About

Tom was born in one of the roughest cities in America, Camden, New Jersey. Growing up, Tom was a poor and skinny kid which made him vulnerable to school bullying. As a child, Tom always felt like an underdog.  Even in college, a professor tried to steer Tom in a different direction than public speaking because he would shake and talk with a stutter when he was nervous.  That day, the underdgog mentality disapeared.  There was no internet to learn how to be a better speaker, so Tom hit the library and read every book he could on public speaking, took extra speech classes and spoke everywhere he could to gain experience.  He made it his goal to be the best speaker on campus.  

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Fast forward, Tom Coverly is now one of the most requested motivational entertainers in America, a TV show host, comedy magician and motivational speaker. Tom has performed live on stage for over 5 million people around the world headlining several tours.  Music superstar, Paula Abdul says "Tom Coverly is straight-up a magical inspiration".  Tom was recently featured in LA WEEKLY for the TOP 10 positive people in America.  He was also featured in Forbes for being an entrepreneur reaching millions with his school assembly program. 

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Tom Coverly is founder of Influencer Pro University and One Goal Productions, both with the purpose to share his story with the world. Tom is known as one of the most raw, real & relevant speakers today!  His "Destroy Illusions" talk has become one of the most requested talks for corporate events, school assemblies, universities, police departments and teachers mental health in the nation.

Tom has been seen on TV (NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, Access Hollywood), TEDx stage and heard on numerous radio stations around the country sharing his story. He has entertained several celebrities; Paula Abdul, Jep & Jessica Robertson from the hit TV show, "Duck Dynasty", the cast of C.S.I. NY, Mrs. Universe 2023, Alec Mapa (Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives), Rick The Reptile Guy (A&E TV Show "Wild Transport"), i-Shine (TBN), Amber Montana (Nickelodeon TV show "Haunted Hathaways"), Victoria Koloff (Lifetime TV show, “Preachers’ Daughters”) & the entire cast and producers for the "Batman Vs. Superman" Movie.  

 

Tom has performed for major corporations like; Warner Brothers, McDonalds Corporation, Gerber, Amway, Sprint, Arby's & Burger King just to name a few. He has shared the stage speaking with many of the worlds most recognized speakers and music acts; Paula Abdul, Toby Mac, Newsboys, Casting Crowns, Skillet, Brian "Head" of Korn, Thompson Square, Chris Tomlin, NF, Lacrae, SwitchFoot, For King & Country, Colton Dixon (American Idol), Disciple, Danny Gokey (American Idol), Pop Evil, Nick Vujicic (Life Without Limbs), William Paul Young (NY Best Seller "The Shack"), Bob Lenz (Life Promotions), and many more!  

 

 Top 5 nominee for the most positive social media influencer (Cheer of the Year Award) at the Cheer Choice Awards in Las Vegas out of a million plus nominations.  

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Tom Coverly resides in Pensacola, Florida with his wife Tiffany and daughter Anni when they are not on tour.