The #1 Rated Corporate Keynote

What's Your Harvard?

Andre Norman went from prison to a Harvard Fellowship, then built a career helping Fortune 500 leaders, executives, and organizations do the same. He doesn't just tell a story. He changes how you see your own.

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Life-changing presentation. Andre is one of a kind. / Head of Leadership Development, Global 500 Company

Credentials & Recognition

Built on Proof

Harvard University

Fellow

Major League Baseball

Ex Executive Trainer

London Business School

Player Mentor

United Nations

Global Violence Interrupter

YPO International

Committee Family Award Winner

UKG

Sales Trainer

Organizations That Trust Andre

MIT
YPO
Entrepreneurs' Organization
Genius Network
Delta
Deutsche Bank
Prudential
KPMG
DANONE
BP
NBPA
Ericsson
TEDx
Boys & Girls Clubs
CECP

Programs

One Keynote. Two Workshops.

An event planner should read one card and immediately know: “This is the talk for our event.”

Keynote
01

The #1 Motivational Speech in the World

Prison to Harvard

Andre Norman's signature keynote is the most powerful transformation story on any stage today. From maximum-security prison to a Harvard Fellowship, Andre takes your audience on a journey that moves them to tears, ignites their courage, and makes them want to do better — immediately. This isn't motivation. It's a life-altering experience that stays with your people long after the event ends.

Your audience will leave with:

  • A renewed sense of purpose and drive to take action
  • The courage to face hard truths and stop playing small
  • A personal commitment to show up differently — at work and at home
  • The understanding that your past does not define your future

Ideal for: Annual conferences, all-hands meetings, culture-focused events, organizations navigating change

Workshop
02

Workshop: Lead Without the Mask

The Leadership Edge

Most leaders operate behind a mask — imposter syndrome, fear of exposure, and the pressure to perform keep them playing safe. In this hands-on workshop, Andre breaks down the barriers that prevent authentic leadership. Through real conversation and practical exercises, your leaders will learn to communicate with impact, overcome the imposter within, and lead from a place of truth instead of title.

Your audience will leave with:

  • How to identify and dismantle imposter syndrome in yourself and your team
  • A communication framework that builds trust and drives accountability
  • The courage to lead authentically instead of performing leadership
  • Practical tools to navigate difficult conversations with confidence

Ideal for: Leadership retreats, executive offsites, YPO/EO chapters, C-suite events, emerging leader programs

Workshop
03

Workshop: Sell, Influence, Sell More

Power of Influence

The best salespeople don't just pitch — they read the room, build real influence, and empower people to act. Andre spent years learning to read people in environments where misreading someone could cost you everything. In this high-energy workshop, he teaches your sales team the art of authentic influence, how to read people instantly, and how to empower clients to say yes — not through pressure, but through connection.

Your audience will leave with:

  • How to read people and situations quickly and accurately
  • The art of building authentic influence that drives results
  • Techniques to empower clients and prospects to take action
  • A mindset shift from selling to serving — and why it closes more deals

Ideal for: Sales kickoffs, revenue team events, business development summits, high-growth companies

Take Aways

  • Empowerment & Courage — Walk away ready to take bold action
  • A Deeper Sense of Self — Understand who you really are beneath the title
  • How to Read People — Instantly assess any room, any person, any situation
  • Authentic Influence — Move people without manipulation or pressure
  • Conquering Imposter Syndrome — Stop performing and start leading for real
  • Communication That Connects — Have the conversations that actually change outcomes

Every keynote is fully customized. Andre works directly with your team to tailor the message, length, format, and follow-up to your specific audience and goals.

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The Andre Norman Difference

What Happens After Andre Takes Your Stage

Today's organizations don't just need inspiring speakers. They need someone who can change behavior. Andre's keynotes are built around a simple but relentless idea: you have more control over your outcomes than you believe, and so does every person on your team.

01

Your leaders are playing it safe.

Andre's keynote on courage doesn't just motivate. It gives your leadership team a framework for making hard decisions, having honest conversations, and leading through uncertainty. They leave with a specific action plan, not just applause.

02

Your top performers feel like frauds.

Imposter syndrome is the silent killer of high-performing teams. Andre went from illiteracy to Harvard. He doesn't give a pep talk about "believing in yourself." He gives your people permission to stop pretending and start leading from who they actually are.

03

Your culture is stuck.

Andre's leadership keynote breaks through organizational inertia. Through the most extraordinary transformation story alive, he shows that real change requires real discomfort. Your team walks away with the mindset and tools to stop talking about change and start making it.

The Story

From Impossible to Inevitable

Since 1991, Andre Norman has used his extraordinary personal journey, rising from the lowest points imaginable to earning a Harvard fellowship, to help leaders at the world's most influential organizations have honest, courageous conversations that produce real change.

He has spoken in 25+ countries, from North America to West Africa, inspiring executives, teams, and boards to move beyond comfortable narratives and commit to transformational action. His message isn't motivational fluff. It's a proven framework for personal accountability and organizational growth.

Through one-on-one work and keynotes, Andre helps companies clarify their purpose, activate leadership at every level, and build cultures where people genuinely thrive. His approach is direct, personal, and has measurable impact on retention, performance, and engagement.

Today, with 500+ speeches across 25+ countries, Andre is not just a speaker. He's a force. He's left rooms of CEOs in tears and sales teams with actionable strategies that drove real results. And after every event, the same thing happens: people don't just want more speech. They want more Andre.

I was at London Business School for my first ever corporate speech and I was nervous. I asked the people in the room, 'What can I do to make this the best speech ever?' And they told me, 'Just tell us your story.' And I trusted it was smart enough to draw the lines.

Andre Norman

The Book

Ambassador of Hope

Ambassador of Hope by Andre Norman

Andre Norman

Turning Poverty and Prison into a Purpose-Driven Life

Andre's bestselling memoir. An unflinching account of transformation, purpose, and what it truly means to lead. Order copies for your event and give your team a read they'll never forget.

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Beyond the Stage

The Ultimate Bonus

Andre doesn't just show up for the keynote. He comes in early and makes a lasting impact on your community.

Before he takes your stage, Andre is out in the community — visiting churches, schools, detention centers, and the charities your employees care about most. He creates real, face-to-face connections that change lives.

This is what makes booking Andre different from every other speaker. You don't just get a talk. You get a force of nature who rolls up his sleeves and creates lasting change — in your organization and in the community around it.

From saving lives on the streets of St. Louis to mentoring at-risk youth before a Fortune 500 keynote, Andre's community engagement is the bonus that no other speaker in the world can offer.

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Bring Andre to Your Stage

Andre's 2026 calendar is filling fast, especially around keynote season. Start the conversation today and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

  • YPO Award Winning Resource
  • Every keynote customized to your audience and goals
  • Pre-event strategy call included
  • Professional speaker kit and marketing assets provided
  • Available worldwide, in-person and virtual

Available For

Corporate Keynotes · Executive Offsites · Leadership Summits · Sales Kick-offs · DEI Programs · All-Hands Events · Workshops & Masterclasses

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booking@andrenorman.com

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