Sekou Andrews

CEO of SekouWorld, GRAMMY-Nominated Artist, Award-winning Innovation & Inspiration Expert, Internationally Acclaimed Spoken Word Artist, Playwright, Actor
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About

Imagine harnessing the power of an engaging opening video, an electric closing performance, and an insightful main stage keynote all in one dynamic presentation. For over 20 years, Grammy-nominated artist Sekou Andrews has been helping the world’s largest organizations deliver relevant information with riveting inspiration through an innovative, unconventional category of speaking called “Poetic Voice.”

It is no surprise that Forbes Magazine has called Sekou “the de facto poet laureate of corporate America.” His “wow-factor” is in high demand with the world’s most successful organizations, including Google, Viacom, Toyota, Nike, Cisco, Linkedin, Global Green, Paypal, ASAE, The Gap, General Mills, TEDx, YPO, Capital One, L’Oreal, Autodesk, ACLU, Intuit, and the NBA to name but a few. Sekou has also emerged as an inspiring voice for health and wellness, routinely evoking tears, cheers, and standing ovations at events for clients such as Johnson & Johnson, United Healthcare, Mayo Clinic, Blue Shield, TEDMED, Roche, Genentech, and the American Nurses Association.

Many of Sekou’s clients share a similar journey with his work. It begins with the words “Why would we want poetry at our leadership meeting?” and ends with the words “highest rating opening of our event, ever” and “only speaker invited back.” Sekou’s talks on disruption are in such demand because they literally embody disruption on stage, charging audiences to disrupt themselves to access their individual innovation. His keynotes on dynamic communication and storytelling show leaders how to deliver dense data through beautifully human presentations. From bold thinking and success, to healthcare and tech, Sekou’s speeches are rich with actionable insight that help attendees connect more deeply with their communities, become more influential leaders, and unlock greater possibilities.

A schoolteacher turned actor, recording artist, two-time national poetry slam champion, entrepreneur, and award-winning poetic voice, Sekou is a multi-talented entertainer with over 2 decades of experience rocking diverse audiences. His work has been featured on ABC World News, MSNBC, HBO, Good Morning America, Showtime, MTV and BET. He has given private performances for such prominent individuals as Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, Quincy Jones, Larry King, Hillary Clinton, Coretta Scott King & family and President Obama. He has also shared the stage with such heavyweights as Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Carlos Santana, Kendrick Lamar, Maroon 5, Jill Scott, and the Pasadena Pops Orchestra. As a recording artist, his last album, “Poetic License,” made him the most awarded artist in the nation’s largest independent music organization.

Sekou has now returned to the classroom, teaching his rockstar secrets to public speakers through his highly effective Stage Might™ speaker training system, that helps executives, influencers and leaders become more dynamic communicators by applying the techniques of master performers to business stages.

With all of the innovation and inspiration that is poetic voice, Sekou Andrews is accomplishing the seemingly impossible – bringing spoken word to the world’s largest stages, while redefining the notion of what a speaker is… and what a poet can be.

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Topics

Topics

D.I.Y. Innovation

The NEXT, Next Level

The Audacity of "What If?”

The Science of Wavemaking

Love Affair with Healthcare

Disruption Mindset Shift

Find Your Voice

Videos

https://youtu.be/poMOxOUyxYc
Sekou Andrews - Sizzle Reel
https://youtu.be/l-9zyDX70RI
Revolution 101: Sekou Andrews at TEDxUofM
https://youtu.be/_mmln2sKals
Sekou Andrews: CBS Interview 2020
https://youtu.be/y1-aoHoLZE8
Sekou & Steve Rock Hollywood Tribute to Norman Lear's 100th Birthday on ABC
https://youtu.be/W-RbG-jzMcY
Congratulations Sekou Andrews on GRAMMY® nomination for Best Spoken Word Album
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHOecxK1EiM
DIY Innovation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMTZgBcZLF4
The NEXT, Next Level
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfkRFh-kUig
The Audacity of “What If?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbrh4vi_6bg
The Science of WaveMaking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFMW5ZEmyyM
Love Affair With Healthcare
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKJsp92t0hk
What’s The R.O.I. From Using Sekou?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z50QJiGWsVY
Is Our Audience Too Conservative For Sekou?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pnWeR60ufo
What Is The Optimal Time Length For A Poetic Voice Keynote?

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Testimonials

“In over 15 years years we’ve never seen a result that positive”

Linsy Miller
VP Brand Experience, SAP

“The energy and passion he brings to the stage resulted in the highest-rated opening our program has ever had”

Keith Pierce
SVP Marketing, Gensys

“The energy level in the room was the highest I’ve ever seen, the content was amazing, and the reception by this conservative audience was beyond belief.”

Trish Lilly
Senior VP Thought Leadership, NAW

“He took our strategy and his expertise and brought it to life in a way that’s more amazing than ever. He absolutely commands engagement and respect from the room!”

Marc Patrick
VP North America Brand Creative, Nike

"For a conservative organization, I wasn’t sure how it was going to land. But people were floored. They were absolutely blown away by it. Not only is Sekou brilliant at what he does... but he’s also a really nice guy. He’s great to work with.”

Sven Berlinger
Chief Experience Officer, Northwell Health