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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

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


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


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


Ronnie Woo

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

Ronnie Woo is the chef and owner of The Delicious Cook, an LA-based private chef company that specializes in five-star dining experiences. He is an accomplished chef, television personality, and cookbook author (Did You Eat… Full Profile


Rich Diviney

FEE CATEGORY * $25,000 to $30,000
TRAVELS FROM Virginia, USA

Rich Diviney draws upon 20+ years of experience as a Navy SEAL Officer where he completed more than 13 overseas deployments – 11 of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. Throughout his career, he has… Full Profile


Jonathan Adler

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

Jonathan is a potter, designer, author, lifestyle personality, and founder of Jonathan Adler Enterprises. He launched his first ceramic collection in 1993 at Barneys New York and later expanded into home furnishings, opening his first… Full Profile


Sandy Yawn

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

Captain Sandra Yawn is a world renowned captain in the yachting industry with over 30 years of experience. Yawn’s love for the ocean propelled her to achieve the highest status as a mega yacht captain… Full Profile


Tony Hawk

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

The most recognized action sports figure in the world, Tony Hawk was just nine-years old when his brother changed his life by giving him a blue fiberglass Bahne skateboard. By 14 he’d turned pro, and… Full Profile


Lance Armstrong

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

The seven-time consecutive winner of the Tour de France after surviving Stage 3 testicular cancer and the face of Livestrong, Lance Armstrong is also known for his dramatic fall from grace for using performance enhancing… Full Profile


Jonathan Reckford

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

Jonathan T.M. Reckford is the chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International – a global Christian housing organization that has helped more than 22 million people build or improve the place they call home… Full Profile


David Goggins

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

(Note: David's speaking fee is in the $150k range, which includes all travel expenses.) There is no one quite like Chief Petty Officer David Goggins. The Navy SEAL, one of an elite group of military men… Full Profile


Zion Clark

FEE CATEGORY * $25,000 to $30,000
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

Zion Clark was born September 29th 1997 in Columbus, Ohio. with a rare birth defect called Caudal Regression Syndrome which caused him to be born without legs. Given up for adoption at birth with a… Full Profile


Suneel Gupta

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

As the founding CEO of RISE, a breakthrough wellness company, Suneel Gupta helped thousands of people build better habits for life and work. Now as a bestselling author and Harvard Medical School visiting scholar, Suneel… Full Profile


Troy Aikman

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

Troy Aikman has distinguished himself as one of America best quarterbacks. Selected the number one overall NFL draft pick in 1989, he is one of only three players to lead a team to three Super Bowl… Full Profile


Shola Richards

FEE CATEGORY * $25,000 to $30,000
TRAVELS FROM California, USA

Shola Richards is a dynamic keynote speaker, and the best-selling author of Making Work Work, and Go Together, he's an in-demand workplace civility expert, and he is a prolific writer with passionate worldwide following. His… Full Profile


Jay Shetty

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

Former monk Jay Shetty is a New York Times best-selling author, life & purpose coach, host of the #1 Health & Wellness podcast On Purpose, and co-founder of Sama Tea. Jay has a myriad of accolades under his… Full Profile





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