When somebody has Al Green, Kendrick Lamar, Prince, Outkast, Jelly Roll, Beyonce, Kirk Franklin, and the “old Kanye” all on the same playlist, that tells you everything you need to know, which is: Anthony D. Sparks is all about welcoming different perspectives & challenging the status quo!

He's a dynamic speaker, certified development coach, and influential change manager, whose specialty is more about asking good questions--rather than claiming to have all the answers--to encourage others to get the most out of their journey!

As a speaker, Anthony has been privileged to speak to audiences around the globe at more than 300 events ranging from conferences to commencements to workshops and worship services. As a change manager, he has authored, co-authored, and ghostwritten a total of 10 books and is the creator of the “Crock-Po(d)Conversations” podcast that has garnered over 35,000 downloads, has listeners in more than 40 countries around the world, & holds a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts. And as a development coach, Anthony has coached individuals from entry-level to executive, professionals & preachers, educators & entrepreneurs, healthcare workers & homemakers, and so many more, logging over 10,000 hours of coaching experience.

In 2021, Anthony merged his entrepreneurial experience & corporate expertise by joining the Jefferson County Commission, where within two years he was promoted to the position of Training & Organizational Change Manager. In this role, Anthony leads the Learning & Organizational Development Team as they spearhead training and development initiatives for the County’s 27 departments and nearly 1800+ employees.

Anthony is a proud member of “The A-Team” with his wife Ashley, and sons, Aidan & Ashton. He’s a man of faith, family, food, & fun, who believes that his purpose is to help others live a life OF purpose, ON purpose!