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
New York Times Bestselling Author and Positive Psychology Expert
Shawn Achor is the world’s leading expert on happiness and success topic. His acclaimed TED Talk, The Happy Secret to Better Work, has been seen by more than 20 million people around the world, and he’s shared his insight in his two books, The Happiness Advantage and Before Happiness.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Kevin Atlas Laue
Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Success Through Determination
At nearly seven feet tall with his left arm discontinued just below his elbow, Kevin Laue faced his fair share of adversity in his early life. He tells the story of a life so extraordinary, it was chronicled in the Oscar-qualifying documentary Long Shot: The Kevin Laue Story.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Sewa Beats
Connecting People, Sustaining Impact
Sewa Beats is an international corporate training company that delivers programs in the areas of leadership development and collaboration, all of which involve rhythm and music. With an instrument provided for each participants, our powerful programs are an unforgettable way to unite teams, motivate staff, and deliver corporate messaging!
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Robyn Benincasa
New York Times Best-Selling Author and World Champion Adventure Racer
Robyn Benincasa is the founder of World Class Teams, a world champion adventure racer, a CNN Hero, former corporate sales expert and a full time firefighter who advises organizations on building World Class Teams of their own.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 1
JJ Birden
Motivational Speaker & Former NFL Wide Receiver
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: 3 Books: 5 Videos: 2
Brian Biro
America's Breakthrough Coach
Brian Biro is one of the nation's foremost speakers and teachers of Leadership, Possibility Thinking, Thriving on Change, and Team-Building. He was named one of the UCLA Graduate School of Management’s 100 Most Inspirational Graduates in the history of the school.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Eric Boles
Leadership and Change Management Expert
Eric's message is all about changing and making a difference. He talks about the concepts and strategies that has seen work in his training and coaching assignments. They are not just theories or nice ideas.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 6 Videos: 5
Jim Bouchard
The Sensei Leader..helping people become better LEADERS...and leaders become better PEOPLE!
Transformed from a loser to a leader––from a drug abuser to a Black Belt, and later to Sensei, author and international leadership speaker.
Jim helps people become better LEADERS...and leaders become better PEOPLE!
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 2
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: 2 Videos: 15
David Brownlee
World's Leading Customer Service Speaker
David Brownlee is the founder and CEO of Pure Customer Service and the number one, best-selling author of Rockstar Service, Rockstar Profits. After being kidnapped at gunpoint, stabbed and released, David has taken his second chance at life and dedicated it to helping others achieve their goals and dreams.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 6 Videos: 5
Joe Calloway
Expert on Business Performance & Improvement
Joe is the perfect match for successful companies and top performers who want to sustain success, grow their businesses, and take performance to the next level. He's great with leaders, owners, and entrepreneurs.
Keynotes: 0 Books: 0 Videos: 0
Dr. Bob Carr
Professor & Director, Executive Master's Program in Health Systems Administration Georgetown University
Bob is an innovative strategist and creative problem solver. Adept at leading teams on a global scale with budgets that total in the millions, Bob has a proven record of success in developing and executing strategies that improve the health and wellness of employees.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Boris Cherniak
Celebrity Hypnotist, Team Building, Motivational Expert
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: 9 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Stephanie Chung
Billion Dollar Sales Producer, Creator of Neuroscience Selling, THE High-Ticket Sales Closer
Billion Dollar Sales Producer, Creator of Neuroscience Selling, THE High-Ticket Sales Closer, Driver of Topline Sales are words often used to describe award winning executive coach, Stephanie Chung.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 4 Videos: 9
Geoff Colvin
Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune Magazine and Bestselling Author Helping Leaders Confront Trends Driving Disruption
The best companies and leaders win by confronting reality faster than the competition. Geoff Colvin of Fortune delivers valuable insights to help audiences do just that. He unpacks actionable insights on economic, competitive, political, and technological forces driving disruptive change - revealing what top companies are doing to manage them.
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: 10
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: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Lisa Copeland
Former Fiat Dealership Principle, Award-Winning Sales Strategist, Top 100 Women in Auto Industry
Lisa Copeland is an award-winning Sales Strategist, Fiat Automotive Dealer Principle, Top 100 Women in Automotive Industry, Best-Selling Author
Keynotes: 5 Books: 5 Videos: 2
Dave Crenshaw
Author, Speaker and Business Coach
Dave Crenshaw is the master of building productive leaders. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. He has written four books including The Myth of Multitasking which was published in six languages. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have received millions of views.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 8
Dave Davlin
Energizing Events … Inspiring Individuals
Dave injects corporate and association conferences with energy and engagement while delivering a motivating and inspiring keynote presentation.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Randy Dean
Time Management & Technology Expert
Randy Dean, MBA, teaches people how to better manage their time, e-mail, Outlook, Google apps, smart phones, and tablets in a fun and engaging way, giving immediately usable tips that starts enhancing attendees productivity immediately. And he has an amazing repeat client rate, showing clients love his stuff!
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Shaun Derik
Motivation, Performing Artist, and Advocate of "Using Your Indoor Voice or Voice Within"
Shaun Derik, has dedicated over a decade of his life to helping people, young and old, reconnect with their passion. Through his dynamic message delivery, which is a blend of music and comedy, audience members leave Shaun’s presentations feeling motivated and energized.
Keynotes: 10 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Brad Deutser
Founder + CEO at Deutser | Author | Speaker
Brad Deutser, author of Leading Clarity: the Breakthrough Strategy to Unleash People, Profit and Performance, is the founder, President and CEO of Deutser, an award-winning management consulting firm, that works with leaders to create great companies inside and out.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Dr. Mark DeVolder
The Change Specialist
Dr. Mark DeVolder is recognized as one of today's original thinkers and motivators on transitions. His high-energy, content-rich and humor-filled presentations teach people how to be bold, flexible and innovative in face of constant change.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Bill Eckstrom
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: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Chip Eichelberger
Creator of "Get Switched On"; Formerly Tony Robbins International Point Man
After five years with Tony Robbins, as his international point man, Chip has “switched on’ over 1000 events for clients like Hyatt, Harley Davidson and Campbell Soup Company. A proven pro, he does his homework to customize his high-energy, interactive message EVERY TIME - it is about THEM not Chip.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 3
Chester Elton
#1 Bestselling Business Author, Organizational Culture, Employee Engagement and Teamwork Expert
Chester'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 teams, and recognition.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Susan Ershler
History-Making Mountain Climber, Business Executive, International Speaker and Bestselling Author
As a history-making mountain climber, business executive and author, Susan
Ershler inspires audiences to challenge their perceived limitations and reach
new heights of business and personal success.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 5
Ryan Estis
Culture, Leadership, Business Performance Expert
Ryan Estis helps companies and individual contributors embrace change and achieve breakthrough performance. Each live event blends original research with compelling stories that move participants to take action. Ryan has 20 years of business experience working with the world’s best brands to initiate change, inspire innovation and deliver growth.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Bob Eubanks
He's One of a Kind!
I’m sure when you hear the name Bob Eubanks, you think of the Newlywed Game. But, why not? TV guide named him one of the top five game show hosts of all time. He’s an eight time Emmy award winner with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Dr. Paul Fedak
Heart Surgeon and Innovator
Dr. Paul Fedak is a cardiac surgeon, innovator, mentor, and academic leader. He is an engaging speaker who uses reflection into the rigorous training and unique challenges faced by performing open-heart surgery and developing novel biomedical innovations to provide useful insights into technical mastery, peak performance, and self-discovery.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Manley Feinberg
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: 6 Books: 4 Videos: 4
Molly Fletcher
Sports Agent, Author & Entrepreneur
Hailed as "the female Jerry Maguire" by CNN, Molly Fletcher shares the innovative strategies that helped her thrive as a successful sports agent and now as a CEO and entrepreneur.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Tom Flick
Former NFL Quarterback | Authority on Leadership, Leading Change & Accelerating Performance
Authority on leadership, Tom has helped organizations such as Google, Starbucks, Boeing, and others, to develop leaders, lead change, increase teamwork, and accelerate performance. Tom draws on his leadership experience in the NFL; his extensive work in corporate America, providing actionable solutions; and his work with, Dr. John Kotter.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 5
David Garibaldi
WORLD RENOWNED ARTIST
David Garibaldi is a world-renowned Performance Painter who creates life-size masterpieces all under 10 minutes.
Keynotes: 0 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Kate Geagan
America’s Green Nutritionist
Kate helps audiences "find their flow" in work and life through creating the best biology they are capable of by mastering Energy Management rather than Time Management. A mother of 2, she's passionate about helping families build greener, cleaner, better grocery carts, one delicious bite at a time.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Matt Granados
Top Rated Speaker | Trainer | Author | Entrepreneur
Matt spent years searching for a system that could help him “handle” his life but was unable to find anything that really worked. In true entrepreneurial spirit, Matt developed his own system – the LP – that he saw produce major results or himself, his employees, and his family.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Umar Hameed
Expert at Changing Human Behavior with Neuroscience
Have you wondered what separates A-players from the B-players in an organization? B-players do a good job but their mindset blocks them from achieve greatness. Umar shows you to breakthrough any mindset issue so you become highly effective. Imagine the impact on your organization if you had more A-players.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 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: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 3
Heidi Hanna
Keynote Speaker, Author, Health & Performance Consultant
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: 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: 2 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Marc Herremans
Belgian Triathlete. Former Ironman to World Champion Para-Triathlon Ironman
Marc is one of the most requested International Motivational Speakers in the world, team-leader of a professional cyclocross team.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Vicki Hitzges
Vivacious TV News Anchor, Storyteller and Author
Vicki works with organizations to create a positive work environment -- she's high energy, fun and easy to work with. Our clients tell us that after hearing her, they get stronger teams, happier customers and higher profits.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 4 Videos: 3
Sally Hogshead
Expert on How to Fascinate
Your personality has a unique advantage. Once you understand this advantage, people are more likely to listen to you, remember you, and admire you.
Use your Advantages and you’ll fascinate anyone in 9 seconds.
Other tests measure how you see the world.
This one measures how the world sees you.
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: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 1
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: 7 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Jason Jones, PH.D.
Empowering Leaders to Energize, Engage, and Activate the Best in their People
Dr. Jones is a workplace psychologist, speaker, author, and executive coach. He has spent more than 20 years studying human motivation, performance, and workplace engagement. Jason is a recognized expert in the area of employee motivation, engagement, and leadership development.
Keynotes: 9 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Diana Kander
NYT Best-selling Author, Entrepreneur, Forbes Contributor, a Senior Fellow at the Kauffman Foundation
Diana is a successful entrepreneur, having founded and sold a number of ventures, a Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Missouri and a Senior Fellow at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the largest non-profit in the world dedicated to entrepreneurship and education.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 1
Craig Karges
Renowned Entertainer, Speaker & Mentalist
Craig Karges is an award-winning entertainer and mentalist, and a nationally recognized speaker who has made over five thousand appearances in 22 countries. He works with you to customize his presentation to help reinforce your meeting's key messages. It's business theater and motivational entertainment at its best.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Nataly Kogan
Happiness Expert, Venture Capitalist & Successful Tech Entrepreneur; Author of Happier Now
Nataly found that after reaching the highest corporate levels, she still wasn’t happy. Chasing achievement left her proud but unfulfilled, so she became inspired to figure out how to live a fuller, happier life. In the process, she found the answers each person needs to unlock maximum potential.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Carey Lohrenz
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: 9
Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D.
Renowned Psychologist, Best Selling Author, Success Coach
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: 1 Books: 4 Videos: 1
Dr. James Maas
Nation's Top Sleep Educator And 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: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 11
Nicole Malachowski
First Woman Thunderbird Pilot, Combat Veteran, Fighter Squadron Commander, White House Fellow & Adviser
Col. Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Ret.) was a jet fighter pilot, but her story is much more than that. The combat veteran and first-ever female Thunderbird pilot lost her distinguished 21-year career to devastating tick-borne illnesses. Nicole’s inspiring story of overcoming the odds inspires audiences to rethink their challenges and prevail
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 8
Mike Massimino
Astronaut, Columbia Professor, Author, Media Personality
An astronaut, the first person to tweet from space, a recurring character on The Big Bang Theory, and a New York Times bestselling author, Mike is currently a Columbia University professor, an Intrepid Museum advisor, a television host, and frequent guest on morning shows, news programs, and late night television.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Kyle Maynard
Inspirational Athlete, Entrepreneur & Author of No Excuses
Despite being born with arms ending at the elbows and legs near the knees, Kyle wrestled for one of the best teams in the Southeast, set records in weightlifting, fought in mixed martial arts, and became the first man to crawl on his own to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Steve McClatchy
Leadership and Performance; NY Times Best Selling Author
New York Times Best Selling Author and speaker for over a decade on the topics of Leadership, Performance, Personal Growth, and Work/Life Engagement. Steve is the Founder of Alleer Training & Consulting, a firm focused on helping companies and individuals improve performance and achieve outstanding results.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 4 Videos: 2
Peter J. Merrick
Income and Capital Enhancement Consultant, Speaker and Author
After being in the financial service industry for more than a quarter of a century, Peter has now written his first novel, The King of Main Street, www.TheKingofMainStreet.com. His hope is that it will help readers understand the financial solutions and core values currently known primarily by experts.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Shannon Miller
7-Time Olympic Medalist and Cancer Survivor
With 7 Olympic medals, Shannon Miller remains the Most Decorated Olympic Gymnast in American History. Through her Olympic experience and personal cancer diagnosis, Shannon explains ways to get The Gold Medal Mindset so anyone can overcome even the most difficult obstacles standing in the way success.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 10 Videos: 2
Dan Millman
World Champion Athlete, Coach, Bestselling Author
Dan Millman, former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor, has written 16 books published in 29 languages, including Way of the Peaceful Warrior, adapted to film in 2007. Dan speaks worldwide to leaders in business, sports, health, psychology, education, entertainment, and the arts.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 10
Alden M. Mills
Former Navy SEAL Platoon Commander, Inc 500 CEO and Author of Be Unstoppable
Against all odds, ALDEN MILLS conquered asthma to accomplish extraordinary things: Nationally-ranked rower, a 3-time Navy SEAL platoon commander, CEO of one of the fastest growing companies in America, and author of Be Unstoppable. In doing it all, Alden failed more times than he succeeded.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Tricia Molloy
Corporate Leadership Speaker on Work-Life Balance and Achieving Goals
In today's corporate environment, employees are often asked to do more with fewer resources. Tricia Molloy's practical, powerful programs help them stay positive and focused so they can better manage their time, energy and mindset.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Heather Monahan
Best-selling Author, Entrepreneur and Former C-Suite Executive
Confidence is the one thing that will change everything for you. Confidence is not given it's created. After a 20-year climb in Corporate America and claiming her spot in the C-suite, Heather Monahan knows how to create confidence and she will teach you and your team how too.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 5
Dr. Romie Mushtaq, M.D.
Medicine Meets Mindfulness for Stress Management, Leadership & Innovation
Dr. Romie brings together her background as a brain doctor & mindfulness teacher to work with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, and successful professionals to "BrainUp!" She has the unique expertise to explain how the brain works and the power behind mindfulness for stress management and effective leadership.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Dr. Henry Kasonde Musoma
Director of Development (Global Engagement), Academic Affairs, Texas A&M Foundation
Dr. Musoma seeks to facilitate transformational change through intentional, courageously honest dialogue. His personal mission is to educate, excite and empower leaders for leadership.
Keynotes: 10 Books: 2 Videos: 3
David Nico
Author, Leadership Catalyst, Wellbeing Authority
David Nico PhD, is the Catalyst to Equip Leaders with Dynamic Strategies to Enhance Well-Being, Professional Effectiveness, and Organizational Profitability.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Roger Nierenberg
Symphony Conductor
Roger Nierenberg is the creator of The Music Paradigm. Mr. Nierenberg had lengthy tenures as the Music Director for the Stamford Symphony Orchestra in Connecticut, and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in Florida.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Carly Patterson
Olympic Gold Medalist
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: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 1
Dr. Nido Qubein
Leadership Expert
Dr. Nido R. Qubein is an accomplished university president and a nationally recognized author, speaker, and leader. He is also chairman of Great Harvest Bread Company and serves on the boards of several national organizations.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Mike Rayburn
World's Funniest Guitar Virtuoso
Expert on personal development & human potential; One of the Youngest Inductees into the Speakers Hall of Fame; Carnegie Hall & Las Vegas Headliner; Featured in USA Today (business section), Billboard, Gig, American Entertainment, & Successful Meetings Magazines
Keynotes: 0 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Tony Robbins
Life Coach, Businessman, Best Selling Author, and Philanthropist
Tony Robbins is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, philanthropist and the nation’s #1 Life and Business Strategist. A recognized authority on the psychology of leadership, negotiations and organizational turnaround, he has served as an advisor to leaders around the world for more than 38 years.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 4
Professor Chris Roebuck
Delivering inspirational leadership from a unique perspective
Chris provides a unique perspective on making leadership work. A successful military, corporate & government leader, Professor , executive mentor, CEO confidant. He inspires the audience to use their own knowledge to transform performance though simple day to day actions they can start immediately.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Sara Ross
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: 3 Books: 7 Videos: 2
Bob Rotella, Ph.D.
World's Foremost Sports Psychologist, Golf Guru, Author and Peak Performance Expert
Dr. Bob Rotella, Ph.D. known internationally for his work in applied sports psychology and consistently recognized as the world’s premier sports psychologist dedicating his career to helping business leaders, sales executives, coaches, athletes, and professionals use their minds and attitudes to take them to the top of their chosen professions.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 7 Videos: 2
Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE
Inspiring Leaders to Turn the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary
Mark is the president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea lab for leadership development and turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. GlobalGurus.org lists Mark as one of the top leadership experts in the world.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Rod Santomassimo
Best-Selling Author. Consultant. Coach. Speaker. Innovator.
Rod is a entrepreneur, best-selling author and business coach who has built a business from the ashes of Great Recession to be a leading consulting and coaching organization throughout North America. He has develop principles in sales and personal marketing that propel his clients to earn 5X their industry peers.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Eric Saperston
Captivating Keynote Speaker Inspires People to Produce Extraordinary Results
"What It Takes To Be Extraordinary" Eric's keynote address talks about his journey cold-calling the most powerful people in the world and taking them out for coffee. His presentation explores the common traits, motivating factors and core beliefs which enable everyday people to produce extraordinary lives.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Sebastien Sasseville
Athlete | Change Management and Leadership Expert | Author
Sébastien Sasseville empowers leaders to lead with purpose and inspires organizations to embrace change. An endurance athlete, his extraordinary accomplishments include summiting Mount Everest, completing the mythical Sahara race, and running across Canada are made even more impressive by the fact that he lives with Type 1 Diabetes.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Mark Schulman
World-class drummer for PINK, Foreigner, Billy Idol, Beyonce', Cher & Author
A legend in the music world and currently on tour with P!NK, Mark Schulman is an incredible musician, dynamic performer and a strategic business mind who has parleyed his success on stage into true business success.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Araceli Segarra
First Spanish Woman to Summit Everest. Filmed Everest IMAX documentary during the Everest's Worst Disaster.
Araceli Segarra, the first Spanish woman to successfully summit Mount Everest, as depicted in the IMAX film Everest. In her motivational talks, she describes the insights she gained into various aspects of human nature, and particularly, when humans are pushed to the limits.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 6 Videos: 1
Thom Singer
Expert in Human Engagement and Potential
Potentail does not equal results. In today's distracted work environment there is a disconnect between social media "likes", "links", "shares" and "follows" and real meaningful business connections. Thom's work centers around helping people get back to the basics of relationships that lead to better opportunities and more sales.
Keynotes: 10 Books: 12 Videos: 7
Raj Sisodia
Best-selling author and founding leader of the Conscious Capitalism Movement
The world is changing and human beings are evolving rapidly. Business-as-usual will no longer work. Raj’s inspiring and original research shows that companies rooted in higher purpose and built on love and care outperform dramatically financially while creating many kinds of value for all stakeholders, including society and the planet.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 7
Terri Sjodin
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.
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: 7 Books: 8 Videos: 7
Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE
Performance, Execution, Time Management & Productivity Expert
Laura Stack gives speeches and seminars to help leaders increase team and personal productivity. For over 25 years, she’s worked with Fortune 1000 clients to improve output, increase speed in execution, and save time in the office.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Michelle Stacy
Leadership – Engagement – Innovation
Michelle Stacy is a senior leader with the consistent ability to run and scale businesses, and a commitment to creating world class cultures by developing and articulating a clear vision that ignites the organization to deliver innovation, drives P&L focused top line growth, and builds powerful global brand franchises.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 1
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: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 5
Sean Swarner
First Cancer Survivor to Summit Everest, Author, Performance Coach Adventurer, World Record Holder
With only one functioning lung, a prognosis of fourteen days to live, and being in a medically-induced coma for a year, Sean Swarner is the first cancer survivor to stand on top of Mt. Everest. Sean has broken through defined human limitation to redefine the way the world views success.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 8
Patrick J. Sweeney II
Fear Guru, Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Olympic-level athlete, Cancer Survivor
Innovation is a rarity; so is a speaker who is a combination of Tim Ferris and Richard Branson. A world-class athlete who applied sharable principles to business, dominating his field and changing lives. In more than 20 talks for Young President's Organization he's rated 9.7 out of 10.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 3
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: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Michael Vickers
Michael Vickers
Michael Vickers is a business performance coach who helps great companies and individuals increase the value they bring to their clients to become the Preferred Provider in the markets they serve. Michael has been spreading his message of excellence fas a business author, coach and speaker for over 20 years.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Lt. Col. Rob "Waldo" Waldman
New York Times Bestselling Author, Hall of Fame Speaker
Waldo Waldman is a combat decorated fighter pilot, executive coach, and the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Never Fly Solo. He helps organizations build collaborative cultures of trust, courage and commitment in order to adapt to change, break performance barriers, and overcome adversity.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 8
Bill Walton
Basketball Legend, Broadcaster, Humanitarian, and Survivor
Basketball legend Bill Walton is a beloved sports celebrity. A UCLA college star and champion with Boston’s Celtics and Portland’s Trailblazers, Bill is now an ESPN broadcaster. Bill inspires audiences with lessons from his success on the court and overcoming health challenges that cut short his brilliant career
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Crystal Washington
Technology Strategist and Author
Crystal Washington works with organizations that want to leverage technology to increase profits and productivity. She presents practical, results-driven information on using social media, apps, smartphones and the Web for sales, marketing, and efficiency.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 0 Videos: 5
Dr. Brynn Winegard
Award-winning Professor, Speaker, and Expert in Business and Brain Sciences
Dr. Winegard is an award-winning professor and expert in business-brain sciences. She specializes in explaining everyday work and life phenomena using the secrets of brain science, all with aim of making her audiences happier, healthier, wealthier, and more successful.
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- 32 Accountability
- 10 Compassion
- 22 Courage / Heroism
- 28 Goal Setting
- 188 Inspiration / Achievement
- 94 Motivation
- 94 Overcoming Adversity
- 95 Peak Performance
- 81 Personal Growth
- 28 Storytelling