Jim Connelly has the priviledge of speaking to organizations all over the world. As the key note speaker, he finds that special affinity for any group - from young people, to boardroom executives, to broom handlers. Having been born in poverty with no education and then rising to the highest levels of success in the business world, there isn't anyone who can't benefit from the lessons Jim Connelly teaches.

Jim is a master story teller.  While weaving real life truths in with every talk, his audiences line up afterwards to tell him how much impact they had on him.  He is always a repeat favorite with any event organizer.

Here are some of his most often asked for speeches:

Speaking Topics

No Excuses - Never Give Up

Everyone has excuses why they don't succeed or are not living the life they want to. If there was anyone who could have had valid excuses, it was Jim Connelly. Even the the most harden skeptic listens intently as Connelly transports audiences on a journey back in time to describe his failure in school to becoming one of the most powerful men in Beverly Hills within 6 years. Whether it is reculturing an organization or changing the mindset of an individual, this topic is popular and timely with young and older audiences alike.

     This talk is especially effective for high school, college and business groups.

Overcoming all Odds

In an extraordinary account of a woman's brush with death and her courageous fight to live, Jim Connelly shares the story of Donna Jones who suffered a traumatic brain injury and lay in a coma for 48 days. After the medical community and her family gave up on her recovery, Connelly - her business mentor at the time of the accident - asked them to give her to him for a year. His unorthodox approach to Donna's rehabilitation surprised even the medical community. Now 22 years later Donna Jones lives independently, runs in 10K races and teach English to Spanish speaking children. This compelling true story will leave your audience motivated to overcome any obstacle they have in their life.

     This talk is geared for a slightly older audience. 

Power of Developing the Slight Edge

The difference between a highly paid major league baseball player and one who can't make a living is just 1 additional hit out of 10. This "slight edge" lesson applies to area areas of life and business. In this presentation, Jim Connelly will teach you the secrets of the slight edge that has catapulted him to extraordinary success. He goes beyond dictionary definitions to show that anyone can succeed.  

     Entrepreneurs, sales people, and executives especially benefit from this talk.

A Degree is Not Enough

Jim Connelly's passion for young people is exemplified in this presentation. Even without a college degree, Connelly was courted by the Chairman of Shearson Lehman to join the Wall street firm. He became the first non-college graduate at the firm and went on to become the #1 producer for 5 straight years. In a presentation filled with stories and wisdom from 40 years in the executive boardroom, Connelly shares with participants how to ask penetrating questions and to develop their critical thinking skills - skills that don't come from the classroom, but from real life.

     This is the #1 requested talk on college campuses.

Developing Business Through Long Term Relationships

With a rollodex that looks like a Wall Street Journal's "who's who", Connelly has learned that the secret to any highly successful person is dependent on their ability to develop long term relationships. With humor and wit, this master story teller shares the 2 questions that he learned early in his career that if you learn them will change your business life forever. You'll never forget the stories Jim will share about his 25 year relationship with Frank Sinatra.

     The 2 questions that Jim shares in this talk he considers to be his most important secrets to his extraordinary success. Entrepreneurs, sales people, and executives especially benefit from this talk.