Press & Media Kit
Story angles, bio, photos, and contact for journalists and podcasters covering Ian James Corlett
From voicing the world's most iconic anime hero to keynoting boardrooms across three continents. Ian James Corlett is the rare entertainer who built a second career translating performance into leadership. His story is voice, identity, and authority transferred across decades, and the pitch hooks live below.
Quick Facts
Short Bio (50 words)
Ian James Corlett is the original English voice of Goku from Dragon Ball Z. A voice actor, storyteller, and entrepreneur, Ian now delivers keynote talks on resilience, growth, and leadership, using the most iconic character in anime to move audiences in boardrooms and at corporate events worldwide.
Long Bio (150 words)
Ian James Corlett made history as the first English voice of Goku in Dragon Ball Z, bringing the world's greatest warrior to life for an entire generation of fans across North America. With over 30 years in entertainment and more than 1,000 voice acting credits, Ian has worked with the largest studios in the world.
Today, Ian brings that legacy to corporate stages as a keynote speaker. His signature talk, BE LIKE GOKU, translates Goku's defining traits, relentless growth, resilience under pressure, the power of team, and leading with heart, into actionable frameworks for modern teams.
Ian has spoken at events ranging from TED stages to private corporate summits, with audiences from SAG directors to NYU Tisch students. He is represented by CelebWorx for all speaking and appearance inquiries.
Story Angles for Press
Ready-made pitch hooks for editors and producers. Each angle has been delivered in past interviews and can be tailored for your audience.
- The Voice Actor Who Became a Boardroom Speaker. How decades of performance translated into a second career delivering leadership talks to Fortune 1000 audiences.
- Lessons From the Most Iconic Growth Mindset Story Ever Told. What 300 million Dragon Ball Z fans intuitively understood about resilience, and why it works in corporate offsites.
- The Goku Voice on Demand. What it took to become the first English voice of Goku, and what it feels like to deliver the voice live on a corporate stage 30 years later.
- Pop Culture as Leadership Curriculum. Why the most memorable corporate keynotes anchor their lessons in stories the audience already loves.
- AI, Voice Acting, and the Future of Entertainment Performance. An informed perspective on what's at stake from someone who lived the analog-to-digital transition.
Available For
- Podcast interviews (remote or in-studio)
- Live TV and broadcast appearances
- Print and digital feature interviews
- Documentary and behind-the-scenes contributions
- Conference panel discussions on voice acting, leadership, or pop culture
- Guest appearances at industry events and conventions
Speaking Topics
- Relentless Growth. Push beyond every ceiling.
- Resilience Under Pressure. The comeback is always louder than the setback.
- The Power of Team. No one goes Super Saiyan alone.
- Leading with Heart. The leaders people follow are the ones who show up.
What Audiences Are Saying
"Ian has that unique ability to inform and inspire, which derives from his diverse life experiences, humor, thoughtful observations, and genuine sincerity."
Aric Shuford · Screen Actors Guild National Voiceover Labs Director
"Ian's presentations are consistently engaging, masterfully blending insightful information, humor, and captivating storytelling to leave audiences inspired and motivated to take action."
Johnna Gottlieb · Instructor, NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Media Assets
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Media Inquiries
For press, podcast, and interview requests, contact Ian's representation at CelebWorx. We respond to media within 24 hours.
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