Inky Johnson

Husband, father, collegiate athlete, entrepreneur, and author, Inky Johnson is one of the most highly sought-after speakers in the world. For over a decade, executives, professional sports teams, business owners, and people all over have benefited from the raw energy of his thought-provoking and inspirational presentations. Whether the topic is leadership, teamwork, excelling in the midst of adversity, embracing change, mental agility, or perseverance, Johnson's message is effective and efficient.

Johnson's gift of being an effective communicator has allowed him to crossover into different industries. He is a leader called upon by leaders. A partial list of his clients includes Chick-fil-A, Dell Technologies, Aflac Insurance, Cooks Pest Control, State Farm, AT&T, Comcast, Coca-Cola, Bank of America, Stryker, The University of Tennessee, The University of Alabama, The University of Texas, The University of Oregon, UCLA, Clemson University, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, The New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, New York Knicks, Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Cubs, and Atlanta Braves.

Johnson earned his Master's Degree in Sports Psychology from The University of Tennessee. He was a three-year letterman and two-year Captain on the football team, where he started as a cornerback. In his junior year, he was projected as a top thirty draft pick. Unfortunately, on September 9th, 2006, he sustained a life-threatening, career-ending injury that paralyzed his right arm and hand. From that day to the present day, Johnson has had a burning desire to use his situation and experiences to add value to people's lives.

Johnson's words have resonated all over the world: "The one thing we all have in common is that we will encounter adversity, but we have to decide how we respond to it. My arm and my hand are paralyzed, but my heart isn't, my mind isn't, my dedication isn't, my work ethic isn't, my commitment isn't." Johnson is on a mission to serve and is someone who takes tremendous pride in what he does.

Johnson is the host of the "Serendipity with Inky Johnson" Podcast. He devotes time to mentoring athletes and underprivileged youth and is one of the founders of The Inky and Allison Johnson Foundation. Johnson and his wife, Allison, live in Atlanta, Georgia, with their two children, Jada and Inky Jr.