The best motivational speakers are storytellers, people who have navigated extraordinary circumstances and emerged with the power to share their hard-won life’s lessons with others to awe and inspire. Drawing on their own stories of overcoming adversity, fascinating experiences and accomplishing extraordinary feats, our speakers’ keynotes spur audiences to greater achievement.
In today’s challenging and dynamic world, everyone can use a motivational boost now and then. Organizations of all sizes and scopes benefit from our speakers’ shared wisdom, humor, and profoundly expressed desire to be more, to do better. Some of our top motivational speakers include Vernice “Flygirld” Armour, Jim “The Rookie” Morris, Rick Pitino, Robert Swan, and Robyn Benincasa.
Whether you seek to rouse your group from discouragement or disengagement, or simply uplift their spirits, our compelling and captivating speakers will move audiences to laughter and to tears – taking them on an unforgettable journey.
Greg Link is the co-founder of the Covey Leadership Center, as well as the founder of the FranklinCovey Global Speed of Trust Practice, a fast-growing global consultancy committed to influencing influencers to grow their careers… Full Profile
Famed basketball coach, Pat Riley, is a seven-time National Basketball Association World Champion and the only head coach in NBA history to win Coach of the Year honors with three different teams. He reached the… Full Profile
Mike Lipkin has helped millions of people get remarkable results through the Lipkin Method for Exponential Success. An internationally acclaimed motivator, he uses evidence-based tactics to show business audiences how to leverage social values and… Full Profile
Steve Rizzo is a personal development expert, comedian, motivational speaker and author known for his popular PBS special. As a comedian, he was chosen as a Showtime Comedy Allstar, sharing the stage with the likes… Full Profile
The founder and owner of Hedley Construction & Development, Inc., George Hedley is one of the top construction business speakers and industry experts. Drawing from 30 years of profitable management practices, he helps people build… Full Profile
Worldwide CEO of the world's most famous advertising firm, Saatchi & Saatchi, Kevin Roberts has led the company to record financial success and outstanding international recognition; Saatchi & Saatchi is consistently placed in the top… Full Profile
Doc Hendley is a CNN Hero and President and founder of the organization Wine to Water. He brings his knowledge of civil and human rights, global affairs and empowerment to his inspirational presentations. The original… Full Profile
Rudy Ruettiger's life story was immortalized in the eponymous 1993 film, Rudy. An internationally-known celebrity, acclaimed motivational speaker, distinguished author and humanitarian, Rudy rose to fame from meager beginnings. Against all odds, he achieved his… Full Profile
Wide-reaching author and motivational speaker, Michael Heppell has been called the UK’s “number one success coach.” From Microsoft to Virgin, he has helped people at every career stage make the jump from good to brilliant.… Full Profile
Dr. Theogene Rudasingwa is a Rwandan who has spent most of his life as a refugee. As a medical doctor and former diplomat, he has served in senior leadership positions in Rwanda, including as an… Full Profile
The first ever female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy, Carey Lohrenz brings her experience of fast-moving, dynamic environments, where poor decision-making can lead to catastrophe, to the world of business strategy. Carey… Full Profile
Richard Hadden is a Certified Speaking Professional, author, and leadership consultant who focuses on the connection between people and profit. He is co-author of the popular Contented Cows leadership book series, including his latest book,… Full Profile
Sally Hogshead is an expert in achievement of peak performance, marketing and most notably is the world's leading expert on fascination. A Hall of Fame speaker, she has conducted intense research involving hundreds of thousands… Full Profile
Kevin Hall is a highly sought after business consultant, speaker and coach. He was a partner in Franklin Quest, makers of the Franklin Day Planner. As Vice President of Sales and Training he helped fuel… Full Profile
A global phenomenon, Christopher Howard is one of the most prominent figures in personal development and life style turnaround. A leader in the science of neurological re-patterning, he’s replicated the formula of success utilized by… Full Profile
One of the most sought after keynote speakers and most popular figure skating stars in the world today, Scott Hamilton is an Olympic Gold Medalist, Network TV skating commentator, actor, performer, producer, Emmy Award nominee,… Full Profile
Widely regarded as the best diver in the history of the sport, Greg Louganis is a four-time Olympic champion, a relentless voice for LGBT rights, and a powerful advocate for HIV awareness. In 1994, he… Full Profile
Mia Hamm is largely considered the best female soccer player in history and the player who put women's soccer on the map. As a keynote speaker, Mia continues to inspire a new generation of young… Full Profile
After a late spring tornado flattened a third of Joplin, Missouri, killing 161 people, and damaging or destroying 12 out of its 16 schools, Superintendent C.J. Huff led his team of educators to start the… Full Profile
Known as the “Master Motivator," Mark Victor Hansen has spent a quarter of a century focusing on, speaking to, and helping all manner of organizations and individuals to recalibrate their vision of what is possible.… Full Profile
For 20 years Todd Huston has turned a personal tragedy into an opportunity to help others overcome their challenges and become their best in every situation. After losing his leg in a boating accident, Todd… Full Profile
Debra Searle is an honest, open, warm and funny businesswoman, TV presenter and proud owner of a mental strength and determination that inspires and motivates all who meet her. Debra′s overwhelming positivity and ′go for… Full Profile
Award-winning journalist and breast cancer survivor, Joan Lunden has been one of the nation’s most trusted voices and personalities for over 30 years. The author of 8 books, the former Good Morning America anchor has… Full Profile
Three-time Carnegie Hall headliner, keynote speaker, humorist and captivating musician, Mike Rayburn uses his multifold skills to deliver inspirational and motivational speeches that will never be forgotten. Mike synthesizes his wide-ranging life experiences as an… Full Profile
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