most about his presentations are the interactive components. He knows how to work the room so you are never bored. His illustrations are top-notch and leave you with a lot to think about. We were so glad to have Tony at our event.
Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker
Inspirational Strategist
Gabrielle, thanks so much for the wonderful review. "The Next Big Thing", is such a wonderful event for businesses and leaders. You and your team are to be commended for putting this great event on each year. Thanks again!
Booking information
Price range: $3000-10000
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability
What to expect
Interactive Presentations
Personal and Professional Development for multiple size groups
International best selling author: "Driven by The Heart A Guide to Passionate Living"
*Training sessions to help managers and leaders lead and communicate more effectively.
*Customized presentations for: businesses, schools, military, & etc**
*Partner with Ken Blanchard author of "One Minute Manager", suite of products and workshops.
*Situational Leadership Trainer.
*Multipliers Certified Leadership Coach
Presentation customized to fit your needs, examples include:
**Blow Up is a one to two-hour presentation that is motivating, fun, and engaging.
Attendees are active participants.
**Fun team-building exercises help to build camaraderie and promote active listening, teamwork, and participation.
**From the Heart is a keynote speech about resilience and overcoming failure.
This presentation can be customized toward a breakout session using improvisational exercises.
Great option for motivating and inspiring groups.
Culture Change / Innovation
**Chasing Fireflies is a presentation that inspires teams to embrace change with a positive outlook.
Custom Speeches
Need more options? Custom presentations which promote and inspire individuals, employees, and teams to work toward a singular goal of excellence can be developed:
• Keynote up to 75 minutes
• Training/Motivational Session up to 2 hours
• Lunch Presentation 20 -30 mins
• After Dinner Presentation 40 mins
My Honorarium Includes:
*An Authentic and Educational style of presentation that will light a fire within your attendees.
*Serving and helping in any way to make your event successful and memorable.
*A complimentary hour of coaching after your event to ensure your attendees are following through (additional coaching if requested for a fee).
*Professionalism on all levels before, during, and after the event.
*All travel expenses included.
*Five complimentary copies of my international best seller, “Driven by the Heart, A Guide to Passionate Living”.
Additional Credentials: Multipliers Coach and SLII Situational Leadership Trainer (Ken Blanchard)
About
As a nationally recognized leader, speaker and trainer, Tony helps businesses who want to have stronger, more committed teams. He understands how to unlock a teams’ potential to achieve a more collaborative environment often resulting in increased productivity.
Tony’s life experiences have shaped him. From each tough life experience, the leg braces Tony wore when he learned to walk, the school counselor who told him he was going to be a ditch digger, recovering from military combat in Desert Storm, raising a little girl on his own and being fired from a favorite job, Tony learned how to survive and never settled for less than he felt he could achieve. Tony uses his experiences to encourage others to see that the real battle is not the outside forces that try to destroy us, it’s the one within. He now devotes his free time and energy to helping others fight this battle, and win. Tony provides tools, resources, and assists department heads, team leaders, managers, and leaders in improving leadership, culture, and team performance throughout their companies. He is devoted to improving work performance for all to live a more fulfilled work-life.
With a Master’s in education, Tony has taught Kindergarten through 12th grades, he started his own successful janitorial business in college, and has 20 years of service with the National Guard. Tony skillfully lead an innovative team of school professionals whom transported nearly 20,000 students daily. He has recently retired from the military and education sector and devotes his time to helping businesses and most recently began working with military professionals, spouses, and veterans to help them discover their potential above and beyond their service obligations.
Additional booking notes
Will discuss particulars with event planners.
Services offered
Setup requirements
Projector/screen/LCD/Interactive TV/Speakers/Clip Mic
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