Speakers

“To Add Value to the Lives of Others” my WHY
Fifteen months after Atiya was born her mother passed away due to a lifelong heart condition. She now understands her mother’s purpose in life was to add value to the world by sacrificing her own life. This resulted in bringing Atiya and her siblings into the world. The name “ATIYA (Ah-Tee-Ah)” means a present gift. Because of her charismatic personality, when many learn the true meaning of her name, they are not surprised but motivated. 

Atiya provides critical challenges and support to individuals or entire organizations. As a Motivational Speaker who uses humor and storytelling to influence her audience to confidently tap into their dreams and compressed desires. Atiya inspires them to be reflective and intentional about their personal/professional goals and personal development. Being an expert in overcoming obstacles in her walk of life and her Life Coach Certification, she promotes self-growth by being grateful for who you were created to be – You! As John Maxwell would say, “In order to grow yourself you must know yourself.”

Atiya established her business Atiya Y. Perkins once she accepted that the value of her “PERKS” is to fulfill her purpose of impacting lives and being a person of influence. “PERKS” stands for, developing a….  Persevering mindset to Extract Radical Knowledge of Self.

VISION:

Help leaders to be the best version of themselves by reflecting Why they are in leadership to impact those they lead.

MISSION:

Equip leaders in education with Perks to rise to the next level of influence that is easy to model and transfer to those they lead.  Atiya is certified as a John Maxwell Team Certified Member, where she trains using his proven leadership strategies. She is also certified as a Behavioral Analysis DISC Trainer and Consultant where she trains using a behavior-based assessment model of personality and communication to explore personality styles. Atiya guides leaders on a journey to effectively Talk the Talk of their Leadership Walk by identifying their behavioral style to inspire, motivate and increase their teams’ productivity. She also provides tools to build better relationships, communicate and connect at a higher level.  

Atiya Y. Perkins, lives in New Jersey, with her husband who is a retired Navy Petty Officer, Antoine Perkins.  She has three children – Antoine Jr. (through marriage) and two girls, Aliah and Tamiya (husband Khiry.)  She also takes pride in seeing her legacy of life blossom through her grandchildren – three boys, Isaiah, Kaiden, Karter, and her Cherry Blossom granddaughter Sarai. Talk about living on purpose!