Jason Gardner was a promising college athlete when his dream of playing professional sports was derailed by a career ending injury. Inspired by his parents, Jason overcame many setbacks to complete his undergraduate and graduate degree in Communication Studies. He is currently a doctoral researcher in the area of Organizational Leadership. Today, Jason is an internationally recognized motivational speaker and expert in leadership, effective communication, high performance, and an online bestselling author. His most recent book, I AM AN INNERPRISE: The 7 Lessons to Increasing Self-Love, is considered a go-to guide for finding your inner unique strengths and gifts that will lead you to greatness. In 2017, Jason relocated to Charlotte, NC where he is a Organizational Development Consultant for the City of Charlotte. He is best known for his pedagogy in the Higher Learning sector, after being named “2019 Communicator of the Year” with the National Speaker League. Jason is coming off an exciting 2019 campaign to “Inspire 10,000 Minds,” where he spoke to youth and young adults in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Jason is focusing on inspiring others to dream beyond their current circumstances and see where they can be in life regardless of life’s obstacles. For more information on how to connect visit jasonvangardner.com.

Specialties: Motivational speaker, Keynote Speaking, Communication and Leadership Workshops, Peak Performance Programs, Corporate Training, Marketing and Small Business Consulting.