Personal Growth Keynote Speakers
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Personal Growth keynote speakers move us beyond our comfort zones. Personal growth speakers inspire us to shift mindset, take the necessary steps to execute on exactly how we want to successfully live our lives. GDA Speakers can point your group to the perfect keynote speaker to embrace necessary changes.
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: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Molly Bloom Featured
Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author of Molly's Game (adapted for Oscar nominated film)
Top Booked Inspirational Speaker, Subject of the Oscar-nominated film, “Molly’s Game”, Bestselling Author, U.S. Ski Team Alum, and Host of Award-Winning Podcast, “Torched”
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Gary Brackett Featured
Superbowl Champion and Entrepreneur: Unlocking your teams Peak Potential
Gary Brackett was a walk-on student athlete, to becoming an NFL Super Bowl champion and team captain, to owning multiple brands as a successful entrepreneur, Gary has a proven track record for translating championship-level success across multiple playing fields, teams, and individuals.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Amy Cuddy Featured
Social Psychologist and Bestselling Author
Dr. Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. Her work focuses on presence and performance under stress, feeling powerful vs. powerless, prejudice and stereotyping, nonverbal behavior, the delicate balance of projecting trustworthiness and strength, and most recently, the psychology of bullying, bystanding, and social bravery.
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: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Jack Garcia Featured
New York Times bestselling author of “Making Jack Falcone” and Undercover FBI Agent
In his 26 years of service with the FBI and as an Undercover FBI Agent in over 100 major Undercover operations, Jack Garcia is best known for his Undercover role as "Jack Falcone," who infiltrated the Gambino crime family in New York for nearly three years.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Risha Grant Featured
Diversity Done Differently
Risha Grant is diversity personified. From her race, gender and lifestyle choices, to being a young, small business owner and tackling economic issues, every area of her life intersects diversity. She is also the founder & CEO of Risha Grant LLC, an award-winning diversity consulting and communications firm.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 4
Judi Holler Featured
Self-Expression, Self-Leadership, Confidence, and Discovering How to Bring Our Best, Most Creative, and Most Engaged Selves to Work | Bestselling Author | Improviser
Judi's keynotes are a call to action, helping leaders and teams align organizational accountability with individual authenticity. Judi is on a mission to wake up the potential that’s been lying dormant in leaders so they can bring thier best, most authentic, creative, and engaged selves to work.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 6
Trish Kendall Featured
Inspirational Speaker, TEDx Speaker, Expert on Creating Belonging and Enduring Success, Founder and CEO Enduring Success Strategies
Trish exudes joy, love and enduring success. She makes audiences want to and believe they can create enduring success. Her climb from the pit of despair to the peak of success is astonishing; but her effervescent joy and boundless love are the unique and lasting gifts Trish imparts to everyone.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Nataly Kogan Featured
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: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 5
Heather Monahan Featured
The Confidence Creator; Best-Selling Author; Entrepreneur; Former C-Suite Executive
Heather Monahan is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite as a Chief Revenue Officer in Media. She is a well-respected thought leader who shares real life experiences and tools to help lift others to a place of empowerment.
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.
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: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 8
Jeremy Poincenot Featured
World Blind Golf Champion
Jeremy's journey of losing his sight at 19 due to Leber hereditary optic neuropathy is both heartrending and inspiring. He learned the transformative power of interdependence, embracing his new reality to turn tragedy into opportunity. His story showcases resilience and the profound impact of relying on others for support.
Keynotes: 10 Books: 2 Videos: 10
Carly Pollack Featured
Owner of Nutritional Wisdom, Author of Feed Your Soul, Functional Nutrition Practitioner
There are countless diets and 30-day challenges geared to help people lose weight, heal digestion, and feel more energy. Yet, these temporary protocols fall short when it comes to true transformation. Carly blends an understanding of body science, brain wiring, and self-development to facilitate real and permanent change.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 11
John Register Featured
U.S. Paralympian; U.S. Army Combat Veteran; Author
John Register is a two-time Paralympian, a Paralympic Games Silver Medalist, a Persian Gulf War veteran, and a TEDx motivational speaker who inspires people to live healthier, wealthier, more fulfilling, passionate, and purposeful life.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 8
Anthony Trucks Featured
Foster Child; Former NFL Player; American Ninja Warrior; Entrepreneur
Anthony Trucks is a former Foster Child, NFL Football Player, Competitor on American Ninja Warrior, Author, and Identity Shift Coach. From foster care to the NFL, to successful business owner, Anthony Trucks has accomplished what statistics would say is impossible.
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: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Minaa B.
Social Worker, Mental Health Educator, Author, Founder
Minaa B. is a mental health educator who explores the intersection of growth, culture, and community. As an author, founder, and licensed social worker, she partners with organizations to foster psychological safety through impactful keynotes and workshops that uniquely integrate art and entertainment as tools for healing and connection
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 7
Juan Bendana
Confidence & Leadership Expert| Entrepreneur | Author of Confident By Choice | 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 activate the mindset to lead with confidence, thrive through change, and ignite extraordinary growth.
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: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 9
Tony Brigmon
Ambassador of FUN: Live and Virtual Presentations
Tony Brigmon was the face of Southwest Airlines as their "Ambassador of Fun" both internally to employees, and externally to civic groups. Southwest focused on fun because fun created serious results, and Tony brings those proven best-practices and ideas to every event that he speaks to live and virtual.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Katrina Cooke-Brownlee
Domestic Violence Expert & Retired NYPD Detective
Shot 10 times by her jail guard boyfriend, Katrina Brownlee miraculously survived but her unborn child however didn't survive the attack. Katrina became a police officer herself, now retired, and has written a memoir and provides mentoring to young women.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 8
Alison Canavan
Acclaimed International Speaker, Wellness Coach, and Mindfulness Advocate
Alison Canavan is the change agent every company needs to help regulate the nervous systems and manage the energy of individuals and companies as a whole. Alison's teachings and techniques around saving, regulating, and investing your energy leads to deeper connections to yourself and those around you.
Keynotes: 14 Books: 1 Videos: 17
Chloe Carmichael
Clinical Psychologist; Consultant; Wellness Expert
Dr. Chloe is a clinical psychologist, author, and TV personality who works with high-performing people. Her new book, Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety shares relatable stories and teaches practical techniques to help transform anxiety into a constructive source of energy and improvement in self-care.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 3
James Clear
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Atomic Habits, Top Booked Keynote Speaker and Founder of Habits Academy
James Clear is a leading expert on habits and decision-making. As the bestselling author of Atomic Habits, he helps audiences harness small changes for remarkable results—boosting productivity, performance, and personal growth. His talks inspire practical, science-backed strategies to transform behaviors and create lasting success.
Keynotes: 9 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Kerry Max Cook
A story of self-empowerment, hope, faith, determination, and never giving up
Kerry Cook is the best-selling author of "Chasing Justice," a facilitator & an expert teaching others overcoming intolerance, hate, and coping and adapting to challenging surroundings and circumstances.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 6 Videos: 3
Dr. David Cook
Sports & Performance Psychologist; Consultant; 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: 13 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Ben Cort
Advocate for Marijuana Policy, Addiction, Prevention, and Recovery
Sober since 1996, Ben has worked with various campaigns relating to recovery and public policy. He has a deep understanding of the issues and a personal motivation to see the harmful effects of drug and alcohol abuse minimized.
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: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 6
Paul de Gelder
Army Airborne, Navy Bomb Disposal Diver, Shark Attack Survivor, "Shark Week" Discovery TV Host, Author
Paul de Gelder is a shark attack survivor, former navy diver, and long-time host of Discovery Channel’s Shark Week. Paul speaks candidly and humorously about overcoming adversity, embracing change and turning fears into your greatest strengths to create an amazing life personally and professionally.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Sylvie di Giusto
Inspirational Keynote Speaker Empowering Leadership Through Image, First Impressions and Brand Consistency
Learn to create and define yourself through personal image. With 20 years of Corporate experience, Sylvie enlightens audiences with ideas on how to further enhance their personal image, customer sales and thought process. She empowers people and companies to influence their own success by the power of image and branding.
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: 0 Videos: 7
Rachel Druckenmiller
Engagement Expert | 2023 Best of the Stage Speaker | Singer-Songwriter
Rachel Druckenmiller is a catalyst who helps motivate, energize, and empower people to overcome self-doubt, move to inspired action, and show up at work and in the world with greater curiosity, clarity, confidence, and courage, so they have more impact, influence, and fulfillment.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Jess Ekstrom
Author; Motivational Speaker; Founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Drop Workshop
Jess is the Founder of Headbands for Hope and a Forbes Top Rated Speaker. Her motivational, edge-of-your-seat storytelling and infectious energy is a refreshing experience for audiences looking to improve their culture, purpose-building, and fulfillment.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 7 Videos: 6
Scott Flansburg
The Human Calculator®, Author, Performer and TV Host
Scott Flansburg, known as The Human Calculator® is a best selling author, speaker, performer, Guinness World Record holder, and host of his own tv show on The History Channel Int'l. His performance will amaze your team and then he will teach them how to feel comfortable and confident with numbers.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 1
Carol Frohlinger
Author, Trainer, Consultant, Advancing Women
Co-author of Her Place at the Table and Nice Girls Just Don’t Get It, Carol Frohlinger is an internationally known speaker on the ways women can negotiate with authenticity to achieve their maximum personal and professional potential.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Rocky Garza
Leadership Expert & Trusted Advisor to 8-Figure CEOs
Rocky Garza works with founders, executives, and leadership teams to increase performance by getting crystal clear on the one thing most leaders overlook—themselves. Because clarity isn’t soft, it’s strategic. His keynotes combine practical insight with emotional depth to create momentum that sticks.
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.
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: 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: 1 Books: 4 Videos: 3
David Horsager, MA, CSP, CPAE
CEO, Trust Edge Leadership Institute
The #1 question everyone is thinking about you and your company is, "Can I trust you?" A lack of trust is your biggest expense because for the trusted brand, people pay more, come back and tell others. Learn how to create a high-performing, high-trust culture.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 1
Tony Horton
Fitness Icon; Renowned Creator of the Groundbreaking P90X® Fitness Series; Celebrity Trainer; Comedian; Top Selling Author
Tony Horton is the creator of the revolutionary P90X® home fitness series and celebrity trainer. Through his authenticity and humor, Tony inspires millions to embrace a healthier lifestyle and reach their highest potential.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 2
AmyK Hutchens
Speaker. Author. Facilitator. Business Strategist.
AmyK teaches executives, biz owners, influences and go-getters how to confidently lead their toughest conversations at work and at home without saying something they regret, giving their power away or damaging their relationships.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Charlie Rocket Jabaley
Grammy-Winning Music Mogul; Emmy-Winning Nike Athlete; Ironman and Marathon Runner; Social Media Innovator and Creative
Charlie Rocket inspires those around him. He’s lost 135 pounds. Became vegan. Ran 3 marathons. Reversed the growth of his brain tumor. Became an Ironman. Recently finished his nationally-known Dream Machine bike tour across America. He also made the cover of Runner’s World and secured a partnership with Nike.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 5 Videos: 10
Dr. Willie Jolley
Award-winning speaker and singer, best-selling author and media personality
There are many motivational speakers, and then there is the one, the only, the incomparable Dr. Willie Jolley. He has been described simultaneously as a world-class, award-winning speaker and singer, best-selling author and media personality.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 5
Sandra Joseph
Broadway Legend (longest-running Christine in Phantom of the Opera), Author, Speaker, Entertainer
Sandra Joseph is a history-making Broadway star, a bestselling author, and a TEDx and keynote speaker-singer. Her legendary run as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera spanned more than 1,500 performances. It earned her the record as the longest-running leading lady in the longest-running Broadway show of all time.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Simon Keith
Former Professional Soccer Player and one of the Longest Living Organ Transplant Recipients
Simon was the first athlete in the world to play a professional sport after undergoing a heart transplant. Recognizing his passion for high performance, he turned his competitive spirit to the business world, growing and selling multiple companies, spearheading multimillion-dollar enterprise turnarounds, and tripling company growth.
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: 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: 5 Videos: 11
Ryan Leak
Inspiring Workplace Cultures Rooted in Values, Passion and Risk-Taking
Ryan is a bestselling author and strategic advisor renowned for his ability to transform individuals and organizations. His unique talent for turning setbacks into opportunities, emphasizing the importance of resilience and the value of learning from failure, makes his teachings impactful and actionable with a splash of humor.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Amanda Lindhout
New York Times Bestselling Author, Expert on Transformation & Extraordinary Mindset
Amanda is an unparalleled voice on the topics of resilience, extraordinary mindset, and transformation. As the award-winning author of the NYT bestselling memoir "A House in the Sky," Amanda shares lessons learned after enduring 460 days as a hostage in Somalia that resonate across cultures and industries.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Laurie MacCaskill
Cancer Survivor, Speaker, Motivator
Laurie MacCaskill motivates and inspires audiences by sharing her life-changing experience with one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 8
Amy Jo Martin
Human Transformation Expert, NYT Best Selling Author, Founder, CEO, Investor & Educator
Amy Jo provides her audiences with “The Renegade Way”; her proprietary mindset, method and set of tools that allow individuals to ask themselves Why Not Now?, go from idea-to-action and greenlight their idea during the session. This interactive experience creates instant psychological safety, confidence and community among attendees.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 9
Heather E. McGowan
Future-of-Work Strategist
As one of Forbes' Top Futurists, Heather E. McGowan is a future-of-work strategist who equips organizations to navigate relentless change by activating their most critical resource: their people. By teaching audiences to ask better questions, they can adapt at the speed of possibility to Solve Tomorrow's Problems™.
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: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Tessa Morgan
Mindfulness Expert, Accredited Trainer in Emotional Intelligence & Personal Growth Coach
Tessa Todd Morgan is a professional speaker, personal growth coach and accredited trainer in Emotional Intelligence. As the Founder of TRIESSENCE, Tessa has coached hundreds of individuals and organizations to achieve a balance of physical, mental and spiritual wellness.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 12 Videos: 3
Tom Morris
World's Top Public Philosophers and Pioneering Business Thinkers
Philosopher Tom Morris has become one of the most popular keynote speakers in our time on topics of success, motivation, leadership, and change management. He brings the wisdom of the ages to bear on all our most pressing contemporary challenges with deep thought, high energy, and surprisingly great humor.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 7
David Nico
Leading Expert in Whole Leader Health™, Author, Harvard Visiting Fellow
Dr. David Nico is the leading expert on Whole Leader Health™, a strategic framework that helps organizations develop resilient, high-performing leaders by aligning personal well-being with leadership effectiveness.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 6
April Rinne
Change Navigator & Guide to help you embrace uncertainty; Top-Ranked Global Futurist with Work and Travels in 100+ countries; Bestselling author of Flux
April has been at the forefront of change, innovation, strategy and leadership for 25+ years. Working in more than 100 countries, is a top-ranked global futurist, change navigator & guide to help you embrace uncertainty.
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: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Dave Sanderson
Survivor of Miracle on the Hudson; Author, Former Sales Executive
As the last passenger off the Miracle on the Hudson I lived, and your team will learn specifically how being resourceful is the key skill to move from being just good in anything to outstanding.
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: 0 Videos: 3
Tiffany Sauder
CEO Element Three, Host of Scared Confident podcast
Tiffany Sauder is the CEO of Element Three, a full-service marketing consultancy in Indianapolis. After taking over in 2006, she transformed E3 from a small creative shop into one of the fastest-growing marketing consultancies in the Midwest.
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: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Jade Simmons
Classical Music's "No. 1 Maverick"
How do you get to be named Classical Music's "No.1 Maverick" ? By repeatedly defying
expectations, delivering riveting performances and combining passion and innovation at
every turn. Called a "musical force of nature", Jade Simmons is easily one of the most
exciting and versatile artists on the scene today.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Lauren Sisler
Emmy Winning ESPN Sportscaster; Addiction Prevention & Mental Health Advocate
Lauren Sisler is a national award-winning sports broadcaster who has been captivating audiences with her insightful coverage on ESPN since 2016. Through her grief of unexpectedly losing both parents to their hidden drug addiction, Lauren emerged from the shadows of shame and found renewed hope.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Natalie Siston
Helping you reclaim who you have always been for greater resilience, happiness and performance
Natalie has applied the lessons she learned growing up in a town of 600 to a career that has spanned from Silicon Valley to the Fortune 100 and into entrepreneurship. Her relatable, inspirational style has made her an audience favorite on stages around the world!
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.
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: 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: 5 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: 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.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Mark Valenziano
Creator of Sensory Awareness Experiences, Author
Mark’s experiential programs will be remembered for a lifetime. Whether you’re looking for a motivating keynote, thought-provoking workshop, or the most unique networking session, Mark will have your group leaning in and engaged. He works closely with planners to assure no detail is missed and to exceed all expectations.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Natasha Verma
News Anchor, Cancer Survivor & Founder of the Verma Foundation
Natasha Verma, who is the weekday morning anchor for NBC’s 9NEWS in Denver. In 2017, Verma was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. During her chemotherapy, Verma designed cap wigs made of 100-percent human hair attached to cotton or velvet.
Keynotes: 3 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
- 4 Compassion
- 22 Courage / Heroism
- 23 Goal Setting
- 164 Inspiration / Achievement
- 105 Motivation
- 100 Overcoming Adversity
- 90 Peak Performance
- 77 Personal Growth
- 30 Storytelling