Glenn Bowie
CEO of Glenn Bowie Speaks, Inc.
Public Figure | Sales Expert & Trainer | Story Teller | Influencer | Author | Professional Speaker & Presenter
For over three decades, Glenn Bowie has been a noteworthy business consultant in the wireless industry, with stellar accomplishments including well over 200 awards for excellence. Beyond contributing to growing industry giants, he is also credited with making a significant difference to others by sharing his success formula with multiple groups, including schools; community organizations, such as the YWCA, Pasadena City College Foundation, and Los Angeles Job Corps; and all sizes of companies, including American General Insurance and City National Bank.
Professional Experience
• Founder and CEO, Glenn Bowie Speaks, Inc.
—Sep 2014 to Present
• Ambassador, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
• Ambassador, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
—Dec 2010 to Present
• Regional Schools Coordinator, Soft Skills High
—Aug 2017 to Present
• Business Solutions Consultant, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile
—May 1994 to Dec 2021
Most Requested Speaking Topics
• Rise to The Top: 7-Step Process to Get More Sales
• Leadership—from Execution to Excellence
• How to Win Hearts, Minds, and New Business
• Creating the Perfect Sales Pitch
• How to Build Powerful Relationships: From the Inside Out
• The Art of Speaking Into Existence—Glenn’s Journey from the Projects to Prosperity
• Attitude is Everything—Change Your Attitude, Change Your Life
Glenn volunteers at the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and has partnered with Soft Skills High Career Readiness Certification Program – an online curriculum that teaches employability traits and inspires participants to develop a more positive attitude, which prepares students for success. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Tournament of Roses Foundation and the Pasadena City College Foundation.
As a keynote speaker and author of the book, The Art of Speaking Into Existence, Glenn describes how he overcame barriers, achieved seemingly impossible goals, and made his dreams come true. He brings us through his childhood experiences in the projects of Peoria, Illinois, to his present life in Pasadena, California. This odyssey is about overcoming fears including those faced as a child of divorce, an alcoholic father, being the first black family in a white neighborhood, and experiencing challenges throughout his youth and career.
Through this book and his speaking engagements, Glenn shares the keys to his success so that others can manifest the life of their dreams. His audiences learn how he developed his dreams into measurable goals, how he chose mentors as well as how he found them, and how he created self-confidence through facing adversity. These are just a few examples of what helped him to create the success that everyone can experience. It is Glenn’s intent to help others develop a plan and a support system to manifest their best lives.
Video or Audio Samples
A collection of videos and audio recordings showcasing the speaker's speaking style and delivery.
LA Job Corps Summer Graduation Keynote - August 2016
Glenn Bowie Speaks
Glenn Bowie Speaks at Fame Church in Pasadena, CA
Testimonials
"The Art of Speaking Into Existence by Glenn Bowie is a testimony to what can happen if you walk in the path of your
purpose. He lets you know that you can triumph if you stay true to yourself and the values instilled in you. Glenn's desire
to dream big has paid off, and now he's paying it forward."
—Blair Underwood, Actor, Producer, Director, Author. Photo Credit: Collin Stark
"Glenn exemplifies an admirable expressive style in delivering a motivational lecture and training that will captivate his
audience where they can learn from the successes he unselfishly shares. I thank Glenn for having been one of our best
resources, speakers and trainers during our 1 Heart Business Academy training for our 1 Heart Management team."
—Randy Clarito, Business and Franchise Development, 1 Heart Caregiver Services
"The inspiring message to "make it happen" is woven perfectly throughout the book. Certainly having a vision of what we
desire resonated with me, and Glenn's personal life examples of staying on track were impactful and energizing. Great fun
read filled with snippets of wisdom. I enjoyed it very much!"
—Linda Nickey, Author
"As a guy that learned how to chew bubblegum and walk at the same time, you won't find a better motivator than Glenn Bowie
when it comes to being successful in sales, life and career. He truly embraces the knowledge that he has learned throughout
his life, and now he's sharing it with others."
—Herb Hunter
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