Austin Franklin

Keynote Speaker, Author & Leadership Strategist

Austin Franklin

Keynote Speaker, Author & Leadership Strategist

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Austin J. Franklin is a renowned keynote speaker, author, and leadership expert. He is also the CEO and Co-founder of Good-Natured Life. The company was established in 2015 when he was 20 years old and a junior at Hampden-Sydney College. The mission of the company is to spread kindness, friendliness, and patience (KFP) and to uplift minds across the world.

Drawing on his insights from consulting with many leaders, extensive research, and an exceptional educational background, Austin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the stage. He completed Harvard Business School's prestigious pre-MBA program and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Rollins College's Crummer Graduate School of Business.

Austin is committed to empowering leaders to unlock their team’s potential and to cultivating a thriving, future-ready workplace. His transformative keynote speeches have equipped thousands of leaders across the globe with the tools to build stronger teams and cultures. At just 29, Austin was the keynote speaker for the Billion Dollar Roundtable (BDR) Summit Induction Ceremony. This is a prestigious group that includes many of the biggest Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies in the world. Also, he has been invited to conduct leadership trainings for numerous executives and leadership teams including those in healthcare, education, transportation, hospitality, law, construction, and government.

Recognized as a beacon of inspiration and a thought leader in his field, Austin J. Franklin has served as a three-time commencement speaker, named one of Florida Black Expo's Top 20 Under 40, and was named as a "Leader Under 40 Changing Lives" as a Community Pearls Award recipient. Franklin is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Leadership Jacksonville - Next Generation, and he actively contributes to his community by serving as an Advisory Board Member for the Johnson Family YMCA in Jacksonville, Florida.

With a media presence that spans radio and television, as well as appearances in notable publications such as CEOWORLD Magazine, Yahoo Finance, and Medium's Authority Magazine, Austin's impact and influence continues to resonate on a global scale.

Austin J. Franklin is a sought-after voice for those aiming to elevate leadership, transform culture, and drive sustained success.

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Think Like A DifferenceMaker Leader

As leaders, we have the unique power to create a meaningful difference. Despite disruptions and uncertainties, we can still flourish. When we make a meaningful difference, lives become inspired, situations positively shift, and desired results are often achieved.

In this engaging and inspirational keynote, Austin J. Franklin uses captivating storytelling and research-driven insights to teach participants the essential pillars of effective leadership in today’s world. Attendees will gain a practical framework to apply in their own leadership journeys, equipping them to position their organizations for a future-ready and thriving workplace.

Key Takeaways:

Participants will learn how to develop and identify a robust vision that generates team buy in and cohesion.
Participants will learn how to build a stronger connection with their team and discover innovative strategies to boost employee retention and engagement.
Participants will learn how to navigate change through the art of adaptability.
Participants will learn strategies to unlock their personal and team potential.

Let Vision Lead The Way

Research suggests that most people who have a vision fail to accomplish it. As a business leader, Austin J. Franklin understands the importance of leading with vision. Franklin believes that vision is the fundamental starting point when leading yourself and others.

As a way to give leaders the best opportunity of attaining their vision, Austin J. Franklin created a formula called the DifferenceMaker Leader Vision Formula™.

Key Takeaways:

Participants will learn a cutting-edge formula that will give direction in achieving their personal and team visions.
Participants will learn how to tap into their "hidden credentials".
Participants will learn how to lead themselves and their employees with confidence.