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Orrin Hudson

EXPERT ON:

◉ Decision-Making & Emotional Intelligence
◉ Goal Setting & Achievement
◉ Leadership Development
◉ Motivation & Mindset
◉ Team Building & Collaboration
◉ Overcoming Adversity
◉ Digital Marketing Strategy
◉ Effective Communication

EXPERIENCE:

Orrin Hudson, a chess champion, Air Force veteran, and former state trooper using chess to teach critical thinking and life decision-making.

Founder of Be Someone, Inc., inspiring over 100,000 people nationwide through schools, churches, corporations, and community programs.

Creator of the message “Think It Out, Don’t Shoot It Out,” challenging audiences to slow down, think ahead, and make better next moves in life.

About Orrin Hudson

Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson is a motivational speaker, chess champion, Air Force veteran, former state trooper, and Founder of Be Someone, Inc.

He uses chess as a powerful life-teaching tool to help individuals think critically, make better decisions, and avoid destructive choices.

Known for his impactful message “Think It Out, Don’t Shoot It Out,” Orrin has inspired and trained over 100,000 people through schools, churches, corporations, and community programs nationwide.

His dynamic presentations challenge audiences to slow down, think ahead, and understand that it’s always your next move that counts.

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