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Motivational & Performance

Motivational & Performance keynote speakers inspire audiences to overcome challenges, unlock potential, and perform at their highest level. These speakers share powerful stories and practical insights on resilience, goal setting, accountability, and personal growth, often drawing from experiences in overcoming adversity and achieving success. Their messages are designed to energize teams, build confidence, and reinforce a mindset of continuous improvement. Ideal for corporate events, leadership meetings, and conferences, motivational keynote speakers leave audiences inspired, focused, and ready to take action.

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37 Storytelling
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Diana Kander

Serial Entrepreneur; Innovation Consultant; New York Times Bestselling Author

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Trish Kendall

Inspirational Speaker, TEDx Speaker, Expert on Creating Belonging and Enduring Success, Founder and CEO Enduring Success Strategies

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Elliot V. Kotek

Founder & CEO -The Nation of Artists; 5xCannes, 5xSxSW & Emmy-winning International Speaker

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Polly LaBarre

Authority on Leading Organizational Change; Co-founder, Management Lab; Founding Team, Fast Company; and Co-author, Mavericks at Work

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Janine Latus

Speaker on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

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Ryan Leak

Inspiring Workplace Cultures Rooted in Values, Passion and Risk-Taking

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Dan Lier

Mindset Architect - Sales, Leadership & Performance

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Amanda Lindhout

New York Times Bestselling Author, Expert on Resilience & Extraordinary Mindset, Kidnapped in Somalia for 460 Days, Former Journalist

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Carey Lohrenz

First Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in North America

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Elizabeth Lombardo

Acclaimed Clinical Psychologist & Coach; Author of Get Out of The Red Zone; Positive Psychology Expert

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Paul J. Long

Creating UNBEATABLE organizational culture that energizes teams, fuels engagement and makes work more meaningful

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Eric Maddox

Negotiator; Author; Consultant; Army Veteran

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Nicole Malachowski

First Woman Thunderbird Pilot; Combat Veteran; Fighter Squadron Commander; White House Fellow & Adviser; Indomitable Spirit

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Mike Massimino

Former NASA Astronaut, Columbia University Professor, New York Times Bestselling Author, Media Personality

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Seth Mattison

Leadership, Culture and Future of Work Strategist

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Kyle Maynard

Inspirational Athlete, Entrepreneur & Author of No Excuses

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Greg McKeown

Author of the New York Times bestseller, "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less." Host of the, "What's Essential" podcast.

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Brad Montgomery

Magician & Mentalist & Funny High-End Entertainment

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Leslie Morgan Steiner

New York Times Best-Selling Author; Columnist for The Washington Post; Former Corporate Executive; Domestic Violence Survivor

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Dr. Mildred D. Muhammad, D.Hum

Award-Winning Global Keynote Speaker, Maryland State Board of Victim Services, Speaker/US Dept of State & Author

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