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'''Eric Bailey''' (born 26 November 1960 in Los Angeles, California<ref name="ericbailey1">{{cite web |url=http://www.ericbaileyglobal.com/about-eric-bailey.php#Story-of-a-Vision |
'''Eric Bailey''' (born 26 November 1960 in Los Angeles, California<ref name="ericbailey1">{{cite web |title=The Story of a Vision |url=http://www.ericbaileyglobal.com/about-eric-bailey.php#Story-of-a-Vision |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100424010632/http://www.ericbaileyglobal.com/about-eric-bailey.php#Story-of-a-Vision |archivedate=24 April 2010 |accessdate=23 March 2010 |publisher=Eric Bailey Global |df=dmy}}</ref>) is a former basketball player with the [[Hobart Devils]], [[Melbourne Tigers]] and [[Gold Coast Rollers (NBL)|Gold Coast Rollers]] in the [[National Basketball League (Australia)|National Basketball League]] (NBL).<ref>[http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2008/01/25/7090_cate-swannell-opinion.html Feel the Blaze's heat]</ref> As of 2023 Eric is a global motivational speaker known as '''"THE ACTIVATOR."''' Also an author, mentor and global ambassador. |
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Bailey attended Boise State University.<ref name="ericbailey1" /> |
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'''Early Life:''' While growing up on the rough streets of South Central Los Angeles in the 60's and 70's, Eric encountered the hard truth of a rough community. He was adopted with a debilitating bone disease after his parents abandoned him. He lived through gang violence, racial injustice, poverty, police brutality, hopelessness and drug infested communities. But he found a way to thrive through life, he became one of his generation’s most prominent basketball players. Later in life, he brought his experience from the basketball court to the business world. Through his transparent Activational speaking, Eric shares his downfalls in life and rise to success, confirming that nothing is impossible if you are willing to put in the work. Now known as "The Activator." Eric attended Cathedral High School from 1974 to 1978 where he led the basketball team to a CIF Championship. |
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He played in the Australian NBL for Hobart between 1983 and 1984. In 1985 he moved to Melbourne where he played until 1989. In 1990, he transferred to Gold Coast where he stayed until 1991.<ref name="nbl1">{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/_temp_/player_directory.pdf|title=Player Directory|publisher=National Basketball League|pages=1, 2|accessdate=23 March 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091002180330/http://www.nbl.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/_temp_/player_directory.pdf|archivedate=2 October 2009|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |
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He is currently a motivational speaker who visits schools or corporations to deliver anti-drug and visionary messages.<ref name="ericbailey1" /> |
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'''Higher Education:''' Eric attended Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon between 1978 and 1980. Then on to Boise State University in Boise ,Idaho from 1980 to 1982. Eric studied marketing, public relations, and communications. |
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In 2011 Eric shared the stage with Tim Ferris and Sir Richard Branson<ref name="FES2011">{{cite web|url=http://plancast.com/p/6d92/richard-branson-timothy-ferriss-4-hour-workweek-live-melbourne/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130419084202/http://plancast.com/p/6d92/richard-branson-timothy-ferriss-4-hour-workweek-live-melbourne/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 April 2013 |title=SeminarsAndEvents |accessdate=2 April 2012 }}</ref> |
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'''Motivational Speaker:''' Believing in human evolution, Eric Bailey has devoted himself to speaking to over 4.5 million people in over 13 countries for the past 30 years. Working around the globe, Eric is well-known as one of the world’s top Motivational Speakers, currently living in Australia. He is passionate about helping teenagers, parents, schools, and organizations evolve their abilities, focusing on their motivation, self-esteem, leadership, resilience, and overall well-being. |
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As an expert in team building activities and organizational culture, team coach, author, corporate trainer, leadership expert, and podcast host, Eric is recognized as “Australia’s Most Versatile Motivational Speaker.” Eric was voted in 2015 as the Top 22 Motivational Speaker in the world. Through his powerful presentations, Eric will share practical tips and strategies that can inspire your audience to take action. Eric's Activational speaking can help your audience realize their potential to make a positive impact on the world. |
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Eric Bailey reclassified himself after being called "The Activator”. He now refers himself as an Activational speaker who's passionate about inspiring and empowering individuals to take action and make a positive impact in their career, organization, families, communities and the world. |
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As "The Activator", he believes that every person has the potential to create positive change, and it's his mission to help individuals tap into that potential and take action. he covers a variety of topics including social justice and advocacy, entrepreneurship and innovation, mental health and wellness, diversity, equity, and inclusion, education, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning, and volunteering and philanthropy. |
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So if you're looking for an Activational speaker who can inspire and empower your audience to take action and make a difference, look no further than Eric Bailey. Contact him today to learn more about how Eric can help you create a truly transformative event that will leave your audience energized, inspired, and ready to take action. |
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'''Books:''' |
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Bring Your A Game |
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Going For Gold...Living Your Personal Best |
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Eric MC'd and provided the opening address for Arnold Schwarzenegger's visit to Australia in June (2013) for the 'Financial Education Summit' events in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.<ref name="FES">{{cite web|url=http://21stcenturyfinancialeducationsummit.com/|title=FES Directory|accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Eric Bailey (born 26 November 1960 in Los Angeles, California As of 2023 Eric is a global motivational speaker known as "THE ACTIVATOR." Also an author, mentor and global ambassador.
Early Life: While growing up on the rough streets of South Central Los Angeles in the 60's and 70's, Eric encountered the hard truth of a rough community. He was adopted with a debilitating bone disease after his parents abandoned him. He lived through gang violence, racial injustice, poverty, police brutality, hopelessness and drug infested communities. But he found a way to thrive through life, he became one of his generation’s most prominent basketball players. Later in life, he brought his experience from the basketball court to the business world. Through his transparent Activational speaking, Eric shares his downfalls in life and rise to success, confirming that nothing is impossible if you are willing to put in the work. Now known as "The Activator." Eric attended Cathedral High School from 1974 to 1978 where he led the basketball team to a CIF Championship.
Higher Education: Eric attended Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon between 1978 and 1980. Then on to Boise State University in Boise ,Idaho from 1980 to 1982. Eric studied marketing, public relations, and communications.
Motivational Speaker: Believing in human evolution, Eric Bailey has devoted himself to speaking to over 4.5 million people in over 13 countries for the past 30 years. Working around the globe, Eric is well-known as one of the world’s top Motivational Speakers, currently living in Australia. He is passionate about helping teenagers, parents, schools, and organizations evolve their abilities, focusing on their motivation, self-esteem, leadership, resilience, and overall well-being.
As an expert in team building activities and organizational culture, team coach, author, corporate trainer, leadership expert, and podcast host, Eric is recognized as “Australia’s Most Versatile Motivational Speaker.” Eric was voted in 2015 as the Top 22 Motivational Speaker in the world. Through his powerful presentations, Eric will share practical tips and strategies that can inspire your audience to take action. Eric's Activational speaking can help your audience realize their potential to make a positive impact on the world.
Eric Bailey reclassified himself after being called "The Activator”. He now refers himself as an Activational speaker who's passionate about inspiring and empowering individuals to take action and make a positive impact in their career, organization, families, communities and the world.
As "The Activator", he believes that every person has the potential to create positive change, and it's his mission to help individuals tap into that potential and take action. he covers a variety of topics including social justice and advocacy, entrepreneurship and innovation, mental health and wellness, diversity, equity, and inclusion, education, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning, and volunteering and philanthropy.
So if you're looking for an Activational speaker who can inspire and empower your audience to take action and make a difference, look no further than Eric Bailey. Contact him today to learn more about how Eric can help you create a truly transformative event that will leave your audience energized, inspired, and ready to take action.
Books:
Bring Your A Game
Going For Gold...Living Your Personal Best
References
- ^ "The Story of a Vision". Eric Bailey Global. Archived from the original on 24 April 2010. Retrieved 23 March 2010.
- ^ Feel the Blaze's heat
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