Family / Relationships Keynote Speakers
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Family and Relationship keynote speakers are experts human nature and positive connections. These speakers can be clinical therapists and other qualified counselors to set clear, define, uncompromising standards for healthy relationship building. GDA has a stellar roster of family and relationship keynote speakers to give you the best approach for fostering better connections.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Kristina Wandzilak and Constance Curry Featured
Mother-Daughter Duo; Addiction Recovery Specialists; Authors of "The Lost Years"
Kristina and Constance are the authors of The Lost Years; Surviving and Mothers and Daughters worst nightmare. The Lost Years is a brutally honest and gritty story of Kristina’s dramatic descent into addiction and her mother’s desperate attempt to save her.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 13 Videos: 2
Gary Chapman, Ph.D. Featured
Author of #1 New York Times Best-Seller; The 5 Love Languages®; Family Counselor
He is just the man to turn to for help on improving or healing our most important relationships. His own life experiences, plus over thirty-five years of pastoring and marriage counseling, led him to publish his #1 New York Times bestseller, The 5 Love Languages®.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 14 Videos: 16
Bruce Feiler Featured
New York Times Best-Selling Author; Family, Contemporary Life, and Well-Being Expert
Bruce is a bestselling author of seven books, including Life Is in the Transitions and The Search. A sought-after speaker and TED Talk presenter with over four million views, he shares insights on work, family, transitions, and meaning. He also teaches TED's How to Master Life Transitions course.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Steve Ford Featured
Actor & Son of President Gerald Ford
Steve Ford shares a broad range of inspirational stories, including how the family dealt with Betty Ford's battles with alcoholism and breast cancer, his own successful fight in overcoming alcoholism, and the Nixon Pardon.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Janine Latus Featured
Speaker on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Her NYT bestseller, If I Am Missing or Dead, is both a love letter to her sister and a call to break the cycle of abuse. Her talks are built on their story, and full of practical action items that help listeners save lives -- maybe even their own.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 7
Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D. Featured
Acclaimed Clinical Psychologist & Coach; Author of Get Out of The Red Zone; Positive Psychology Expert
Success starts from within. Whether you want to have a healthy body, booming business, or flourishing relationships, the first step is to rewire your brain and cultivate your peak mindset. Dr. Lombardo teaches practical skills to make lasting transformations in your life.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 4 Videos: 21
Leslie Morgan Steiner Featured
New York Times Best-Selling Author; Columnist for The Washington Post; Former Corporate Executive; Domestic Violence Survivor
Leslie Morgan Steiner is a master of engaging men and women in today's most important women's leadership issues -- parenthood, relationships, and work/family balance.
Keynotes: 19 Books: 5 Videos: 3
Jessica O'Reilly Featured
Sex and Relationship Expert
Jess has worked with thousands of couples from all corners of the globe to transform their relationships via her wildly successful Marriage As A Business program.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Mike Schlappi Featured
Motivational Speaker, Gold Medalist, Author
When Mike Schlappi takes the floor, a dazzling smile greets you. Then, you notice the wheelchair. Mike is defined by what he can do, instead of what he cannot do. Following a tragic accident, Mike has proven that just because “you can’t stand up, doesn’t mean you can’t stand out”!
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 0
Jennifer Ayers-Moore
Mental Health Advocate
Jennifer Ayers-Moore, sister to Nathaniel Ayers, the subject of the book and film The Soloist, is a passionate, outspoken advocate for the artistically gifted mentally ill. Her journey began over 30 years ago when her charming, intelligent, talented, and handsome brother, Nathaniel, developed schizophrenia.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 7 Videos: 2
Brian Biro
America's Breakthrough Speaker; Expert on Leadership, Possibility Thinking, Thriving on Change, and Team-Building
Brian Biro is America’s #1 Breakthrough Speaker! He is one of the nation's foremost speakers and teachers of Leadership, Possibility Thinking, Thriving on Change, and Team-Building. He empowers audiences with unstoppable energy, inspiration, and belief in themselves and their team.
Keynotes: 15 Books: 6 Videos: 4
Tina Payne Bryson, PHD
Co-Author of Two NYT Best Sellers - The Whole Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline
Dr. Bryson is a psychotherapist as well as the Founder and Executive Director of The Center For Connection and Play Strong Institute in Pasadena, California where she offers parenting consultations and provides therapy to children and adolescents.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 9
Regina Calcaterra
New York Times Best-Selling Author, Advocate for Foster Youth and Children in Need
Regina is a best-selling author who shares how she grew up abused, abandoned and neglected in and out of the child welfare system. She is a powerful public speaker who relies upon her story to reinforce the positive impact that we can all have upon those in need.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Michael Crossland
Childhood Cancer Survivor and Author
He has defied the odds of not only life-threatening cancer as a baby but was the only survivor of a horrific drug trial. He continues the battle to this very day and spending nearly a quarter of his life in hospital, he is a true fighter.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 9
Jon Dorenbos
Renowned Keynote Speaker; Bestselling Author; Former NFL Star; Television Personality; World Class Magician
John is a former NFL player and America’s Got Talent competitor. Known for his great sense of humor and positive outlook on life, Jon uses his skills as a magician and his incredible life story to inspire audiences around the world.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 2 Videos: 19
Lovern J. Gordon
Author of The Legacy He Left Me and President of Love Life Now Foundation
Lovern is author of The Legacy He Left Me and Founder of Love Life Now, which promotes year-round awareness around DV. She is also a child witness and adult survivor. She has appeared on CBS This Morning and Boston Celtics recognized her as one of their 'Heroes Among Us'.
Keynotes: 12 Books: 5 Videos: 1
Lee Hausner, Ph.D.
Lee Hausner Consultant
Dr. Hausner, an internationally recognized clinical psychologist and business consultant, provides family consulting services. These services include assisting families in learning effective communication and conflict resolution skills, facilitating family retreats, resolving generational issues and increasing personal effectiveness.
Keynotes: 0 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Rania Mankarious
CEO Crimes Stoppers of Houston, Author, Cyber Safety Expert
Mankarious is most proud to have built the first-ever Crime Stoppers headquarters in the world and has written over 200 articles on public safety. In addition to researching and writing, she’s also argued for school safety in front of the Texas House and Senate.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 3
JP Pawliw-Fry
New York Times Best Selling Author - Performing Under Pressure
As a provocative and highly captivating speaker and thought leader, JP brings engaging stories and a lot of fun to every keynote. He challenges groups to think differently about human behavior, leadership and how to manage the pressure that is overtaking so many organizations and individuals today.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 4
Kristen Race, Ph.D.
World-Renowned Mindfulness Expert; 2x TEDx Speaker; Host of the Train Your Brain Radio Show
As a world-renowned expert in the field of mindfulness, Kristen’s programs are rooted in neuroscience and designed to build resilience to modern-day stress and create a mindset that helps us live our lives better. Her work focuses on making mindfulness practices accessible and easily incorporated into daily life.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 7 Videos: 1
Delaney Ruston
Physician and Documentary Filmmaker
Since the release of her first feature-length film, UNLISTED in 2009, Delaney has been a sought-after speaker. Her engaging presentations weave together compelling stories with cutting-edge science, inspiring audiences to rethink their assumptions.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 6 Videos: 5
Shefali Tsabary
Clinical Psychologist, 3 x NYT Bestselling Author, CEO Conscious Coaching Institute
Best-selling author Dr. Shefali Tsabury discusses conscious parenting, creating an awakened family and raising confident children.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Rocky (Rock-T) Turner
Author, Speaker, Radio-TV Personality, Former Professional Baseball Player
Professional baseball player turned DJ and radio personality, Rock-T aka Rocky Turner, has a heart to motivate people to stop making excuses and get it done.
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