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Turning Failure into Success: The Inspiring Leadership of Dr. Joshua Fredenburg
What is your personal/professional story?
I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area where I was a successful high school basketball player. After I graduated from high school, I moved to Southern California to attend Long Beach State University. Unfortunately I did not make the team as a freshman and decided to focus on studies instead of transferring to another school to play basketball.
While in college, I had internships in New York, Washington DC, and Los Angeles with popular media companies, and was an active student leader within the campus community. I was involved with multiple organizations, launched a campus television talk show that aired in six different cities across the country, chartered an NAACP collegiate chapter, and was focused on becoming a nationally recognized speaker.
After graduation, I worked for the Wayne Brady Show and Grammy Awards as a production assistant while building my speaking business. As a full-time speaker to college students, I spoke in 49 states and 3 countries reaching thousands of students and professionals with a message on leadership, diversity/equity/inclusion, emotional intelligence, student success, first generation students, resilience, retention, generational differences, and self-care. Over the past 14 years I have attained a Master’s and Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, written seven books, become a certified emotional intelligence coach, and launched the Circle of Change Leadership Experience, a non-profit organization that has hosted events, and programs.
In the coming year, I am publishing a book focused on helping first generation students attain career success in college and beyond. I’ll also be focused on developing more speaking programs for professional audiences and spending time helping my daughter and son attain their aspirations in athletics.
What are some key moments in your life that have contributed to where you are today?
My life has been a series of key moments, each leading to the next step in my life, with the first being my ongoing relationship with God.
The second key moment for me was when I failed in basketball but was able to turn that difficult moment into the pursuit of a speaking career while I was still in college. The third key moment was when I made the decision to stop substitute teaching and become a full-time public speaker. The fourth key moment was when I launched the Circle of Change Leadership Experience.
The fifth key moment was my decision to attain my master’s and doctoral degrees in college. The sixth key moment for me was the books that I have been able to write. And finally, the seventh key moment for me has been the birth of my kids. Both are brilliant, and the opportunity to inspire, motivate, and watch them grow has been amazing. This is truly a blessing for me in the world.
Where does your passion to serve come from?
My passion comes from a desire to impact the lives of others. I love inspiring, empowering, and helping people not only reach their fullest potential, but make a positive impact in their community, nation, and world.
Personally, I believe that everyone has the potential to make an impact in the world but to do so, they need people who are willing to educate, empower, and equip them with the knowledge, wisdom, and resources needed to thrive, succeed, and reach their fullest potential.
Being a part of that journey in the lives of others inspires me to continue doing what I do every day!
How can GlobalMindED help you reach your goals?
GlobalMindED provides opportunities for me and our organization, Circle of Change, to expand speaking and conference reach, connects me with other amazing people, and helps our organization to continue making a positive impact in the lives of the next generation of leaders.
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