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What are the speaker fees for Maurice Ashley

Speaking fees for Maurice Ashley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Maurice Ashley are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maurice Ashley, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Maurice Ashley speak about?

Maurice Ashley is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, Black History Month, Disruptive Thinking, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational, Inventors, Literary, Motivational, Thought Leadership, Youth

Who is Maurice Ashley's agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Maurice Ashley for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Maurice Ashley for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker's or celebrity's engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event's completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Maurice Ashley or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you're looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you're in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

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Maurice Ashley Biography

Maurice Ashley made history in 1999 when he became the first African American chess Grandmaster. He is a national championship coach, many time author, chess commentator, puzzle inventor, video course creator, and motivational speaker.

Ashley has spent decades providing dynamic live tournament coverage of world-class chess competitions and matches. His high-energy, unapologetic, and irreverent commentary combines Brooklyn street smarts with professional ESPN-style sports analysis. He has covered every class of elite event, including the World Chess Championships, the US Chess Championships, the Grand Chess Tour, and the legendary “Man vs. Machine” matches between Garry Kasparov and IBM’s Deep Blue.

Traveling the world as an ardent spokesperson for the many character-building effects of chess, Ashley shares how chess principles and strategies can be applied to improve business practices and assist with personal growth. Ashley also acts as a master of ceremonies and inspirational speaker at business conferences and high-class chess events.

Ashley has received multiple community service awards from city governments, universities, and community groups for his work. In recognition of his immense contribution to the game, he was inducted into the US Chess Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Brooklyn Technical High School Hall of Fame in 2018. His latest books are "Move by Move: Life Lessons on and off the Chessboard" and "The Life Changing Magic of Chess," a picture book for early readers.

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Maurice Ashley Speaking Topics

Seeing Outside Yourself

Chess is often known as a thinking game. In order to beat your opponent, you must step into their shoes and think about how they would think. In Maurice’s session, he will show you how to transfer the chess move thought process and adapt that same way of thinking into your own business and life. This fascinating session will help get your brain thinking in ways you never expected to use.
Making Great Decisions

The decision-making process is central to the design and execution of anything. Chess as a guide to the decision-making process.

Chess-based guidelines on improving your position that will increase the possibility of success by:
- Weighing the possibilities and possible outcomes
- Prioritizing
- Looking for opportunities and knowing when to stop
- Using the power of intuition
- Making the most of your strengths

From Excellent to Exceptional

Though most people are satisfied with aspiring to mastery, chess players aim beyond the merely excellent and seek the level of the highly exceptional. In this session, allow a world-renowned chess Grandmaster to show you the powerful keys to taking your business and your life into the rarified air that many desire but few ever achieve.

Maurice Ashley Videos

Working backward to solve problems - Maurice Ashley

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Maurice Ashley Books

Move by Move: Life Lessons on and off the Chessboard
The Life-Changing Magic of Chess: A Beginner's Guide with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley
Most Valuable Skills in Chess
Chess for Success: Using an Old Game to Build New Strengths in Children and Teens

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How do I book Maurice Ashley to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Maurice Ashley for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Maurice Ashley, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Maurice Ashley or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Maurice Ashley

Speaking fees for Maurice Ashley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Maurice Ashley are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maurice Ashley, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Maurice Ashley speak about?

Maurice Ashley is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black Heritage, Black History Month, Disruptive Thinking, Diversity & Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational, Inventors, Literary, Motivational, Thought Leadership, Youth.
Where does Maurice Ashley travel from?

Maurice Ashley generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Maurice Ashley’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Maurice Ashley for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Maurice Ashley for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Maurice Ashley or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Maurice Ashley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Seeing Outside Yourself, Making Great Decisions and From Excellent to Exceptional. The estimated speaking fee range to book Maurice Ashley for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Maurice Ashley generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Coach Ken Carter, John Legend, Dr. Cornel West, Hill Harper and Shirley Ann Jackson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maurice Ashley for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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