Dr. Eric Thomas Speaking Fee: $50,000 to $75,000
Travels From:
DTW - Detroit, MI
Primary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Secondary Topic Category:
Education
Dr. Eric Thomas Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Eric Thomas, Ph.D., is an educator, New York Times bestselling author, motivational guru, and international business phenom. His unique brand of pragmatism continues to take the world by storm and has made him the "go-to" problem-solver. Through a thorough examination and application of his set of principles, he teaches audiences how to maximize their successes both at work and at home. His firm, Eric Thomas and Associates, LLC., is one of the most highly sought-after consulting agencies globally and Eric has become a sought-after speaker on self-empowerment, self-assessment, and consistent execution.
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