Motivational Speaker John F. Edwards ...

John is a motivational speaker, trainer, columnist and internationally ranked athlete. He has worked with a variety of groups from small real estate firms to Fortune 100 companies. He has appeared in one capacity or another on CNN, ESPN, MTV, CSPAN and USA networks. His presentations include humor and are based on proven motivational, management and training techniques as well as research on human interaction and social trends.

John has enjoyed the education that comes from living in wonderfully diverse situations... from his birthplace in Jamaica, West Indies to his first American home in White Plains, New York... from the opportunity to live in Scarsdale, NY to the higher education environment of rural Central New York... John has learned much about people and how they function within certain settings and social groups.

• Degree in Communications
• Columnist and professional motivational consultant
• International athlete since 1996 and medal winner in the 2000 Racquetball World Championships in Mexico. Currently the Captain of the team.
• Is recognized for multiple TV and radio appearances
• Held leadership positions with some of the largest companies in the world in their respective industries
• Rotarian since 1988
• Plays five musical instruments
• Trained in theater and dance
• Formerly or currently certified by: Professional Ski Instructors of America, American Red Cross Instructor, AmPro (International Racquetball Teaching Certification), NYS Youth Soccer Coach
• Has used his motivational skills internationally including Bolivia, Puerto Rico and Mexico.
• Former Chairman of the Board for the US Department of Justice Weed & Seed anti crime initiative in Syracuse, NY.
• Most important role in life is being a husband and a father