Peak Performance Keynote Speakers
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Peak Performance keynote speakers fascinate an audience by being champions. They are adventurers, industry titans, entrepreneurs, global leaders, athletes, and survivors. GDA has a varied roster of top peak performance keynote speakers to spark a powerful, high-energy presentation transforming your audience.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 6 Videos: 5
Shawn Achor Featured
New York Times Bestselling Author and Positive Psychology Expert
Shawn Achor has is one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between happiness and success and the NYT best-selling author of The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential. His Happiness Advantage training is one of the largest and most successful positive psychology corporate training programs in the world.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 8
Robyn Benincasa Featured
Leadership and Teamwork Expert; Full-time Firefighter; Adventure Racing World Champion
Robyn Benincasa is an Adventure Racing World Champion, CNN Hero, founder of Project Athena, and author of the bestselling teamwork and leadership book, How Winning Works. Her entertaining keynotes show audiences the foundations of inspired leadership and how to win as a team.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 4 Videos: 4
Misty Copeland Featured
First African American Female Principal Dancer in the American Ballet Theatre
When she discovered ballet, Misty was living in a shabby motel room. A true prodigy, she was dancing en pointe within three months of taking her first dance class and performing professionally in just over a year: a feat unheard of for any classical dancer.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Bill Eckstrom Featured
President & Founder, EcSell Institute; International Keynote Speaker; Author, "The Coaching Effect"
Bill Eckstrom's primary passion is growth - especially how coaches and leaders impact the growth and performance of individuals and teams. This passion inspired Bill to launch EcSell Institute, a research-based organization that works with leaders internationally to help them better understand, measure, and elevate coaching’s impact on performance.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 9 Videos: 4
Ankit Fadia Featured
Partner at McKinsey & Company; Artificial Intelligence Expert; Former MTV India Host
Ankit Fadia is an accomplished Partner at McKinsey & Company, with first-hand experience of helping organizations accelerate the adoption of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to unlock business value.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Manley Feinberg Featured
Adventurist, International Keynote Speaker & Best Selling Author
Manley is recognized as an award winning international keynote speaker, business leader, and author. During Manley’s eleven years with Build-A-Bear Workshop, his leadership direction helped take the revolutionary retail concept from 40 stores to over 400 worldwide, realizing revenue growth from 55 million to over 474 million.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 6 Videos: 3
Molly Fletcher Featured
Bestselling Author, Podcast Host & Top Sports Agent
Hailed as "the female Jerry Maguire," former top sports agent Molly Fletcher shares the tools to help you unlock your drive and achieve peak performance.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Rebecca Heiss, PhD Featured
Stress Physiologist; Peak Performance Specialist; Author
We’ve been approaching stress all wrong. For decades consultants have been offering methods for reducing stress. The results (we're more stressed than ever) speak for themselves. Rather than try to reduce stress, we need to use it as a springboard to elevate us to our peak performance.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 6
Jason Jones, PH.D. Featured
Organizational Psychologist; International Keynote Speaker; Best-Selling Author; and Executive Coach
Dr. Jones is an organizational psychologist, speaker, author, and executive coach. He has spent 20+ years studying and applying proven neuroscience principles for great employee motivation, performance, and engagement. He is the author of the bestselling book "Activator: Using Brain Science to Boost Motivation, Deepen Engagement, and Supercharge Performance.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Carey Lohrenz Featured
First Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in North America
World’s 1st Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot, Flew Missions Worldwide as a Combat-Mission-Ready United States Aircraft Carrier Navy Pilot; appeared on CNN, MSNBC, NBC, CBS, ABC, NPR, TIME Magazine, Huffington Post, Author of Fearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck (2014)
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 7
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: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 8
Michelle Poler Featured
Author, Social Entrepreneur, Branding Strategist & Creator of #100DaysWithoutFear
Michelle Poler is a creative and passionate social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear facer, and branding strategist. She is the Founder of Hello Fears, a social movement empowering millions to step outside of the comfort zone and tap into their full potential.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Sara Ross Featured
Leadership Expert. Keynote Speaker & Author. Founder & Chief Vitality Officer at BrainAMPED.
Sara Ross is a Speaker and the Chief Vitality Officer at BrainAMPED, a research and strategy firm dedicated to redefining how we succeed at work and thrive in life by sharing brain-based, vitality-enhancing strategies to create healthier, happier, high performing leaders and workplaces.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 7 Videos: 3
Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE Featured
Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, and Global Expert on Leadership and Customer Service
Mark is an international bestselling author and award-winning keynote speaker on leadership, customer service, business growth, and organizational performance. Mark's given more than 3,000 presentations in every US state and in 14 countries.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 7
Mark Schulman Featured
World-Renowned Drummer; Author; Motivator; Expert, The Secrets of Rockstar Performance
Celebrity drummer Mark Schulman has rocked the world's biggest stages with P!NK, Billy Idol, Stevie Nicks, and others. As a full-time speaker, Mark delivers a highly energetic rock show disguised as a keynote, inspiring audiences to unleash their inner rockstar through his expertise in engagement and attitude.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Crystal Washington Featured
Futurist; Technology Strategist; Named One of Forbes' 50 Leading Female Futurists
As a certified futurist and technology strategist, Crystal takes the complexities of tech trends, social media, apps, and the web and translates them into clear, actionable insights that anyone can grasp. She was recognized by Forbes as one of the top 50 Leading Female Futurists.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 24
Ron White Featured
Memory Expert, U.S. Navy Veteran
Ron White is without question one of the top Memory Experts in the world. As a two-time national memory champion, Ron will teach audience members techniques to triple their memory, build relationships by recalling names and faces and much more!
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Lance Armstrong
Seven-time Tour de France winner, Cancer Survivor, Podcast Host, Endurance Athlete, and Managing Partner, Next Ventures (Venture Capital)
One of the most iconic athletes and recognizable names in the world, Lance Armstong’s incredible journey has a massive impact with audiences. Learn what it takes to be the best, to win at all costs (and then pay the cost).
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Kristel Bauer
Corporate Wellness and Performance Expert; Author of Work-Life Tango; TEDx Speaker; Host of Top Podcast "Live Greatly”; Contributing Writer for Entrepreneur
Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness & performance expert supporting companies & individuals in finding more happiness and success. With Kristel’s healthcare background in Integrative Psychiatry, she provides actionable strategies to leverage happiness & high-power habits to drive a growth mindset, peak performance, profitability, and a culture of excellence
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 6
Juan Bendana
Leadership Expert; Confidence Coach to Top CEO's, Olympians, & Actors: Walking Shot of Espresso
Instead of wishing for more certain times, we need to create more certain people. The world is moving fast, creating disruption, uncertainty, and unexpected change for organizations and their people. Juan Bendana helps organizations turn today’s barriers into tomorrow’s breakthroughs by helping build unwavering confidence.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 2
JJ Birden
Former NFL Pro & Motivational Keynote Speaker
JJ Birden helps individuals seize their opportunities in life. JJ was not the biggest, strongest, or fastest guy on the field, but he knew how to seize his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and maximize his success through dedication and hard work.
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: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Eric Boles
Authority on Leadership, Managing Change, Cultural Transformation, and Peak Performance; Former NFL Wide Receiver
Eric Boles is the president of The Game Changers, Inc, a company dedicated to maximing the human asset. Through assessment, coaching, consulting, and training, Eric helps organizations enhance their culture, develop greater levels of committment and performance and function within their purpose and values.
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.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Boris Cherniak
Celebrity Hypnotist, Team Building, Motivational Expert, Mental Health Speaker
Unforgettable interactive presentation to energize and empower. Boris Cherniak will keep your group in stitches, while providing valuable tools and information to improve well being and bottom line.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Jamie Clarke
Extreme Adventurer; Entrepreneur; Performance Coach and Professor of Leadership
Over the last 20 years, Jamie Clarke has climbed the Seven Summits—including two treks up Mt. Everest—ridden camels across The Empty Quarter of Arabia and created two successful outdoor retail companies, firmly establishing himself as an authority in the business of adventure.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 5 Videos: 2
David L. Cook, PhD
Top Sports Psychology, Consultant, and Best-Selling Author on the Mental Advantage.
Dr. David L. Cook, top sport and performance psychology expert, best selling author, and award winning film producer. Dr. Cook served as the mental training coach for the San Antonio Spurs for eight years that included their two World Championships.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 13
The Water Coolers
Hilarious singing comedy about work delivered by ridiculously talented performers.
The Water Coolers deliver hilarious singing comedy about work delivered by ridiculously talented performers. Your audience will laugh super hard, be energized, relaxed, focused and grateful. You’ll look like a rock star for hiring them.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 11
Susan David
Management Thought Leader; Award-Winning Harvard Medical School Psychologist; Emotional Intelligence Expert
An award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist, Susan has been named one of the world’s most influential management thinkers. She offers unique expertise on cultivating more agile, healthy, resilient, and authentically happy people, families, workplaces, and communities.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Candace Doby
Leadership Development Strategist; Author of A Cool Girl's Attitude; Culture of Courage Creator
Candace is founder of The Can-Do Company, a leadership development strategist, and author of A Cool Girl’s Guide To Courage. She works with organizations to create a culture of courage where employees spend less time and energy censoring and hiding themselves and more time performing at their highest potential.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 5
Chester Elton
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker
Chester's most requested keynote on culture and leading through change is based on his #1 bestselling book All In. He also frequently speaks on employee engagement, leadership, high performing teams, how leaders and managers can lower uncertainty and overwhelm, as well as leading with gratitude for extraordinary business results.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Tom Flick
former NFL QB | Authority on Leadership, Leading Change, Accelerating Performance
Dynamic and highly sought-after, leadership expert Tom Flick has delivered over 2,000 presentations to a "who's-who" list of clients, including Microsoft, Starbucks, Google, Boeing, American Express, Amazon, NASA, The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, and the Pentagon.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Chad Foster
Harvard-Educated Executive Dealmaker; Billion-Dollar Generator; Job Creator
As the first blind executive to complete the Harvard leadership program, Chad Foster teaches teams how to pursue success with blind ambition. He understands the anatomy of resilience at a practical level, providing tried and tested tools that empower people to emerge from setbacks stronger, sleeker, and resolute to succeed.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 10
Felipe Gomez
Devout Pianist; Renowned Peak Performance and Entrepreneurial Mindset Expert
Felipe has 25 years of global management experience and thoroughly understands and relates with audiences. He delivers a powerful learning experience with a piano on stage, inspiring people to aim for extraordinary performance. Colombian, educated in Switzerland and living in the US, Felipe brings a diversity contribution to each event.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 3
Adrian Gostick
#1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling Author
Adrian's most requested keynote is on culture and managing change, based on his #1 bestselling book All In: How the Best Managers Create a Culture of Belief and Drive Big Results, but he also frequently speaks on employee engagement, leadership, generational issues in the workplace, high-performing teamwork and recognition.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 7
Scott Greenberg
VIP Franchise Columnist for Entrepreneur, Hourly Workforce Author, Culture & Performance Expert
Scott helps businesses lead more effectively so they can hire, train and develop their teams into a high-performance workforce. Improving business from the inside out, he co-created an innovative management diagnostic and leadership tool, 30-Second Leadership™, that enhances employee mindset, skillset and performance.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 9
Suneel Gupta
Expert on Connecting Well-Being and Performance; Healthcare Entrepreneur; Bestselling Author; Host of American Express Business Class Docuseries; Visiting Scholar at Harvard Medical School
Suneel Gupta is a bestselling author, Harvard Medical School visiting scholar, and host of the “Business Class” docuseries & podcast. Suneel shows leaders and teams how to avoid burnout and increase creativity, resilience, innovation, and performance.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 4 Videos: 1
Hank Haney
Legendary Golf Instructor & Author of "The Big Miss: My Years Coaching Tiger Woods"
Legendary Golf Coach, Hank Haney, reveals clear and passionate guidelines on reaching and achieving success. He has applied his coaching to tour championship players Tiger Woods and Mark O'Meara.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 6
Heidi Hanna, PhD
Best-Selling Author, Speaker and Consultant on Stress Mastery, Brain Based Health and Performance
Dr. Hanna provides a grounded, realistic approach to integrative neuroscience, teaching and facilitating dynamic and engaging conversations about all things related to making brains work better. She can also assist with programming to energize your meeting through workouts, nutrition planning and meditation breaks.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Greg Harden
Peak Performance Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Executive Consultant
Greg Harden, M.S.W., is a peak performance coach, motivational speaker and executive consultant who is best known for his work with 7-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady, Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl MVP Desmond Howard, and 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 4 Videos: 1
Darren Hardy
Master of Influence
Each month in the pages of SUCCESS magazine, on his social media platforms and before live audiences of entrepreneurs across the country, Darren Hardy distills the best of the best information and strategies available, mixing in his own street-tested principles of success.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 3 Videos: 9
Rahaf Harfoush
Digital Anthropologist; New York Times Best-Selling Author; Member of the UN's Advisory Body on AI
Rahaf Harfoush is a strategist, digital anthropologist and author who focuses on the intersections of emerging technology, innovation and digital culture.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 11
Sterling Hawkins
Best-Selling Author | Globally Recognized Culture Growth Keynote Speaker | Award-Winning Thought Leader | 1M+ No Matter What Movement
Sterling Hawkins is a bestselling author, keynote speaker and globally recognized thought leader in organizational culture. His growth movement has helped thousands of people, teams and companies commit to meaningful goals by embracing trust NoMatter What.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 4 Videos: 7
Sally Hogshead
Marketing, Persuasion and Personal Branding Expert; Leading Authority on Fascination
Sally Hogshead is a top marketing keynote speaker, persuasion and personal branding expert, and leading authority on fascination. In her early career in advertising, Sally quickly skyrocketed to the top, becoming the most awarded advertising copywriter in the U.S. by age 24.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Neen James
Sales and Leadership Female Keynote Speaker on Focus, Connecting, Attention and Productivity
Neen James is a leadership expert who delivers high-energy keynotes presentations that challenge audiences to leverage their focus and pay attention to what matters most at work and in life.
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.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 4
Diana Kander
Refugee Turned CEO; NYT Bestselling Author; Impossible Goal Enthusiast
Diana Kander is a New York Times Bestselling Author of All In Startup, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and keynote speaker for Fortune 1000 companies who asks some big questions. What causes big, household brands to lose relevance with their customers and go out of business?
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Finnian Kelly
Intentionality Expert
Finnian Kelly has taught the nuances of Intentionality to category-leading companies and top entrepreneurs around the world and has guided tens of thousands of people on their Intentionality journeys. His audiences leave inspired and equipped to feel and experience more of what life has to offer.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Marc Koehler
Former Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer, Elite Leadership Expert, Best-Selling Leadership Author, 35+ Years Leading in Disruptive Environments
Marc is a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer and turnaround CEO leading in disruptive environments for 35+ years. He's a rare blend of expertise, engagement, and battle-tested, proven experience in Elite Leadership, evangelizing that what the world needs isn't more management systems - it needs more leadership.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Thomas A. Kolditz
Retired Brigadier General, Author, and Executive Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders
Thomas Kolditz is a leadership expert, retired Brigadier General, author, and Executive Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University. He weaves his personal experiences and abilities as a soldier, skydiver, and scholar into the first-hand study, analysis, and practice of leadership in dangerous circumstances
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Phillip W. Koontz
U.S. Navy SEAL Combat Veteran & Motivational Speaker
Phillip Koontz, former Navy SEAL of over six years, takes his life lessons forged through the trials of SEAL training and currently helps others practically apply them to their personal, professional and family lives. He is now a worldwide motivational speaker for business, academic, athletic and religious audiences.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Amberly Lago
Turning Tragedy Into Triumph
Amberly’s life story of astounding resilience has inspired a revolutionary lesson she offers to the world. She brings unique strategies developed to teach others how to tap into their superpower of resilience and persevere through any challenge.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 1
Jason Lauritsen
Employee Engagement and Workplace Culture Expert
Lead with Relationship.
The way we treat people at work is broken, together we can fix it.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 5
James Lawrence
Record-holding Endurance Athlete
James Lawrence, The Iron Cowboy, conveys rousing and influencing keynote presentations that embolden meaningful outcomes and improvements globally. Lawrence is a Guinness World Record Holder, endurance athlete, successful entrepreneur, husband, father, and renowned speaker.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 5 Videos: 11
Ryan Leak
Inspiring Workplace Cultures Rooted in Values, Passion and Risk-Taking
Ryan an best-selling author, esteemed executive coach, and a highly sought-after transformational speaker. Reaching over 50,000 people every month, Ryan's words have the power to transform lives. Each year, he dedicates his expertise to the growth of over 25,000 leaders, from Fortune 100 corporations to professional sports teams.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Ted Ma
Leadership Strategist
Ted Ma is a leadership strategist, author, and international keynote speaker who helps
leaders become Everyday Mentors and create a culture that people never want to leave.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 4 Videos: 3
Dr. James Maas
Nation's Top Sleep Educator, Chancellor of the United Institute, Award-Winning Professor
World famous sleep educator gives a dynamic program with incredible take-away value that constantly receives standing ovations. The information provided with audience interaction will increase daytime alertness, psychological mood, productivity, creativity, athletic prowess, general health and longevity
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Dr. Luana Marques
Author, Scientist & Innovator, Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School
As an Associate Professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Luana Marques has helped millions in her relentless efforts to equip everyone, everywhere, with the skills to thrive. Dr. Marques offers the roadmap for high performers in high-octane environments to stay self-regulated, motivated, and thriving.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 3 Videos: 10
Matt Mayberry
Former NFL Linebacker, Entrepreneur Magazine Columnist, Peak Performance Strategist
Matt Mayberry engages people, creates unforgettable experiences, and increases performance.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 5
Brant Menswar
Author, Creator, Core Values Activist, Speaker & Organizational Culture Expert
Passionate and engaging, Brant encourages audiences to discover their Black Sheep Values® and move forward with deliberate intention. His interactive and entertaining ways of defining what matters most enable audiences to develop the skills necessary to perform at the highest level.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 4
Alden Mills
Inc. 500 CEO, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Navy SEAL
Alden Mills is the former Inc. 500 CEO of Perfect Fitness, founder of multiple businesses, bestselling author of Unstoppable Mindset, Unstoppable Teams, and Be Unstoppable, a three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander, nationally recognized rower, and keynote speaker on a mission to help 100 million people Be Unstoppable.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Kaplan Mobray
Award-Winning Author, Motivational Speaker and Career Consultant
Kaplan is one of the world’s most dynamic and inspirational business speakers and award-winning author of “The 10Ks of Personal Branding”. Wharton-educated, Kaplan draws from extensive corporate experience as a successful executive where he led corporate marketing, advertising, brand development, and workforce diversity initiatives for Fortune 500 companies.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 0
Juan Pablo Montoya Montoya
World Famous F1 Racing Driver
Juan Pablo Montoya Roldán (born September 20, 1975) is a Colombian race car driver known internationally for participating and winning in Formula One and CART race competitions.
Keynotes: 12 Books: 1 Videos: 7
David Nico
Author, Leadership Catalyst, Wellbeing Authority
Dr. David Nico is the Catalyst to Equip Leaders with Dynamic Strategies to Enhance Well-Being, Professional Effectiveness, and Organizational Success
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Roger Nierenberg
Symphony Conductor
Roger Nierenberg is the creator of The Music Paradigm, an interactive learning experience custom-designed to meet each group's needs. Mr. Nierenberg had lengthy tenures as Music Director for the Stamford Symphony Orchestra in Connecticut, and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in Florida.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Carly Patterson
Olympic Gold Medalist, 3X Gymnastics Hall of Fame Inductee, Expert on Skillfully Managing Change and the Pursuit of Excellence
A true expert on success, fulfillment, overcoming setbacks, facing fear and taking risks, Carly has inspired thousands of people by sharing her unique story of dedication and hard work. Carly shares in her keynotes how she redefined success through three principles she learned as a championship-level gymnast, and in the tumultuous years that followed.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Jon Petz
Expert on Performance and The Power of Human Connections; 2x Bestselling Author
Jon Petz is a 2x bestselling author, expert on performance and the power of human connections, as well as a former sales and marketing executive and tech entrepreneur whose quest is to help people engage deeper, perform better and fuel growth personally and professionally.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Matthew Pollard
Consultant; Author; Serial Entrepreneur; Niche Marketing Expert; Master Sales Systemization Coach; CEO of Rapid Growth, LLC
Matthew is an expert in niche marketing, and master sales systemization coach who is passionate about helping organizations thrive and succeed. With five multimillion-dollar business success stories to his name before the age of thirty, his achievements are reflected in the value and credibility he brings to every presentation.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 3
U.S. Olympian Johnny Quinn
From global brands to local teams, I deliver impactful keynotes and workshops to inspire excellence and drive results. Played football and Winter Olympics.
Olympic bobsledder Johnny Quinn is known for thought-provoking and action-packed content and is a trusted voice on resilience and change management. Johnny has been featured on: ABC, CNN, ESPN, FOX, NBC, TIME, USA Today and the Wall Street Journal.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 11 Videos: 4
Tom Rath
Author & Researcher on Improvement of Human Health & Well-Being
Tom Rath is an author and researcher who has spent the past two decades studying how work can improve human health and well-being. His 10 books have sold more than 10 million copies and made hundreds of appearances on global bestseller lists.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Mike Rayburn
World's Funniest Guitar Virtuoso
Expert on personal development & human potential, Mike Rayburn delivers his bold, actionable content using guitar and comedy to illustrate and anchor his message. There is literally nothing like this anywhere.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 15
Tara Renze
Emotional Intelligence & Positive Intelligence Practitioner and Thought Leader
Tara is an emotional intelligence practitioner, accomplished author and keynote speaker, fueled by an unwavering mission to empower individuals to embrace their authenticity and "be who they came to be."
Keynotes: 3 Books: 4 Videos: 8
Justin Roethlingshoefer
Human Health and Performance Expert, Industry thought leader and change maker, USA Today Best Selling Author, Coach to the worlds most impactful leaders.
Justin takes cutting edge health and performance science and makes it personal by combining it with inspirational storytelling and aspirational energy. His content is practical and applicable to audiences - empowering them to take ownership of their health.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Dandapani
Hindu Priest; Entrepreneur; Former Monk
Dandapani is an internationally renowned and highly sought-after speaker who is revolutionizing the business world with his practical and simple systematic approach to balancing work/life challenges. His talks offer attendees understanding of how the mind works so they can create sustainable changes in their personal and professional lives.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 5
Marilyn Sherman
Peak Performance & Front Row Experience Expert; Author
Hall of Fame business speaker Marilyn Sherman has spent years motivating and inspiring audiences to get out of their comfort zone and get a front-row seat in life. If you're looking to engage your audience with a speaker delivering strategies for peak performance, you'll love Marilyn.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Lynn Smith
Communications and Confidence Coach, 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. Drawing from personal struggles and family resilience, I provide a proven formula for building confidence and communicating effectively, enabling you to become an influential leader and leave a lasting impact.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Brad Snyder
U.S. Paralympic Athlete; Retired U.S. Navy Officer
Brad is blind. As a part of his rehabilitation process Brad returned to the pool, and after a few months of training earned a spot on the US Paralympic National Team for swimming. At the 2012 Paralympics, he competed in seven events, earning two Gold medals and one Silver medal.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Dr. Natalie Stavas
Harvard Doctor; Boston Marathon Hero; Mentor; Mother; Runner; International Humanitarian; Speaker
Dr. Stavas is Program Director for Child Protection Pediatrics at UC San Diego where she mentors medical students, residents, and fellows towards a path of fulfillment in medicine. Dr. Stavas has focused her research on how COVID-19 is affecting children’s health and physical wellbeing. She's a real super hero!
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Alan Stein, Jr.
Performance Coach, Consultant, Speaker and Author
Alan delivers high-energy keynotes and interactive workshops to improve performance, cohesion and accountability. He inspires and empowers everyone he works with to take immediate action and improve mindset, habits and productivity.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Seb Terry
Expert in Peak Performance and Creating Environments for Success and Personal Transformation; Author; TV Host
Driven by a passion to see others achieve, Sebastian Terry’s one-of-a-kind story has organically become a powerful catalyst for personal and organizational transformation.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 5
Dan Thurmon
Off-Balance On Purpose
Dan Thurmon believes the reason that people struggle with change is they think they have to compartmentalize their life and keep everything in balance. What if instead of resisting uncertainty, we leaned into it?
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Charlene Wheeless
Powerhouse Communications Leader Providing a Keen Understanding of the Challenges Faced by Businesses and Corporate Leadership
Charlene Wheeless, renowned communications leader, navigates the leadership landscapes with empowering insights. As Principal VP of Corporate Affairs for a $40B global infrastructure company, she drives communications, risk management, and sustainability. With captivating storytelling, she inspires audiences worldwide to choose "CHOICE not CHANCE" for transformative leadership and personal growth.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 8
Heather R. Younger
One of the World's Leading Experts on Caring Leadership® and Active Listening at Work; Founder & CEO of Employee Fanatix
Heather is a leading expert on Caring Leadership® and active listening at work and the Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a preeminent employee engagement and workplace culture consulting firm. Heather’s strategies yield tangible business results, including heightened employee engagement, unwavering loyalty, seamless collaboration, and robust connectivity.
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- 14 Accountability
- 3 Compassion
- 21 Courage / Heroism
- 26 Goal Setting
- 157 Inspiration / Achievement
- 98 Motivation
- 97 Overcoming Adversity
- 83 Peak Performance
- 75 Personal Growth
- 32 Storytelling