An exciting Latino Speaker, author and master of ceremonies!
Rafael Colon
Latino Speaker, Author and Master of Ceremonies
Rafael Colón is an international speaker, author, master of ceremonies, personal coach and certified facilitator. He specializes in helping business and government managers revitalize careers and achieve personal peak performance. He is a Certified Toastmaster by Toastmasters International (CTM) and a member of the National Speakers Association.
As a speaker, Mr. Colón is recognized for presenting dynamic messages to local and international audiences. When requested, he uses Latin rhythms to get audiences dancing and capture their attention for exciting and powerful life-changing messages. Mr. Colón speaks before audiences throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and beyond. In 1998, he hosted a weekly Spanish motivational radio program on KZTS 1360 in Seattle.
His energizing performances address personal peak performance, leadership, and career revitalization. His audiences have included professional associations, government, non-profit organizations, managers, executives, leaders, and human resource professionals.Rafael's passion for inspiring excellence was twice recognized by the International Association of Personnel in Employment Security. In 1991, Rafael was honored with the Washington State Award of Merit and the International President?s Award for advancement of professional education and personnel development in Puerto Rico with the Department of Labor and Human Resources. In 1995, the Governor of Washington State appointed Mr. Colón to serve on the Washington State Library Commission, making him the first Latino to serve in that capacity.
As an author, Rafael received the 1998 North American Book Exchange "Best Business Book of the Year Award" for his book, Journey to Success: 8 Steps to Avoid the Career Dormido Virus. The Spanish version of the book, Viaje Hacia El Exito: 8 Pasos Para Evitar el Virus Dormido en su Carrera Professional, was released in April 1999.Rafael Colón is characterized as a visionary leader, an innovative and creative speaker, and an excellent ambassador for professional service to communities.