Albert Mensah

Originally from the African nation of Ghana, Albert Mensah has emerged to become an internationally-recognized motivational speaker, corporate consultant, and coach. While serving top companies throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, his life story—a journey from rags to riches—has inspired audiences everywhere.

Known as the “Ambassador of Opportunity," Mensah is an expert in the areas of change, resilience, and leadership. Rather than being feared, he believes change is something that should be embraced. By doing so, listeners discover how they, too, can attain new heights personally and professionally. His keynote topics such as "Leading Organizational Change: Changing Mindsets, Attitudes & Culture," "Resiliency: Strengthening the Core of Today's Leaders," and "How to Survive & Thrive Outside your Comfort Zone," provide actionable insights and tools for managing change and developing resilience.

Particularly for companies in the midst of an organizational transformation, Mensah can provide the tools and inspiration necessary to emerge successfully on the other side. Having served leading companies such as Starbucks, Microsoft, Boeing, Wells Fargo, Costco, and John Deere, he has the ability and experience to help any company through times of transition. He emphasizes the concept of "Opportunity" in his presentations, drawing on his personal experiences of growing up in poverty in Ghana and achieving success in the United States.

In addition to change, Mensah is also skilled in leadership, teamwork, intellectual agility, and helping organizations rediscover their passion, purpose, and inner strength. Believing that resilient companies are better positioned to thrive in the midst of change, he teaches employees and executives at every level how to absorb change and parlay it into momentum. His resilience and ability to inspire greatness have earned him international acclaim and numerous speaking awards.

Prior to embarking on his career as a public speaker, Mensah served within Fortune 500 telecommunications companies as a top salesman, in which role he regularly surpassed all sales quotas. From there, he launched a successful sporting goods store. Along with his early history, these experiences have contributed to his unique perspective and enrich the content of his presentations.

Albert is passionate about public speaking, teaching, and even athletics. A Two-Time NCAA All-American Soccer Player, he was honored when his alma mater, McDaniel College, inducted him into the Sports Hall of Fame in 2003. He is also the author of "When the Drumbeat Changes," "Dance a Different Dance," and "OK Means Opportunity Knocking." His newest books, "WAKE Up to Your Potential! Discovering the Hidden Opportunities in Challenging Times" and "Wise Living from African Folktales: Changing Your Life Through the Wisdom of African Stories," were both published in 2015. These resources help readers clarify dreams, specify goals, and take full advantage of opportunities. Albert currently resides in Charlotte, NC, United States.