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Simon T. Bailey | |
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Born | Simon Theophilus Bailey August 26, 1968 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of East London Life Christian University Faith Christian University Rollins College |
Occupation(s) | Motivational speaker, Author, Entrepreneur |
Years active | 2003–present |
Spouse(s) | Renee (m. 1992; div. 2017) Jodi (m. 2020) |
Children | 4 |
Website | simontbailey.com[1] |
Simon Theophilus Bailey (born August 26, 1968) is an American motivational speaker, author, and entrepreneur.[2] He is known for his work in leadership development and personal transformation.
Early life and education
Bailey was born in Buffalo, New York.[3][4] He earned a Bachelor's degree in Theology from Life Christian University in Tampa, and a master's degree in Theology and Theological Studies from Faith Christian University in Orlando.[5][6] He completed the Executive Management Certificate program at Rollins College[7][8] and earned an Executive MBA from Ducere Global Business School - University of East London in 2024.[9] Bailey received an honorary Doctorate of Science in Business Administration from Cleary University.[10][11]
Career
Bailey's career began in the hospitality industry,[12][13][14] notably serving as Sales Director for Disney Institute at Walt Disney World Resort,[15][16][12][17] where he was the first African American in this role.[18][19] In 2003, he founded Brilliance Institute, Inc., focusing on leadership and personal development training.[20][21][22] In 2010, he served as the Vice President of University Relations for Oral Roberts University.[23] Bailey has worked with numerous global organizations including American Express, Deloitte, and Microsoft.[24][25][26]
Bailey was a weekly contributing writer for The Business Journals (a part of American City Business Journals family).[27][5][3] He has authored several books including "Release Your Brilliance"[2] and "Shift Your Brilliance",[27][28][29] and contributes to publications such as Business Insider,[30] Entrepreneur[20] and Success.com.[31][32][33][34]
Bailey is CEO of Simon T. Bailey International,[22] focusing on leadership coaching through programs like Brilliant Coaching™[21][35][36] and BrilliantU™.[24][37] He serves on the boards of the U.S. Dream Academy and Orlando Health Foundation.[16][38][8]
Recognition
Bailey was inducted into the National Speakers Association's CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame in 2015[39][7][13] and named among the top 10 professional keynote speakers in 2022.[40]
Personal life
Bailey resides in Orlando, Florida.[20][31][8]
References
- ^ https://www.simontbailey.com/
- ^ a b "Simon T.bailey, Keynote Speaker - eMedEvents". www.emedevents.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ a b Bailey, Simon T. "13 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Graduated College". Businessinsider. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "Release Your Brilliance with Simon Bailey". Barefoot Lunch. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ a b "Simon (Bailey) says, 'Imagine the future'". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "Simon T. Bailey - Worldwide Speakers Group". 2014-10-01. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ a b "58 Notable Alumni of Rollins College". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ a b c "Simon T. Bailey, Inspiring Brilliance". Innovative Healthcare Speakers. 2019-05-15. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "Ducere Global Business School".
- ^ University, Cleary (2021-05-07). "High-Profile Commencement Speakers Inspire Cleary Graduates". Cleary University. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "Simon T. Bailey - Speaker Exchange Agency". Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ a b "Simon T. Bailey | Motivational Speaker | Business & Life Motivator". National Speakers Bureau. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ a b "Simon T. Bailey | Keynote Speaker | AAE Speakers Bureau". www.aaespeakers.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "HITEC Orlando Starts Next Week - Here Are 5 Things You Don't Want to Miss! | By Venkat Sakamuri". Hospitality Net. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "Woman awaits apology for hotel experience". FOX 13 Tampa Bay. 2018-04-10. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ a b "Simon T. Bailey". BigSpeak. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Fits Him to a "T"". Florida Trend. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ Burrus, Daniel. "5 Characteristics of Next-Level Leadership that May (Pleasantly) Surprise You". www.bbntimes.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Speaker: Simon Bailey, Founder of The Brilliance Institute | LAI". www.leadingauthorities.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ a b Staff, SUCCESS (2017-12-01). "25 Successful People Who'll Help Change Your Life in 2018". SUCCESS. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "Excellence : For Oral Roberts University Alumni and Friends" (PDF).
- ^ a b "Simon T. Bailey". WSB. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "Simon T. Bailey | Keppler Speakers". www.kepplerspeakers.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "Simon T. Bailey - Motivational speaker, Author, Coach & Entrepreneur". Brainz Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ a b "Simon T. Bailey - Contributing Writer". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ "Shift Your Brilliance | Simon T. Bailey International". simontbailey.directfrompublisher.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "Shift Your Brilliance". Sound Wisdom. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ Bailey, Simon T. "13 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Graduated College". BusinessInsider. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ a b Bailey, Simon T. (2014-09-09). "3 Ways to Build Your Executive Presence". SUCCESS. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ Bailey, Simon T. (2019-08-15). "A Quick-Start Guide to Self-Service Learning". SUCCESS. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ Bailey, Simon T. (2021-04-15). "Connect with Customers: How to Take Your Business from Good to Great". SUCCESS. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ Staff, SUCCESS (2023-03-06). "20 Inspirational Books by Black Authors You Need to Read". SUCCESS. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "CoursifyX - Simon T. Bailey". www.coursifyx.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "Velcro Leadership: The Emotional Imprint of Coaching Brilliance". Training Industry. 2024-06-04. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "Simon T. Bailey". PremiereSpeakers. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "2023 AABB Annual Meeting: Simon T. Bailey Returns as the Keynote Speaker". www.aabb.org. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
- ^ "CPAE Inductees - National Speakers Association". 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- ^ "Top 10 Professional Keynote Speakers of the Year". BigSpeak. 2022-05-09. Retrieved 2024-06-20.