Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2024.
Johnson spent her grade school and college years training to be a concert violinist. She is now an advocate for the arts and arts education, as she believes that they allow children an important outlet for their creativity and help with all other academic pursuits. She serves as chair of the Board of Governors of Parsons The New School for Design in New York and sits on the boards of VH1's Save the Music Foundation and Americans for the Arts. Johnson speaks authoritatively on the rewards and benefits of investing in the arts.
Leaders must be givers, sharing their time, resources and vision to help others who are less fortunate, and inspiring those around them to action. In addition to Johnson's contributions to the arts, she is a global ambassador for CARE, a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty by empowering women, because they have the unique power to help entire communities escape poverty. "Sheila's I Am Powerful Challenge" raised millions for CARE, and "A Powerful Noise," the documentary Johnson produced about three remarkable women effecting change in Mali, Vietnam and Bosnia, helped raise awareness of women's issues around the world. Through inspirational stories and moving anecdotes, Johnson illustrates:
How to find a mission close to your heart
How to pass on the spirit of giving within your community or organization
How to give effectively within your means
The entrepreneurial bug bit Johnson early on. Never one to take the easy road, she has been on a path to success that has been filled with hard lessonsincluding the absolute importance of collaboration. In today's challenging business environment, entrepreneurs need encouragement more than ever before, and Johnson not only offers them inspiration, but also imparts the important lessons she's learned, including:
How to get in the door, and how to create a new door when necessary
Why its crucial to take calculated risks while owning your mistakes
Why there's no such thing as a straight line when it comes to business success
How to create the right corporate culture and foster employee investment
Sheila C. Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Creative Pursuits, The Rewards of Philanthropy and Lessons from a Groundbreaking Leader. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sheila C. Johnson for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Sheila C. Johnson generally travels from VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carla Harris, Arlan Hamilton, Cynthia Marshall, Sylvia Acevedo and Janice Howroyd. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sheila C. Johnson for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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