The phrase “He changed my life” has become common place among those who have heard Tony Chatman.  Tony has the rare gift of immediately connecting with his audience, regardless of age, race, gender or socio-economic background. As he begins speaking, audiences are captivated almost immediately and within minutes they begin to change, first their perspective and then their behavior.  Although all of his messages are motivational, inspirational and informational, the bottom line is that they are transformational. 
 
Upon receiving a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University’s prestigious Paper Science and Technology School as only the second African American to complete the program, Tony worked for a number of years as a chemical engineer for a Fortune 500 company.  After the completion of his first patent, he moved into the non-profit sector with the desire to make an impact on the communities around him.  He served as a regional director until he ventured out as a consultant and keynote speaker. 

Tony continues to leave an indelible mark on people around the world. World famous motivational speaker Les Brown recently described Tony as “brilliant”, able to design his presentation to meet the needs of the audience.  Tony has given over 900 speeches and workshops to diverse audiences ranging from 10 to over 5000. He has also personally coached, trained and counseled hundreds of individuals. 

Tony has the ability to inspire people to accomplish tangible results in their leadership, team-building, conflict resolution, customer service, and sales abilities.  He uses humor, parables and personal stories, along with business theory, behavioral science and years of counseling experience to provide audiences and businesses with an unforgettable impact.  Whether giving a keynote presentation or training a corporation in relationship dynamics, Tony's approachable style, breadth of experience and stellar presentation skills combine to make him an ideal choice for any audience.

E-mail: speaker@tonychatman.com