Ed Sykes and Joy Fisher-Sykes are world-class, award-winning motivational speakers, as well as dynamic success coaches, educators, and authors.  Based out of Virginia Beach, VA, these engaging professional speakers have over twenty-five years of experience in motivating people to reach the next levels of success.  Their originally-developed, innovative motivational and managerial systems have been shown to successfully maximize human potential, help transform attitudes into actions, and assist organizations and individuals in achieving their goals.

Clients who 'invite' motivational speakers Ed and/or Joy to speak benefit from a memorable, educational, inspirational and motivational experience. They master the art of researching what the client's challenges are and tailoring every keynote to the client and situation.

They deliver practical, cutting-edge insight in a presentation style that has been described as expertise with eloquence "that keeps you hanging on every word" on the topics of...

Motivational Keynotes

Jumpstart Your Greatness: Five Secrets to Bringing Passion, Excitement, and Greatness to Your Life Everyday!

This exciting, innovative, and powerful keynote is based on the best seller, "Jumpstart Your Greatness," by Ed Sykes and Joy Fisher-Sykes will give you the tools to create passion in your life and accomplish everything you want in life.  You will realize the difference you make each and everyday.  The five secrets will open new opportunities that you never realized were available and how to embrace them to achieve a new level of success.

Communicate to Motivate: The Seven Secrets to Achieving Your Goals

Communication is the key to motivating others to achieve our goals.  Our communication can inspire or de-motivate.   This informative presentation will give you the tools to individually motivate others within your organization to accomplish your mission...and enjoy doing it.  Ed will share his seven proven steps to creating a high-energy, innovative, and enjoyable workplace starting today.

Moments, Masterpieces, and Miracles: Five Secrets of Creating Passion in Everything You Do

This entertaining, innovative, and powerful keynote will give you the tools to recognized the "signposts" in your life and bring a new level of passion and excitement in your life.  You will accomplish more in life and enjoy doing it.  The five secrets will enable you to seize new opportunities, appreciate yourself and others while doing it, and achieve a new level of success.

Leadership is Not Pleasership: Leadership Skills for Challenging Times
Few people are "natural born leaders," but leadership can be learned and this presentation teaches it. You'll get a practical blueprint for creating leaders that are ethical at every level in your organization and learn how to reach new heights.

Embracing Change: The Power of Growth

Change is not the question in which to pursue to arrive at a solution to the mysteries of life. Our reaction to change is the question! Sometimes the only thing we have the power to change is ourselves, but sometimes changing ourselves changes everything. This presentation explores the benefits of becoming a "champion of change" versus a change resister while recognizing change as an opportunity for growth.

Built for Chaos: Making Teamwork Work Through Chaos
This program explains how to create teams quickly, partner with colleagues and customers and achieve dramatically greater productivity and results.

Delivering Exceptional Customer Service When it Matters the Most
Successful organizations need a comprehensive service strategy and techniques people can use to achieve service excellence. Meeting the expectations of customers doesn't cut it anymore.  This presentation shows how to deliver the kind of superior service that most organizations only talk about.

Straight Talk: How to Use Assertive Communication During Aggressive Times
This straight-forward presentation explains how you can communicate to motivate.  You will learn the secrets to assertive communication that will have others follow up in a win-win situation.

Other subjects are available and customized to fit your goals.  Call us at 757-427-7032 or complete the request form to find out how our motivational speakers will inspire your audience.

“The reaction to your presentation, “Excellence in Leadership,” was overwhelmingly positive.  Some of the direct quotes were: “you made the course,” “maintained excellent stimulation of interest even when going over difficult subjects,” “who could ask for a better instructor,” “Ed’s use of humor, anecdotes, and personal business stories make the classes entertaining and easy to learn.”  We are very pleased that this program has been so well-received.”

– Deborah Nemeth, Vice President, Cendant Corporation

"Ed is one of the most exciting presenters I have seen - and I have seen many! Relevant, funny and knowledgeable!"

Joan Williams

 U.S. Navy

“Your presentation was outstanding!  The overall attitude of our employees has become much more positive.  Some of the comments I heard were:”Wow, Mr. Sykes is an inspiring presenter, he makes us think and encourages interaction,” “Outstanding workshop.  Best customer service workshop I have ever attended.” Needless to say, we are very pleased and proud to have been able to secure a speaker with your expertise.”

 – Tony Valentine, Asst. V.P. President, Norfolk State University