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Author keynote speakers bring ideas to life through the power of storytelling, research, and lived experience. Whether bestselling, award-winning, or thought-leading, these speakers translate the themes of their work into meaningful lessons for audiences—sparking inspiration, curiosity, and lasting impact across industries and interests. GDA Speakers offers keynote speakers who are bestselling and award-winning authors—translating compelling ideas into lessons that inspire action across industries.

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Mike Abrashoff

Former US Navy Commander of USS Benfold, Author, Leadership Consultant

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David Ahearn

Keynote Speaker, Host/Emcee

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Mariana Atencio

Peabody Award-winning Journalist, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Inspiring Storyteller, and Host/Moderator

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Molly Bloom

Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author of Molly's Game (adapted for Oscar nominated film)

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Jeff Bush

Principal of The Washington Update; Authority on Nonpartisan Politics, Tax and Legal Policy, Finance and Economy

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Gary Chapman

Author of #1 New York Times Best-Seller; The 5 Love Languages®; Family Counselor

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Kathryn Childers

Women's History Trailblazer: One of First Five Women Special Agents in United States Secret Service

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Daryl Davis

Renowned Rock/Blues Musician, Conflict Navigator, Unifier, and Author

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Michelle Gielan

Founder of The Institute for Applied Positive Research

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Janine Latus

Speaker on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

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Kyle Maynard

Inspirational Athlete, Entrepreneur & Author of No Excuses

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Danny Meyer

CEO - Union Square Hospitality Group

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Kevin O'Leary

Star of ABC's 'Shark Tank,' Top Business Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist and Investor, Featured in Harvard Business Review Case Study in 2023

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Ken Schmidt

Customer Loyalty Expert; Reputation and Brand-building Authority; Senior Role in Harley-Davidson Turnaround; and Author, Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road to Dominance

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Dr. Rick Stevenson

Filmmaker. Philosopher. Listener.

Sylvia Acevedo

Tech Executive; Entrepreneur; Author; Former CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA; Board Member of Qualcomm

Jon Acuff

One of INC's Top 100 Leadership Speakers, New York Times Bestselling Author of Soundtracks, Finish and Do Over

Michele Rigby Assad

Former CIA Intelligence Officer; Counterterrorism & Middle East Expert

Ricardo Baca

The Denver Post's first-ever marijuana editor and founder of news vertical The Cannabist

Carl Bernstein

Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist/Author & Political Analyst

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