About Thomas

Reshaping the vision of what is possible — one amazing, heartwarming and hilarious true story at a time.

Thomas Dismukes, professional storyteller and motivational speaker
Best-selling authorWorld-record holderAdventurer

Thomas Dismukes is reshaping the vision of what is possible in our lives and is credited with having a profound influence on the attitudes and actions of those who hear him.

More than a million people across 21 countries have heard Thomas’ truly amazing, heartwarming and hilarious stories. His lessons on leadership have proven time and again to have a deep impact on personal growth and team productivity.

Are you looking for a unique experience? Do you want your group to laugh, relax and have fun, all while gathering valuable life and leadership tools?

Thomas will inspire and move your team to do their best and get the best out of life — not through arrogance, but humility and assured confidence. He takes the “best of the best” leadership principles, stories and experiences and distills life gems for immediate understanding and application. Thomas’ powerful stories give meaning behind the madness, in a principle everyone can relate to, laugh at and apply to their lives.

Why do meeting planners love to hire Thomas?

  • He serves you first Thomas is there to serve you, not be served. As an extension of your staff he wants to be the last thing you have to worry about and the first thing people praise you for.
  • An absolute guarantee People come away laughing, encouraged, inspired and challenged with essential leadership principles — backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. (No one has ever wanted their money back.)
  • Trusted worldwide He speaks to more than 100,000 people a year and limits his bookings. Corporate, government, education and nonprofit organizations seek him out again and again.
“My job requires me to listen to thousands of speakers. Thomas Dismukes is by far the best I have ever seen! I was truly amazed how well he captured, held and inspired the audience.”
— Lucky Moore, Operations Manager, Swiftel Center, South Dakota

What people are saying

  • “Thomas Dismukes is a genuine motivator. The true and practical stories he tells create a great environment for growth.” — Comrat, Moldova
  • “People are quoting your wisdom and using your ‘Die Empty’ as their closing remarks. You were a hit!” — Sue Farni, GMIS International Conference
  • “He kept the audience spellbound.” — Chick-fil-A
  • “The message was perfect and humor even better.” — University of Notre Dame
  • “Thomas’ stories give hope and encouragement to others.” — American Cancer Society
  • “A gold mine.” — YPO Switzerland