Devin Hughes
Chief Inspiration Officer | Devin C. Hughes Enterprises, LLC
San Diego, CA, UNITED STATES
The Chief Inspiration Officer provides real-world strategies for real world challenges
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Biography
Devin Hughes is a former college basketball player at Colgate University, speaker, Author, personal and organizational development aficionado, leadership coach and eclectic thinker. He is an avid storyteller who has the unique ability to connect with audiences by inspiring them to be the change they wish to see in the world.
Devin has been consulting, training, speaking and writing about cultural diversity, personal development and organizational change for the last decade. Devin’s unique background and success story truly sets him apart from most professional speakers and guest lecturers. It’s for this very reason that people come away from his keynotes entertained, inspired and motivated – but more importantly, with the practical, applicable, actionable tactics and strategies for acting on their inspiration and motivation. By the end of his programs, participants are equipped to deal with the day-to-day challenges they face.
Industry Expertise (8)
Advanced Medical Equipment
Corporate Leadership
Health Care - Facilities
Sport - Amateur
Training and Development
Professional Training and Coaching
Computer Software
Corporate Training
Areas of Expertise (4)
Team Building & Leadership
Overcoming Adversity
Race & Ethnicity in the Workplace
Bullying
Accomplishments (1)
President Club (professional)
Outstanding personal and team performance in high-tech and life sciences
Education (2)
Colgate University: BA, Sociology/Anthropology 1991
Southern New Hampshire University: M.S., Marketing 2011
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Testimonials (2)
Sean Wheat, Vice-President | Bernstein Global Wealth Management
“Devin is not only a great person, but he is a true coach, teacher and mentor. He has the innate ability to instill a sense of ownership and a belief in our ability to do anything. Everyday is an opportunity for Devin and he passes this message to everyone he can touch.”
Sean Wheat, Vice-President | Bernstein Global Wealth Management
“Devin is not only a great person, but he is a true coach, teacher and mentor. He has the innate ability to instill a sense of ownership and a belief in our ability to do anything. Everyday is an opportunity for Devin and he passes this message to everyone he can touch.”
Event Appearances (2)
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Life After Sport Colgate University
2011-10-01
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Soshin Trade Corporation Los Angeles, CA
2011-10-25
Sample Talks (5)
Your DNA is not your Destiny
Real-world strategies for people struggling with the impact of the “isolation syndrome”. Devin sheds light on what it feels like to feel isolated, alone, peculiar and never feeling like you fit in.
The Power of Purpose
Develop a leadership team that inspires their direct reports, you must be a catalyst for change. With practical instruction and engaging group work, Devin shows you how to inspire a culture of leadership. You can be the change you wish to see in the world.
YOUR ATTITUDE DETERMINES YOUR ALTITUDE
Is yours contagious? There are so few things one can control in the world, and attitude is one of them. Devin explains how to stay focused and upbeat, even in challenging environments, to achieve goals more effectively.
Let’s Talk Diversity
In today’s multicultural environment, it is still not uncommon for workplaces to be divided down racial or cultural lines. Devin addresses the topics of racism (direct or indirect) and intolerance head on, helping leadership teams break down barriers to productivity and achieve greater success as a result of increased understanding. The training we provide works towards breaking down barriers and making communication easier through greater self awareness and understanding of cultural issues that
Cross-Cultural Communication
Build better working relationships with your employees and clients by de-mystifying cultural stereotypes. Learn how to avoid miscommunication or even offending colleagues and customers that may result in costly litigation. Family values, cultural traditions and perceptions will all be addressed to educate participants on minority populations of our society. This workshop will focus on African-American and Hispanic cultures and helps improve communication with these growing markets.
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