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Simon T. Bailey
Born
Simon Theophilus Bailey

(1968-08-26) August 26, 1968 (age 55)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of East London
Life Christian University
Faith Christian University
Rollins College
Occupation(s)Motivational speaker, Author, Entrepreneur
Years active2003–present
Spouse(s)Renee (m. 1992; div. 2017)
Jodi (m. 2020)
Children4
Websitesimontbailey.com[1]

Simon Theophilus Bailey (born August 26, 1968) is an American motivational speaker, author, and entrepreneur.[2] He was inducted into the National Speakers Association's CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame in 2015.[3][4]

Early life and education[edit]

Bailey was born in Buffalo, New York.[5][6] He received a Bachelor's degree in Theology from Life Christian University in Tampa.[7] Bailey also obtained a master's degree in Theology and Theological Studies from Faith Christian University in Orlando,[7][8] and completed the Executive Management Certificate program at Rollins College.[4][9] In 2024, Bailey earned an Executive MBA from Ducere Global Business School - University of East London.[10]

Bailey received an honorary Doctorate of Science in Business Administration from Cleary University.[11][12]

Career[edit]

Bailey began his career in the hospitality industry.[13][14][15] He served as the Sales Director for Disney Institute at Walt Disney World Resort,[16][17][13][18] where he was the first African American to hold this position.[19][20] In 2003, Bailey founded Brilliance Institute, Inc., an organization focused on leadership and personal development training.[21][22][23] In 2010, he served as the Vice President of University Relations for Oral Roberts University.[24] Bailey has worked with over 2,400 organizations across 54 countries, including corporations such as American Express, Deloitte, and Microsoft.[25][26][27]

Bailey has developed multiple online courses, reaching hundreds of thousands of professionals globally through platforms like LinkedIn Learning.[28][29] Between 2014 and 2015, Bailey was a weekly contributing writer for The Business Journals (a part of American City Business Journals family).[30][7][5] He has also written for online publications such as Business Insider,[31] Entrepreneur[21] and Success.com.[32][33][34][35] Bailey is an Executive Council member at CEOWORLD Magazine[36][37] and an Executive Contributor at Brainz Magazine.[38][39][40]

As of 2018, Bailey was serving as the CEO of Simon T. Bailey International.[23] As of 2024, he continues in this role, focusing on coaching and mentoring leaders through his Brilliant Coaching™ programs.[22][41][42] His project, BrilliantU™, aims to empower leaders in challenging economic climates.[25][43] Bailey's philosophy centers on unlocking individual potential and resilience, with an emphasis on practical strategies for sustainable transformation in organizational culture and leadership.[17][44]

Bailey serves as a board member for the U.S. Dream Academy, and Orlando Health Foundation.[17][45][9]

Success magazine recognizes him as one of the top 25 individuals known for assisting others in achieving their business and life goals, alongside figures like Oprah Winfrey, Brené Brown, and Tony Robbins.[17][25][46]

Authorship[edit]

Bailey has authored several books centered on themes such as personal transformation, leadership excellence, and maximizing potential. His works include:[26]

  • "Release Your Brilliance"[2]
  • "Shift Your Brilliance"[30][47][48]
  • "Be the Spark: Five Platinum Service Principles for Creating Customers for Life"[45][18][49]
  • "Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself into a Thriving Future"[50]
  • "Ignite the Power of Women in Your Life: A Guide for Men"[51][52][53]

Awards and honors[edit]

Bailey has received several awards and honors for his contributions to motivational speaking and leadership development. These include:

  • 2009: Named Top 25 "Who's Hot" by Speaker Magazine
  • 2010: Recognized as a Favorite Speaker by Meeting and Conventions Magazine
  • 2013: Editor's Picks for Favorite Speakers of 2013 by Meetingsnet.com
  • 2014: Featured Speaker at MDRT Annual Meeting and SHSMD Connections
  • 2015: Among Ten Most Booked Speakers[54]
  • 2015: Induction into the National Speakers Association, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame[3][4][14]
  • 2020: Recognized as Top Sales Kickoff Speakers by BigSpeak[55]
  • 2022: Named Top 10 Professional Keynote Speakers of the Year by BigSpeak[56]

Personal life[edit]

Bailey resides in Orlando, Florida.[21][32][9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ https://www.simontbailey.com/
  2. ^ a b "Simon T.bailey, Keynote Speaker - eMedEvents". www.emedevents.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  3. ^ a b "CPAE Inductees - National Speakers Association". 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  4. ^ a b c "58 Notable Alumni of Rollins College". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  5. ^ a b Bailey, Simon T. "13 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Graduated College". Businessinsider. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  6. ^ "Release Your Brilliance with Simon Bailey". Barefoot Lunch. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  7. ^ a b c "Simon (Bailey) says, 'Imagine the future'". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  8. ^ "Simon T. Bailey - Worldwide Speakers Group". 2014-10-01. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  9. ^ a b c "Simon T. Bailey, Inspiring Brilliance". Innovative Healthcare Speakers. 2019-05-15. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  10. ^ "Ducere Global Business School".
  11. ^ University, Cleary (2021-05-07). "High-Profile Commencement Speakers Inspire Cleary Graduates". Cleary University. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  12. ^ "Simon T. Bailey - Speaker Exchange Agency". Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  13. ^ a b "Simon T. Bailey | Motivational Speaker | Business & Life Motivator". National Speakers Bureau. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  14. ^ a b "Simon T. Bailey | Keynote Speaker | AAE Speakers Bureau". www.aaespeakers.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  15. ^ "HITEC Orlando Starts Next Week - Here Are 5 Things You Don't Want to Miss! | By Venkat Sakamuri". Hospitality Net. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  16. ^ "Woman awaits apology for hotel experience". FOX 13 Tampa Bay. 2018-04-10. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  17. ^ a b c d "Simon T. Bailey". BigSpeak. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  18. ^ a b Geraghty, Liam (2024-02-15). "Making magic: Simon T. Bailey on the platinum service principles that create lifelong customers". The Intercom Blog. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  19. ^ "Fits Him to a "T"". Florida Trend. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  20. ^ Burrus, Daniel. "5 Characteristics of Next-Level Leadership that May (Pleasantly) Surprise You". www.bbntimes.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  21. ^ a b c Bailey, Simon T. (2014-05-05). "4 'Magical' Keys to Business From My Stint at Disney World". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  22. ^ a b "Speaker: Simon Bailey, Founder of The Brilliance Institute | LAI". www.leadingauthorities.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  23. ^ a b Staff, SUCCESS (2017-12-01). "25 Successful People Who'll Help Change Your Life in 2018". SUCCESS. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  24. ^ "Excellence : For Oral Roberts University Alumni and Friends" (PDF).
  25. ^ a b c "Simon T. Bailey". WSB. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  26. ^ a b "Simon T. Bailey | Keppler Speakers". www.kepplerspeakers.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  27. ^ "Simon T. Bailey - Motivational speaker, Author, Coach & Entrepreneur". Brainz Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  28. ^ "Simon T. Bailey - AEI Speakers Bureau". AEI Speakers Bureau. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  29. ^ "Simon T. Bailey Biography". APB Speakers. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  30. ^ a b "Simon T. Bailey - Contributing Writer". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  31. ^ Bailey, Simon T. "13 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Graduated College". BusinessInsider. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  32. ^ a b Bailey, Simon T. (2014-09-09). "3 Ways to Build Your Executive Presence". SUCCESS. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  33. ^ Bailey, Simon T. (2019-08-15). "A Quick-Start Guide to Self-Service Learning". SUCCESS. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  34. ^ Bailey, Simon T. (2021-04-15). "Connect with Customers: How to Take Your Business from Good to Great". SUCCESS. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  35. ^ Staff, SUCCESS (2023-03-06). "20 Inspirational Books by Black Authors You Need to Read". SUCCESS. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  36. ^ Bailey, Simon T. "Simon T. Bailey". CEOWORLD magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  37. ^ Bailey, Simon T. (2024-04-13). "Leading Working America: Be Intentional with the Micro-Moments". CEOWORLD magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  38. ^ Magazine, Brainz (2022-09-16). "5 Takeaways From The Bills vs. Chiefs' Thrilling Playoff Game". Brainz Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  39. ^ Magazine, Brainz (2022-08-16). "5 Lessons From Jennifer Hudson And The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Epic Performance". Brainz Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  40. ^ Magazine, Brainz (2022-06-16). "3 Quick Tips For A Cocktail Of Consistency". Brainz Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  41. ^ "CoursifyX - Simon T. Bailey". www.coursifyx.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  42. ^ "Velcro Leadership: The Emotional Imprint of Coaching Brilliance". Training Industry. 2024-06-04. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  43. ^ "Simon T. Bailey". PremiereSpeakers. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  44. ^ "Resilience and Brilliance: You Can't Have One Without the Other - Grit Daily News". 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  45. ^ a b "2023 AABB Annual Meeting: Simon T. Bailey Returns as the Keynote Speaker". www.aabb.org. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  46. ^ "HBCU Foundation Partners with ClickUrban, LLC". Blackprwire. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  47. ^ "Shift Your Brilliance | Simon T. Bailey International". simontbailey.directfrompublisher.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  48. ^ "Shift Your Brilliance". Sound Wisdom. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  49. ^ "How to Make Your Customers Rave About Your Business - A Guide to Customer Experience from Breakthrough Strategist Simon T Bailey". ASBN Small Business Network. 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  50. ^ "Simon T. Bailey Profile". SpeakInc. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  51. ^ Svenson, Kent (2022-05-10). "Ep. 81: Simon T. Bailey on How To Ignite The Power Of Women". David Horsager. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  52. ^ Ruettimann, Laurie (2020-02-24). "Igniting Change in Life, Work, & Customer Service with Simon T. Bailey". Laurie Ruettimann. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  53. ^ "Simon T. Bailey | Ignite The Power Of Women In Your Life". Simon T. Bailey. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  54. ^ Kushner, Andy (2018-06-20). "Simon T. Bailey: How To Harness Your Brilliance and Turbo Charge Your Business". Extraordinary Ordinary People. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  55. ^ "Top Sales Kickoff Speakers for 2020". BigSpeak Motivational Speakers Bureau: Keynote Speakers, Business Speakers and Celebrity Speakers. 2019-10-28. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  56. ^ "Top 10 Professional Keynote Speakers of the Year". BigSpeak. 2022-05-09. Retrieved 2024-06-20.

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