Al “The Inspiration” Duncan is like a breath of fresh air -- stimulating!

As America's Leading Youth Empowerment Advocate and a thought leader in the field of self-development, Al is an expert blogger for The Black Collegian Magazine. His blog, Elevate U™,is read weekly by students across the globe. He is the Executive Publisher of Nile Valley Press and president of Al Duncan Enterprises. Al, a successful entrepreneur, is the author of two books and co-creator of Get ALL Fired Up!™ -- a powerful personal and professional development book series.

 

A Cross-Generational Communication Specialist, Al is a high energy, high content, high impact speaker, lecturer, and motivational powerhouse. He has delivered 1000 keynotes and seminars to half of a million people. He is also the former executive producer and host of The State of the Mind Address, a self-development television program.

From Africa to Brazil, from the United Kingdom to the United States, Al's expertise as a Life Skills Coach is always in demand. His international client base includes entrepreneurs, professionals, students, couples, and people that are looking to optimize their chances of creating a life of abundance.

Al’s expertise in the field of self-development has been sought after by a long list of organizations and institutions including Monster (.com), the Georgia Adult Education Association, the University of Connecticut, Claflin University., Johnson and Wales University, Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Georgia Tech, and the University of Georgia. He has also been the keynote motivational speaker for various government agencies including the Social Security Administration and at events sponsored by Bank of America and the U.S. Department of State for Youth.

Because of his commitment and passion for youth empowerment, the historic Butler Street YMCA in Atlanta has recently selected Al to be the head of a new book club and discussion group for tweens, teens, and college students. The program begins in Feb. 2008 and is called Al Duncan’s ELITE Club. Al serves on the Fulton County Workforce Investment Board of Directors, the Fulton County Youth Coucil, and is also the steering committee chairman and Life Skills Coach for the Butler Street YMCA’s Multicultural Achievers Program.

Devastated, but not defeated

Al was born and raised in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods on the planet, North Philadelphia and by today’s standards, would’ve been labeled an “at-risk” student.  When he was 5 years old he was molested by a male friend of the family.

Emotionally traumatized, it took him years to remember what happened. At the age of 15, Al’s world was torn to shreds again when he found out that his father, his childhood hero, was addicted to crack cocaine.

Devastated, but not defeated, Al refused to allow his personal problems stop him. He went on to enjoy careers as a professional saxophone player and a
professional chef. His father’s struggle and incredible recovery taught Al that failure is not permanent unless you quit.

At the age of 24, he walked away from his musical career and took on the tremendous responsibility of raising his youngest brother who was 12 years old at
the time.

Looking at Al’s life it’s easy to see why he’s called  “The Inspiration”.  Al’s diligence and determination are second to none. He emphatically declares that - “You are guaranteed to win once you defeat the enemy within because… It’s ALL mental!”

 

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