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Jonathan Edison, M.Ed is the quintessential example, teacher and motivator of success-centered technologies. Jonathan provides individuals with strategies that empower them to overcome obstacles and achieve “UNSTOPPABLE” success. Johathan was born into poverty in Detroit, MI, fraught with urban-societal issues.
He graduated from high school with a GPA of 1.63 and completed his first year of college with a GPA of only 0.86 before dropping out. Many individuals with Jonathan’s poor past academic record who grew up in a similar environments, find themselves permanently relegated to states of disenfranchisement, poverty and failure, but not Jonathan Edison. After years of failure, Jonathan connected with his inner greatness and began to focus on creating success in his life. He went to complete 4 college degrees in Education and Leadership Supervision. At age 27, Jonathan distinguished himself as the youngest Assistant Principal in the history of Detroit Public Schools. In 2002 Jonathan was recognized as Wayne County Spokesman of Success.
Motivated by the shock of a sudden lay-off of hundreds of dedicated educators, which was tantamount to corporate down sizing. Jonathan decided to take his future into his won hands. Today Jonathan is the CEO and President of Edison Speaks International, a motivational and training Development Company dedicated to empowering others. Edison Speaks International specializes in Customer Service, Leadership Training, Change Management, Tram Building, and Performance Management.
Jonathan is recognized throughout Corporate America and the Educational Community for its charismatic, dynamic and uniquely engaging presentations. Jonathan’s genius lies in his ability to reveal and teach the secrets of becoming the “CEO” of you. Some of Jonathan’s Fortune 500 clients include: Blue Cross Blue Shield, CVS Pharmacy, FBI, Federal Reserve Bank, Verizon Wireless, DaimlerChrysler and Hewlett-Packard. Jonathan’s educational clients include: Texas Southern University, Prince George County Schools, Milwaukee Public Schools and Oakland University. Jonathan has made several television appearances and has appeared live in front of millions on C-Span. Jonathan has also presented on the same platform with world renowned speakers suck as Les Brown, Tavis Smiley, Iyana Vanzant, Dr Cornell West and Dr. Bill Cosby. Jonathan was awarded the 2004 Outstanding Communicators Award and The 35 Under 35 Award by Power Brokers International for creating paths of excellence through leadership and empowerment. Jonathan is also an adjunct professor for Wayne County Community College in the Education Department and a columnist for the Michigan Chronicle and Michigan Front Page newspapers. Over the past 5 years Jonathan has spoken live to over 300,000 people and he plans to empower millions more.
He graduated from high school with a GPA of 1.63 and completed his first year of college with a GPA of only 0.86 before dropping out. Many individuals with Jonathan’s poor past academic record who grew up in a similar environments, find themselves permanently relegated to states of disenfranchisement, poverty and failure, but not Jonathan Edison. After years of failure, Jonathan connected with his inner greatness and began to focus on creating success in his life. He went to complete 4 college degrees in Education and Leadership Supervision. At age 27, Jonathan distinguished himself as the youngest Assistant Principal in the history of Detroit Public Schools. In 2002 Jonathan was recognized as Wayne County Spokesman of Success.
Motivated by the shock of a sudden lay-off of hundreds of dedicated educators, which was tantamount to corporate down sizing. Jonathan decided to take his future into his won hands. Today Jonathan is the CEO and President of Edison Speaks International, a motivational and training Development Company dedicated to empowering others. Edison Speaks International specializes in Customer Service, Leadership Training, Change Management, Tram Building, and Performance Management.
Jonathan is recognized throughout Corporate America and the Educational Community for its charismatic, dynamic and uniquely engaging presentations. Jonathan’s genius lies in his ability to reveal and teach the secrets of becoming the “CEO” of you. Some of Jonathan’s Fortune 500 clients include: Blue Cross Blue Shield, CVS Pharmacy, FBI, Federal Reserve Bank, Verizon Wireless, DaimlerChrysler and Hewlett-Packard. Jonathan’s educational clients include: Texas Southern University, Prince George County Schools, Milwaukee Public Schools and Oakland University. Jonathan has made several television appearances and has appeared live in front of millions on C-Span. Jonathan has also presented on the same platform with world renowned speakers suck as Les Brown, Tavis Smiley, Iyana Vanzant, Dr Cornell West and Dr. Bill Cosby. Jonathan was awarded the 2004 Outstanding Communicators Award and The 35 Under 35 Award by Power Brokers International for creating paths of excellence through leadership and empowerment. Jonathan is also an adjunct professor for Wayne County Community College in the Education Department and a columnist for the Michigan Chronicle and Michigan Front Page newspapers. Over the past 5 years Jonathan has spoken live to over 300,000 people and he plans to empower millions more.
