Education
John graduated from Abbeville High School in Abbeville, Alabama, in 1966 as an Honor Graduate, and then went on to Auburn University, where he graduated in June of 1970, with a degree in Business Administration.
Personal
Started speaking full-time in 1976 and has spoken over 10,500 times, in 22 countries and throughout America.
John’s Story
As a motivational speaker and humorist, John reaches thousands each year. His teachings have spanned the globe, encompassing 22 countries and totaling more than 10,500 times over the course of nearly 4 decades. Born in the small town of Abbeville, Alabama, he was taught early on about the importance of hard honest work and building lasting relationships.
He went on to play football for Auburn University and was drafted by Oakland. When his football career came to a sudden end in 1970, John explored the business world. After six years he answered the calling deep down inside and began speaking full-time. He has been teaching companies how to incorporate those honest values that he learned so long ago into building lasting working relationship with each other as well as the companies they work with.
John has received countless awards and recognition, but nothing is as rewarding to him as when he is sharing the simple but important principles of living with a group of people. He has spoken for multiple companies in all parts of the world. He does team building and coaching for some of the most recognized brands. John is sure to stir and motivate anyone who is looking to excel and reach to new heights within themselves and the world around them.
John Speaks Anywhere
John has given a variety of speeches on various motivational subjects for Annual Meetings, Associations, Banks, Churches, Conferences, Keynote and Closing addresses, Real Estate Agencies, Sales Meetings, Schools, State Organizations, and Universities. John has also spoken for many Government Organizations, Military Bases, for the state of Alabama and Florida, Judges Conferences and Court Clerk Conferences, Annual Civic Club Dinners, Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinners, inspiring messages for Mayors Prayer Breakfast, Retreats, Conferences and Churches. He has also done television and radio interviews in the US, Canada and Russia.
Companies
Dupont Chemical
Alabama Power
Pursell Technologies
Stay Green Plant Company
Georgia Lighting
Large Auto Dealerships such as Capital Chevrolet
Community Banks
John is a personal coach, working with individuals in the areas of Goal Setting, Mission Statements and Vision Statements.
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“I have had the pleasure of working with John Riley on several conferences over the last few years. He is an outstanding speaker and an outstanding person who receives outstanding evaluations! I look forward to working with him on future projects.”
—Thomas (Tommy) D. Pow, Ph.D., University of Alabama
“I have known John Riley for approximately 15 years and have heard him speak many times, to varied audiences. He is winsome, articulate and adaptable to any group; but most importantly, his messages have depth and meaning.”
—Dr. C. Eugene Brown, Orthodontist
“The warm, friendly meetings and outstanding presentations by John Riley are the highlight of the week each time we are fortunate enough to have him visit us.”
—James W. Crysel, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army
“Our Company is in the process of making major changes. Your comments on keeping things in proper perspective, and learning how to accept change, were very appropriate and timely. Your well-chosen words were moral boosters.”
—James T. Crawley, Vice President The Hudson Companies, Inc.
“John Riley is a great inspirational speaker. He has the unique capacity to communicate great truths in a simple, understandable manner. People respond positively to his presentation!”
—Dr. John Ed Mathison, Pastor, Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church.
“John Riley is truly ‘one of a kind’; dedicated, sincere, humorous and thoroughly inspiring. Hear him. You’ll be better as a result.”
—Zig Ziglar, Author and Speaker
