Kent Julian is founder and president of Live It Forward LLC, a wildly successful endeavor which exists to empower a new generation of individuals and leaders to break through "ordinary barries" and live WAY BEYOND their average. Kent has made a name for himself as a speaker, life and career coach, author, and leadership expert. Yet even though Kent receives glowing testimonials and endorsements, he bills himself simply as an "Average Joe" with no royal pedigree or dramatic life story. He's simply been a student of life who has done his homework and followed through with his plans. What's more, he is what people define as a real, quality guy who has a heart that draws you to him and a spirit that is flat out infectious.

Before starting Live It Forward LLC, Kent led a number of large youth organizations, most recently serving as the National Director of Alliance Youth, an organization that serves over 2,000 youth groups across the United States. After 20 years of leadership, coaching, training, and speaking to hundreds-of-thousands of students, educators, and leaders, Kent has a unique perspective on two of the Hope Foundations foundation principles: Sustainable Leadership Capacity and Common Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals.

Today Kent speaks to groups of all sizes, including regular appearances before crowds numbering in the thousands. His audiences appreciate Kent's humorous story-telling, authentic passion, ability to relate, and bottom-line approach to life and leadership. He has become know as the speaker who gives audiences "a rare mix of inspiration, entertainment, and incredible know-how."

Kent also trains and coaches hundreds of people each year through workshops, national tele-classes, and personal coaching. He has been called "one of America's foremost authorities on real success," as well as "America's life & career success coach for a new generation." This is because Kent, through Live It Forward LLC, has one focus: to empower a new generation of people to bust through the "ordinary barriers" in life so that they can experience REAL Success in the most important roles of life.

As a published author, Kent has penned countless articles for various magazines and journals, as well as authored, co-authored, or contributed to six books.

Okay, now that you know all the promo stuff, how about some personal info. As an avid exerciser who runs, swims, and does strength training, you'll regularly find Kent enjoying a good workout. He is crazy-in-love with his wife, Kathy, and their three incredible children. He loves living in the Atlanta-area and his favorite pastimes include coaching a local swim team of 160 swimmers, eating sushi, reading, and sipping dark roasted coffee. Oh yeah, one last thing...he's very comfortable with his bald head.