Dr. Calvin Lawrence
Leadership, management, and diversity training and coaching specialist trusted by innovative companies.
Male from Dallas, United states and speaks EnglishAvailable for Interviews in Remote Formats
Nationwide corporations, educational institutions (K–12, colleges), nonprofits, community groups, and individuals invested in leadership development, diversity & inclusion training, and organizational culture enhancement, entrepreneurs, small business owners.
Topics Discussed by Dr. Calvin Lawrence
About Dr. Calvin Lawrence
Dr.
Calvin Henry Lawrence Jr. is a nationally respected leadership expert, motivational speaker, and author of The Happy Leader: Relatable Stories of Influence and Hope.
With 41 years of experience in K-12 and higher education, he’s the founder of CalvinLawrenceSpeaks, where he inspires audiences through messages on leadership, mentorship, and purpose.
A former teacher, coach, and college dean, Dr.
Lawrence believes relationships are the foundation of leadership.
He holds a doctorate from Baylor University and speaks regularly at schools, conferences, and faith-based events across the U.
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Availability for Interviews
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9am to 5pm America/Los_Angeles
Interview & Promotion Format
- Guest Form
- Pre-Interview Call
- Share Episodes
- Email Subscribers
Target Audience
Nationwide corporations, educational institutions (K–12, colleges), nonprofits, community groups, and individuals invested in leadership development, diversity & inclusion training, and organizational culture enhancement, entrepreneurs, small business owners.
Why Invite Dr. Calvin Lawrence as a Guest?
1. Decades of Educational Leadership & Mentorship With over 40 years in education—as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, professor, and dean—Dr. Lawrence brings real-world wisdom on leadership, mentorship, and institutional change 2. 📘 Author of The Happy Leader His book “The Happy Leader: Relatable Stories of Influence and Hope” combines personal narratives with leadership lessons rooted in empathy, faith, and perseverance 3. 🌍 Expert in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion A trusted consultant on DEI, he champions the belief that healthy relationships are foundational to authentic inclusion—especially in schools and workplaces. 4. 🧭 Purpose-Driven Storytelling Dr. Calvin centers his talks on stories of hope, healing, and cross-cultural understanding—aligning with audiences seeking authentic inspiration and actionable insight 5. 🧠 Academic & Practitioner Hybrid Holding credentials such as an Ed.D. in Education Administration (Baylor), M.S. in Adapted Physical Education (TCU), and a B.S. with special education training (James Madison), he blends rigorous scholarship with practical leadership experience. . 6. 💼 Proven Influence in Corporate & Educational Spaces Dr. Calvin has been invited by Fortune 500 firms, nonprofits, colleges, and conferences to deliver leadership keynotes focused on DEI, mentoring, and meaningful change. 7. 👐 Authentic & Relatable Presence From his early days in Tidewater, VA, to leading under-resourced campuses in Texas, he conveys humility, resilience, and connection in every message. 8. 🤝 Centering Relationships in Leadership Philosophy A guiding insight: “The teacher who has laid the relational foundation will inevitably be more successful”—a principle he amplifies across leadership and educational discourse. 9. 🧩 Versatile Topic Range He’s equally comfortable discussing leadership, coaching, emotional intelligence, faith-informed decision-making, diversity, and mentoring practices—ideal for deep, reflective podcast conversations. 10. 🔄 Engaging Interviewee with Real-Life Insights Podcast hosts who’ve featured him highlight how he shares growth and mentoring stories with warmth and clarity, blending motivation and practical guidance effortlessly.