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About Andre Norman
Since 1991, Andre Norman has used his extraordinary personal journey, rising from the lowest points imaginable to earning a Harvard fellowship, to help leaders at the world’s most influential organizations have honest, courageous conversations that produce real change.
He has spoken in 25+ countries, from North America to West Africa, inspiring executives, teams, and boards to move beyond comfortable narratives and commit to transformational action. His message isn’t motivational fluff. It’s a proven framework for personal accountability and organizational growth.
Through one-on-one work and keynotes, Andre helps companies clarify their purpose, activate leadership at every level, and build cultures where people genuinely thrive. His approach is direct, personal, and has measurable impact on retention, performance, and engagement.
Today, with 500+ speeches across 25+ countries, Andre is not just a speaker. He’s a force. He’s left rooms of CEOs in tears and sales teams with actionable strategies that drove real results. And after every event, the same thing happens: people don’t just want more speech. They want more Andre.
About Andre Norman
Since 1991, Andre Norman has used his extraordinary personal journey, rising from the lowest points imaginable to earning a Harvard fellowship, to help leaders at the world’s most influential organizations have honest, courageous conversations that produce real change.
He has spoken in 25+ countries, from North America to West Africa, inspiring executives, teams, and boards to move beyond comfortable narratives and commit to transformational action. His message isn’t motivational fluff. It’s a proven framework for personal accountability and organizational growth.
Through one-on-one work and keynotes, Andre helps companies clarify their purpose, activate leadership at every level, and build cultures where people genuinely thrive. His approach is direct, personal, and has measurable impact on retention, performance, and engagement.
Today, with 500+ speeches across 25+ countries, Andre is not just a speaker. He’s a force. He’s left rooms of CEOs in tears and sales teams with actionable strategies that drove real results. And after every event, the same thing happens: people don’t just want more speech. They want more Andre. “Andre is one of the most impactful speakers I’ve ever seen. I’ve seen him speak live 3 times now – and each time I’m left speechless and standing to applaud. He once left an entire room of CEOs crying, his impact was so strong.”
-Cameron Herold, Founder COO Alliance & Author of Double Double
Andre in action
Andre Norman at the Genius Network
Speaking at the Genius Network, Andre Norman delivers a powerful message on resilience, purpose, and redefining success—reminding us that even life’s toughest moments can lead to meaningful change.
A Childhood That Led to Prison
Andre Norman shares the powerful story of how his early environment and choices led to a 100-year prison sentence, and the pivotal moment that changed the course of his life.
Andre’s Helps Hope Works
Motivational and keynote speaker, Andre Norman, commits to helping families, communities, and organizations around the world turn their situations around. People see good work and they come to it. That’s the reason Andre Norman decided to help HopeWorks, an organization that provides hope to the people of Memphis through education, employment, and empowerment.
Andre’s Story Told by John O’Leary
Featured by John O’Leary, this inspiring story follows Andre Norman’s path from prison to Harvard. What began as a life marked by hardship and poor choices became a powerful turning point—one that reshaped his future and now fuels his message of possibility and change.
