ISN Works presents Clifton Coates

Jan. 8, 2015 - PRLog -- Clifton Coates has taken his passion for empowering at-risk populations and turned it into an art form. An extraordinary motivational speaker and singer, he is transforming leadership in school systems, colleges, corporations, and non-profit organizations.

Coates offers a unique combination of dynamic speaking and inspirational singing, and his charismatic style engages audience members the moment he takes the stage. His presentations are blunt, fiery, and honest—and they are changing lives.

"For many the light inside has been hidden by skin and soul. Now is the time to rediscover it."

Though most of Clifton Coates’ topics are geared toward at-risk groups and those who teach, plan lessons or serve as administrators in school systems, they are applicable to everyone no matter their background. Coates’ most requested keynotes include:

·    From 1.8 To Great

·    How to Re-Invent Yourself

·    The Teachable Moment

·    Past Imperfect

·    What You Hear Is What You Get

Early in his professional speaking career, Clifton Coates utilized his own experience with academic struggles to teach individuals, students, and staff about self-esteem, self-respect, and creating the attitude for success. Over time, Coates gained extensive and invaluable experience while working as a journalist, volunteer chaplain, juvenile corrections counselor, public school teacher, coach, and school administrator. In every career, Coates was quickly recognized for his natural ability to lead, inspire, and change lives:

·    Coates inspired juvenile center detainees to adopt the lifestyle and discipline they would need once released to be productive and successful!

·    As a teacher, his students learned about social responsibility. As a mentor for the school’s at-risk male youth, suspension and absenteeism dropped and GPAs rose.

·    Athletes learned to improve their skills and their characters under his coaching. Coates taught them to put academics first and helped them understand the concept of life after athletics.

·    As vice-principal and principal, Coates became one of the most requested motivational speakers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Clifton Coates will release his motivational and inspirational book, How to Reinvent the Will, in the fall of 2015. He is also the composer, producer, and featured vocal artist on I Wish We All Could Be Together, a CD of motivational and inspirational songs released in 2008 and scheduled for re-released also in Fall, 2015. His musical background makes him the perfect choice for music concerts at conferences and conventions.

Coates Keynote Speaking clients have included: Grant Thornton, The National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASAP), ATI Career Training Center, Free State Academy, Maryland State Education Association, Platinum Music Group, LLC, The National Urban League, The N.A.A.C.P., National Organization of Concerned Black Men, Community Kinship Coalition, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., D.C. STRIVE, D.C. Department of Employment Services, D.C. Department of the Environment, D.C. Area Health Education Center (AHEC), A.R.C.H. Jobs, D.C Public Schools, Prince George's County Public Schools, Baltimore City Public Schools, Workforce One of Broward County, Florida, Broward County Chamber of Commerce, Broward County Public Schools, The Urban League and the NAACP of Broward County, etc.

Publications

·    How to Reinvent the Will (2015)

Music

·    I Wish We All Could Be Together (Re-issue 2015)

Memberships & Associations

·    National Speaker's Association (NSA)

·    Global Speaker's Federation

·    International Keynote Speaker's Association

·    National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS)

·    American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA)

·    American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)

10 Reason’s To Hire Clifton!

10. Clifton makes learning how to teach, mentor, coach and train educators of at-risk population’s fun!

9. Clifton has literally motivated, inspired and trained thousands of professional educators.

8. Your convention or conference needs a motivator who motivates motivators!

7. Clifton easy going manner translates to the warm and fuzzies the moment he takes the stage.

6. Everyone raves about the personal stories Clifton tells about his life as an at-risk student to drive his point home about the education of at-risk students.

5. Clifton’s ability to tailor his presentations to the audience’s needs has increased his bookings and make him a must see and must hear event!

4. Clifton’s signature speeches touch the heart and soul of educators everywhere.

3. Clifton will leave your audiences gasping for more and will lift your audience and bring them to tears

2. Clifton combines his motivational message with one of the best singing voices in the recording industry where his motivational and inspirational songs have given him top billing!

1. Clifton Coates has Presence! Clifton has The Look, The Feel, The Passage, The Message!