Scholar, Pastor,
Mentor, Speaker
Dr. Rob Owens doesn’t just take the stage—he steps into the lives of emerging leaders with clarity, compassion, and conviction.
With over 20 years of experience in higher education, church leadership, and student development, Dr. Rob speaks to the soul of leadership. His Identity-First Leadership™ framework helps students, staff, and young professionals move from confusion to clarity, from performance to purpose.
A Shepherd for the Next Generation of Leaders.
Dr. Rob Owens is more than a speaker—he’s a shepherd for the next generation of Christian leaders. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, church leadership, and student development, Dr. Rob brings a rare blend of academic authority, pastoral wisdom, and cultural insight to every stage he steps on. Holding a Ph.D. in Higher Education and having served as a Diversity Officer at Tennessee Tech, his credibility spans classrooms, pulpits, and boardrooms alike.
Through his Identity-First Leadership™ framework, Dr. Rob equips students, ministry teams, and young professionals to lead from the inside out—anchoring their leadership in clarity, purpose, and identity. His talks don’t just inspire; they activate. Whether he's mentoring young men, speaking at a Christian college chapel, or leading a donor retreat, Dr. Rob’s presence leaves a lasting impact. He’s been honored with statewide awards including the Harold Love Outstanding Community Service Award, Leadership Tennessee Class of 2025, and multiple recognitions for service, influence, and excellence. For those seeking a speaker who blends depth with direction, theology with strategy, and heart with action—Dr. Rob offers transformation, not just motivation.
Leadership Starts With Who You Are
Most speakers start with how to lead.
Dr. Rob starts with who—who you are, who you're called to be, and how to lead from a place of identity.
His messages are more than motivational—they’re transformational. Through his frameworks like I.D.E.A. and CORE Clarity™, Dr. Rob equips audiences to anchor their leadership in truth and purpose.
This is leadership that lasts.
This is identity-first leadership.