ELEVATE YOUR VISION

Who are Jim's audiences?

Corporate Teams
Business Leaders
Educators
Not-for-Profits
Organizations

and any other small/medium-sized teams looking for empowering motivation

Many of us can feel blinded, when confronted by distractions. Finding the path towards progress and excellent leadership can often be disorienting.

Invite Jim, a blind man to give you the clarity to ELEVATE YOUR VISION!

Drawing from his own experiences as a blind individual, Jim inspires business owners, leaders, and CEOs to view obstacles not as failures, but as opportunities for growth.

His hard-forged path to become a public High School teacher, despite his sight disability is a story we can all take immense inspiration from.

His insights and empowering messages help audiences embrace a broader vision of leadership, inviting you to:

His elegant strategy for fostering resilience and inspiring innovation

in your professional and personal lives.

With Jim Hughes, discover how to lead with clarity and purpose, regardless of the obstacles you face.

WATCH JIM'S INTERVIEW ON CBS

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Jim Hughes: Motivational Speaker NYC

Jim Hughes specializes in transformative leadership and motivational speaking, providing audiences with valuable insights that empower both individuals and organizations to reach their fullest potential.

With his distinctive perspective on overcoming life's challenges and redefining traditional concepts of success and failure, he inspires audiences to embrace their inherent potential and navigate obstacles with unwavering resilience.

By combining personal anecdotes with actionable advice, his engaging approach not only motivates listeners but also equips them with practical strategies to turn setbacks into stepping stones on their journey toward sustained personal and professional growth.

Through his dynamic presentations, Jim not only uplifts but also instills a sense of confidence and determination, enabling people to cultivate their strengths and persevere in the face of adversity.

TESTIMONIALS

Jim's presentation of his GAMER mentality serves as a reminder of how the right mindset can change the world.

Neither his loss of sight or hearing has kept him from being one of the best educators I have ever encountered in my 22 years in public education. Everybody needs to hear his message and understand his story.

He is an inspiration to me and to everybody that he touches.

Paul Defendini - New York

Thank you again for presenting to the North Shore Service Group, I very much enjoyed it, and I know the other members did as well.

I found you to be dynamic, engaging, and relatable. Yes, relatable. Everyone experiences obstacles and difficulties in life, and they do their best to either avoid them or overcome them. Rarely are such hardships ever viewed as an opportunity to test one’s resolve – but they should be. The way you recount the pivotal moments of your life, your initial reaction to them, and then your journey forward is inspirational. Your perpetual drive forward despite adversity is something everyone wishes they had within them. The fact that you couple that drive with being grateful for that which you have, rather than being bitter about something you don’t is a powerful message and a perspective shift from which many could benefit.

Christopher A. Raimondi - Long Island, NY

I had the privilege of having Jim Hughes speak at our National Sales Event for two of Altimus's Capital's Portfolio business, Navigate Power and Verde Solutions. Jim addressed our entire development team and staff from across the country. His presentation was nothing short of transformational. Jim’s message about perspective, perseverance, and maximizing life’s potential regardless of circumstances resonated deeply with everyone in the room. His own journey, overcoming the challenges of blindness and hearing loss, is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the incredible possibilities that come when you refuse to let adversity define you.

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Jim’s ability to connect with people, particularly our younger team members, was inspiring. He shared how life is about embracing perspective, committing to follow-through, and choosing to find love, joy, and accomplishment even when the outlook may appear bleak to others. His stories of personal triumph, infused with humor and genuine wisdom, sparked a newfound sense of motivation in our team. Several employees reached out to me afterward, sharing how deeply they were impacted by his words.

I wholeheartedly recommend Jim Hughes to any organization seeking a spark to motivate, inspire, and empower their teams. His message is universal and deeply impactful, but it’s especially effective for those who may feel uncertain or overwhelmed by challenges, whether personal or professional. Jim’s teaching will undoubtedly help unlock their potential and change their outlook on life and work.

At Altimus Capital, we are already planning to host Jim again for both our regional and annual events. His message and delivery are exceptional, and I am confident that any organization lucky enough to engage with him will come away stronger, more resilient, and ready to take on the world.

Chris Gersch, Chicago, IL

Looking for the Best Motivational Speaker NYC has to offer?

If you’re searching for the best motivational speaker NYC has to offer, look no further than Jim Hughes!

With his unique perspective as a blind man, Jim empowers business leaders to transform distractions into stepping stones for success.

His journey from overcoming adversity to becoming a public high school teacher serves as a powerful testament to resilience and innovation.

By inviting Jim to your event, you’ll gain the clarity needed to ELEVATE YOUR VISION! His engaging insights inspire audiences to embrace challenges and become G.A.M.E.R.s—leaders who thrive with purpose and determination.

Experience the profound impact of Jim Hughes and unlock your true potential today!

Since 1992, high school teacher, James (Jim) Hughes, has inspired thousands of students with his positive message of strength and resilience while facing the profound challenges of being totally blind and deaf. Recently expanding to audiences beyond the classroom, and sharing his GAMER (Grateful, Acceptance, Motivation, Enjoy, and Reflect) philosophy, James’ genuine, dynamic personality captivates listeners. His unique outlook and highly-applicable framework provide a manageable approach for anyone struggling with life’s obstacles. Humor, honesty, and relatability are his greatest attributes as a speaker; people come away from his talks feeling inspired and ready to accept and manage life’s challenges.