Cornell Bunting
Author and Motivational Speaker
Man about his dream
Author, Advocate, and Motivational Speaker Inspiring Resilience, Heart Health, and Empowered Youth
Cornell Bunting captivates audiences with his inspiring story of resilience, transformation, and purpose. As a dynamic author, motivational speaker, and advocate, he engages diverse groups—including youth, corporate teams, and community organizations—on overcoming adversity, fostering heart health, and finding strength in life’s toughest challenges.
With a unique ability to inspire connection and action, Cornell empowers individuals to rewrite their narratives, embrace their potential, and create meaningful change in their communities. Whether inspiring students, energizing professionals, or championing causes close to his heart, his messages leave a lasting impact, igniting growth and transformation.
Cornell Bunting is a celebrated author, motivational speaker, and advocate dedicated to inspiring resilience, purpose, and empowerment. With over a decade of experience in storytelling and motivational leadership, he has become a beacon of hope for individuals navigating life's challenges. His compelling personal journey—from surviving a life-altering cardiac event to overcoming adversity and injustice—has shaped his mission to help others rewrite their stories.
A graduate of Kingston High School in Jamaica, Cornell’s unique perspective is rooted in his diverse background and unwavering commitment to growth. He founded Everyone Has A Story
(EHAS INC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers youth through innovative programs in Jamaica and the United States, fostering creativity, self-reliance, and community impact. His educational and professional pursuits have equipped him to mentor individuals from all walks of life, guiding them to transform obstacles into opportunities.
Through his bestselling books, including Escaping a Life Sentence and Cornlegus di Journeyman, Cornell blends riveting narratives with profound insights, inspiring readers and audiences alike to embrace resilience and purpose. His work extends to corporate spaces, community events, and youth programs, where he delivers tailored workshops and keynote speeches that motivate others to unlock their potential and lead impactful lives.
Cornell’s passion for helping others is matched by his advocacy for heart health and medical technology awareness, following his own experience with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD). As a dedicated father and community leader, Cornell Bunting continues to lead by example, proving that every story has the power to inspire change.
Igniting Resilience: How to Overcome Adversity and Thrive
In this powerful and transformative presentation, Cornell Bunting takes audiences on an inspiring journey through the art of resilience and overcoming adversity. Drawing from his personal experiences navigating life’s toughest challenges, Cornell shares practical strategies and empowering insights to help individuals confront setbacks, embrace their strengths, and transform obstacles into opportunities for growth.
Participants will learn:
• Key principles of resilience and how to apply them in daily life.
•How to shift their mindset from surviving to thriving, even in the face of adversity.
•Strategies to build mental toughness and emotional intelligence for long-term success.
•Techniques to harness their unique stories and use them as a source of empowerment.
This presentation leaves attendees feeling energized, motivated, and equipped with actionable tools to face life’s challenges with courage and confidence—unlocking their full potential.
Unlocking Potential: The Power of Your Personal Story
In this empowering presentation, Cornell Bunting unveils the transformative power of embracing and sharing your personal story. Whether navigating career challenges, pursuing personal growth, or fostering connections, your story is a powerful tool for inspiring change, building relationships, and unlocking hidden potential.
Participants will learn:
•How to identify the unique value in their personal experiences and use them to inspire and influence others.
•Strategies for turning life’s challenges into compelling narratives of growth and resilience.
•Techniques for communicating their story with authenticity and impact in both personal and professional settings.
•Ways to harness the emotional and motivational strength of their story to drive personal and professional success.
By the end of this session, attendees will feel empowered to own their journey, craft their narrative, and use their story to forge meaningful connections and create lasting impact in their lives and the lives of others.
Breaking Barriers: Transforming Setbacks into Breakthroughs
In this inspiring and educational presentation, Cornell Bunting empowers audiences to overcome barriers and transform setbacks into powerful breakthroughs. Drawing from his own journey of conquering monumental challenges, Cornell shares actionable strategies to help individuals rise above obstacles, embrace change, and achieve their goals with determination.
Participants will learn:
•Techniques to reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth and innovation.
•How to identify and overcome limiting beliefs that hinder progress.
•The role of persistence and adaptability in navigating challenges.
•Tools to cultivate resilience, courage, and purpose in personal and professional pursuits.
This session leaves attendees motivated, confident, and equipped with practical tools to turn adversity into success, empowering them to break barriers and reach their full potential.
Cornell Bunting's Book
ESCAPING THE DARKNESS:USING ADVERSITY TO FIND PURPOSE
In his best-selling book, Escaping a Life Sentence, he describes the depths of despair from being wrongly locked up and how he persevered to maintain his innocence. In this sequel, Escaping the Darkness, Cornell describes the darkness he faced and the light that shone through to help him not only walk free from a jail cell but freed his spirit too.
This new purpose drove him to tell stories, write books and share his message that often when everything is taken away from you, you can find out who you are and what you are meant to do. In this surreal and compelling journey, Cornell offers hope to those who are facing challenges that are beyond human power to solve and shows the way of faith and hope to those who are ready to rely on a power that is greater than anything here on earth. Walk this road with Cornell and find your own inner peace and power to overcome all adversity you may be facing today.