AUTHOR AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER DR. NATHANIEL J. WILLIAMS GOES OVERSEAS TO VISIT AMERICA’S TROOPS
“Self-help” sometimes sounds like a catchphrase. For Dr. Nathaniel J. Williams – “Dr. Nat” to his friends and fans – it’s a calling. The author of seven books (including his latest, “Attaining Your Personal Best”), host of his own weekly talk show in Philadelphia, an in-demand inspirational speaker, and father of seven has lived a story like no other, and his commitment to helping others find their way successfully has made his remarkable story all the more meaningful.
Orphaned at a young age and a product of the New York City foster home system, Dr. Williams rose from his humble beginnings to earn three masters degrees and a doctorate. Utilizing his experience with the public welfare system, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for helping others, since 1993 he has been the President and CEO of HumanWorks Affiliates, Inc., a cluster of eight corporations focused on human services. HumanWorks employs over 200 people and has an operating budget of over $10 million.
Nowadays, Dr. Williams is focused on his successful TV show, airing on WFMZ-TV in Philadelphia, which he has plans to take to national syndication. Focusing on helping his viewers attain their personal best, the wide variety of topics covered makes it more than the average talk show revolving around feel-good platitudes and sob stories. From coping with raising a child with autism, to planning for a stronger financial future, to learning how to team-build at work and among friends, each program revolves around his focus of “helping ordinary people do extraordinary things by encouragement, enlightenment, and empowerment.”
Currently living in Pennsylvania with his wife Tade and seven children, Dr. Williams’ unique life story and long professional experience and education make him a dynamic speaker, engaging and inspiring. In a time where even some of the more successful of us find ourselves under unusual economic strain, his practical approach to surviving hard times resonates more than ever, and requires professional and interpersonal skills that will allow people to stand out from the crowd. And it’s not only the most successful and visible who are in his purview: he speaks often about the intricacies of the adoption and foster care systems and senior housing. Whether he is wearing the hat of an author, speaker, TV personality, social service executive, or successful businessman, Dr. Williams always has an encouraging word as well as a plan of action.
Author and motivational speaker, Dr. Nathaniel J. Williams, will visit troops this February and March as part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour in celebration of Black History Month. Dr. Williams is scheduled to visit several undisclosed locations in England, Kosovo, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Italy to conduct seminars, sign autographs, pose for photos and most importantly to extend his gratitude to America’s troops.
Williams, a former foster child, has devoted his career to helping others overcome challenges to realize their full potential. He shares that life's challenging events don't have to stop a person from being who they want to be once they realize what is holding them back, and facing these challenges helps one to attain their personal best. Williams' focus is on helping individuals, schools and companies empower the “whole person.” He is an author of nine books, TV talk show host, founder and CEO of eight companies, adjunct professor and an in- demand motivational speaker. Williams holds a Doctorate in Education and three additional graduate degrees, including an MBA. He earned two of his four graduate degrees from the nation’s two oldest historically African American universities: a Master of Human Services (MHS) from Lincoln University and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Cheyney University. He also attained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Strayer University and a doctorate in education (Ed.D.) from Fielding Graduate University. More information can be found at www.drnatwilliams.com.
Since 1976, Black History Month has been an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. Throughout American history, black soldiers have honorably answered the call to duty, serving with great valor and distinction. Today, about 22% of the American armed forces are African-American.
About Armed Forces Entertainment: Armed Forces Entertainment is the official Department of Defense agency for providing entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas, with priority given to those in contingency operations and at remote and isolated locations. The Department of the Air Force is the executive agent of Armed Forces Entertainment. Founded in 1951, Armed Forces Entertainment brings a touch of home to more than 500,000 troops annually, embracing the best of Americana that stretches across all genres of entertainment. visit www.armedforcesentertainment.com for more information.
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De Waal & Associates
Lori.DeWaal@DeWaalPR.com / Sarah.DeBruin@DeWaalPR.com
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Orphaned at a young age and a product of the New York City foster home system, Dr. Williams rose from his humble beginnings to earn three masters degrees and a doctorate. Utilizing his experience with the public welfare system, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for helping others, since 1993 he has been the President and CEO of HumanWorks Affiliates, Inc., a cluster of eight corporations focused on human services. HumanWorks employs over 200 people and has an operating budget of over $10 million.
Nowadays, Dr. Williams is focused on his successful TV show, airing on WFMZ-TV in Philadelphia, which he has plans to take to national syndication. Focusing on helping his viewers attain their personal best, the wide variety of topics covered makes it more than the average talk show revolving around feel-good platitudes and sob stories. From coping with raising a child with autism, to planning for a stronger financial future, to learning how to team-build at work and among friends, each program revolves around his focus of “helping ordinary people do extraordinary things by encouragement, enlightenment, and empowerment.”
Currently living in Pennsylvania with his wife Tade and seven children, Dr. Williams’ unique life story and long professional experience and education make him a dynamic speaker, engaging and inspiring. In a time where even some of the more successful of us find ourselves under unusual economic strain, his practical approach to surviving hard times resonates more than ever, and requires professional and interpersonal skills that will allow people to stand out from the crowd. And it’s not only the most successful and visible who are in his purview: he speaks often about the intricacies of the adoption and foster care systems and senior housing. Whether he is wearing the hat of an author, speaker, TV personality, social service executive, or successful businessman, Dr. Williams always has an encouraging word as well as a plan of action.
Author and motivational speaker, Dr. Nathaniel J. Williams, will visit troops this February and March as part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour in celebration of Black History Month. Dr. Williams is scheduled to visit several undisclosed locations in England, Kosovo, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Italy to conduct seminars, sign autographs, pose for photos and most importantly to extend his gratitude to America’s troops.
Williams, a former foster child, has devoted his career to helping others overcome challenges to realize their full potential. He shares that life's challenging events don't have to stop a person from being who they want to be once they realize what is holding them back, and facing these challenges helps one to attain their personal best. Williams' focus is on helping individuals, schools and companies empower the “whole person.” He is an author of nine books, TV talk show host, founder and CEO of eight companies, adjunct professor and an in- demand motivational speaker. Williams holds a Doctorate in Education and three additional graduate degrees, including an MBA. He earned two of his four graduate degrees from the nation’s two oldest historically African American universities: a Master of Human Services (MHS) from Lincoln University and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Cheyney University. He also attained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Strayer University and a doctorate in education (Ed.D.) from Fielding Graduate University. More information can be found at www.drnatwilliams.com.
Since 1976, Black History Month has been an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. Throughout American history, black soldiers have honorably answered the call to duty, serving with great valor and distinction. Today, about 22% of the American armed forces are African-American.
About Armed Forces Entertainment: Armed Forces Entertainment is the official Department of Defense agency for providing entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas, with priority given to those in contingency operations and at remote and isolated locations. The Department of the Air Force is the executive agent of Armed Forces Entertainment. Founded in 1951, Armed Forces Entertainment brings a touch of home to more than 500,000 troops annually, embracing the best of Americana that stretches across all genres of entertainment. visit www.armedforcesentertainment.com for more information.
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Contact: Lori De Waal/ Sarah J. De Bruin
De Waal & Associates
Lori.DeWaal@DeWaalPR.com / Sarah.DeBruin@DeWaalPR.com
323-462-4122
Hi Dr. Nat,
I enjoyed reading about your life story, and I am very proud of all of your accomplishments through the challenging times and upbringing. I happened to be from Harrisburg, Pa. My family was from Philly. Our backgrounds are so similar that it is almost frightening. I hope I can have a 10 minute conservation with you. Please provide me with a number or email address, and I will contact you, or I can be reach at 216-533-7750. I now reside in Cleveland, Ohio.
May Everything Go Your Way,
Derrick A. Pledger, Ed.D, MBA
ceo@derrickpledger.com
www.derrickpledger.com