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Phil Darius Wallace

TedX speaker, Actor, & Coach
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$5,000 - $10,000
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Travels From:
Tennessee
Phil Darius Wallace
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Speaker Fee: $5,000 - $10,000
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Phil Darius Wallace Speaker Biography

Darius Wallace inspires confidence in his presenters. His techniques remove anxiety and fear and generate in the presenter the ability to create a presentation that is engaging, memorable, and inspirational. He’s met with Brokers, Movie Producers, Bankers, and Influencers who have struggled with putting together a great presentation. His students have gotten, job offers, standing ovations, promotions, business growth, personal growth, and more opportunities to speak.

Darius is no stranger to stories. He has been in several Hollywood Movies(Nothing But The Truth, Brian Banks, and The World We Make). He is a founding company member of Tennessee Shakespeare in Memphis, Tennessee and he has performed all over the country in thousands of schools, universities, theaters, and libraries as Frederick Douglass. He also has been the TEDx Memphis coach for seven years. He is a practitioner of Tai Chi/Chi Gong and teaches methods of self-improvement through meditation.

Darius has directed his own movie called 100 lives. He is a two-time winner of the Ostrander Award in Memphis, Tennessee for best actor and best original play. He also has been nominated for the Adelco Award in New York for best actor for his One Person show on the life of Frederick Douglas. He has a TEDx talk that has inspired many lives around the world. Under his coaching and speaking, many have gone from the fear of public speaking to becoming successful sales as well as on the speaking circuit.

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Darius inspires confidence in his presenters. His techniques remove anxiety and fear and generate in the presenter the ability to create a presentation that is engaging, memorable, and inspirational. He’s met with Brokers, Movie Producers, Bankers, and Influencers who have struggled with putting together a great presentation. His students have gotten, job offers, standing ovations, promotions, business growth, personal growth, and more opportunities to speak. Leaders, Sales Reps, and Team leaders have learned how to be effective. They have learned how to:

1. Engage – spark interest, hold customer attention
2. Relate – trigger emotion, build trust, connect
3. Probe – identify pain points, uncover needs, gain buy-in
4. Educate – explain complex ideas, solve problems, provide solutions
5. Persuade – generate excitement, influence behavior, and leave a lasting impression that will make them memorable.

Overcoming Addiction and Depression

Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking

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“We have loved having Darius as the Ted X coach for the past 6 years. All of our speakers have expressed amazing gratitude for their experience working with Darius. We look forward to working with him again in 2023”

Director of Community Impact | New Memphis

“If anyone were to ask who should coach my next Ted talk, I would tell them Darius Wallace. He took through a process that helped me excel in my presentation. I trust his coaching. You should too.”

Artistic Director and Founder of Tennessee Shakespeare Company

“Darius is amazing. He has me and my staff through years develop our speaking skills. I look forward to many more session in the future.”

Founder // Harlem’s Fashion Row

“Darius is a very accomplished speech coach that brings out the best in you. His ability to redirect and focus you on simple methods that he developed from being a stage actor is uncanny.”

President | CEO Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

“I had to prepare to make a presentation to get a bill passed that I am very passionate about. Working with Darius gave me the confidence and tools to create great argumentative and persuasive skills through storytelling. I look forward to continuing to work with Darius in the future to improve my speaking skills.”

City Attorney

“Darius is fantastic and amazing. I was able to use his technique a day after my first session and found it very effective.”

Brand Partnership Manager | Harlems Fashion Row

“It was wonderful working with Darius. He gave me confidence and helped me get in touch with my charisma. I learned so much!”

Brand Partnership Coordinator | Harlems Fashion Row

“It was a great experience working with Darius. He has given our project managers effective tools to better communicate with our clients! We believe what teaches, will make us all better communicators.”

Coo of RKA Constuction

“Darius Wallace is simply amazing. His personal story, his ability to deliver has made a huge impression. He had the room in the palm of his hand. Our whole real estate conference was mesmerized by Darius and we would highly recommend him for the future! Be prepared to be on the edge of your seat during his talk!”

Founder Of Crei Summit Works

“I was not very good at personal selling and public speaking. I stayed in the back ground in the commercial real estate world. Then I met Darius who became my coach. With his teaching I gained the confidence to speak and have become very successful in sales and now I am excelling in leadership.”

Vice President of Foundry Commercial