Influence Keynote Speakers

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Influence keynote speakers invoke change in order to take an inward journey into one's ownership of a situation to take steps to improve and gain confidence moving forward. The most impactful influence keynote speakers are adept with communication style, practical tools, and motivational takeaways to influence and persuade.

Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 2

Gregory Coleman Featured

Former FBI Agent

Gregory Coleman is the FBI Special Agent responsible for the criminal investigation of Jordan Belfort. Belfort’s rise to power and subsequent arrest and conviction are chronicled in the movie, “The Wolf of Wall Street.”

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 6

Ben Nemtin Featured

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Organizational Culture Expert, Co-Founder of MTV's The Buried Life

Ben struggled with depression growing up and was forced to drop out of college. Searching for purpose, he created the world’s greatest bucket list with his three childhood friends.

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Keynotes: 7 Books: 1 Videos: 3

Pauline Nguyen Featured

From Extreme Adversity to Success

Pauline is a best-selling author and award-winning businesswoman and her achievements are even more impressive for her having escaped Vietnam on a boat and survived a Thai refugee camp. She overcame by transforming her approach by re-engineering her beliefs, questioning the status quo and hacking cultural norms.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 5

Terri Sjodin Featured

Principal and founder of Sjodin Communications

Her unique specialization is advancing the persuasive presentation skills of professionals. Terri is a "high content" speaker - Her approach is fresh, real-world, and her style is sassy and practical and loaded with street-worthy ideas, methods, and tips.

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Keynotes: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 4

David Allison

David Allison, Engagement & Influence Expert, Human Values Research Pioneer, Bestselling Author & CEO

David Allison, the leading authority on human values, empowers organizations to thrive using shared values. Backed by millions of data points, his insights drive exponential success in leadership, sales, and culture, inspiring audiences with strategies for the AI-driven future of work.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 2

Michele Rigby Assad

Former CIA Intelligence Officer; Counterterrorism & Security Expert

Michele Rigby Assad is a former undercover officer in the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Operations. Trained as a counterterrorism specialist, Michele served her country for ten years, working in Iraq and other secret Middle Eastern locations.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 3

Bonin Bough

TV Host, Marketing Exec, Investor and Author

Bonin Bough is one of the foremost-awarded marketing executives, the host of The Cleveland Hustles, and the author of Txt Me (646) 759-1837. He was one of the youngest C-suite executives in a Fortune 50 company, Bonin has spearheaded some of the industry’s largest global marketing campaigns.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Rocky Garza

Leadership Expert & Trusted Advisor to 8-Figure CEOs

Rocky Garza isn’t just a speaker—he’s a catalyst. His interactive keynotes spark clarity, confidence, and identity-driven leadership. With bold honesty and transformative frameworks, he helps leaders lead like themselves—not like everyone else. Because the most powerful leader you can be—is the one only you can be.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 2

Steve Gutzler

Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Transformation

In today’s fast-paced competitive work environment, how effective are you as a leader? Emotional Intelligence (EI), our ability to manage ourselves and others around us, is the single greatest contributor to personal excellence and high performance in leadership.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 1

Jake Havron

Transformational Speaker; Sales Trainer

Jake Havron helps your audience distinguish the difference between Influence vs. Manipulation in their sales and leadership roles by not only teaching the 4 pillars of influence but also applying it directly into their specific situations which creates a truly transformational experience.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 6

Mark Jeffries

"Selling Without Selling," Former Stockbroker, Economist, and TV Host

As a former economist, stockbroker, and TV host, Mark creates an event with audience appeal, a memorable impact and an effective message. Mark focuses on the art of persuasion and the powerful opportunities available to each individual.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Tan Le

Innovative Technology Speaker, CEO and Founder of Emotiv

A technology pioneer and thought leader who takes audiences on an incredible journey into the future of humankind, Tan Le is the founder and CEO of EMOTIV. Her company’s cutting edge “brainwear,” or wearable neurotechnology, allows humans to interface with computers in almost miraculous ways.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Riaz Meghji

Human Connection Expert | Author of 'Every Conversation Counts'

“Quiet Quitting” and “Rage Applying” are common terms for a familiar problem: a lack of meaningful human connection.

Drawing from years of experience interviewing countless leaders, human connection expert and author Riaz Meghji helps audiences build meaningful connections and trust, so they can collaborate effectively and out-care their competition.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 16

Michael Reddington, CFI®

President, InQuasive, Inc.

Michael Reddington, CFI is an interrogator and executive resource. Business leaders contract with Michael to learn how to apply the skills, techniques and strategies necessary to obtain information and strengthen relationships under unlikely and challenging circumstances

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Scott Shellstrom

Innovator and Improv Comedian and Creative Artist

Shellstrom inspires the unique creative force within all of us with moving, rarely
heard stories about Leonardo da Vinci, laugh-out-loud improvisational comedy and
a master piece painting done in four minutes, upside down as a crescendo.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Lynn Smith

Media & Communications Strategist, Former News Anchor TODAY/NBC/MSNBC/CNN, Podcast Host

As a transformative communications coach and former news anchor, I empower individuals to overcome limiting beliefs and transform their presence through exceptional communication skills. I provide a proven formula for building confidence and communicating effectively, enabling you to become an influential leader who is known for greatness.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 12 Videos: 2

Michael Solomon

Expert on Consumer Behavior

A leading expert with cutting-edge approaches to sales and consumer psychology. He works with major marketers to help them understand what their brands really mean to the people who buy them.

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Vanessa Van Edwards

National Bestselling Author and Founder of Science of People

Vanessa Van Edwards is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People which has been translated into 16 languages. She is the founder of Science of People where over 30 million people learn her techniques on understanding the hidden forces that drive our behavior.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 10

Bryan K. Williams

Purpose-Driven Customer Service Excellence

Dr. Bryan K. Williams is a keynote speaker, consultant, and author, who is a noted authority on service excellence and leadership effectiveness. His passion is to serve others so they may better serve the world.

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