"Ali stirred the audience at TEDxIdahoFalls. He connected with their minds and their hearts. He educated and inspired! No one left our event without feeling uplifted and encouraged by Ali's message: a powerful message that happiness is in the journey, not the destination."
​                - Brad Christensen, Curator, TEDxIdahoFalls


​"I usually don't look forward to professional development days, but when Ali came to share some ideas with us, it was different. We were not expecting to be so moved. Ali opened up to us with a style of conceptual thinking, yet practical and down to earth ideas. Revealing so much from his own past and the struggles he overcame, allowed us to empathize, and open up to his message."
​                - Christopher Rice, City Year San Antonio

"We had Ali come in to share his ideas of Perspective and Purpose. His presentation was filled with true-to-life emotion that connected with our technician's hearts. His unwavering belief in people is an inspiration and a great example of what a positive mind can do. We are forever grateful!"
            - Armando Charles, Manager, AT&T 
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"I brought Ali in to speak to our group of women for the purpose of having them hear a message from a different perspective. His message that all women are powerful and unique resonated with us because we live in a world that tries to place people in a box. Ali helped us further realize we are more than a definition, we are 'marvelously and wonderfully made.'"
​- Natasha Ireland, Relief Society President, San Antonio, Texas


"I don't like to read. I've never liked to read. But after Ali spoke, I wanted to read his book. This was the first book I've ever read." 
              - Josh S., High School Student
"I had Ali come speak to my sales team to kickstart our selling season. Not only did everyone leave feeling motivated, they left with clear directions on how to set their goals and establish their Why for being a saleman."
​       - James Ireland, Manager, Aptive Environmental
"In 17 years of coaching, I've never brought in an outsider to speak to my team. But I've seen how Ali talks to teenagers, and after feeling like my message wasn't quite getting through, I asked Ali to come speak to my team. Needless to say, he delivered. Stressing attributes like character and selflessness, Ali was able to connect with my athletes like few can...I'd recommend him to any team, school, or organization."
                    - Rob Rheinberger, Head Basketball Coach.                       San Antonio, Texas.
Having been given so much in terms of lessons and connections, I speak to organizations from the education arena to those involved in business.
Topics include: 

- Perspective for the individual as well as the organization.
- Action and how to take the necessary steps.
- Relationships:  how and why they're the key to our success..
- Confidence and its role in our personal and professional lives.
- Effective Leadership and what it means to exercise it.
- Moving Forward by using our struggles as fuel after obstacles.
"If you have experience and a voice, then you have an obligation to share with others to give them a gift."
Whether you need an engaging message for your students and teachers or a workshop on setting effective goals, give me a call.