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Inspirational Speakers

What is the best way to win hearts and minds? The answer is as true today as it was centuries ago: with a deeply affecting tale of the power of the human spirit triumphing over all obstacles. Master storytellers, our diverse roster of inspirational speakers connect powerfully with audiences and spur them to reach greater heights.

Our speakers come from all types of backgrounds, from people with incredible stories of overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles to those who have made a huge positive impact on the world. Their personal stories of success, failure, determination, and courage can mean the difference between a meeting your people can’t wait to leave, and once they go home talking about for months afterward with stars still in their eyes.

Whether you’re seeking to reduce employee turnover, retain customers, improve engagement, produce a memorable event, or build high-performance teams, our keynote speakers will galvanize your audience, kindling their desire to meet challenges head-on and while maintaining a positive outlook.

Some of our most popular inspirational speakers include: Arun Gahdhi, Dr. Scott Parazynski,J.R. Martinez and Nick Vujicic.

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Inspirational Speakers

Rorke Denver

FEE CATEGORY * $30,000 to $50,000
TRAVELS FROM Colorado, USA

Commander Rorke T. Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and other international hot spots. His service in the… Full Profile


Lindsey Vonn

FEE CATEGORY * $75,000 and above
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

The most successful race skier in American history, Lindsey Vonn broke record after record during a career that spanned nearly two decades. In addition to winning 3 Olympic medals, 2 World Championship gold medals, and… Full Profile


Lewis Howes

FEE CATEGORY * $75,000 and above
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

Lewis Howes is a best selling author and one of the world’s most popular motivational speakers. Author of the New York Times bestseller The School of Greatness, he is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business… Full Profile


Esera Tuaolo

FEE CATEGORY * $15,000 to $20,000
TRAVELS FROM Minnesota, USA

Since coming out in 2002, Esera Tuaolo, aka Mr. Aloha, has spoken to schools and corporations about the prevalence of homophobia in sports and business. He helps organizational leaders understand how to create a safe… Full Profile


George Takei

FEE CATEGORY * $75,000 and above
TRAVELS FROM New York, USA

George Takei is a social justice activist, social media superstar, Grammy-nominated recording artist, New York Times bestselling author, and pioneering actor. He has appeared in more than 40 feature films and hundreds of television roles, most famously… Full Profile


Chad E. Foster

FEE CATEGORY * $20,000 to $25,000
TRAVELS FROM Georgia, USA

Although Chad E. Foster lost his eyesight in his early 20’s, that didn’t stop him from becoming an executive for Red Hat, the world’s largest open source software company and securing over $45 Billion in… Full Profile


Lisa Thompson

FEE CATEGORY * $10,000 to $15,000
TRAVELS FROM Washington, USA

Spite drew Lisa into the male-dominated world of mountaineering. After her first Rainier summit in 2009, she knew that she wanted more. Her drive to learn and become a more skilled climber led her to… Full Profile


Jamie Kern Lima

FEE CATEGORY * $50,000 to $75,000
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

Jamie Kern Lima is a New York Times bestselling author, American entrepreneur, billion dollar business success story, champion of women, philanthropist, culture-shifter and highly sought-after keynote speaker. She Co-Founded IT Cosmetics from her living room,… Full Profile


Trent Shelton

FEE CATEGORY * $50,000 to $75,000
TRAVELS FROM Texas, USA

Trent Shelton is a former NFL wide receiver and author of The Greatest You: Face Reality, Release Negativity, and Live Your Purpose. Considered as one of the most impactful speakers of this generation, he reaches over… Full Profile


Tilly Lockey

FEE CATEGORY * $5,000 to $10,000
TRAVELS FROM United Kingdom

Tilly Lockey is a multi-talented, hardworking rising star and speaker who speaks on robotics, AI, diversity and inclusion and disability. At 15-months old, Tilly Lockey was diagnosed with Menigococal Septicemia which meant she had to… Full Profile


Tucker Bryant

FEE CATEGORY * $15,000 to $20,000
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

After spending a decade alongside world-class innovators at institutions like Stanford and Google, Tucker Bryant discovered an unexpected solution to help leaders confront an uncertain future with confidence — the outlook of a poet. As… Full Profile


Jen Buck

FEE CATEGORY * $15,000 to $20,000
TRAVELS FROM Arizona, USA

With over 25 years of experience as a Professional Speaker and Certified Master Trainer, Jen Buck’s strength and conviction on the platform have earned her standing ovations and rave reviews around the world. Jen began… Full Profile


Jose Hernandez

FEE CATEGORY * $30,000 to $50,000
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

From harvesting crops across California to collecting data in space, astronaut and motivational speaker Jose Hernandez has led a remarkable life. Now a highly popular speaker, Jose Hernandez inspires audiences with his story of resourcefulness, self-purpose, and… Full Profile


Alvin Law

FEE CATEGORY * $15,000 to $20,000
TRAVELS FROM Alberta, Canada

Alvin challenges his audience members to examine their current perceptions of themselves, other people and the world around them so they can then overcome the same obstacles that Alvin was able to overcome – not… Full Profile


Alison Canavan

FEE CATEGORY * $10,000 to $15,000
TRAVELS FROM Texas, USA

Alison Canavan is an acclaimed international speaker, wellness coach, and mindfulness advocate, inspiring audiences worldwide with her powerful message of energy management, personal growth, and well-being. As a former international model, she has graced the… Full Profile


David Goggins

FEE CATEGORY * $75,000 and above
TRAVELS FROM Tennessee, USA

There is no one quite like Chief Petty Officer David Goggins. The Navy SEAL, one of an elite group of military men regularly sent on some of the toughest missions in the world, needed more of… Full Profile


Jos Dirkx

FEE CATEGORY * $5,000 to $10,000
TRAVELS FROM United Kingdom

Jos Dirkx dares to go where others don’t – she has lived an extraordinary life across fifteen countries. From warzones to boardrooms, she turns global insights from business, innovation, and education across a range of… Full Profile


Mike Tyson

FEE CATEGORY * $75,000 and above
TRAVELS FROM Nevada, USA

Mike Tyson is a larger-than-life legend in and out of the ring. With nicknames such as “Iron” Mike, Kid Dynamite, and The Baddest Man on the Planet, Tyson’s legacy is undisputed. One of the most… Full Profile


Usain Bolt

FEE CATEGORY * $75,000 and above
TRAVELS FROM Alabama, USA

Unquestionably one of the greatest and most famous sportsmen of the modern era, Usain Bolt is a eight-time gold medalist and the first person ever to win back-to-back Olympic golds at 100m, 200m and 4x100m.… Full Profile


Sylvester Stallone

FEE CATEGORY * $75,000 and above
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

Sylvester Stallone has established worldwide recognition as an actor, writer and director since he played the title role in his own screenplay of Rocky, which won the Academy Award© in 1976 for Best Picture. Since that… Full Profile


Arnold Schwarzenegger

FEE CATEGORY * $75,000 and above
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

The world first knew Arnold Schwarzenegger as a famous bodybuilder and a Hollywood action hero, then and as California's 38th Governor, an environmental crusader, a successful businessman and a generous philanthropist. Arnold Schwarzenegger is one… Full Profile


Dan Harris

FEE CATEGORY * $30,000 to $50,000
TRAVELS FROM New York, USA

Dan Harris is the former co-anchor for the weekend edition of Good Morning America on ABC News, as well as a former correspondent for such broadcasts as Nightline and World News Tonight. He is also… Full Profile


Bill Nye

FEE CATEGORY * $75,000 and above
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

Mechanical engineer and television personality Bill Nye got a generation of Americans hooked on science. A master of “edutainment”, Nye became a household name in the 1990s thanks to his fast-paced PBS children’s show Bill… Full Profile


Mark Schulman

FEE CATEGORY * $30,000 to $50,000
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

Mark Schulman is the drummer for P!nk. He shares rock star success secrets and illustrates their application to achieving business goals. Get ready to be empowered, inspired, and elevated to an evolved mindset and new… Full Profile





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