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Dominic Miller      

CEO & Founder, I Am Academy & Motivational Youth Speaker; Former College Football Player & NCAA Bowl Champion

Former high school and college football player Dominic Miller has faced many challenges in his life. However, he was able to finish college against all odds. When Miller was just 15 years old, he could easily have gone down the wrong path as he experienced some tough adversities he had to overcome. Despite his hard youth and having both of his parents incarcerated, he pulled through and kept his eyes on the prize. Being the first person in his family to graduate with a college degree, Miller has achieved success that goes beyond the football field.

His football career started at a young age in high school. Miller was an outstanding player at one of the top junior colleges in the nation, Blinn Jr. College, helping the team to a National Championship. Post-high school, he was a defensive lineman for the University of Houston. Being one of the strongest players on the team, he helped the University of Houston to one of its best seasons in history.

Miller has proven to be a man of determination and unyielding perseverance. Today, he shares his own life experience as a popular keynote speaker and the CEO and founder of I Am Academy. Miller is a top motivational speaker at schools and colleges, including its staff. He has a talent for connecting with children and youth, and his standing ovations do not seem to stop. Miller is on a mission to help the many young students who are experiencing the same obstacles as he did when he was their age - and to let them know that they are never alone. As a speaker, Miller is engaging, inspiring, and entertaining. He has spoken at more than 700 schools in the last three years, and youths can relate to him. He delivers a message of strength and hope and leaves his audience inspired time after time.

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One Team! One Dream!: Igniting The Power Of Vision and Collaboration

Corporations often grapple with fostering a collaborative work environment due to individualistic mindsets. Drawing on Dominic Miller's experience as a successful CEO and three-time football champion, he offers a unique perspective to overcome these challenges. Through the "One Team! One Dream!" initiative, Dominic not only addresses obstacles like team collaboration, individualistic mindsets, and personal and collective growth but also leads in making the shift from "I" to "We." He guides your team through a transformative journey, fostering a collective mindset that maximizes collaboration and propels your shared vision into reality. Elevate your organization’s success by uniting individual strengths into a powerful, cohesive force, breaking down silos, and enhancing communication for organizational success.

This Keynote Serves Leaders & Teams Who Are:

  • Seeking Cohesion: Leaders and teams looking to foster a more cohesive and collaborative work environment.
  • Navigating Challenges: Those facing challenges in communication, teamwork, and individualistic mindsets hindering organizational success.
  • Aspiring for Growth: Individuals and teams desiring personal and collective growth aiming to maximize their potential.
  • Committed to Success: Organizations are committed to elevating their success by uniting strengths, breaking down silos, and enhancing communication.
  • Open to Transformation: Leaders and teams are open to a transformative journey, shifting from "I" to "We" for a shared vision and increased collaboration.

The Audience Will Leave With:

  • A Collective Mindset: An understanding of the power of unity and a shift from individualistic thinking to a collective mindset.
  • Practical Strategies: Tangible strategies to maximize collaboration, break down silos, and enhance communication within their teams.
  • Motivational Insights: Inspirational insights from Dominic Miller's journey as a three-time football champion and successful CEO, motivating them to overcome challenges.
  • Tools for Personal Growth: Practical tools to identify individual strengths, navigate challenges, and prioritize personal growth.
  • A Champion Mindset: The mindset and resilience of a champion empower them to finish strong in both personal and professional endeavors.

Maximizing Peak Performance: Building a Champion Mindset

In the journey toward peak performance, companies often grapple with challenges like organizational silos, communication gaps, and leadership misalignment. Successfully navigating these hurdles demands a strategic commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, adaptability, and collaborative innovation. In the desired future state, organizations thrive with seamless operations, transparent communication, and adaptive leadership. Teams collaborate efficiently, embracing a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, resulting in sustained peak performance. Having led winning and losing teams and worked with major organizations of varying mindsets, Dominic understands that success thrives when everyone embraces a champion mindset. Being a champion requires teamwork – the collective effort makes the dream work in all aspects of life.

This Keynote Serves Leaders & Teams Who Are:

  • Leadership Aspiration: This is for leaders aspiring to guide their teams towards peak performance and foster a champion mindset.
  • Team Collaboration: Tailored for teams aiming to enhance collaboration, overcome challenges like silos and communication gaps, and work cohesively towards success.
  • Continuous Improvement: Ideal for those seeking a strategic commitment to a culture of continuous improvement, adaptability, and innovative practices. Cultural Transformation: This is geared towards organizations desiring a transformative shift, promoting seamless operations, transparent communication, and adaptive leadership for sustained peak performance.

The Audience Will Leave With:

  • Inspiration and Motivation: A renewed sense of inspiration and motivation derived from Dominic's experiences leading winning and losing teams, fueling a champion mindset.
  • Practical Strategies: Tangible and actionable strategies to navigate challenges, overcome organizational hurdles, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Enhanced Collaboration: Insights and tools to enhance team collaboration, break down silos, and improve communication within their respective teams.
  • A Vision for Peak Performance: A clear vision for achieving sustained peak performance, with a focus on seamless operations, transparent communication, and adaptive leadership in the desired future state.

Fueling Up To Combat Burnout: Finish The Race Like The Tortoise

In the demanding race of organizational life, employees often cross the finish line only to face burnout, stemming from relentless demands and a lack of sustainable strategies affecting mental health, socialization, physical well-being, relationships, and careers. Dominic's "Be Like The Tortoise" initiative goes beyond finishing the race; it's about taking a break to refuel with a resilient mindset. Dominic includes dynamic visual aids that consist of feats of strength to serve as memorable reminders for crucial U-turns toward sustained success. With over a decade of experience as a speaker, CEO, esteemed educator, and three-time football champion, Dominic is making plays off the field. He is tackling numerous corporations, including educators in over 30 school districts, which is recognized as an industry with the highest reported burnout levels in history. His offering extends beyond motivation, providing practical insights for efficiency and effectiveness, emphasizing staff development, and cultivating an environment that prioritizes personal growth.

This Keynote Serves Leaders & Teams Who Are

  • Aspiring for Peak Performance: Tailored for leaders and teams with a commitment to achieving and maintaining peak performance in their respective fields.
  • Tackling Burnout Challenges: Designed for those facing burnout challenges, providing insights and strategies to overcome and prevent burnout in the workplace.
  • Fostering Team Collaboration: Ideal for teams seeking to enhance collaboration, overcome challenges like silos, and work cohesively towards shared goals.
  • Committed to Continuous Improvement: Tailored for individuals and teams dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, adaptability, and innovation within their organizations.

The Audience Will Leave With:

  • Renewed Inspiration: Attendees will depart with a renewed sense of inspiration and motivation derived from Dominic's experiences leading both winning and losing teams.
  • Practical Strategies: Tangible and actionable strategies will be shared, enabling attendees to navigate challenges, overcome organizational hurdles, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Enhanced Collaboration Skills: Insights and tools will be provided to enhance team collaboration, break down silos, and improve communication within their respective teams.
  • Vision for Peak Performance: A clear vision for achieving sustained peak performance will be instilled, focusing on seamless operations, transparent communication, and adaptive leadership in the desired future state.

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