Austin J. Franklin

E-mail:  info@goodnaturedlife.com

 

Austin J. Franklin is a renowned keynote speaker, author, and leadership expert. He is also the CEO and Co-founder of Good-Natured Life. The company was established in 2015 when he was 20 years old and a junior at Hampden-Sydney College. The mission of the company is to spread kindness, friendliness, and patience (KFP) and to uplift minds across the world.

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​Drawing on his insights from consulting with many leaders, extensive research, and an exceptional educational background, Austin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the stage. He completed Harvard Business School's prestigious pre-MBA program and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Rollins College's Crummer Graduate School of Business.

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Austin is committed to empowering leaders to unlock their team’s potential and to cultivating a thriving, future-ready workplace. His transformative keynote speeches have equipped thousands of leaders across the globe with the tools to build stronger teams and cultures. At just 29, Austin was the keynote speaker for the Billion Dollar Roundtable (BDR) Summit Induction Ceremony. This is a prestigious group that includes many of the biggest Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies in the world. Also, he has been invited to conduct leadership trainings for numerous executives and leadership teams including those in healthcare, education, transportation, hospitality, law, construction, and government.
 

​​Recognized as a beacon of inspiration and a thought leader in his field, Austin J. Franklin has served as a three-time commencement speaker, named one of Florida Black Expo's Top 20 Under 40, and was named as a "Leader Under 40 Changing Lives" as a Community Pearls Award recipient. Franklin is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Leadership Jacksonville - Next Generation, and he actively contributes to his community by serving as an Advisory Board Member for the Johnson Family YMCA in Jacksonville, Florida.

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​With a media presence that spans radio and television, as well as appearances in notable publications such as CEOWORLD Magazine, Yahoo Finance, and Medium's Authority Magazine, Austin's impact and influence continues to resonate on a global scale.​​​

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To learn more about Austin J. Franklin, visit:  www.austinjordanfranklin.com