100+
keynotes and
workshops delivered
500+
hours training people
to get what they want
30+
live webinars
and virtual events
50+
universities, companies, and national organizations served
What People Say
What People Say
Over the past three years, we have had Dr. Grimes lead several workshops for our students at North Carolina A&T. He is an exceptional speaker who gives students practical strategies to find the right graduate program and identify ways to fund their degree. He empowers students with the knowledge, confidence, and clear next steps they need to pursue graduate school. Any school or organization would benefit from having Dr. Grimes support their students.
Chantal E. Fleming, Ed.S
Executive Director of TRIO Programs, North Carolina A&T State University
During Dr. Grimes' What's Next presentation, he helped our employees think differently about their next steps and turn their goals into tangible actions. Employees left feeling excited and empowered to pursue graduate school or use their existing degrees, skills, and gifts to create opportunities better aligned with their purpose. Dr. Grimes doesn't just inspire people to think about what's next; he helps them create a plan to move toward it.
Angel Whitfield
Service Leader, Northeast Region and Sr. Consultant, Account Management, Cardinal Health
Trusted by programs and partners across the country
Dr. Grimes speaks at the intersection of graduate education, career growth, AI, and personal success.Ā Dr. Grimes will curate experiences as a keynote, interactive workshop, virtual session, or multi-session engagement tailored to your audience and goals.
Signature Keynotes
From a 16 ACT to a Ph.D.:
How to Turn Setbacks Into Career Success
Through personal stories and practical lessons, Dr. Grimes helps audiences reconsider what setbacks say about their potential and recognize how persistence, strategy, and support can change what happens next.
What's Next:
Turning Ambition Into Your Next Move
Whether the next step is graduate school, a promotion, a career change, or something entirely different, audiences learn how to evaluate their options, make a confident decision, and move forward with a plan.
Interactive Workshops
How to Use AI to Find, Apply to, and Pay for Graduate School
Participants learn how to use AI responsibly to identify right-fit programs, strengthen their applications, and uncover funding opportunities that can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
How to Write a Personal Statement That Gets You In
Participants learn how to turn their experiences into a compelling story, demonstrate fit with a graduate program, and begin building a stronger personal statement during the session.
Looking for a different topic?
Download Dr. Grimesā€™s speaker sheet to explore additional information about his speaking.
Built for the People In Your Room
Every audience has different goals, questions, and challenges. Dr. Grimes curates each keynote and workshop to help your people gain clarity, develop a practical strategy, and leave ready to take their next step.
Colleges and Student Success Programs
Help students and scholars make informed decisions about graduate school, funding, career opportunities, and what comes next.
Conferences and Professional Associations
Give attendees more than an inspiring message. Dr. Grimes delivers practical strategies they can apply long after the event ends.
Companies and Employee Groups
Help employees recognize the value of their education, skills, and experiences while creating a clearer plan for professional growth.
The Method
Behind every keynote and workshop is one simple process.
The topics may vary by audience, but the approach remains consistent. Each session guides participants through four steps, ensuring they leave with a lasting mindset.
Get clear on what you actually want.
Find the right path and options.
Build the plan and make your move.
Choose, commit, and move forward.
Booking Is Simple
Tell us about your event
Complete the booking request and pick a time to talk. You will share your audience, goals, format, dates, and budget up front, so the call starts with everything we need to design the right session.
Talk it through
We meet at your scheduled time already knowing your event, so we skip the basics and get straight to what will make it work for your people.
Get your proposal and confirm
After the call, you receive a proposal with clear scope, deliverables, and a written agreement. Once it is signed, your date is locked and preparation begins.
