I am a motivational speaker dedicated to helping audiences overcome adversity, build unshakable resilience, and unlock their full potential. Through powerful storytelling and coach able strategies, I empower teams and individuals to stop making excuses and start taking action.
Your audience will leave knowing how to:
-Reframe challenges as opportunities for growth.
-Cultivate a daily mindset of resilience.
-Take immediate, actionable steps toward their biggest goals.
My style: High-energy, deeply authentic, and highly interactive.
Perfect for corporate retreats, university orientations and association keynotes.
3 reviews
Henry G.
August 16, 2026I have had the pleasure of witnessing Essien deliver numerous compelling speeches over the years. A standout presentation was definitely at TikTok's DC headquarters, which was perfectly focused on empowering employees to become stronger communicators. With a phenomenal track record of competition-winning speeches in Toastmasters, his versatile, high-impact motivational speaking truly sets him apart.
Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Kelly D.
June 29, 2026Essien Ford did a great job leading a Toastmasters training seminar at the Health Resources and Services Administration on June 25, 2026. I was very impressed with the comfort level he showed during this presentation. He also interacted very well with the audience.
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
Ramu G.
June 28, 2026Essien was invited to train attendees for a convention in Rockville MD on the different facilitation and presentation techniques. He was ready with the draft agenda within a week. It has been much easier to collaborate with him until the day of the training and the attendees had a great time at the event. We are so happy to have Essien provide this talk and lead the presentation and now we have an happy client. Will definitely recommend Essien for his professionalism, dedication and excellence anytime.
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
Motivational Speaker
