Terry Tucker
Terry Tucker is an author, keynote speaker, and the Founder of Motivational Check LLC, who passionately believes in the transformative power of storytelling to motivate, inspire, and bring meaningful value to others. With a mission to help people discover and lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives, Terry draws from a deeply personal and professional well of experience to connect with audiences on a powerful level.
A former NCAA Division I college basketball player, Terry has worn many hats throughout his multifaceted career—including marketing executive, hospital administrator, customer service manager, high school basketball coach, SWAT Hostage Negotiator, and business owner. He also brings a unique perspective shaped by his ongoing thirteen-year battle with cancer, blending resilience and real-world wisdom in every conversation.
Terry holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Citadel and a Master’s degree from Boston University. His insights span mindset, motivation, leadership, health, coaching, business, and parenting, making him a compelling voice for audiences seeking inspiration and practical tools for personal growth.
He is the author of Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, and a featured contributor in Perspectives on Cancer: Stories of Healing, Hope, & Resilience. His work has been published in Authority, Thrive Global, and Human Capital Leadership magazines, and he’s been quoted in books like Your Blueprint for Purpose by John Creekmur and Audaciousness by Maribel Ortega and Helen Strong.
Terry Tucker is an author, keynote speaker, and the Founder of Motivational Check LLC, who passionately believes in the transformative power of storytelling to motivate, inspire, and bring meaningful value to others. With a mission to help people discover and lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives, Terry draws from a deeply personal and professional well of experience to connect with audiences on a powerful level.
A former NCAA Division I college basketball player, Terry has worn many hats throughout his multifaceted career—including marketing executive, hospital administrator, customer service manager, high school basketball coach, SWAT Hostage Negotiator, and business owner. He also brings a unique perspective shaped by his ongoing thirteen-year battle with cancer, blending resilience and real-world wisdom in every conversation.
Terry holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Citadel and a Master’s degree from Boston University. His insights span mindset, motivation, leadership, health, coaching, business, and parenting, making him a compelling voice for audiences seeking inspiration and practical tools for personal growth.
He is the author of Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, and a featured contributor in Perspectives on Cancer: Stories of Healing, Hope, & Resilience. His work has been published in Authority, Thrive Global, and Human Capital Leadership magazines, and he’s been quoted in books like Your Blueprint for Purpose by John Creekmur and Audaciousness by Maribel Ortega and Helen Strong.
